Brendan Tighe was born and raised in Scientology. By age five he was a cadet in the Sea Organization and went on to work in the Office of Special Affairs, the Renovations Organization and as a Security Guard at the Flag Land Base. In this conversation between Christie and Brendan he shares interesting stories from his life in Scientology including interactio ... Show More
Jul 2024
Valerie Ross, Part Two: How Scientology Protects Domestic Abusers
Valerie was a former Scientologist who worked in the Guardians office and was a spy planted in the FBI by Scientology. In this episode, she talks about her abusive relationship with her ex-husband, how Scientology protected him and how she finally escaped. This is a horrifying st ... Show More
57m 58s
Jun 2024
Sarah Edmonson & Nippy Ames: NXIVM Survivors
Mike talks with Sarah and Nippy who escaped the NXIVM cult and were featured in the HBO documentary, The Vow. They now host A Little Bit Culty podcast shining a light on cult-like groups and environments, and helping victims recover. We highly recommend Sarah's best selling book, ... Show More
58m 57s
Nov 2022
281: Mike Rinder—I'd Like to Buy a Vow
<div>Bestselling author Mike Rinder drops by to discuss his new memoir, <strong><em>A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientoloty,</em></strong> his time in "the hole," and how he went from saving the world <em>with</em>scientology to saving the world ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 2022
Tom Cruise and an Explosive Scientology Book
Matt is joined by Mike Rinder, former senior executive of the Church of Scientology. They discuss the moment he decided to leave Scientology, Tom Cruise’s current standing in the church, the impact of 'Top Gun: Maverick,' the internet’s damning influence on the future of Scientol ... Show More
33m 42s
Jan 2025
CLASSIC: Inside Scientology with Mike Rinder, Part II: The Future of the Church
How many members does the Church of Scientology actually have? What are they doing in Clearwater, Florida? Perhaps most importantly, what is the future of Scientology? Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they continue their interview with Mike Rinder, creator and cohost of Scientology: Fa ... Show More
37m 39s
Apr 2025
Infiltrating the Church Of Scientology
Cult enthusiast Grant Offenberger and TIJ alum Tim Chizmar join for a jaw-dropping, deep dive into the world of Scientology! Grant openly investigate the Church and reveals some of what he uncovered including volcano-wielding space overlords, aliens, secret LA birthday parties, m ... Show More
1h 1m
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
Feb 2024
The Pecking Order Is Real
<p dir="ltr">This week, Gethard talks with someone whose youth was affected by the "troubled teen industry." He and Geth talk about that experience, what it means to be a "troubled teen," and how that time shaped his adult life. Also? Way more talk about chickens than you might e ... Show More
1h 22m
Jan 2024
413. Raised by Thetans in a Galactic Gulag | Aaron Smith-Levin
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with former-Scientologist and podcaster Aaron Smith-Levin. They explore his upbringing within the “church,” how Scientology entices new members, the basis for Dianetics in Freudian psychology, the religiously inspired twist only found behind multiple ... Show More
1h 28m
Nov 2024
Secret Service Strategies for Everyday Life | Mark Brandenburg Ep 4
Join Mark Brandenburg, an active US Secret Service Special Agent, as he shares how a personal tragedy—the murder of his sister—ignited his relentless pursuit of justice and protection. He reveals the intense training, unyielding mental resilience, and the principles that guide hi ... Show More
2 h
<p><strong>Daniella Mestyanek Young</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/daniellamyoung" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@daniellamyoung</a>) is a survivor of the religious Children of God cult, a US Army combat veteran, an extremely advanced knitter, and the author o ... Show More
