A podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!
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Welcome to IndoctriNation: A weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control.
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A podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow. Each episode asks the culty questions we’re all wondering… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? Sounds Like A Cult, hosted by Amanda Montell, author of Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, analyzes a different zeitgeisty group every week to try and answer the big question: This group sounds like a cult, but is it really? And if so, ...
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Award Nominated Podcast. Long-Form Interview-Based Show Focusing on True Testimonies of Cult Survivors & Experts. Also Features Deep-Dive Research Episodes.
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A podcast about cults, extreme belief, and manipulation – from two hosts who’ve actually lived it. Hosted by Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth. Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or manipulation? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at Trust Me Pod @gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast
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Enter the Kingdom of the Cults with Cultish; a program that explores the impact of the cults from a theological, sociological, and psychologicalperspective. Immerse yourself in the thinking, teaching, strategies, and consequences born out of the nefarious leaders of these movements.
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Join Chris & Kayla on their journeys of humor, discovery, and the absurd as they try to answer the question... is it a cult, or just weird?
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Think you might be in a cult? Want to know the signs? Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames to talk about things that are..a little bit culty. Or in their case: a whole bunch of culty. As whistleblowers documented in the critically-acclaimed HBO series “The Vow,” Sarah and Nippy have a lot to say about their experience, and burning questions to ask people with similar stories. They’re here to help people understand, heal from, and avoid abusive situations one little red flag at a tim ...
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Doomsday predictions. Religious doctrines. Extraterrestrial orders. What really goes on inside a cult? Step into the minds of those who led and joined the most controversial organizations in history. Cults is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
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Once a month Sam and Jon get together to drink coffee and tell each other about cults and fringe religious groups. Grab a cup and come and join us.....JOIN US! Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @coffeeandcults SUPPORT US: You could buy us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or support us regularly and get access to bonus episodes and fun stuff: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcults
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Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence. You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now. “A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and th ...
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PRETEND exposes the masterminds behind some of the most notorious scams and cons. From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, this podcast pulls back the curtain on those who've pretended to be someone they're not.
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Each week, Dan Cummins enthusiastically deep dives into everything from cults to killers to conspiracies, absurdly and sarcastically sharing the best of what he uncovers with you. Join the Cult of the Curious!
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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 our listeners asking themselves…“Wait…Was I In A Cult?” If you or someone you know has been in a ...
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4 cult members discuss cults from around the world while building their own cult one belief at a time.
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General discussion about cults and science. Discussion with cult survivors about their upbringing and the power dynamic between themselves and the organization
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Cult Liter Podcast Host Spencer Henry brings the bizarre every Tuesday. Each week we'll dive into a new story of cults, crime, televangelists gone wild, you never really know what you're going to get, just a guaranteed good time.
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Join us on a journey through the lore of various fictional worlds. Discover the secrets and stories that shape these extraordinary realms, from fantasy to sci-fi. Then, explore what makes each world unique on our podcast. Let's get lost in the lore of fiction together!
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We cover conspiracies of all types. From government coverups and cryptids knocking at your door, to ancient spiritual understandings and astrology. One thing is always sure to happen, you’ll “open up that 3rd eye” ! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.
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Join Ty and Bailey on Cult Talks: Conspiracy, where no theory is too wild to explore. From monster sightings to government secrets and the space-time continuum, we'll #QuestionEverything and take you on a journey through the strange and unexplained. So grab your tin foil hat and join us now on Cult Talks: Conspiracy!
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Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday hosts Tony and Alex riff on bizarre conservative trends found in comment sections and social media feeds across the web.
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Journalist/comedian Harmon Leon dives into the history of comedy; bringing podcast listeners some of his favorite comedy influences, cult classics, and all things comedy history. More at: harmonleon.com
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Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened -- and whether the group really did become a cult.
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Every week, Halle and Stasie delve into the sometimes dangerous, always bizarre world of cults.
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A podcast about cults.
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Discover some of the most weird and wonderful movies ever to grace the silver screen. The Video Cult crew brings you scene by scene breakdowns of B-movie masterpieces and cult classics.
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Discover real-life horror stories, from bizarre crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80’s video rental store run by an eccentric shopkeeper, Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson). This imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror brand blurs the lines of reality, with cutting-edge documentary storytelling and a splash of comedy. From the mind of Payne Lindsey, this is Radio Rental.
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What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants. Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to ex-Hasidic Jew Julia Haart and ...
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Small talk about big tech with @NaomiKaravani and @PeopleConspire. Complain at [email protected].
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Join hosts Li and Richie for "A Phantasmagoric Guide to Pop Culture's Dark Side." Cult Films/Horror, CreepyPasta, Cryptids, Hauntings, True Crime, and more!
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Join cinephiles Ryan and Joe as they dive into the making and history behind some of cinema's forgotten gems. From Hats Off Entertainment.
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The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie), and Jason Mantzoukas (Big Mouth) break down the very best of the worst films ever made—we’re talkin’ blockbuster flops, cheesy 80s action movies, Lifetime thrillers, obscure cult classics, and if we’re honest… most Nic Cage and Jason Statham movies. Plus, sometimes they’re even joined by hilarious guests like Seth Rogen, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schume ...
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BFFs talking about cults, fringe groups & charismatic leaders who scare us (but, comedy?). Find us every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud. Stitcher, and various other podcatchers. Please connect with us! You can email us at [email protected], or find us on social media at CanWeCult!
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Welcome the redacted apostate, your guide to life after leaving high-control groups. This channel is your compass through the challenging journey of reclaiming independence. Dive into insightful discussions, practical tips, and empowering stories on navigating a world where you must make your own decisions free from a controlling environment. Whether you've recently broken free or are contemplating the leap, join us for support, understanding, and strategies to navigate the complex internal ...
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Join your host, Eric Skwarczynski, as he sits down with brave survivors who are shedding light on decades of physical, mental, and sexual abuse within the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement.
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The story of David Koresh: the prophet whose cult in Waco, Texas preached an apocalypse – and the 30 Britons taken in by his message. This is how they got to Waco, and how they lived and died for him.
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Welcome to the Cult Film Club, a monthly podcast and blog about MOVIES WE LOVE TO DEATH despite how bad, weird or obscure they are. In fact, we love them because they’re bad, weird or obscure! We discuss and analyze cult films from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. The Cult Film Club feed is also the home for the I Read Movies & Crestwood House podcasts!
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Nonsense thoughts about the comedy and tragedy of life brought to you by your host, Ray Roberts. We deep dive into shallow things and gloss over the big stuff. It's not a podcast, it's a cult.
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Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!
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Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...
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Welcome to The Bad Movie Cult! A bi-weekly podcast covering the very worst of cinema!
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We are the enlightened, the ultimate authority. The prophets who drink wine and spoil books you may or may not have read by answering 10th grade English style book club questions from the internet. Warning: may contain long rants. We’re all team Edward here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.
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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Hannah Smith.
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The Cult members came alive in this one! We love y'all and thank you so much for your support. Keep that third eye open! Sign up for our Patreon go to-> Patreon.com/cultofconspiracypodcast 10% OFF Rife Machine---> https://rifemachine.myshopify.com/?rfsn=7689156.6a9b5c 10% To find the Meta Mysteries Podcast---> https://open.spotify.com/show/6IshwF6q…
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Lick our plates you dog dicks! Honestly if Josh and Gabby were to throw a guest into a goopy mix as an initiation, it would be Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986). We are joined by a special guest: Lauren! We dive deep into the viscera of award-winning chilli (just don't ask how it was made) and navigate the tunnels of love as we chainsaw thrust into …
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047 - Understanding Sex Crimes Against Children, with Experts Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott: The Case of Steve Greisen (Husband of "2nd Chapter of Acts" Singer)
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Send us a Text Message. Our episode #46 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078827/15479735 Our chat on I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist: https://pod.link/1558606464/episode/cbd70c6c0c7f61a2ee51cdade0a85d7a Headline about Steve Greisen’s crime: https://gazette.com/news/courts/greisen-pleads-guilty/article_657a1e80-c80b-11ed-8af4-ef8af7389e73.html 2nd Chapter…
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Crestwood House returns! Shawn, Mike, and Pax look back at Season 3 and look forward to Season 4. Recorded last year.
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Ep. 302 Ho No Hana: Paige Becomes a Bowl of Cereal
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We’re BACK with an episode on both Paige’s cult experience and a group that kind of perfectly sets up our new series. Join us to hear Paige take Mando through a Japanese “foot reading cult” and the leader who claimed to be Jesus. Also, if you enjoy the world and living in it, consider attending the Cult Podcast Party to Stop the End of the World in…
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Liquid Gold: The Great Canadian Heist - Bonus File!
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Talk to us directly! Its a special BONUS FILE with Bailey and Ty joined by Essy, the editor of Cult Talks: Conspiracy! and they're unraveling a very Canadian fried mystery. Get ready to dig into the most deliciously bizarre heist in history - the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Discover the continuing intrigue behind the 2011 theft of over $18 mi…
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Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord! --- POV: the Serenity Prayer, but with shoulds instead of cans. Chris & Kayla attempt to tie the knot between Transhumanism and Eugenics. --- *Search Categories* Science / Pseudoscience; Anthropological; Destructive --- *Topic Spoiler* Eugenics --- Further Reading https://www.…
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STOP SPYING!!!!! (ft. Albert Fox Cahn)
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We ask Albert Fox Cahn, founder and Executive Director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), about how local policing has turned into local surveillance, the campaign to ban facial recognition in New York State, personalized "AI" pricing, opting out at airport security, and more. Cahn's Business Insider piece on home insuranc…
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Shout out you guys. We're kinda doing it. Golden Ox Studio whoisrayroberts.comBy Ray Roberts
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The Cult of Hockey's "Edmonton Oilers with some trouble, big questions" podcast
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Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Bruce McCurdy and David Staples dig into the recent troubles around the Edmonton Oilers with the failure to retain Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway on budget contracts, the questions around Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane, and the quality of the Edmonton prospect…
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"You're more Native American than my people ever were." Alex is on vacation so we're re-releasing an old episode, one of our favorites. We'll be back next week. Until then, Patreon supporters are still getting bonus episodes. Support the show at http://patreon.com/miniondeathcult And please enjoy To Die For. You may learn something. We watched To D…
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TITLE: The Mel Lyman Family PT1: “People Get Ready” (UPDATE)
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**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2021** As an actor and writer, Guinevere Turner understands more than most, that some stories just can't be contrived. Because sometimes life is far stranger than fiction. As is the case with Guinevere's upbringing. Not your typical getting out story, it would take years for Guinevere to understand that, no, s…
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Today's StoryTime gives us the much anticipated second half of a box car kids book about why women don't belong in video games and another classic Grimm's fairytale about literally the worst guy. Seriously, what is a coal burner and why are there so many in this forest??? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cul…
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Ep. 323 My Life in the Children of God - Episode 154 Remastered
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In this remastered episode I talk with author Mary Mahoney who details her experiences in The Children of God, talking us through the trials of her memoir. Mary joined The Children of God in her teens and through systematic coercion and manipulation, became trapped in one of the most notorious and insidious cults known today. During this episode, M…
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444: Sherri Papini and The Emerald Triangle
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This week’s little liter starts out with a Sherri Papini rewatch…until I got distracted… Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliter Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: [email protected] Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagr…
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This week we finish our story on mystery elements that may or may not be real. Tune in as we discover the plot behind a man who tried to fake one of the periodic table of elements. What was this persons goal after all? And why did he fake multiple elements and how? Listen in for the conclusion of our story. Thanks for listening and remember to like…
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Min Zhou, Part 1 - The Cult of Mao Zedong, and Growing Up in the Cultural Revolution
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Today is part one with Min Zhou, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies at UCLA, who also grew up during the Cultural Revolution: a decade of social chaos in China in the 1960s and 1970s where intellectuals, artists, and anyone perceived as representing capitalism or the "old ways" were persecuted and murdered in the hundre…
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We're continuing this absolute car crash of a month with another ecological escapade. Join hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild as they kill themselves next to some stock footage of animals after watching the 1972 classic - FROGS! The guys discuss moustache-less Sam Elliott, how butterfly catching can turn deadly and has anyone seen Grover? Meanwhile,…
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For the Patreon after-show following our episode on Ishtar, we decided to check out another notorious film flop that ended the career of a director: Gigli. We also went through the earlier filmography of that director, Martin Brest. Here's a small taste of this episode which is available now, exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassi…
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Dr Caroline Ansley is the founder of Centrepoint Restoration Project, a website that serves as a connection point, archive of information and safe landing space for former children of New Zealand’s notorious Centrepoint cult – with which Caroline has personal experience. She is also a General Practitioner, with over 20 years' clinical experience in…
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Join us as we talk with our good friend Steve Matthews about New Cults on the Horizon & the need for counter Cult apologetics in today's day and age. We cannot continue without your support! If you want to partner with us while getting exclusive cultish content like our Aftershow and Watercooler please go to: Cultish All-Access Please consider subs…
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Bending the Four Elements: The Lore of Avatar the Last Airbender
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome students of lore! Today we will follow the learning path of Avatar Aang as he learned about the art of bending the four elements of Air, Water, Earth, and Fire. We will learn the origins of these techniques, the philosophies and skills that guide their use, and the creative ways in which these powers effect the world…
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Nathan Tells of a magical place where everyone matters... The Good: Communal Living Self Sufficient True Democracy The Bad: Draws Too Many Crazies Communal Living Lacking a Leader Gross The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?): Thor is making a place for people to come and stay... for a short while. Vise: https:/…
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New Age love & wellness influencers turned baby NXIVM: That's kinda the best way we can succinctly describe this week’s cult, Twin Flames Universe, one of the most chilling groups we’ve discussed on the pod thus far. Several months ago, Twin Flames survivor Jessi Hersey, whom you might recognize from the “Escaping Twin Flames” doc on Netflix, slid …
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Back in 2011, Wales would be shocked to learn that for the previous 14 years, an actual cause for Satanic Panic had existed in the quaint little town of Kidwelly. A cult based on the occult teachings of Aleister Crowley had hidden in plain sight, and their occult rituals too often involved having sex with children.... Merch and more: www.badmagicpr…
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Cult Macabre - Debuting Oct. 7, 2024 Follow us on Social Media Cult Macabre on Facebook @TheCultMacabre on Instagram @TheCultMacabre on TikTokBy Cult Macabre
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What is the connection between numbers and religions / cults? The number 144000 is used as a means of control and prophecy with a variety of cults and major religions around the world. Each organization uses this number to differentiate itself from the "others" This separation makes non-believers lower than the members and dehumanizes them to justi…
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