Jason Christian was born into Gloriavale — a self-proclaimed utopic Christian community of more than 500 people on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. His grandfather, Hopeful Christian, was the leader. Shut out from the outside world and forced to work on the farm at the age of six, Jason was primed to live a life without actual freedom, as this g ... Show More
Sep 14
Children of God PT2: "Witnessing... But With Chicken"
Daniella Mestyanek Young was born three generations deep into the Children of God and today, she finally gets out. At 15-years-old, she lands in Texas with no real education, no money and no friggin' idea how life on the outside works. But true to form, she badasses her way throu ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 7
Children of God PT1: Sex Cult Math
Daniella Mestyanek Young was born three generations deep into the Children of God, yet somehow, that was only the beginning. She would go on to become a US Army intelligence officer, help make history for women in combat, become Harvard educated in organizational psychology, and ... Show More
53m 4s
Aug 24
Amway: "Sleep is for Sissies... and Diamonds'
At 21, Stephanie Vaughn wanted to make some extra money. Then she won a "raffle" at her gym for a free case of energy drinks. Lucky her, that free case won her entry into one of the biggest and most influential MLMs in the world... AMWAY. And the Amway lead her to the LTD, the Am ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2020
“Gloriavale”: Neville Cooper
Founded in New Zealand in the late ‘60s, Gloriavale was supposed to be a sin-free utopia. But its leader, Neville Cooper, instead crafted a hellish prison rife with immorality. He imposed rigid rules and strict gender norms—and had a penchant for violently abusing his followers. ... Show More
42m 1s
Jun 2017
Living the American Dream
On today's show... David and Jason read their first podcast ad! Also, Liza makes an unofficial appearance via iPhone, Jason's landlord interrupts the show, leading to a debate about whether or not they should answer the door for him, and David talks about the time he caught Jason ... Show More
42m 7s
Oct 2017
Handcuffing Myself to My Ex-Wife
On this week's show... David thinks Jason's daughter hates him and Jason is losing his voice from screaming in David's vlogs. Also, Jason talks about what it was like to handcuff himself to his ex-wife for a vlog, reveals that he's on new medication, recalls the time he made a gi ... Show More
42m 42s
Nov 2017
Tricked Into a Marriage Proposal
On this week's show... David and Jason discuss a marriage proposal that they presided over for David's vlog. Was it real? Jason thinks so, but David's not completely sold. Also, Jason tells a tragic story about a deer, the guys discuss when to tell kids that Santa isn't real (and ... Show More
40m 33s