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The Cult Vault

Vault Productions
Coercive Control
Cults
True Crime
Jehovah's Witnesses
Mental Health
Scientology
Cult Dynamics
Child Abuse
Domestic Violence
Unification Church
Synanon
ISKCON
Narcissism
Crimecon UK
Abuse
Human Trafficking
Children Of God
Assemblies Of God
Krishna
EDUCO

Award Nominated Podcast. Long-Form Interview-Based Show Focusing on True Testimonies of Cult Survivors & Experts. Also Features Deep-Dive Research Episodes.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes436Founded6 years ago
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True CrimeReligion & Spirituality

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Latest Episodes

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In today's episode, Cult Vault host Kacey interviews Richard Velazquez about being born into a strict Jehovah’s Witness upbringing in New York City. Richard describes his mother’s r... more

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No one expected it to happen online.

This is where the story begins: how a wellness figure built a devoted following through juice cleanses, food protocols, and private groups... more

In this week's episode, host Kacey interviews cybersecurity professional Cheryl (Cyber Chick Boston) about her family’s experience when her niece became involved in the Twin Flames Universe.

Cheryl explains the group’s origins under Jeff (Jeff Alle... more

In today's episode, Kacey interviews first-time podcast guest Stella, a US Army sexual assault victim advocate and US Navy reservist who began sharing her story on TikTok and wrote a memoir, Deliver Us From Mother: Faith, Fear, and the Family Cult Th... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Velazquez
A survivor of Jehovah's Witness upbringing, adventurer, mindfulness teacher, and one-time adventure reality TV producer
Independent
Episode: "From Crack to Crocs" - A Conversation with Richard Velazquez
Kaya Alleyne
Licensed therapist and psychologist
Former member of Liana Shanti's community
Episode: THE INSTASCAMMER - THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
Cheryl Tupa
Cyber security professional also known as CyberChick Boston
Cyber security industry
Episode: Twin Flames Universe: Saving a Loved One
Stella McCormick
Author and trauma survivor, advocate
Author of Deliver Us From Mother
Episode: Deliver us from Mother - Single Family Cults with Stella McCormick
Harrison Hill
Writer and journalist based in Brooklyn, author of The Oracle's Daughter
Author, The Oracle's Daughter
Episode: The Oracle's Daughter with Harrison Hill
Adam Burke
Actor and filmmaker, writer of Wet Paper Bag
Wet Paper Bag team
Episode: Wet Paper Bag - Depicting a Fictional Cult in a Feature-Length Film
John Anderson
Cult survivor, author and historian focused on Branhamism; creator of American Made (Volume 2)
American Made (Volume 2) / Bunker Buster project
Episode: Escaping William Branham's "The Message"
Emrhys Cooper
Actor and filmmaker, known for Coronation Street storyline involving coercive cult leader; activist focused on coercive control
Actor/Filmmaker; ambassador for The Family Survival Trust
Episode: Control, Identity & Performance: A Conversation with Emrhys Cooper
Lucas Wilson
Researcher focusing on white Christian nationalism and LGBTQ+ issues.
Episode: Faith and Sexuality: The Impact of Conversion Therapy

Hosts

Kacey
Host of The Cult Vault Podcast with a focus on survivor stories and cult dynamics.
Casey
Host of The Cult Vault Podcast, frequently guiding long-form conversations with survivors and experts.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 467 ratings
  • An honest shame.

    I feel like the passion and knowledge was there and as much as I wanted to learn & come along this journey (tried listening to the witch hunting episode) I just couldn’t bc of the tonality, diction, and honestly personality, or lack there of. I mean, I was really interested in the subject matter and yet I felt bored to tears. I really tried too. I got halfway through and just threw in the towel. It felt like a bad lecture hall and I was just waiting for the lame quiz to come after. Maybe some pe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    That_B_LG
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting subject

    The psychology of cults is fascinating and this podcast gives a comprehensive look at the many cults out there. It’s interesting to hear survivors experiences but the host needs to listen more and talk less. People are relaying their trauma and need to be listened to, not interrupted.

    It seems like the host has a script of questions they want to ask and feels they must ask them regardless of where the conversation is going, this can lead to quite jarring direction changes and mid-sentence inte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    wwkcd
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Nice show, deafening ads

    I love a cult podcast, and I think the interviews are very interesting. But the number of times I’ve been jump scared by randomly inserted deafening ads makes this show hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kaci T.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great long form interviews

    Great podcast about cults with many interesting interviews and well done. Thank you for your hard work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Irving
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    I’ve never been more proud of anything I’ve done in my life. Thank you for having me on your podcast. Thank you for this channel for survivors of CEDU to slowly wake up and find each other. #iseeyousurvivor #iseeyouCEDUsurvivors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bunntown
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise thoughtful, compassionate interviewing and the breadth of survivor-focused stories.
Some listeners feel the host talks too much and interrupts guests, affecting flow.
Episodes with exclusive survivor perspectives are often cited as particularly impactful.
Quality production and long-form interviews are frequently highlighted as strengths.

Chart Rankings

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#194
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#80
Poland/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Twin Flames Universe: Saving a Loved One
Q: How did Brianna's recovery unfold after she left the LA group, and what support systems were most helpful?
Her return home was gradual; therapy, consistent family presence, and creative outlets like music helped her rebuild independence, and the family continues to provide space and patience as she processes what happened.
Twin Flames Universe: Saving a Loved One
Q: Can you walk us through how Brianna first got involved with Twin Flames Universe and what your initial red flags were?
Brianna discovered Twin Flames Universe via a Google search about soulmate connections; at first there were no obvious red flags, but over time subtle coercive behaviors and pressure to join more courses and 'mirroring' exercises emerged, which our family later recognized as warning signs.
The Oracle's Daughter with Harrison Hill
Q: What was the most challenging part of balancing Sarah's story with the broader history of religious extremism?
Balancing the intimate, personal moments with the larger historical arc and the other key figures required careful narrative design to avoid privileging one perspective and to maintain a cohesive, multi-dimensional account.
The Oracle's Daughter with Harrison Hill
Q: What was your process around working with so many survivors and people impacted by this story?
The process involved careful outreach to the group's leaders, extensive interviews, and cross-referencing countless documents, while navigating resistance from the group and ensuring the narrative remained balanced and empathetic.
The Oracle's Daughter with Harrison Hill
Q: Hi Harrison, would you like to introduce yourself to the listeners?
I'm Harrison Hill, a writer and journalist based in Brooklyn, and this book is my first one, about the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps and its aftermath, told through Sarah's experiences and broader historical context.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cult Vault

What is The Cult Vault about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-form interview series focused on personal testimonies from cult survivors and expert analysis from researchers and practitioners. Episodes frequently explore topics like coercive control, trauma recovery, and the ethics of true crime storytelling, often weaving together survivor narratives with academic perspectives and investigative context. The show stands out for its compassionate interviewing style, deep-dive research, and willingness to tackle uncomfortable historical and social issues, including religious sects, MLMs, and high-control groups. It may be especially compelling for listeners who want nuanced discussions that balance survivor voices with scholarly insight, though some listeners note room for tighter editing and more... more

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1. Richard Velazquez
2. Kaya Alleyne
3. Cheryl Tupa
4. Stella McCormick
5. Harrison Hill
6. Adam Burke
7. John Anderson
8. Emrhys Cooper

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