8: The Unknowns

Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for. 

39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after. 

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1976 was a turning point for Heaven’s Gate. The spaceship that was promised had not arrived. Members were defecting. Nettles and Applewhite gathered their truest believers in Wyoming and made it clear: Things were going to be different from here on out. Much different. Learn more ... Show More

Jim Baker might’ve attracted famous diners to his hugely popular restaurants. But “Father Yod” gathered disciples. And they were going to usher in a new age of Aquarius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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Members of the Heaven’s Gate UFO cult believed they were meant to shed every scrap of humanity they had. Paradoxically, they ran a promotional website and made videos promoting their beliefs. Greg and Vanessa dig into the minds of members who joined and later left the cult, as we ... Show More

When you think of Heaven’s Gate, a few things might come to mind. Mass suicide. UFOs. The Next Level. What about the “Oklahoma” musical? Ash and Alaina count down the lesser-known details hidden within the rise and tragic fall of Heaven’s Gate. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More