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Let's Start A Cult

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Join me (not in a cult sense), Josh Schell, as we dive into the dark and interesting world of cults! I will take you on a journey of how cults form, who their leaders are, and how they almost always come to an end.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes38Founded6 years ago
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4.3 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Please do more research

    It seems like you’re just reading a summary article and not really understanding what you’re reading. The value in a podcast like this is cross referencing the whys, how’s and whats of a cult.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AvilaOjai
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the podcast

    I follow another of Josh’s podcast and started listening to this one. Have been listening while at work and love it. Thoroughly regret knowing about “The Ant Hill Kids” cult and that sadist even existing, but will continue listening like a dummy LOL. Love your hosting Josh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SingleMa
    United States4 years ago
  • I want to like this

    As a Canadian and someone who is fascinated by cults, I want to like this. Josh seems likeable and I listen to his other podcast and enjoy it. I think if he did better research and didn’t have clueless guests, it would be much better. I have listened to a few episodes (early ones so I’m hoping things will become better) and I find the guests really annoying and for the love of G-d please learn to properly pronounce names!! It’s so distracting to hear peoples,places and other names mispronounced ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heatherpmcleod
    Canada4 years ago
  • Co host needs to pay attention

    The co host needs to pay attention so they can follow the story and stop asking so many questions, resulting in the host repeating themselves.

    Audio quality and topics are great though! I wish the co host wasn’t so detrimentally distracting so I could continue listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DevsMello09
    United States4 years ago
  • Politics

    I would love to actually listen to a story/podcast without the constant interruptions about politics, white men, and Joe Rogan. It’s all over the world as it is. Let’s just enjoy a nice podcast without it please, we all clearly know where you guys stand

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    crimejunky444
    United States4 years ago

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