The Two-by-Twos: “Be Sad and Die”
Today’s guest, Meagan, host of the "Trust Me" podcast, shares her journey growing up in the secretive Christian cult known as the Two-by-Twos. From a childhood dictated by oppressive rules that govern...
16 Sep 202452min
A Theater Group: “Lights… Camera… Cult!”
They say when you dream, dream big. And teenage Alex did just that. With an accent to die fahhh, this East Bostonian shares his story of joining an acting class with the promise of stardom, only to ev...
9 Sep 202443min
The Wolf of Wall Street: “A Cult of One”
Dr. Nadine Macaluso joins us today to discuss our first of its kind on this show… a cult of one. Who exactly was her cult leader? None other than “The Wolf of Wall Street,” her ex-husband, Jordan Belf...
2 Sep 202455min
TITLE: The Mel Lyman Family PT1: “People Get Ready” (UPDATE)
**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 tha...
26 Aug 202451min
LISTEN NOW: “Nobody Should Believe Me”
Today, we're excited to bring you a special episode from our friend Andrea Dunlop of the “Nobody Should Believe Me” podcast.Last week, Andrea joined us to share her personal story about how Munchausen...
19 Aug 202434min
Munchausen by Proxy: “My Sister the Perpetrator”
When your sister, whom you love, fabricates a pregnancy with twins, it’s alarming. But when you eventually come to discover that your sister is the culprit of Munchausen by Proxy, life as you know it ...
12 Aug 202454min
Maum Meditation “Cleanse Mind (aka) Brain Wash”
Today, Diamond King shares her poignant journey of being ensnared by a meditation cult known as MAUM Meditation. Promising enlightenment, the group diverted her from personal goals and desires, ultima...
5 Aug 202442min
Millionaire’s Club: “The World Was Gonna Open Up” (UPDATE)
**NOTE: This episode originally ran in 2022** CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sexual assault. Arianna was a recent college graduate with dreams of one day opening her own marketing company. ...
29 Jul 20241h 2min
