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The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall

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Satanic Panic
Child Sexual Abuse
Satanism
Moral Panic
Criminal Justice System
Miscarriage Of Justice
Satan
San Antonio
False Accusations
Western Esotericism
Blood Libel
LGBTQ+ Rights
Mcmartin Preschool Trial
Satanic Ritual Abuse
Child Welfare
Sociology
Children
Qanon
Witch Hunts
2013 Junk Science Law

In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — yet these thousands of alleged Satanists were nowhere to be found. Even so, the narrative became embedded in our cultural memory, warping everything it touched — including the lives of innocent people.. And it never quite died out.

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In The Cult Queen of Canada from CBC’s Uncover, a tiny Saskatchewan town faces a surreal crisis when a cult leader calling herself “The Queen of Canada” occupies an abandoned school. As neighbours turn on each other, a retired teacher leads resistanc... more

Today we bring you the first episode of the new miniseries - Robert Pickton: The Final Chapter, from Canadian True Crime.

Everyone knows about the Canadian pig farmer who confessed to murdering 49 women on his farm near Vancouver. What you might not... more

In this bonus episode, Sarah talks to Yvonne Eadon, a professor at the University of Kentucky who specializes in conspiracy theory and online misinformation, about GAYLOR — the online fan theory that claims Taylor Swift is a closeted queer woman.

In this bonus episode, Sarah talks to Professor Bill Ellis who specializes in folklore and urban legends, and they chat about the innate human behaviours that lead us to create panics in the first place.

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Recent Guests

Yvonne Eadon
Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky's School of Information Science
University of Kentucky
Episode: One more helping, for good measure: Satan (Taylor’s Version)
Bill Ellis
Professor Emeritus of English and American Studies at Penn State University, ethnographer of folk tales
Penn State University
Episode: Yet another helping from Satan: The Devil’s storytellers
Elisabeth Ceppi
Chair of the Department of English at Portland State University, and author of 'Invisible Masters, Gender, Race, and the Economy of Service in Early New England'
Portland State University
Episode: A second helping from Satan: Elizabeth Knapp’s Possession
Stephen Jones
Survivor of the Jonestown massacre and son of Jim Jones
Episode: Episode 8: Where Are We Now?
Chelsea Weber-Smith
Host of American Hysteria, a podcast covering moral panics and urban legends
American Hysteria
Episode: Episode 8: Where Are We Now?
Josie Duffy Rice
Journalist focusing on prosecutors and criminal justice issues, host of Corruption Uncovered podcast
Episode: A second helping from Satan: Satanic Injustice
Justin Sledge
A child of the 80s who experienced the Pearl school shooting and later became an academic focusing on Western esotericism
YouTube channel Esoterica
Episode: Episode 6: I’m Just a Teenage Cultist, Baby
Michelle Smith
A one-time victim of abuse by a satanic cult, co-author of 'Michelle Remembers'
Episode: Episode 2: Marylyn Remembers
Mary DeYoung
Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Grand Valley State University
Episode: Episode 1: Did Swayze Start the Fire?

Host

Sarah Marshall
Host of an insightful series exploring the cultural memories of the Satanic Panic and its lasting effects on society. She brings a blend of personal narrative and academic inquiry to the topics discussed, making complex themes accessible and engaging for listeners.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 955 ratings
  • Done after episode 2

    The content is interesting…. The analysis is shockingly bad. A female patient being storied as the primary driver of a psychiatrist misusing his position of authority by having sex with her? Come on. THIS isn’t the 70s.

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    canwejusteven
    United States13 days ago
  • I lasted twelve minutes

    Would love to listen to a podcast abt Satanic Panic but that’s not what this is and it’s evident from the beginning. As an 80’s latchkey kid, let me tell you, ppl should’ve been scared abt what we were getting into. It might not have been Satan, but for a lot of us, it was certainly hell. Broken marriages equaled broken children and the disregard of that fact is bewildering and honestly offensive. Take it from someone who lived it. Sarah Marshall, born in 1988, wasn’t alive or grown enough for t... more

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    duolingo in spanish
    United States16 days ago
  • Waiting my whole like for this!

    I’m a big Satanic Panic head from way back, and I have seen and heard a lot of content around this subject. Sarah Marshal and her team somehow managed to make it all new, and to add to the subject from new angles. It is a remarkable achievement in striking just the right balance of having fun with the absurdity, while exploring the deeply emotional and sometimes tragic stories of people who were caught up in it. Some of my favorite content from this series is actually the bonus material.

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    xdxaxnxixexlx
    United States22 days ago
  • Sarah at her finest

    Sarah, I’ve heard you talk about the satanic panic for years on YWA. This production was done with such a strong sense of humility. Somehow you’ve been able to share such a disturbing part of history with compassion, while also being entertaining. Amazing job!

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    CaptivateKate
    United States23 days ago
  • Revelatory. Now i know how Christian evangelicalism was in league with Reagan and Oprah to ruin lives by spreading filthy lies about everyone who didn't agree with them

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    indigonegative
    24 days ago

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Some criticism has been directed at perceived political biases in recent episodes, suggesting a divide among listener expectations regarding commentary on contemporary issues.
Many appreciate the blend of historical context with engaging narratives, making complex subjects accessible and thought-provoking.
Listeners praise the insightful storytelling and critical examination of how the past events of the Satanic Panic remain relevant today.

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One more helping, for good measure: Satan (Taylor’s Version)
Q: What is the relationship between Gaylor culture and conspiracy theorizing about gender?
Conspiracy theories about gender often differ from those about celebrities like Taylor Swift because they lack the protections that fame provides, leading to harm against vulnerable individuals.
One more helping, for good measure: Satan (Taylor’s Version)
Q: How do you define Gaylor?
Gaylor can be seen as a conspiracy theory, a community, and a fandom all at once, intertwining personal identities and shared beliefs about Taylor Swift.
One more helping, for good measure: Satan (Taylor’s Version)
Q: What do you think people are getting out of the Gaylor world?
People are getting community, especially among queer individuals, as they find others who read Taylor's texts in similar ways and connect over shared experiences.
Episode 8: Where Are We Now?
Q: What is a moral panic in this context? And what purpose do they serve?
A moral panic is an exaggerated threat that distracts from real societal issues, often serving to scapegoat marginalized groups.
A second helping from Satan: Arab Spring, Satanic Summer
Q: How in 2012 were they targeted? What was the media and the police actually accusing them of?
They were accused of undermining Islamic values, promoting atheism, and their concerts were seen as satanic rituals.

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A deep exploration into the cultural phenomenon of the Satanic Panic that gripped North America during the 1980s and 90s, providing personal narratives from those who lived through it. The series traces the impact of societal fears and moral panics on real people, including innocent families accused of horrifying crimes, the psychological ramifications for those involved, and the underlying social issues that fueled such hysteria. Each episode presents unique stories that intertwine historical accounts, psychological insights, and reflections on how these past events resonate with contemporary issues, particularly surrounding marginalized communities.

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