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Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their f... more

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Who was behind the gunman that shot Pope John Paul II in 1981? We know the man who pulled the trigger was a Turkish member of the Grey Wolves. We know he planned to flee via the Bulgarian Embassy. We know an Italian nun ensured he didn’t get away.

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When the Black, 30-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator stepped onto the F train in Manhattan on May 1, 2023, he was ranting angrily about being hungry and thirsty, willing to kill, die, or go to jail for life. His name was Jordan Neely. He was clea... more

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Recent Guests

Brianna Patten
Interviewer from Surviving Satchidananda Podcast
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Episode: DROP: When Spiritual Teachers Abuse Their Power
AJA Woods
Historian and author of The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy
Author, The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy
Episode: Brief: The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy Theory (w/AJA Woods)
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Episode: DROP: Kennedy Chooses Erectile Dysfunction Over Postpartum Research
Gil Durán
Journalist and author of The Nerd Reich
Author, The Nerd Reich
Episode: Book Club: The Nerd Reich
Anushka Shankar
Musician; sitar artist
Independent musician
Episode: 324: Then They Came for Dolly
Annette McGivney
Award-winning investigative journalist and author of Plastic Shaman
Torrey House Press / Blue Nose Publishing
Episode: Book Club: Plastic Shaman
Joy Moore
Experienced college and publisher professional, multiple roles in scholarly publishing
Joy Moore (publisher and editor)
Episode: Book Club: How the Internet Disrupted Science
Kent Anderson
Scholar with extensive publishing industry background (director of journals at AAP, NEJM publishing director, etc.)
Kent Anderson (scholarly publishing expert)
Episode: Book Club: How the Internet Disrupted Science
Julia Métraux
Disability and public health reporter at Mother Jones; author of The Great Inflammation Panic
Mother Jones
Episode: 321: Inflammation Pseudoscience

Hosts

Derek Beres
Host with emphasis on critical thinking and cultural analysis; long-running contributor to the show.
Matthew Remski
Co-host known for rigorous inquiry into wellness, spirituality, and critical analysis of conspiratorial narratives.
Julian Walker
Co-host providing skeptical scrutiny and cultural commentary.
Derek Baris
Host/producer with focus on media analysis and debunking misinformation.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • Heroic work by Derek, Julian and Michael, and thank you to them for the detail and care with which they show the connections between different grifters and charlatans. A must-listen for me.

    Podcast Addict
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    aks
    25 days ago
  • Use AI

    Nope.

    Apple Podcasts
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    MMichelleJ
    United Statesa month ago
  • The white male of it all is getting overwhelming

    I used to love this show, but the blind spots and lack of attention to intersectionality are becoming glaringly obvious as you move away from the focus on conspirituality.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Grimkee
    United Statesa month ago
  • I'm glad another podcaster sent me here

    Interestingly a man from a podcast of an almost identical name "What was it like" told us listeners to come and listen to your podcast. The first episode I chose was, the one where Jayson chased a murderer. What a fantastic story that!!! Wow! So well told. Not just what happened but how he felt how it changed his life and all of it different views and feelings. You could make a movie out of that! And as he told it, I felt like I was really there. And what a cool guy he is too. I'm going to check... more

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    Kat-Dwagg
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Hosts use AI in show creation

    I used to like this show quite a bit, and listened casually for several years. However, in episode 322.The Cult of Spiralism the hosts discuss how they use AI in the creation of the scripts. I do not support the use of AI in any capacity. I have unsubscribed and will not be listening further. Sad, but this is a firm boundary for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NerdWings
    United Statesa month ago

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A must-listen for those studying disinfo ecosystems.
Guests bring strong expertise, making discussions informative.
Some listeners wish for tighter editing and pacing.
Consistently sharp on debunking wellness misinformation.
Shows nuance in political and cultural critique, sometimes polarizing.

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Brief: The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy Theory (w/AJA Woods)
Q: How did you become interested in Cultural Marxism, and what drew you to write the book?
The guest explains their scholarly trajectory, the historical roots of the term, and how it transformed from Nazi-era language to a modern trope used by conservatives to critique civil rights and progressive social movements.
Book Club: Plastic Shaman
Q: Tell us about what the retreat entailed and what ended up happening.
The retreat was a five-day, $10,000 program in Sedona led by James Arthur Ray that featured lectures, Holotropic breathing, alleged authentic Indigenous rituals, and a climactic Native American sweat lodge that turned deadly, with three participants dying of heat exposure and many others hospitalized. The discussion also frames how the retreat served as a magnet for vulnerable individuals seeking meaning, while Ray's leadership used coercive control tactics that culminated in tragedy.
Book Club: How the Internet Disrupted Science
Q: What should be done to restore trust and quality in science communication?
Slow down public-facing communication, reinforce rigorous peer review, support scientific societies, and reform the economics of publishing so that the focus is on serving the scientific community rather than maximizing clicks or funding scales.
Book Club: How the Internet Disrupted Science
Q: How did preprint servers change the landscape of scientific publishing?
Preprint servers accelerated access and opened up publication, but without upfront quality control, they invited predatory practices and monetization schemes that undermine trust in science; the system shifted toward profit-driven motives.
Book Club: How the Internet Disrupted Science
Q: Why did you write this book?
We were alarmed by how publishing incentives and online dynamics were distorting science, and we felt the need to ring an alarm bell for society to understand the downstream effects on policy and daily life.

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Conspirituality analyzes the intersections of wellness culture, conspiracy narratives, and political extremism through critical, evidence-based discussion. Episodes often dissect how new-age movements, wellness influencers, and online disinformation ecosystems shape public discourse, with a focus on debunking pseudo-science, highlighting incentives behind wellness marketing, and examining the social dynamics of conspiratorial thinking. A standout trait is the nuanced, multi-voice critique that combines journalism, skepticism, and cultural analysis, frequently featuring guests who bring expertise from publishing, media, and independent research. This approach can help potential listeners understand the mechanics of conspiratorial content whi... more

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2. AJA Woods
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4. Gil Durán
5. Anushka Shankar
6. Annette McGivney
7. Joy Moore
8. Kent Anderson

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