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Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed

Marc Headley & Claire Headley
Scientology
David Miscavige
L. Ron Hubbard
Tom Cruise
Aftermath Foundation
Sea Organization
Sea Org
Xenu
Shelly Miscavige
California
Golden Era Productions
Mental Health
Office Of Special Affairs
Dianetics
Mike Rinder
Hollywood
Religious Technology Center
Rehabilitation Project Force
Gold Base
Los Angeles

Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the h... more

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They tell you Scientology is about personal freedom, then they staff the Sea Org like it’s a forever job with no retirement, no real medical plan, and no graceful exit. We sit down for a rapid-fire Q&A and answer the questions peopl... more

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A building plan can tell the truth even when the PR doesn’t. We’re back with a deep walkthrough of the official City of Clearwater plans for the proposed L. Ron Hubbard Hall, Scientology’s new auditorium and banquet complex planted ... more

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Shelly Miscavige has not appeared in public since 2005 and that single fact keeps raising the same unsettling question: how can the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige seemingly disappear while the Church insists everything i... more

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A person doesn’t just vanish for nearly two decades without a system helping it happen. We’re digging into the long-running question “Where is Shelly Miscavige?” with Rachel Hastings, a former Scientology film professional whose tim... more

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Recent Guests

Mitch Brisker
Former Scientologist and professional filmmaker who worked at Golden Era Productions
Golden Era Productions
Episode: The Shelly Miscavige Mystery - Where is Shelly Miscavige? #24 w/ Mitch Brisker
Rachel Hastings
Former Scientology film professional and cinematographer
Golden Era Productions
Episode: The New Woman for David Miscavige | Where is Shelly Miscavige? (S1, E23)
Matt Pesch
Former Scientology staff member and critic
Episode: A Life Devoted to Cult Leaders | Where is Shelly Miscavige? (S1, E22)
Ann Gollert Hill
Former Scientology staffer and guest on the episode series about Shelly Miscavige
Religious Technology Center (former staff)
Episode: Shelly Miscavige Vanished And The Questions Keep Growing - Where is Shelly Miscavige #21
Gary Jackson Morehead
Former security chief at the International Base, Sea Org member
Sea Organization
Episode: Sea Org Day Inside Scientology - Secrets of Scientology #20 w/ Gary "Jackson" Morehead
Anne Gollert-Hill
Linguistics expert and former Scientology staff member
Episode: Scientology’s New Play For Kids - Secrets of Scientology #18
Chris Shelton
Author of What Now? A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult; whistleblower and educator
Episode: Life After A Cult - Scientology Stories #60
Anne Gollert Hill
Former Scientology member, interviewee sharing personal experiences
Former Scientology staff
Episode: When Hope Becomes a Trap with Anne Gollert Hill - Scientology Stories #58
Sarah Edmondson
Author and cult-survivor
Self-published materials for Cult Survivor series
Episode: Cult Survivor Series #1 with Sarah Edmondson & Nippy Ames

Hosts

Marc Headley
Former Scientology staff member at the International Base and author of Blown for Good
Claire Headley
Former Scientology staff member and advocate sharing firsthand accounts of the organization

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 593 ratings
  • claire!

    i love the podcast on paper, and most of the time, for real... but only if claire is hosting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    elisego
    Canada3 months ago
  • The best!

    Marc and Claire do not disappoint as they expose Scientology and all it’s evil tactics. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wisco sunshine
    United States6 months ago
  • Great show…let Claire speak

    Update: I dont like the way Marc speaks to Claire sometimes. I hope he realizes that she’s the star here. Her solo episodes are the best. I really like this show but Mark interrupts Claire too often. Her interviews with guests are always a highlight.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LaurentiaA
    United States9 months ago
  • Joy Villa is a Deeply Problematic Guest

    Great show, but let’s not platform Joy Villa just because she left Scientology. She continues to be toxic and culty. Look her up. She’s harmful to humanity.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lkmw1967
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love Claire

    I do care about Marc too but Claire has a special light that only allows her to do good. No pretense but lots of empathy and humor are a recipe for modeling an authentic self.

    I do believe the Scientology parents are negligent and don’t seem concerned about how their children are being treated by this cult. Claire grew up to be lovely despite Scientology and the neglect of her parents to this day!!😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zenus Worst nightmare
    United Statesa year ago

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Claire's interviews and solo discussions are frequently singled out as highlights.
Listeners value the hosts' firsthand knowledge and detailed accounts of Scientology's internal culture and practices.
A few reviews mention technical issues and difficulty following multipart episodes or numbering across recurring series.
Some listeners say Marc interrupts or speaks condescendingly to Claire, which can make conversations difficult to hear.
Many appreciate the combination of serious subject matter with warmth, humor, and compassion.

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The Shelly Miscavige Mystery - Where is Shelly Miscavige? #24 w/ Mitch Brisker
Q: If you could talk to Shelly today, what would you say?
Brisker says he would welcome her, ask what she needs, and let her know that many people care about her and would be glad to see her.
The Shelly Miscavige Mystery - Where is Shelly Miscavige? #24 w/ Mitch Brisker
Q: Do you believe that Shelly Miscavige is a threat today?
Brisker says she is, because she has seen the organization from close range and has been beside David Miscavige throughout its history.
The New Woman for David Miscavige | Where is Shelly Miscavige? (S1, E23)
Q: If you could talk to Shelly now, what would you say?
Hastings would tell her that she matters, that she can survive outside Scientology, and that her instincts about mistreatment are worth trusting. She says Shelly deserves freedom and can build a happier life beyond the organization.
The New Woman for David Miscavige | Where is Shelly Miscavige? (S1, E23)
Q: What did you observe about Shelly Miscavige, and what were your personal interactions with her?
Hastings remembers Shelly attending events with David Miscavige, taking photographs, inspecting event preparations, and overseeing video and photography work. She says Shelly was present and involved before later disappearing from the events Hastings attended.
Inside Scientology’s Film Factory (Part 2) - Secrets of Scientology #23
Q: All right. Mitch, how much of the filmmaking process was dictated by Hubbard's written instructions, and how much came directly from David Miscavige?
Mitch explains that Hubbard defined the overall universe of filmmaking, while Miscavige had significant day-to-day input, approving or disapproving shots, dailies, and edits; essentially, Hubbard set the framework and Miscavige enforced it with daily oversight.

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Former Scientology insiders Marc and Claire Headley give firsthand accounts of life inside the organization, with particular attention to the Sea Org, the International Base, leadership, and the systems used to control members. Their conversations examine how the organization operates, how people leave, and the challenges of rebuilding life outside it. Episodes also investigate Scientology's media productions, property and fundraising activity, treatment of children, and unresolved questions surrounding Shelly Miscavige.

The format combines the hosts' personal experience with interviews featuring former staff, production professionals, advocates, and specialists. Guests contribute detailed recollections of specific roles and events, while ... more

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