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The Commune

Stuff Audio
Covid-19
New Zealand
New Zealand Lockdown

A 12-part documentary podcast about the notorious free-love commune, Centrepoint. There are crimes. But this isn’t a whodunnit. It’s a whydunnit ... In 2025, The Commune was chosen as an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Very well done

    I’ve listened to many cult/commune podcasts and this one was very well documented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mellobug
    United Statesa month ago
  • Rough story incredibly told

    Wondering whether or not you care to hear the tales of another sex cult? Trust me, YOU DO! This series is worth the listen. The interviews and narration are refreshingly informative and masterfully delivered; all while providing painfully accurate context of political, clinical, and cultural impacts of the 1980s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abenvie
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Interesting listen, great investigation, well told story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Titi_1989
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredible story telling about horrifying experiences

    I gravitate toward cult documentaries and something about the humour in story telling and the seriousness of the journalism (so familial) and the actual info from this report absolutely sucked me in and made me feel sick to the stomach! Gripping tale and so so well told, i feel like i know these ppl and visited this place and now i need care and therapy 🤮🙀👂👂👂👂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stunning luxie disco rabbit
    Australia3 months ago
  • 助眠

    听不懂,但是真的很助眠。顺便练习语感

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    折耳根镁士
    China4 months ago

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The Commune launched 4 years ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Dr Ashley Bloomfield
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5. Carl Horsley
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7. Juliet Gerard
8. Jenny McGee

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