Yesterday

She came out of retirement to take cults to court.

In this episode, litigator Carol Merchasin joins us to explain how the law actually works when someone tries to hold a high-control group accountable, and why coercion is the hinge everything turns on. Carol spent years defending companies against sexual harassment claims before ... Show More

1h 12m

Oct 26

Vampire Cult Exposed by Journalist Who Took on NXIVM (Part 1)

Journalist and author Chet Hardin joins ALBC to revisit the early days of reporting on NXIVM, Keith Raniere, and the machinery of intimidation that kept members insulated from outside scrutiny. Chet was only a month into his job at Metroland when attorney Joe O’Hara called with a ... Show More

1h 2m

Oct 22

We escaped a doomsday cult—and took our fight to Parliament

Ryan Carey grew up in the Geelong Revival Center, a Pentecostal Fundamentalist group where nuclear Armageddon was apparently on the calendar, but choosing your own career or dating without permission was a bridge too far. He joined us to talk about doomsday beliefs, religious tra ... Show More

49m 31s

Oct 2022

S2: Break Down Bonus: Former 'cult' member explains why people join them + S2E13 Reaction!

[SCROLL FOR CW] - LCSW Kat Schneider joins Abby at the end of this episode to talk about what it was like being a part of a religious cult! Kat also explains the mental health side of why people join, choose to stay, and some of the complications of leaving. Lexi and Coworker Jus ... Show More

25m 10s

Oct 2022

S2 Ep13: When her BF was in a cult.... - S2E13

[SCROLL FOR CW] -This week we're raising awareness for WEAVE in Sacramento, CA: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=weave&id=265-BREAK DOWN BONUS AUDIO REACTION: https://anchor.fm/abby-murphy5/message-Follow the podcast! -Abby's IG: https://www.instagram ... Show More

24m 4s

Dec 2022

Teaser: Episode 58: Cult of the cucks

Cults of personality? Based? Not? More complicated than that? It's theory and history time with a lot of banter in-between. This episode is already available early for Patrons over at: https://www.patreon.com/TheDeprogram Support the ... Show More

1m 28s

Apr 2023

111: If It Sounds Like a Cult..

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guests Amanda Montell and Isa Medina of Sounds Like a Cult! This episode features stories that have us questioning is this a cult? Is it a green flag cult or a red flag/you need to run cult? And are you wondering if you've ever been in a c ... Show More

1h 48m

Oct 2022

Cults: Manipulation Tactics, Celebrity Involvement, Escape w/ Lola Blanc + Meaghan Elizabeth

Joining the Deux U classroom this week are Cult survivors Lola Blanc and Meaghan Elizabeth. On their podcast, Trust Me, they talk to fellow survivors, former and current believers, experts, and everyone in between to try to get to the bottom of how extreme belief happens, who's s ... Show More

1h 5m

Sep 2021

Girlbossing Too Close to the Sun

In this episode, the ladies break down multi level marketing businesses, how they prey on the loneliness of women, and explain why they're basically all cults. Digressions include why men need to stop overstaying their welcome, the rich cosplaying as poors, and a special birthday ... Show More

1h 8m

Feb 2025

Our Best Gays Are Ahead of Us

Mommy-vlogging gone wrong, hate academies, and bumper sticker abuse. Pre-order our new book, join our Patreon Cult, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/ivehaditpodcast. Thank you to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Discover your relationship green f ... Show More

45m 55s

Vampire Cult Exposed by Journalist Who T...