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Hydrotherapy
Guðni Guðnason
Theosophy
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Chiropractic
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Cults
Black Sovereign Citizens
Conspiracy Theories
The Church Universal and Triumphant
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Republic Of Texas
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A podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!

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We're so sorry we went out for cigarettes, but we're back now and we're gonna work things out with your Mom. We brought back a present from our travels, it's THE EPISODE FORMERLY KNOWN AS EPISODE EIGHTEEEEEEEN.

Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air H... more

WE’RE BACK, BABY! New year, new episode. Join Paige as she takes Mando thru the finale of our series on the Troubled Teen Industry. Big warning up top: This is a rough one. But hey, we missed ya.

Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here... more

We're back, baby! Join Paige as she takes Mando through the history of Synanon and their pathway to Cedu Schools (but pronounced like Sea-Doo, you know thos jetskis that are like...not jetskis? Actually I looked it up and they qualify them as "person... more

Grab a bucket to collect your neighbor's dental fillings and gather round to hear Paige answer questions about the Rapture... and one question about Raptors!

Just a quick check in with ya'll on this special day, and we'll be back with a normal episo... more

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Recent Guests

John Valley
Filmmaker and director of The Pizzagate Massacre
Episode: Ep. 291 The Pizzagate Massacre ft. John Valley
Griff Milton
Friend of the show and former co-host of Rooster Teeth podcast
Episode: Ep. 290 Thuggee: Ancient Hanky Code (ft. Griff Milton)
Guðni Guðnason
Cult figure claiming to be a reincarnated 3,000-year-old being and associated with King Solomon
Episode: Ep. 288 Guðni Guðnason Pt. 2: King Salmon

Hosts

Armando Torres
Co-host of Cult Podcast; hosts with Paige Wesley; noted for research-driven discussions and humor.
Paige Wesley
Co-host of Cult Podcast; partner in hosting with Armando Torres; known for wit and in-depth research.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • 😒

    20 min. of useful info within a 1.15 hour podcast. They didn’t get to the topic until 22 min in.

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    Anita_lobotomy
    United Statesa month ago
  • It used to be great, but now it is mostly filler

    **This is a review that isn’t letting the months of no episodes affect the assessment** I used to love this podcast. They presented interesting perspectives, and great research, of a slew of cults. Yet, as of late (beginning around the last 20 episodes), there is so much filler that half of it is an unnecessary and unrelated waste. It’s not that the two hosts can’t talk about their lives, but I feel as if that is now taking center stage. I can’t help but think that Page and Armando have given up... more

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    1
    Johnboy976
    United States2 months ago
  • Funny but…

    I keep coming back to this pod because I love Horror Virgin and RTP, but every single time it takes so long to get to the actual cult stuff. I’m listening right now and it took 30 minutes before the hosts mentioned anything about cults etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Preciousmofo
    United States4 months ago
  • great show!

    i love love love paige and mando! i found this show via boyfriend material, and i’ve devoured basically every episode. i do wish it updated more regularly though. great show, don’t drink the kool-aid!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WHAT COLOR IS CLEAR TAPE
    United States5 months ago
  • Paige and Armando used cult manipulation tactics to trick me into listening to 35 minutes of nothing

    Tried to listen to the first Hare Krishna episode. It really had promise. They talked about literally nothing for 20 minutes and then kept nearly getting going but then would get distracted and go off on some joke that honestly wasn’t funny for a solid 5 minutes. Sorry guys at 35 min I had to pull out.

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    nicoleelizaaraujo
    United States10 months ago

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Some reviews request more stringent fact-checking and fewer off-topic moments.
Listeners value the mix of humor with serious cult reporting.
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Critics point to long tangents and irregular update cadence.

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Ep. 282 Wild Mormon Beliefs: The King of the Dogs
Q: What are some of the craziest things that Mormons and Mormon-adjacent belief systems believe?
The hosts discuss various whimsical beliefs including that Cain is Bigfoot and the idea behind children believing absurd things like their dog being the king of dogs.
Ep. 296 The Republic of Texas Pt. 4: Dr. Pepper Presents: Poland Isn’t Real
Q: What were the three steps that Rick McLaren offered to start his own sovereign nation?
The three steps included reinstating the government, living like the country was real, and funding the nation primarily through setting false liens and collecting taxes that he claimed were illegitimate.
Ep. 298 John De Ruiter Pt. 2: Eric Roberts is in Everything
Q: What is the significance of the Vonsass sisters' lawsuits?
The sisters claimed spousal support and argued they were common law spouses, prompting a serious legal discussion about the implications of their relationships with John.
Ep. 298 John De Ruiter Pt. 2: Eric Roberts is in Everything
Q: What did Joyce do when John denied cheating on her with the sisters?
Joyce publicly confronted John at a Q&A session, stating that he was not God and calling out his deception.

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