Send us a text Marc and Claire Headley host a Friday evening Q&A session to answer viewer questions about Scientology while sharing insider experiences from their years in the Sea Organization. • Clearing up misconceptions about the state of "Clear" in Scientology and its marketing as a solution to life's problems • Revealing how Sea Org members were prevented from interacting with non-Scientologists in Clearwater • Explaining that Scientology has never "cleared" even a single city block des...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Send us a text Marc Headley unveils the grueling daily schedule of Scientology's Sea Organization members, from early morning musters to midnight cleaning sessions, and everything in between. • Sea Org members work approximately 100-120 hours weekly for about $50 ($45 after taxes) • Basic schedule runs from 9am to midnight daily, with additional all-nighters expected at least once weekly • Members perform "Chinese School" at musters, reciting Scientology definitions and policies in unison • Satu...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 44
Send us a text This episode originally aired on YouTube on December 15th 2024. Ever wondered why Earth might just be the universe's ultimate "prison planet"? Join me and my wife for an entertaining exploration as we unravel the fantastical alien narratives buried within Scientology's secretive doctrines. We tackle everything from the notorious Xenu and his Galactic Federation antics to the quirky rules against "coffee shop auditing." Our lively Q&A session spills the juicy details you've bee...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Send us a text We catch up with our community after a busy summer filled with family adventures, travel, and major progress with the Aftermath Foundation. Our oldest son graduated high school in May, our middle son is now a junior, and our youngest just started middle school – milestones that feel particularly meaningful given our own disrupted educations in Scientology. • Sharing photos from our summer travel including Portland, Las Vegas, and Denver • Updates on the Aftermath Foundation's appr...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 8Ep. 42
Send us a text Marc and Claire Headley host an impromptu Q&A session addressing audience questions about their experiences in Scientology's Sea Organization and life after leaving the cult. • Marc shares the infamous "Theta Potato" story about Scientologists using "postulates" to disable a parking enforcement officer's vehicle • Claire reveals she was removed from her position and put in "the hole" for refusing to divorce Marc at David Miscavige's insistence • Discussion of Miscavige's abusi...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 41
Send us a text Four former high-ranking Scientology members reveal the complex, troubling story of Marty Rathbun – once David Miscavige's right-hand man who later became one of Scientology's most significant defectors before mysteriously returning to defend the organization. • Marty Rathbun served as Inspector General of RTC and David Miscavige's primary enforcer despite escaping the Sea Org multiple times • Marc Headley recounts being physically assaulted by Rathbun during an interrogation when...
May 27, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 40
Send us a text Marc and Claire Headley expose the systematic financial scams Scientology perpetrates against its own members, revealing internal secrets from their combined 28 years at Scientology's International Headquarters. • The "Bridge to Total Freedom" prominently displays OT levels 9-15, but these levels don't actually exist • L. Ron Hubbard died after only completing materials up to OT8, yet Scientology continues selling the promise of these non-existent levels • Scientology constantly m...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Send us a text Scientology infiltrates government by creating seemingly benign front groups and securing official proclamations that hide their connection to the controversial organization. • Operation Snow White was Scientology's 1970s program to infiltrate government offices and remove damaging information about the organization • 12 Scientology officials, including L. Ron Hubbard's wife, were imprisoned following FBI raids that uncovered their illegal activities • After arrests, Scientology s...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Send us a text Claire Headley and Ian Rafalko delve into the disturbing similarities between the hit show Severance and their experiences in Scientology, highlighting how the series captures cult dynamics with eerie accuracy. • The "innie" versus "outie" identity parallels the cult versus pre-cult personality split • Corporate control structures in Severance mirror Scientology's hierarchical authority • The "break room" procedure's similarity to Scientology conditioning techniques • How both org...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Send us a text Mike Rinder and Marc Headley dive into the current state of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs (OSA), revealing how the once-powerful intelligence arm is now struggling to keep up with mounting challenges and criticisms. • OSA is Scientology's spy wing, previously known as the Guardian's Office which perpetrated the largest infiltration of the US government in history • Many Guardian's Office members are still working in OSA today despite Scientology's claims they were remove...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Season 8Ep. 39
Send us a text The Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation's billboard campaign is creating pathways to freedom for those trapped in Scientology, with 10 billboards placed strategically near Scientology buildings throughout Los Angeles. • Billboards provide a crucial contact method for Sea Org members who have no phones, internet access, or resources • Board members raised funds to maintain 10 billboards for a full year despite Scientology's attempts to block the campaign • Over 100 people helped...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Send us a text Marc Headley, Mike Rinder, Claire Headley, and Christie Collbran discuss the upcoming Scientology IAS event at Saint Hill Manor in the UK, offering insider knowledge about the extravagant production and likely appearance of David Miscavige. • Construction of a massive $300K+ tent at Saint Hill Manor indicates David Miscavige will attend the IAS event after four years of absence • Discussion of the over-the-top, grandiose intros to IAS events featuring knights on horseback who are ...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 8Ep. 38
Send us a text Marc and Claire Headley reveal Scientology's Office of Special Affairs has renewed their harassment campaign by sending defamatory letters to Marc's business clients, attempting to damage his professional reputation with a 20-year-old photo. • STAND League (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) sent nearly identical letters to those from February 2023 • The letter features a photo of Mack passed out on Hollywood Boulevard during his first birthday after escaping Sci...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Send us a text Former high-ranking Scientology executives reveal the true origins and deceptive practices of the International Association of Scientologists, exposing how David Miscavige maintains control through intimidation, manipulation, and fabricated success stories. • IAS was created to shield money from IRS scrutiny through offshore accounts in Cyprus, not as a "war chest" for defending Scientology • Wealthy Scientology donors called "whales" donate millions for status recognition and cer...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Season 8Ep. 37
Send us a text The inner workings of Scientology's intricate information collection system reveal how members' private confessions become public entertainment for staff and executives. • Information collected through auditing sessions, ethics interviews, written confessions (O/Ws), and knowledge reports • Personal information stored in multiple folder types: PC folders, ethics folders, personnel folders, student folders, and Central Files • L. Ron Hubbard's policies dictate that no documents sho...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Send us a text We explore the financial secrets of Scientology, revealing how David Miscavige lives in luxury while Sea Org members survive on $46 weekly, and examining the organization's complex money flow system designed to enrich leadership while keeping members financially trapped. • The secret word "Xenu" proves we aren't affiliated with Scientology since true Scientologists cannot mention this term • Religious Technology Center (RTC) and David Miscavige control everything in Scientology • ...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Send us a text A team of ex-Scientologists has launched 20 strategic billboards across Los Angeles offering help to Sea Org members trying to leave Scientology, following last year's attempt when Scientology quickly shut down a single billboard. • Billboards feature three designs with memorable phone number 888-300-2002 • Strategic placement ensures Sea Org members will see them on bus routes, near facilities • Scientology cannot block these billboards as they don't own adjacent properties • Aft...
Apr 08, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 54
Send us a text The Aftermath crew comes together for a fundraiser in support of the Aftermath Foundation, raising over $15,000 in just one hour to help people escape Scientology and rebuild their lives. The foundation has expanded its services beyond financial aid to include educational assistance, mental health support, and career mentorship. • Updates on Serge, whose story has led to reconnections with family and friends after Scientology told many he had died • Discussion of how the Aftermath...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 36
Send us a text We uncover how Scientology is systematically erasing evidence of David Miscavige's control structure, including the recent removal of "Matters of RTC Concern" from their official websites after decades of existence. • The RTC "triangle" on Scientology org boards has been quietly removed, eliminating visual evidence of how David Miscavige can bypass all command channels • Scientology's pattern of revisionism includes erasing knowledge of FBI raids and high-profile departures within...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Send us a text Former Sea Org members share their experiences of becoming parents after leaving Scientology, exploring the challenges of starting families without educational backgrounds or parental models to follow. They discuss how disconnection from their own parents impacted their approach to parenting and how they've built successful lives despite the organization's efforts to hinder them. • Marc and Claire Headley discuss raising three boys while processing their own experiences of parenta...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 35
Send us a text Marc and Claire explore the uncanny similarities between the Apple TV show Severance and their experiences in Scientology's Sea Organization, revealing how the show's creators may have studied cult dynamics to create the fictional Lumon Industries. • "Lumon is the Sea Org" - the workplace depicted in Severance mirrors Sea Org life with shocking accuracy • Disconnection policies in Scientology parallel how characters in Severance are effectively erased from others' lives • The Comm...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Send us a text Marc and Claire celebrate approaching 40,000 subscribers while revealing their new "Little Davey Doll" figurine mocking Scientology leader David Miscavige, with all proceeds supporting the Aftermath Foundation that helps former members rebuild their lives. • Revealing the upcoming "Little Davey Doll" (aka "Troll of the Hole") that will be available in October in the SP Shop • Sharing personal stories about life in Scientology's Sea Organization and their statistics-driven culture ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 8Ep. 34
Send us a text Tony Ortega and Claire Headley examine a newly revealed Scientology document that exposes the church's step-by-step process for declaring enemies and using confidential information against them. • The document is a checklist for writing Suppressive Person declares, confirming what ex-members have claimed for decades • Scientology regularly violates its own confidentiality policies, using personal confessions from "auditing" sessions against people who leave • The declare orders ar...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 53
Send us a text Marc and Claire Headley reunite on their channel to discuss recent developments in Scientology, including newly discovered spy files and their ongoing efforts to expose the organization's practices. • Over 40,000 pages of Scientology's internal spy files have been uncovered, revealing extensive surveillance operations • Despite Scientology's claims that abusive practices ended years ago, recent escapees report identical tactics still being used • Marc and Claire's appearance on Au...
Mar 13, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Season 8Ep. 33
Send us a text Marc and Claire Headley explore the eerie similarities between Apple TV's hit show "Severance" and their 15 years as executives in Scientology's Sea Organization headquarters, finding the dystopian workplace drama to be a near-perfect parallel to their actual experiences. • The show's core concept of "innies" and "outies" mirrors Sea Org life where members exist almost exclusively in work mode • Founder "Kier Egan" clearly references L. Ron Hubbard, complete with busts, memorized ...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Send us a text This episode explores the enigmatic figure of Xenu, a central yet often misunderstood character in Scientology’s theology. We delve into the many levels of secrecy surrounding Xenu's existence and relationship to the higher tiers of the Scientology belief system. Discussions dive into the Birthday Game, a metric-based celebration in Scientology, revealing how it draws many into an illusion of growth within the Church. - Overview of Xenu and his significance in Scientology - The cu...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Send us a text This episode originally aired on YouTube on July 25, 2023. Due to popular demand, these episodes are also being made available on the podcast. The episode centers on the complexities and humor of life after leaving Scientology, emphasizing community growth and the ongoing interest from current and former members of the church. Claire and Mark discuss their "Spy Files" series, sharing insights about OSA documents and their significance for individuals escaping the clutches of the o...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Season 8Ep. 32
Send us a text This episode originally aired on YouTube on June 24, 2023. Due to popular demand, these episodes are also being made available on the podcast. This episode dives into the complex world of Scientology through the perspectives of those who have escaped its grasp. We discuss Mike’s positive treatment update, our fascinating interview with former Sea Org member Hannah Elteringham, and the detailed exploration of the hypocrisy surrounding David Miscavige and the rules of the Sea Organi...
Feb 27, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 31
Send us a text This episode originally aired on YouTube on February 23, 2025. In this episode, we delve into the intricate lexicon of Scientology, exploring key terms like “blown,” “Xenu,” and “overts” to understand their meaning and underlying implications on members. Through a nuanced discussion of how language functions as a control mechanism within the church, we uncover the profound effects of these terms on identity, belief, and community cohesion. • Discusses the term "blown" and its impl...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Send us a text This episode originally aired on YouTube on June 16, 2023. Due to popular demand, these episodes are also being made available on the podcast. This episode delves into the disturbing revelations found within newly acquired Spy Files from Scientology, which outline cases of abuse and cover-ups within the organization. By examining thousands of internal documents, we expose the lengths to which Scientology goes to manipulate narratives and control its members, especially the elderly...
Feb 20, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 30
