American New Age culture isn’t all crystals and Tarot cards. A New World Order? The Aryan race? Alien-human hybrids? Throughout history, New Age belief systems have so often been blended with wild, and sometimes dangerous, conspiracy theories that academics have coined the term “conspirituality.”
This week, we journey into murky waters of Love Has Won, a ... Show More
Oct 7
Panic in the Streets: The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
On Halloween Eve, 1938 Orson Welles' The War of the Worlds aired on CBS radio. It detailed an alien invasion so realistic that, according to legend, it caused widespread panic among listeners. People really believed aliens were invading Earth. The mass hysteria is an important pa ... Show More
47m 40s
Sep 30
Did a Psych Experiment Turn Ted Kaczynski into the Unabomber?
On April 3, 1996, Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski – better known as the Unabomber – was arrested, ending a 17-year-long bombing spree that left 3 dead and 23 injured. He promised to end his campaign of terror only after outlets published his 35,000-word manifesto; in his view, technolog ... Show More
42m 36s
Mar 2025
She Started a Cult - The Amy Carlson / Love Has Won story
<p>The Amy Carlson case centers around the leader of the spiritual cult "Love Has Won," who was found unalived in April 2021 in a Colorado home, her mummified body adorned with glitter and wrapped in Christmas lights. Known to her followers as "Mother God," Ca ... Show More
8m 49s
Sep 2020
The Scary Truth of New Age Practices with Natalies Outlet
Law of attraction, manifestation, tarot cards, omens, energy, sage, mediums, and more... These are all part of the New Age practice. Jeanine wants to share with you all the dangers of these things. This may be controversial, but it's necessary. Listen to Natalie's story today and ... Show More
50m 18s
Jan 2025
New Age Spirituality; What it is and What it Isn't
In this episode, we uncover the misconceptions surrounding the term "New Age". Instead a blending of practices that focuses on self. Welcome to Spilling the Tea Leaves, a spiritual, new age podcast aimed at empowering you. Welcome to the circle. To learn more about Michelle and o ... Show More
22 m
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