Cult Podcast

Tokyo Madness: Good Cooking Comes from Hate

We’re back (kinda) with a loose bonus episode for ya! Join us as Paige and Mando discuss their travels, new home woes, and the weirdest bag of chips you’ve ever heard of.

Ep. 262 Burning Man Pt 2: Santa is a Drunk

We're back with the final episode of our series on Burning Man! Join Mando as he takes Paige through the beginning, and constant changing, of one of the strangest cities in the world: Black Rock City.

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Ep. 261 Burning Man: Excuse Me, Dr. Boobs

We’re back with a new episode! Too bad we’re coming to you from the desert of Nevada. That’s right, it’s Burning Man time baybee. Join Mando as he takes Paige through the early years of the famous festival.

 

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Episode 260: Kenyan Starvation Cult - Mike and Ike in the Garden of Eden

We’re back! Have you been following the news? WE HAVE! And it's a total bummer. Warning, this episode gets super sad, but not before we laugh about the religious purity of aliens for like 20 minutes. Join us as we cover the Good News International Ministries cult of Kenya.

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Ep. 259 Emmanuel Swedenborg: A Box Full of Bad Stuff

We’re back! Join the freshly moved in Paige as she takes the newly moved in Mando through the life of an influential cult figure: Emmanuel Swedenborg. He may be the first guy to experience aliens! Or maybe it’s all made up. Guess we’ll never know!

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Ep. 258 - Live from Panic Fest 2023

Live From Panic Fest!

We'll be posting some slides later in the week along with a video version on Patreon!

We know a lot of you couldn't get tickets because they sold out so quickly, but rest assured we have bigger plans for next year. It's gonna be great!

Thank you to everyone who came out and to everyone listening at home. 

Ep. 257 Brigham Young Pt. 6 - Grave Toilet

It's the final episode of our Brigham Young series, where he pivots into... you guessed it. EVEN MORE RACISM. Join us as all of his other achievements are overshadowed by him being an unrepentant douche.

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Ep. 256 Brigham Young Pt. 5: Trains are Dangerous!

We’re back from hiatus! Join Paige as she takes Mando through a small offshoot group in Mormonism and explains how terrifying trains can be.

 

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Bonus Episode: BIG!

We’re back for a bonus episode during our little hiatus. Wanted to share some great news and talk about some stories from the week!

if you’d like to buy tickets to our live show at Panic Fest on April 15th go to www.panicfilmfest.com

Ep. 255 Brigham Young Pt. 4 - Boat Guy AND Foot Guy

Why are there so many Mormons in the Salt Lake Area? We cover the Mormon's journey to settle in the west, their contributions toward safe passage through the land, and why they all ended up in Utah. 

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Ep. 254 - Brigham Young Pt. 3 - Waterslide Baptisms

It's high time we got around to the thing Brigham's truly famous for, walking from Illinois to Utah. We start his journey and talk a bit about the temple on this week's episode. 

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Ep. 253 Brigham Young Pt. 2: I’m On Heaven Time

Crack open a cold one and get ready for everything to be cyclical. We’re on heaven time, baby. Join Paige as she takes Mando through Brigham’s unassuming rose to power within Mormonism.

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Ep. 252 Brigham Young: Welcome to the Bucket Factory

We’re back! Join us as Paige takes Mando through the early life and times of straight up baller and future terrible shot caller: Brigham Young. Plus, we learn about all types of ways to get into heaven.

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Ep. 251 Dau Pt. 2: Kyle watched these so you don’t have to. (with Kyle Anderson)

We're back again talking about Dau, the longest art film that didn't pay it's cast and crew or let them have free will... allegedly... but also probably.

If you liked the episode check out Kyle's YouTube at www.youtube.com/kyleandersoncomedy

Also follow Kyle on Instagram at @KyleAndersonComedy

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Ep. 250 Dau: You Must First Create the Universe (with Kyle Anderson)

We're back and joined by friend of the show Kyle Anderson! Join Paige and Mando as they learn about the strange Stalinist "Truman Show" that may or may not have ruined several people's lives. Yikes.

If you liked the episode check out Kyle's YouTube at www.youtube.com/kyleandersoncomedy

Also follow Kyle on Instagram at @KyleAndersonComedy

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Ep. 249 Holy City - 9 Giant Santas

We're back with one of our favorite kind of cults. Grifters gonna grift... and sometimes grifters gonna create a tourist trap with homemade billboards and 9 giant statues of Santa. 

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Ep. 248 The Cult of Kanye Pt.5 - Sleepy Boi and F@#!able Shoes

Content warning for Hate Speech and Racism. Turns out Kanye has said terrible things for YEARS. His anti-semitism isn't new, nor is it a result of his recent mental health struggles and we're gonna get into ALL OF IT.

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Ep. 247 The Cult of Kanye Pt. 4: Tactical Bath, Filing Dates, and DMX Regrets

Where the pod, where the pod, where the pod at? We're BACK! This week we're talking about Kanye's quest to become Commander in Chief. Tune in, sit back, and be thankful for filing deadlines.

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Ep. 246 The Cult of Kanye Pt. 3: A Bunch of Bad Stuff in a Row

We're back with the third installment of our series on Kanye West. This week we cover the series of controversies Kanye has created for himself and his "return to Christianity".

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Ep. 245 - The Cult of Kanye Pt. 2 - Never Forget Jay-Z Stabbed a Guy

We take Kanye from being kicked out of art school, to repping "Hip Hop Joshua," to making beats for the most popular artists of his time... all on the journey to make his first album.

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Ep. 244 The Cult of Kanye - The Ray Romano of Music

The most requested episodes are finally here. We start with Kanye's childhood and over the next few weeks we make sense of his career, his beliefs and how we got to where Kanye is today. 

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Ep. 243 - The Cat Cult of Tennesee - Battle Cats Assemble!

You can haz new episode about the Cat Cult of Tennessee. Are there cats? Absolutely. Is there theosophy? You know it. Is there a long discussion about something completely unrelated... of course there is, it's a Cult Podcast Episode. Listen Right Meow!

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Ep. 242 - The Spanish Inquisition Pt. 4 - Catholic Vampires

Two people get married and the whole world falls apart. Join us on this VERY compact overview of Spanish Crusade History and why the Inquisition is longer and more far reaching than most people think. 

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Ep. 241 - The Inquisition Pt. 3 - Bad Accents Good Insurance

Like a fish that just randomly generates, episode 3 on The Inquisition is here! This week we get into what happens when the Church declares war on their own. 

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TEp. 240.The Inquisition Pt. 2: no need sex make egg??

We're back with the second episode of our series on the inquisition and the crusades. Join Paige as she takes Mando through his new favorite group of devotees and their buck wild views on intimacy, love, and fish. This one is WILD!

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Ep.239 The Inquisition Pt. 1 - The Crusade of the Faint Hearted

NO ONE EXPECTED THESE EPISODES! But you're getting them anyway. Join us on a trip through history to learn about war-hungry popes and why nobility don't always make good soldiers. 

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Ep. 238 Santa Muerte: Mexico is Metal AF

It's Mando's week and we're digging into everyone's favorite Bone-lady Grim Reapstress, Santa Muerte. Strap in for a dip into Mexican History and a journey from folk saint to the fastest growing religion in Mexico.

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Cult Updates and Listener Questions

Hey, y'all! We're still recovering from endless travels and life stuff so we decided to take it easy this week. We're bringing you some updates from a cult we've covered in the past as well as answering some listener questions!

Ep. 237 John of God: We Actually LOVE Reggaeton

We're back with another episode on the wild world of faith healing. Join Paige as she takes Mando down the insane rabbit-hole of Brazil's John of God.

What’s your summer fantasy? No matter how you want to get steamy this season, Dipsea has a sexy story for you to indulge in all your fantasies. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to
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Ep 236 William Branham Pt. 3: The Story of Snake-Ape

We're back with the finale in our series on William Branham and his crazy new religion. This week Paige takes Mando through the WILDEST interpretations of Genesis and a man named James gets very randy.

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Ep. 235 William Branham Pt. 2 - The Party Chowder

This week it's all faith healing all the time as William Branham takes his show on the road!

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Ep. 234 - William Branham Pt. 1 - Overcome with Gas

Join us this week as we talk about how The Klan influenced modern faith healing!

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Ep. 233 - The Assassination of Shinzo Abe - Twilight New Moonies

It's been a long time since we talked about our big headed boy Sun Myung Moon, but with former followers making headlines it's time to take a trip down memory lane. 

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Ep. 232 Joseph Smith Part 5 - Joseph Smith With A Vengeance

It's our final episode in our Joseph Smith Series! Find out why you shouldn't build temples in swamps and why newspapers are more important than you'd think. 

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Ep. 231 - Joseph Smith Pt. 4.5 - Dive into Wives

Armando is stuck in international travel hell so today we're joined by Mikey and Todd of Horror Virgin/Romancing the Pod to talk about Joseph Smith's Wives!

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Ep. 230 Joseph Smith Pt. 4 - The Mormon Army

We're back with our continuing coverage of Joseph Smith as the newly founded Mormon Church grows too fast for it's own good, and things get a teeny tiny bit violent.

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Ep. 229 Joseph Smith Pt. 3: Show Me the Plates

We're back after a short hiatus! (Don't worry, we talk about it. Feel free to skip ahead if you want to get past life updates). But we're here to talk about Joseph Smith and his amazing gold plates. Join Paige as she makes Mando question his sanity. 

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Ep. 228 Joseph Smith Pt. 2: The Pizza Portal to Hell

We're back this week with another installment on Joseph Smith, Mormonism's papi. Join Paige as she takes Mando through his journey to full-fledged flim-flam man. Also, here the dramatic and courageous story of how Mando almost burnt down his house. Yikes!

Hey! We're headed to Austin, TX this year for RTX! Come through and join us for an amazing Cult Podcast panel. Tickets are available now at https://bit.ly/CultPodcast just make sure to use code: CultPodcast at checkout!

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Ep. 227 Joseph Smith: Bring Back Marley’s Mellow Mood

We're back with a BIG series. Prep your magic underwear and throw out your alcohol, we're diving headfirst into Joseph Smith! Join Paige as she takes Mando through the founder of Mormonism's childhood and awkward teen years. I wonder if this foo ever needed to borrow a pencil.

Hey! We're headed to Austin, TX this year for RTX! Come through and join us for an amazing Cult Podcast panel. Tickets are available now at https://bit.ly/CultPodcast just make sure to use code: CultPodcast at checkout!

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Ep. 226 7M Films Pt 2: The Combination Taco Bell & Church of Pizza Hut (ft. Kyle Anderson)

We're back with the finale to our mini-series on 7M Films. This is the one where we get into the nitty gritty, but it's still a blast. Join us as Kyle takes Paige and Mando through a weird combination church and dance studio.

 

Make sure to check out KyleAndersonComedy on YouTube for more of his stuff! Or check out his podcast, Development Hell, for stories about projects that struggled to get going. Follow him on Instagram at @KyleAndersonComedy

Ep. 225 7M Films: Dance Like You’re Punishing the Ground (ft Kyle Anderson)

We're back and today we're joined by comedian Kyle Anderson! Kyle is the host of an amazing comedy video essay YouTube channel and he brought us this wild story. Join us as he takes Paige and Mando through the origins of Clowning, Krumping, and 7M Films!

 

Make sure to check out KyleAndersonComedy on YouTube for more of his stuff! Or check out his podcast, Development Hell, for stories about projects that struggled to get going. Follow him on Instagram at @KyleAndersonComedy

Ep. 224 Blackbeard Pt. 3: Delaware Isn’t Real

We're back mateys, with one landlubber of an episode. Join Mando as he takes Paige through the last battle of.the dread pirate Blackbeard! Arr, this one be funny. You're gonna love it.

 

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Ep. 223 Blackbeard Part 2 - A Boat Named Robert

AHOY MATEYS! Hoist the main sail it's time for Blackbeard Pt. 2, this episode has EVERYTHING, Oranges, Blockades, and a ship named ROBERT.

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Ep. 222 - Live from Panic Fest 2022

If you weren't able to make it to Panic Fest, NO WORRIES! We've got the audio version of the show right here and the video version will be up in Patreon this week.

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Ep. 221 Blackbeard: The Greedo of His Day (ft. Charlotte McGrath)

We're back with a very goofy, very wild episode this week and joining us is Charlotte McGrath from Ship Hits the Fan! She runs the premier shipwreck podcast and we felt like it was a solid idea to cover one of the cultiest groups in history: pirates. Mix up some grog and hold onto your booty, we're heading out to the high seas!

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Check out Mom's Home wherever you listen to music!

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Ep. 220 The Mormon King Pt. 2: The Sexy Nephew

We're back with part two of our series on James Jesse Strang! Join us as Paige takes Mando through one of the most wild stories we've ever covered on the show before. This one has it all: bronze plates, assassinations, sexy nephews. Yeah, that's right. It's weird but not in the way you think.

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Ep. 219 The Mormon King: Let’s @#$% the Queen

We're back with a new two-parter on James Jesse Strang. Join us as Paige takes Mando through the buckwild story of how a simple country lawyer tried to become a Mormon king. Bonus: You get to hear some equally insane stories about the one-and-only Joseph Smith, too! So, grab your magic underwear and get in here. It's gonna be a good time!

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Ep. 218 The Cause - Torpedo Juice (feat. Blaine Gibson)

Blaine is back to discuss a cult that loves Yachts almost as much as they love Navy Moonshine!

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Ep. 217 Twelve Tribes Pt. 3 - Dunk on them in 2K

Call OSHA. because this episode is all about Labor Law Violations! Time to double check on who is making your face cream, spoiler... it might be the Yellow Deli. 

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Ep. 216 - South X South Madness

Who stole Paige's Car? Did Paige Drink Queso to forget her troubles? Did Mando get addicted to sniffing markers? Find out all of this and more on this weeks episode. Back next week with the conclusion of 12 Tribes!

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