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Cult Podcast

by Paige Wesley & Armando Torres
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  • Ep 323 Children of Thunder Pt. 2: He Still Sucks

    June 1, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

    We're back with the second part of our series on Children of Thunder and they're wack leader, Glenn. Join Paige as she takes Mando through the rest of the story AND a super fun musical guest.   Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn…

  • Ep 322. Children of Thunder Pt.1 - Not Special AT ALL

    April 30, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

    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!…

  • Ep. 321 Troubled Teen Industry Pt. 4: What Were the Minions Up To?

    January 12, 2026 · 1 hr 50 min

    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…

  • Ep. 320 Troubled Teen Industry Pt. 3: Gooning In the Night

    October 7, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min

    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!

    September 23, 2025 · 60 min

    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…

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  • Ep. 319 Troubled Teen Industry Pt. 2: Helena Bottom Carter Knowles

    July 23, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min

    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!…

  • Ep. 318: Troubled Teen Industry: Joey Chestnut is a Demi-God

    July 15, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

    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…

  • Death Madness (Ft. Todd from Horror Virgin)

    June 2, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    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…

  • Ep. 317 Brother Louv Pt. 2: To Buy or Not to Buy a Black Light Poster

    May 20, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

    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

    May 6, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    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…

  • Ep. 315 The Church Universal Pt. 2: Theosophy Strikes Again

    April 16, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

    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…

  • Ep. 314 The Church Universal: Build Your Own Past Life

    March 27, 2025 · 59 min

    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…

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About the show

A podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!