A big, crazy story full of zombie-talk, End Times prophecies, attempts to kill people with magic, and so much more. This week, we lay out a story largely set right here in Idaho about murderous mother, Lori Vallow, and the strange little doomsday cult she became a part of with Chad Daybell.
Nov 17
481 - Go Ask Alice: When a Fake Diary Helped Launch a Real War on Drugs
<p>In 1971, Go Ask Alice shocked parents across America - marketed as the real diary of a teenage girl swallowed alive by drugs, addiction, and death. Terrified moms and dads bought the book by the millions, used it to police their kids, and fueled a cultural panic that helped ju ... Show More
2h 58m
Nov 14
Short Suck #45: The Great Molasses Flood
<p>On January 15th, 1919, a massive molasses tank in Boston’s North End burst, unleashing a 25-foot wall of sticky destruction that toppled buildings, derailed trains, and killed 21 people while injuring scores more. Today, we follow the harrowing rescues, the landmark class-acti ... Show More
58m 8s
Jul 2022
8x23: Hatchet Man - Let's Not Meet
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 - SEATTLE, WA - TRIPLE DOOR (NEW VENUE!)
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 - PORTLAND, OR - POLARIS HALL
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Stories in this episode: - Dear Stalker, by Joan (1:26) - Hatchet Man, by Ty (14:09) ... Show More
49m 9s
Oct 2023
The Cult of Military Wives
At long last, the man/myth/legend, Amanda's dad, Craig Montell, whose riveting stories of his childhood spent in the Synanon cult planted her fascination with all things "cultish," joins as this week's guest. In this *extremely wholesome* episode, Amanda and her pop analyze a qua ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2023
The Cult of The Hammer Family
You're sure to *devour* this week's episode analyzing four generations of wealthy men who, in our little opinion, represent a stunning example of how a powerful American family can resemble a cult. This week, Isa and Amanda are joined by a third co-host of sorts, true crime TikTo ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2023
The Cult of Spiritual Scammers (feat. Listener Stories!)
Time to spill some never-before-heard culty tales: This week, Amanda and Isa are reacting to shocking cult stories submitted by you listeners! Many thanks to those who wrote in to share their personal brushes with New Age scams, love-bombing strangers, elementary school rituals t ... Show More
29m 4s
Aug 2022
9x03: Morel Mystery Man - Let's Not Meet
UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS-
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 - SEATTLE, WA - TRIPLE DOOR (NEW VENUE!) (CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS) FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 - PORTLAND, OR - POLARIS HALL (CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS) Stories in this episode: - AOL Chat Room Creeper, by Hey-L Yourself (1:36) - The Lur ... Show More
50m 52s
Jan 2023
9x24: The Devil in the Walls - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - 3 Gunmen Who Stalked My Grandma's House, by Kitty (0:51) - The Devil in the Walls, by Emily (6:37) - Ben, by Kaitlyn (16:17) - Joe, by anon (29:09) - Creepy Unknown Old Lady at The Family Wedding by soft nights (36:33) - Karma Got Him, by ForeverTrauma ... Show More
53m 24s