Mike Rinder Remembered (1955-2025) - Episode 295

Salt Lake Dirt

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Rinder today. Mike was an activist and author who had an unmeasured level of dedication to his cause. In the few interactions I had with him, he was extremely kind and generous with his time.

This week's episode is from when Mike joined me to talk about his memoir A Billion Years. I hope you enjoy it. We'll miss you Mike.

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Original Airdate: October 10, 2022

This week I'm thrilled to welcome Mike Rinder to the podcast. I've been a huge fan and supporter of his work since I first read Lawrence Wright's book Going Clear about the history and abuses of the Church of Scientology. Mike co-hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. He reunited with Remini for the podcast Scientology: Fair Game.

Mike was kind of enough to take time out of his busy schedule to talk about his new memoir A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. I can't recommend this book enough. It's one I will definitely revisit over the years.

Thanks for listening!

Kyler

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Episode Links:

• Mike Rinder's Blog
• The Aftermath Foundation ("...help those who want to leave Scientology and the Sea Organization, but lack a system of support they can rely on while getting on their feet in the outside world.")
• IG: @rindermike
• While available you can purchase signed copies of A Billion Years HERE.
  In this episode Mike mentioned these books:
• Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
• Bare-Faced Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbad by Russell Miller
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
• The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout