
Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeComedy | |||

Laurien had already been in one cult before she was old enough to understand what a cult was.
At 22, she was invited onto a fleet of white "pleasure" yachts traveling the rivers of Europe, not knowing the warm, beautiful, angelic fairies gazing dee... more
Before Stevie Nicks. Before Lindsey Buckingham. Before Rumours.
There was another Fleetwood Mac. And one of its lead singers was a young guitarist named Jeremy Spencer.
This week, we goes deep into a strange, dark, and almost unbelievable chapter... more
In 2007, at 19-years-old, Hella had a boss who molested her at work, and no one to turn to. Then one day, walking through her university square in Amsterdam, she met a group of people full of conviction. Passionate about the injustices in the world. ... more
Hoyt Richards, a "Was I in a Cult?" legend, is back.
After our original three-part series, Hoyt returns to talk about Bring Me The Beauties, the new HBO documentary about his life inside, and eventual escape from, the cult known as Eternal Values. more
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Love Liz and Tyler! They keep things from getting too dark and are soo hilarious
I love the show. You are doing a great service by exposing these groups for what they really are.
I also tried to go to the site.
FYI, I think that Paul Revere and the Raiders was a pretty popular band. I loved the song “Indian Reservation“ as a kid! Also, I was a fan of the Jackson 5 but I am the same age as your guest, Darls.
I love your show! Keep up the good work!
I tried to go to the site yall 😑
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A documentary-style show focused on survivor stories from people who've left high-control groups, exposing tactics used in manipulation, coercion, and recruitment. Episodes blend personal testimony with investigative context, touching on religious movements, online cults, polygamy, doomsday groups, and wellness/fitness communities that morph into controlling environments. The hosts mix rigorous questions with humor and warmth, often amplifying survivor resilience and recovery paths, which makes the series both informative and relatable for listeners exploring cult dynamics, personal autonomy, and healing. Noteworthy is the breadth of guests—from religious movements and cybercult communities to celebrity-era disclosures—providing a wide spec... more
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Was I in a Cult? launched 5 years ago and published 162 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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Recent guests on Was I in a Cult? include:
1. Darls Centola
2. Celeste Mott
3. Michelle Dowd
4. Star Stone
5. David Archuleta
6. Jeremy Tucker
7. Lindsay Hansen Park
8. Liz Gale
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