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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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Charles Eisenstein’s very long essay, “The Coronation,” was the focus of EP1 of Conspirituality. The sacred economist turned philosopher king joined us on EPs 30 and 32 for a two-part interview about that very essay. We’ve had no cont... more

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The Church Universal and Triumphant became an international mainstream news story in 1990. Their leader, Elizabeth Clare Prophet, was poised, eloquent, and beautiful. She also claimed to have received messages directly fro... more

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Although Beck David Hansen was born into Scientology, he’s never really practiced it. Except for that period where he did, heavily, when he even contemplated becoming an auditor. But then he left the church he ... more

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Paul Saladino doesn’t like peanut butter. Or whey protein. Or processed foods at all. Except when they’re his peanut butter whey protein bars that are, you guessed it, processed. But his bars are different: the... more

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Recent Guests

Josephine Riesman
Journalist and author of The Last Temptation of Beck and Ringmaster
Episode: Book Club: The Last Temptation of Beck (w/Josephine Riesman)
Mallory DeMille
Fitness instructor and wellness influencer critic
Episode: 330: The Hypocrisies of Paul Saladino [feat Mallory DeMille]
Max Haiven
Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Radical Imagination
Lakehead University
Episode: Bonus Sample: Max Haiven’s The Player and the Played
Robert Kennedy Jr.
Policy advocate and public figure associated with MAHA discussions
MAHA/Associated groups
Episode: When Men Lie: Listening to the MAHA Summit
Peter McCullough
Texas cardiologist and controversial COVID-19 vaccine advocate
The Wellness Company (featured in episode)
Episode: 328: Canadaland Platforms Antivax Grifter
Brianna Patten
Interviewer from Surviving Satchidananda Podcast
Surviving Satchidananda
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)
Martha Kellner
Sky News correspondent
Sky News
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

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.

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    aks
    a month ago
  • Use AI

    Nope.

    Apple Podcasts
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    MMichelleJ
    United States2 months 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 States2 months 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 Zealand2 months 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 States2 months 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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Book Club: The Last Temptation of Beck (w/Josephine Riesman)
Q: How much did you know about Scientology going into this book? And what was the most surprising thing you learned about the group doing the research for the book?
Riesman already knew about Scientology from books and documentaries, but was most struck by its political and ideological dimensions, including its enforcement of social order and alignment with conservative politics.
Book Club: The Last Temptation of Beck (w/Josephine Riesman)
Q: How did you make the leap from Vince McMahon to Beck? What drew you into writing this book?
A tip from someone familiar with her previous work prompted Riesman to investigate Beck's relationship with Scientology and its place in his life and Generation X's cultural history.
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.

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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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1. Josephine Riesman
2. Mallory DeMille
3. Max Haiven
4. Robert Kennedy Jr.
5. Peter McCullough
6. Brianna Patten
7. AJA Woods
8. Martha Kellner

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