Cult Podcast
True Crime & Paranormal
About
It’s a podcast...about cults. Cult Podcast covers all things cult. Tune in every Monday to hear about a crazy new group. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid!
Episodes
- Ep 322. Children of Thunder Pt.1 - Not Special AT ALL
We're so sorry we went out for cigarettes, but we're back now and we're gonna work things out with your Mom. We brought back a present from our travels, it's THE EPISODE FORMERLY KNOWN AS EPISODE EIGHTEEEEEEEN. Also, we have a Patreon! [In…
- Ep. 321 Troubled Teen Industry Pt. 4: What Were the Minions Up To?
WE’RE BACK, BABY! New year, new episode. Join Paige as she takes Mando thru the finale of our series on the Troubled Teen Industry. Big warning up top: This is a rough one. But hey, we missed ya. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn N…
- Ep. 320 Troubled Teen Industry Pt. 3: Gooning In the Night
We're back, baby! Join Paige as she takes Mando through the history of Synanon and their pathway to Cedu Schools (but pronounced like Sea-Doo, you know thos jetskis that are like...not jetskis? Actually I looked it up and they qualify them…
- Cult Podcast Special Episode: Happy Rapture!
Grab a bucket to collect your neighbor's dental fillings and gather round to hear Paige answer questions about the Rapture... and one question about Raptors! Just a quick check in with ya'll on this special day, and we'll be back with a no…
- Ep. 319 Troubled Teen Industry Pt. 2: Helena Bottom Carter Knowles
We’re back with the first earnest part of our new series on the Troubled Teen Industry. Join Paige as she takes Mando through the very hopeful beginnings of a movement that would ultimately turn upsetting. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert…
- Ep. 318: Troubled Teen Industry: Joey Chestnut is a Demi-God
We're BACK baby. Join Paige and Mando as they get back into the groove, catching up and telling you about their dumb, busy lives. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, we're starting a brand new series! Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Her…
- Death Madness (Ft. Todd from Horror Virgin)
This week join Paige and Mando as they sit with Todd from Horror Virgin to discuss the scariest topics known to humans. Death. Woof. I promise, it's more fun than it sounds. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd l…
- Ep. 317 Brother Louv Pt. 2: To Buy or Not to Buy a Black Light Poster
We're back! This week Mando finishes up his series on Brother Louv and the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church. Join Paige as she learns about the Miami Jamaica connection and we learn a new rule about being a good cult leader. It comes second to…
- Ep. 316 Brother Louv: Granny Style
We’re BACK! Join us as Mando takes Paige through the early life of Brother Louv, formerly known as Thomas F. Reilly, and the path that led him towards a life of kick ass crime. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'…
- Ep. 315 The Church Universal Pt. 2: Theosophy Strikes Again
We're BACK with our final installment on a woman literally named Prophet. Listen along as Paige tells Mando about Ms. Prophet's takeover, remarriages, and the fall of the whole damn thing. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises H…
- Ep. 314 The Church Universal: Build Your Own Past Life
We're BACK with an episode that takes us back to our roots, baybee. I'm talking theosophy, I'm talking terrible husbands, I'm talking randomly selecting famous figures from the past to be your "previous lives". Yeah. This one got everythin…
- Ep. 313 Hobby Lobby: When Joann Met Michael's
We're BACK, baybee! Rising from the dead to give you a life update and also to ask you to join Paige as she takes Mando through the tumultuous timeline of Hobby Lobby, the only craft store that asks "What Would Jesus Do?" And then...mostly…
- Ep. 312 - Oral Roberts Pt. 3: Murder Doritos and Fire Madness
We're finally back, we survived our city being on fire and the only thing that will make us feel better is some good old fashioned Orel. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, plea…
- Ep. 311 Oral Roberts Pt. 2: More Like BS-MI
We're back this week for a very merry episode full of screaming about weight and people who use pseudo-science to "treat" it. Trust me, you're gonna love it. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate an…
- Ep. 310 Oral Roberts: Going DOWN In History
We're back with quite possibly one of the funniest names in history. Join Paige as she takes Mando through the life and times of televangelist and preacher: Oral Roberts. A man who really blows. Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn No…
- Ep. 309 Micha Kat: Dutch Pizza Gate
We're back with a wild one folks. Join us as Paige takes Mando through the story of Micah Kat and the sleepy town of Bodegraven, which is essentially just Dutch Pizza Gate. But like...not "dutch pizza". We get into it. Also, we have a Patr…
- Ep. 308 The One World Family Commune: Just Some Chill Guys
We're BACK with another episode in our series on health and wellness folks. This week, Paige brings a great story and takes Mando through the life and times of an alien touched guru and his line of successful restaurants and funk bands. Al…
- Ep. 307 Chiropractic: Bone Ghosts
We're BACK with an episode recorded back before the end times. This thing is like a dang ol' time capsule. Boy, we were filled with so much hope. But also, we're finally talking about the father of Chiropractic, the bone ghost king himself…
- Ep. 306 Hydrotherapy 2: The Red Dead 2 Disease
We're BACK with more water-based cults. Which, sadly, doesn't mean they wash away with water. In fact, they get STRONGER around the stuff. Join Paige as she takes Mando through the ebbs and flows of a water cult. Also, we have a Patreon! […
- Ep. 305 Hydrotherapy: Working for Big Cold
We're BACK with another episode on the wild and wacky treatments Paige tried while at a "wellness retreat". Join her as she takes Mando through the life and times of a cold plunge cult, and join Mando in not wanting to try it! Also, we hav…
- Ep. 304 House of David: Noah's Park
We're BACK with a story that involves everything you care about: Amusement park rides, baseball, a weird split in a group that the law has to intervene on. Join Paige as she takes Mando through the House of David! Also, we have a Patreon!…
- The Annual Cult Podcast Party to Stop the End of the World 2024
We're coming to you LIVE from Burbank, CA with the Cult Podcast Annual Party to Stop the End of the World! Join us for a fun cult, guest stars, and recorded evidence that Armando told people he planted a bomb somewhere. If you want to to w…
- Ep. 303 Curtis Howe Springer: Late Checkout at the Clown Motel
We're back from the dead with another episode on wild health resorts and cults of personality. Join us as Paige takes Mando through the life and times of a man with the same hairdo as Pennywise the Clown. An apt description, and one that b…
- Ep. 302 Ho No Hana: Paige Becomes a Bowl of Cereal
We’re BACK with an episode on both Paige’s cult experience and a group that kind of perfectly sets up our new series. Join us to hear Paige take Mando through a Japanese “foot reading cult” and the leader who claimed to be Jesus. Also, if…
- Ep. 301 Black Sovereign Citizens Pt 3: Italian Poltergeist
We're BACK with the FINAL episode of our series on Black Sovereign Citizens, the Moorish Identity, and the Washitaw Nation. Join us as Mando takes Paige through the life and crimes of the Nation's Empress, doubles down on Sovereign Citizen…
- Ep. 300 Black Sovereign Citizens Pt. 2: Two Kids Hancuffed to a Briefcase
We’re back baby, covering the writings, teachings, and complexities of Noble Drew Ali. Join as Mando takes you through a truly messed up dude who somehow managed to do a few good things. Also, if you enjoy the world and living in it, consi…
- Ep. 299 Black Sovereign Citizens: A Magician In the Sheets
We’re BACK with an episode that started out focusing on the Washitaw Empire, a group we briefly touched in our Republic of Texas series, but quickly becomes an episode focused on the origins of black sovereign citizens. Strap in folks, Man…
- Historical Event Madness: Here We Go Again
We’re back (kinda) to cover YET ANOTHER LIFE ALTERING EVENT. Boy howdy, really wish these would stop happening.
- Ep. 298 John De Ruiter Pt. 2: Eric Roberts is in Everything
We're back for the finale to our series on John De Ruiter! Join Paige as she takes Mando through the infidelities and downfall of a man who just like...stares at people? Oof. Also, if you’d like to listen to Armando’s new show, Boyfriend M…
- Ep. 297 John De Ruiter: Bring Back Cobblers
We're back to cover the son of a cobbler, and one real creepy starer. Is that a word? One who stares? Idk, man. Join Paige as she takes Mando through the origins and dreamy blue eyes of John De Ruiter! Also, if you’d like to listen to Arma…
- Ep. 296 The Republic of Texas Pt. 4: Dr. Pepper Presents: Poland Isn’t Real
We’ve come to you with a HUGE revelation about Poland. Buckle up. Nothing is gonna be the same ever again. But also, Mando FINALLY closes out our series on Rick McLaren and the Republic of Texas. Also, if you’d like to listen to Armando’s…
- Ep. 295.5: F*** John Tyler
Howdy, folks, we've got a lil bonus episode for you this week! It's our way of saying sorry for being gone so long. So, we hope you enjoy this weird rabbit hole! We sure did.
- Ep. 295 The Republic of Texas Pt. 3: We Impeached Poochie
THE WAIT IS OVER! We're back with another episode in our series on Rick McLaren and the Republic of Texas. Join Mando as he loses his mind trying to explain the ideology that 99% of sovereign citizens follow. It's basically alt-right theos…
- Hollywood Madness: An Interlude
We’re back from an unexpected hiatus to give you some life updates. Sorry for stepping out! Join us as Paige and Mando regale each other with stories of travel, stardom, and poop.
- Ep. 294 The Republic of Texas Pt. 2: Florida is Quebec’s Cousin
We’re BACK with another episode in our series on Rick McLaren and his revival of the Republic of Texas. This one’s a lil history lesson, Mando on a substitute teacher type beat. Enjoy, nerds! Also also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn N…
- Ep. 293 The Republic of Texas: 3.5 Buicks
We're back with the start of our series on Rick McLaren and the Republic of Texas! Boy, howdy, if you liked our series on sovereign citizens you're gonna love this dingus. Join Mando as he takes Paige through the life, times, and many Buic…
- Ep. 292 Rashad Jamal: The NBA Isn't Real
We're back for a one off conspiracy cult led (or at least heavily promoted by) a SoundCloud rapper. Yikes. Join Paige as she takes Mando through a story featuring everything you'd expect: Wild conspiracies, terrible music videos, and baske…
- Ep. 291 The Pizzagate Massacre ft. John Valley
We’re BACK to talk about a great piece of Cult Media: The Pizzagate Massacre! Writer, director, and producer John Valley stops by to talk to us about creating art based on Q-Anon and what drew him to our favorite conspiracy. Want to watch…
- Ep. 290 Thuggee: Ancient Hanky Code (ft. Griff Milton)
We’re back for a one off before Panic Fest! Join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest GRIFF MILTON through the origins of the word “thug” and also a cult of Thuggees! Also do you want to see us in Kansas City, MO on April 7th at 7pm?…
- Ep. 289 Guðni Guðnason Pt. 3: The Party to Stop the World From Ending
We're back with our final episode in our series on Guðni Guðnason. Good luck Googling that, we had to straight up copy paste that ish. Anyway, the karate kicks up a notch and the crimes keep going. Also do you want to see us in Kansas City…
- Ep. 288 Guðni Guðnason Pt. 2: King Salmon
We’re back with some big news and some bigger laughs. Oh, boy, seriously this dork does some real nerd boy stuff. You’re gonna love it. Also do you want to see us in Kansas City, MO on April 7th at 7pm? Good news! You can get tickets here…
- Ep. 287 Guðni Guðnason: Lestat Karate
Oh, we’re so back. Welcome to our episode on certified foppish dandy, and martial arts legend, Guðni Guðnason. Trust me, you’re gonna love/hate it. Also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our…
- Ep. 286 Mardi Gras: That’d Probably Cause a Ghost, Right?
We’re back from various stuff we had to do, and boy howdy do we have a fun one for ya. Lots of life talk, but eventually we get into it and talk about Mardi Gras! Where it came from, how it started, and why it became the bead for boobies t…
- Ep. 285 Urantia Pt. 3: Bong Part of a Balanced Breakfast
Hello! We’re back. I know, it’s been a while. We explain it all and promise to not leave you again. At least not for too long. Anyway, join us as Paige takes Mando through Urantia’s ties and influence on Celestial Seasonings Tea Company! A…
- Ep. 284 Urantia Pt. 2: F**k Mustard
Hello, Sharks, we’re here with both a story that will bewilder your mind but also a business proposal that’ll blow you away. Maybe literally, too. Also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our c…
- Ep. 283 Urantia: The Celestial Seasonings Cult
Welcome back folks, we’re so back. Join us as Paige takes Armando through the wild story of a cult with ties to a company that makes sleepytime tea. Also, she’s begging you to stop sending her TikToks about this topic. Also we have a Patre…
- Ep. 282 Wild Mormon Beliefs: The King of the Dogs
We’re back with a great palette cleanser for you: A bunch of weird fringe beliefs that SOME Mormons share. Oh boy, buckle up because this one gets wild immediately. Also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to don…
- Ep. 281 FLDS Pt. 4: Barney is the Anti-Christ
We’re back with our final episode of the series! Join us to hear some awful stuff intercut with the stupidest palette cleanser we’ve ever done. Also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult…
- Ep. 280 FLDS Pt. 3: A Size 6 Baby
We’re back with another episode in our series on the FLDS! Join Paige as she takes Mando through the worst stuff he’s ever heard, and as Mando takes Paige through the wonderful world of Fortnite. Also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn No…
- Ep, 279 The FLDS Pt. 2: Get Your Upstairs Ass Downstairs
We’re back with another episode in our series of Warren Jeffs and the FLDS! This one is a bit rough but we call upon our friend Santo to get us through it. Also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and j…