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Sinister Societies

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Their promises are alluring and their influence oh-so-subtle. Every week on Sinister Societies, friends Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire examine the unbelievable crimes and everyday insidiousness of cults. Expect plenty of prophets, apocalypses, and doom... alongside everything from bunkers and booze to utopias and URLs. A Spotify Original from Parcast.

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A former compound in Chile is getting a second life as a German-themed resort. But it was once the home of a notorious religious group led by a Nazi. Hannah and Suruthi dive into the dark history of Colonia Dignidad (“Dignity Colony”), its pedophile ... more

Donning a robe and a single gold earring, the so-called “Sinful Messiah” preached doom to hundreds of followers in the 1970s. Hannah and Suruthi analyze the life of Julius Schacknow — how he manipulated women into sleeping with him for the sake of th... more

It was supposed to be a return to a purer form of Catholicism. Instead, it led to one of the largest cult-related killings in history. Fueled by messages from the Virgin Mary, Credonia Mwerinde and Joseph Kibwetere preached the apocalypse in Uganda. ... more

In the winter of 1990, authorities uncovered five bodies that had been buried in a barn. An apocalyptic cult had put them there — convinced that human sacrifice was essential for Jesus Christ’s return. Hannah and Suruthi investigate the gruesome murd... more

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • It’d be more enjoyable if…

    It’d be more enjoyable if only they could drop the incessant man hating rhetoric. It’s present in almost every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    g_pool
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Hannah & Suruti are perfect

    Great companion podcast to Redhanded, which is also 5*…spooky & creepy..everything these ladies do is fantastic!!! Recommend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trurogal35
    Canada7 months ago
  • Informative and Fun

    I will listen to anything Hannah and Suruthi do. They have a unique way of making serious topics fun without feeling insensitive. Love them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morelaur
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great

    Love these girls though still prefer the og

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BorkPaladin
    Australiaa year ago
  • Fav series from Suruthi and Hannah!

    Wish there were more, this is my fav show discussing cult groups.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anonymous_9350183
    United States2 years ago

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