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Cult Chronicles

Skeptic Studios
Unveil the mysteries of the most enigmatic and compelling cults in history. Join us as we delve into the dark and fascinating world of cults, exploring their origins, beliefs, leaders, and shocking rituals. Each episode unravels a new story, shedding light on the charismatic figures who captivated followers and the eerie practices that defined these secretive movements. Get ready for a chilling yet captivating journey into the heart of the cult phenomenon.

Episodes

Rulo

Financial ruin turned this cult leader into a violent murder. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about Michael Ryan and the cult from Rulo, Nebraska. Watch: https://rumble.com/user/rabbitholepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Rabbit.holepodcast Merch: https://keighdesign.com/cult-chronicles/ Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs This episode was made with the help of AI. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Anglo-Saxon https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/10-things-y...

Mar 10, 202531 min

Naomi - beEmboldened

This week, Naomi shares her cult experience, and what she is doing now to help others with their transition away from spiritual abuse. https://www.beemboldened.com/ Watch: https://rumble.com/user/rabbitholepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Rabbit.holepodcast Merch: https://keighdesign.com/cult-chronicles/ Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 20251 hr 8 min

Tony - Landmark Worldwide

This week Tony gives us the inside scoop on Landmark Worldwide. www.isthisacultbook.com Watch: https://rumble.com/user/rabbitholepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Rabbit.holepodcast Merch: https://keighdesign.com/cult-chronicles/ Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 20251 hr 20 min

Landmark Worldwide

Personal development programs are supposed to help you be more successful in the world, but somehow, this one doesn’t. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about Landmark Worldwide. Watch: https://rumble.com/user/rabbitholepodcast https://www.youtube.com/@Rabbit.holepodcast Merch: https://keighdesign.com/cult-chronicles/ Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmark_Worldwide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_Erhard https://en.wi...

Feb 17, 202546 min

Jehovah's Witnesses w/ Amber

This week we get an inside view into the Jehovah's Witnesses. Follow Amber on social media @cult.life.escaped Merch: https://keighdesign.com/cult-chronicles/ Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 20252 hr 5 min

Jehovah's Witnesses

This religion doesn’t celebrate anything. Holiday, birthday, nothing. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about Jehovah’s Witnesses. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/WxAja6Gyg1U Merch: https://keighdesign.com/cult-chronicles/ Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehovah's_Witnesses https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+43:10&version=NIV https://www.openbible.info/topics/false_gods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go...

Feb 03, 202536 min

Update

You can listen to this episode on Apple, Audible or Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rabbitholeconspiracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20254 min

Raven Ministries

When your church starts to cut you off from the outside world, you should question things. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about Raven Ministries. https://www.biggrace.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/cults/comments/1i2hc9j/the_raven_cult_ministry_seeks_vulnerable_people/ https://www.reddit.com/r/cults/comments/195fdst/i_was_in_the_raven_ministries_cult_in_gretna_near/ https://www.beemboldened.com/programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 27, 202525 min

Warren Jeffs and the FLDS Church

Not every religion is easy to understand from the outside. But polygamy is one that almost no outsider gets. Especially when it deals with children. In this chapter of cult chronicles, we are learning about Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Jeffs Netflix - Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sandiegouniontribune/name/rulon-jeffs-obituary?id=38166972 https://biglovecompound.proboards.com...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 16 min

Celestial Seasonings

Tea company or cult? Why not both? In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about Celestial Seasonings. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs https://www.inverse.com/culture/10731-cults-conspiracies-and-the-twisted-history-of-sleepytime-tea https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2021/01/the-insane-true-story-of-the-racist-eugenics-book-your-inspirational-teabag-tag-might-be-based-on/ https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/sleepytime-tea-secret-religion-b...

Jan 13, 202533 min

Cult Brands

Lululemon, Apple and Trader Joe’s all have something in common. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles we are learning about brands with a cult following. https://www.persado.com/articles/cult-brands/ https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/brands-with-cult-following https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cult-brand.asp https://www.canto.com/blog/cult-brand/ https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/lululemon-membership-partner-perks-1235075212/ https://shop.lululemon.com/membership ht...

Jan 06, 202537 min

McKamey Manor

Is this haunted house based on the movies? Or do the movies look to it for inspiration? In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about McKamey Manor. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs https://www.mckameymanor.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeO9y1mmMA8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKamey_Manor https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2024/09/24/tennessee-mckamey-manor-russ-mckamey-criminal-charges-dropped/75351350007/ https://superstarsculture.com/fact-...

Dec 30, 202442 min

NXIVM

Imagine this, you go to an organisation looking for personal-development and growth, but instead you find yourself in some sort of sex cult. This week on Cult Chronicles, we are learning about NXIVM. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs This episode was made with the help of AI. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Raniere https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/keith-raniere-consumers-buyline-true-story-47850674 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Salzman https://www.merriam-we...

Dec 23, 202435 min

New Apostolic Reformation

Is a cult infiltrating churches all around the world? In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we learn about the New Apostolic Reformation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._Peter_Wagner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Apostolic_Reformation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fp8naJsgNA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXDq59eqtwg https://www.gotquestions.org/New-Apostolic-Reformation.html https://www.npr.org/2011/10/03/140946482/apostolic-leader-weighs-religions-role-in-politics Learn more about your ...

Dec 09, 202432 min

Order of the Solar Temple

Unfortunately, many cults killed a lot of their members. This week’s cult is no different. In this chapter of cult chronicles we learn about the Order of the Solar Temple. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Di_Mambro https://www.uva.nl/en/discipline/religious-studies/western-esotericism/article.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_esotericism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_68 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luc_Jouret https://www.s...

Dec 02, 202437 min

Fiat Lux

Is the apocalypse coming? And are alien ships coming to evacuate those that believe? In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about Fiat Lux. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Lux_(UFO_religion) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriella https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/leute/uriella-fiat-lux-sektenchefin-erika-bertschinger-eicke-ist-tot-a-1255007.html https://www.diepresse.com/5585357/fiat-lux-sekten-anfuehrerin-uriella-90-jaehrig-ve...

Nov 25, 202422 min

Behind Manson

Cults and conspiracy theories often go hand in hand. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we finish up the Manson case. And let me tell you, there are a lot of conspiracy theories here. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Book: Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties https://vault.fbi.gov/cointel-pro https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP90-01208R000100170047-4.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_CHAOS Learn more about your ad choice...

Nov 18, 202434 min

Jonestown

Are you willing to die for what you believe? How about the old saying would you follow them off a bridge? A lot of people died following someone they fully believed in. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles we are learning about Jonestown and the Peoples Temple. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 20241 hr 12 min

Scientology Pt 2

You think the history was crazy, just wait until we get into the theories. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles we are learning about scientology, again. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 20241 hr 14 min

Scientology Pt 1

A religion famous for the celebrities that are involved. But what is going on behind the scenes? In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about scientology. Wise Wolf Gold: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcwvgWpPz8GqLxNwpeJM7AHqBJL2O3JWVdE8ggKK7_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202454 min

Tate-LaBianca Murders

Charles Manson had this apocalyptic vision, and he decided he should be the one to start it. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we learn about the Tate and LaBianca murders. Sponsor: https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson https://www.biography.com/crime/charles-manson https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Manson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNrs8OL9zd8&rco=1 https://www.history.com/news/spahn-ranch-manson-family Book: Chaos: Charles Manson...

Oct 21, 202453 min

Charles Manson and the Family

How did a man from Ohio convince people to kill? In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about the Manson Family. MK-Ultra: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eJBqnA16wyXgMBjmQEN0J?si=ZQihCRAITxWMhyvl9I5vvw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Manson https://www.biography.com/crime/charles-manson https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Manson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNrs8OL9zd8&rco=1 https://www.history.com/news/spahn-ranch-manson-family Book: Chaos: Charles Manson, the ...

Oct 14, 202458 min

Interview with Craig Shoemaker

This week Craig Shoemaker joins us to tell us about how a cult ruined his marriage. Find him here - https://www.craigshoemaker.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 20242 hr 41 min

Ricky Kasso

While on the topic of Satanic Panic, we have to talk about a Satanic killer. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we learn about the Acid King, Ricky Kasso. Wise Wolf Gold - rabbithole.gold or https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=jvujkwgs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Kasso https://allthatsinteresting.com/ricky-kasso https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/long-island-devil-cult-murder-ricky-kasso-david-breskin-901069/ The Acid King – Documentary https://coveringthescene.com/acid-ki...

Sep 23, 202435 min

The Finders

The cult that worked for the CIA? In this chapter of the Cult Chronicles, we are learning about the Finders. https://vault.fbi.gov/the-finders/the-finders-part-01-of-04/view https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Finders_(movement) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgDLoqpoqlM&t=395s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUdpTIDcaWo https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/what-is-the-finders-cult/id732915228?i=1000430266754 https://apnews.com/article/2eab7f35f730aca807f97a8a08896b32 https://www.vice.com/en/art...

Sep 16, 202454 min

Satanic Panic/McMartin Preschool

In the 80’s and 90’s the US was going through a moral panic. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we learn about Satanic Panic and the McMartin Preschool Abuse. https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2016/11/30/satanic-panic-americas-war-on-heavy-metal-in-the-1980s/ https://www.vox.com/2021/5/25/22356338/satanic-panic-america-sarah-marshall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plEImKEIRm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R21tWs-qCw http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/mcmartin/mcmartinaccount.html ...

Sep 09, 202451 min

Blue Flame 47

There is a cult buying up the town of Bixby, OK. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles we are learning about blue flame 47. https://www.blueflame47.com/about/about-us/ https://assessor.tulsacounty.org/Property/Search?terms=blue%20flame%2047&filterTag=null https://www.acts29.com/biblical-qualifications-of-a-pastor/ https://www.reddit.com/r/tulsa/comments/165qdlb/i_live_in_tulsa_ok_and_i_have_seen_what_looks/ http://www.blessedquietness.com/journal/housechu/terra_forming.htm https://freedomofmind.com...

Sep 02, 202454 min

Transcendental Meditation

Meditation can help you get through a lot. But you shouldn’t have to pay for it. In this chapter of cult chronicles we are learning about transcendental meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCUZXQ0b-MA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation_movement Movie – David Wants to Fly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharishi_Mahesh_Yogi https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AHelena+Olson&s=relevancerank&text=Helena+Olson&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Aug 26, 202453 min

Types of Cults

Not all cults are the same. In this chapter of Cult Chronicles, we are learning about the different types of cults. https://www.apologeticsindex.org/267-categories-of-cults https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-a-cult https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/legal-and-political-magazines/anti-cult-movement https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 19, 202426 min

Black Hammer Party

We’ve cover white separatist groups, and this week we cover a black separatist group that somehow got in bed with the Proud Boys. In this chapter of cult chronicles, we learn about the Black Hammer Party. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hammer_Party https://www.britannica.com/topic/communism https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2022/08/22/gazi-kodzo-black-hammer https://coloradosun.com/2022/02/08/black-hammer-utopia-norwood-colorado/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cACNONIPTnE https://www.y...

Aug 12, 202428 min