In this EXTREMELY NSFW episode, Halle and Stasie discuss a business/cult dedicated to the female orgasm. Listen to the end for information on our new summer schedule, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com and on Facebook at Cults of Our Lives Podcast!
Jun 05, 2017•23 min
Halle and Stasie discuss mother-and-daughter cult leaders in 1930s California. Also, Halle can't read and Stasie can't get a Wi-Fi signal. We try our best. Contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com and Cults of Our Lives Podcast on Facebook!
May 29, 2017•26 min
Halle and Stasie wrap up our series on the worst people in Kansas as well as the incredible humanity the rest of us respond to them with. Contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com and join us on Facebook at Cults of Our Lives Podcast!
May 22, 2017•21 min
Halle and Stasie reunite on American soil to discuss a cult with down-home American values, like sexism and homophobia. Contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com and join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast!
May 15, 2017•25 min
Halle and Stasie discuss an Indian-born, West Virginia-bred cult. Contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com and on Facebook at Cults of Our Lives Podcast!
May 01, 2017•27 min
Halle and Stasie remotely discuss the much-requested French-Swiss cult, Order of the Solar Temple, as well as why no one in cosmic cults know the difference between planets and stars. Contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com and join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast!
Apr 17, 2017•33 min
In this shortie-but-sweetie, Halle and Stasie discuss the mystical cult in Berkley, California and to what degree they believe in psychics. Email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com and join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast!
Apr 10, 2017•20 min
Today Halle and Stasie discuss Tyler Deaton, how internalized homophobia will doom us all, and drink a lot of rosé. Cuz we're fancy as shit. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Apr 03, 2017•25 min
Annnnnnnd we're back! Halle and Stasie reunite in Paris to talk about the most decidedly unglamorous and Paris-y cult: The Brethren, otherwise known as The Garbage Eaters. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Mar 20, 2017•26 min
What the world has been waiting for - a Halle-centric episode. Next week will be back to our regularly scheduled cults, but for today, please enjoy a discussion of cults most famous enemy - and if he doesn't have a dark past as well. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Mar 13, 2017•13 min
It's the carpet cleaner cult! Halle and Stasie discuss piece of shit Stewart Traill and his cult's predilection for snatching children. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Mar 06, 2017•24 min
The very cool Julia fills in as Stasie's co-host in this mini-look into a little German cult, armed with plenty of singing and recommendations. Halle isn't jealous at all. Whatever. This cult sounds like a car. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Feb 27, 2017•14 min
Halle and Stasie discuss the listener recommended, female-led cult, The Process. Because we're feminists! Women can be monsters too! Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Feb 20, 2017•27 min
It's the wedding episode! Halle and Stasie discuss the mass-marrying-Moonies - try saying that five times fast- and chat about the finer points of a friend's wedding who you don't even know. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Feb 13, 2017•24 min
In the conclusion of our Scientology series, Halle and Stasie discuss the notable craziness of SeaOrg, The Commodore's Messengers, and The Hole, as well as stutter and "um" enough to rival The King's Speech. We're so tired, guys. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Feb 06, 2017•28 min
Oh man, it's the big one. Halle and Stasie discuss the insane sci-fi roots of Hollywood's most famous cult, the mysterious disappearance of Shelly Miscavige, and the trials of knowing a 12-year-old. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Jan 30, 2017•30 min
Thanks to a listener recommendation, Halle and Stasie tackle a Canadian cult, eh! Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast. Also, now that we've marched, donate $5 to do some good: https://secure.ppaction.org/site/Donation2?df_id=12913&12913.donation=form1
Jan 23, 2017•29 min
This week, Halle and Stasie talk about the sex, alien, and cloning-obsessed followers of Raelism, which is DEFINITELY NOT CATHOLICISM. Also, Halle discusses how good marketing can make or break a cult and Stasie peruses another bizarre website. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at Cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Jan 16, 2017•29 min
Happy 2017! Halle and Stasie have a sleepy episode discussing the Irish Republican Army, Our continuing action movie project ideas for Matt Damon, and WHAT THE FUCK MARTHA POPE MEANS. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com! SOMEONE TELL US WHO MARTHA POPE IS.
Jan 02, 2017•29 min
Happy Holidays! Halle and Stasie spread cheer by discussing insane incest cult The Family International. Halle also gives a history lesson on real verses fictional popes and Stasie tries not to strangle her in the spirit of Christmas. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Dec 26, 2016•28 min
A slightly-delayed but nevertheless concluding chapter, where Halle and Stasie talk about the Waco Siege and the very weird American tradition of buying objects that used to belong to celebrities. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com
Dec 22, 2016•21 min
It's another two-parter as Halle and Stasie take you to Waco, Texas and the how the Branch Davidians imploded, to quote John Green, slowly, and then all at once. (I also apologize for the sticky bullshit that you can hear a lot at the beginning - I'm not an audio technician.) Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com! Amy's Links: http://www.icsahome.com/elibrary/booklist http://openmindsfoundation.org/professional-resources/recommended-readi...
Dec 12, 2016•28 min
This week, Halle and Stasie talk about Catholic cult Opus Dei in between misremembering Matt Damon movies and losing control of their motor skills. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Dec 05, 2016•26 min
It's back to 1903 as Halle and Stasie discuss the original holy rollers - the Oregon cult Bride of Christ. We also talk a lot about Downton Abbey and Arrested Development. It tracks, trust us. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Nov 29, 2016•26 min
It's Cults of Our Lives on the road as Stasie and Halle come at you from Boston to finish our series on North Korea, it's prison camps, the movie The Interview, and the enduring hope for the human spirit. Also, Stasie's dogs keep jumping on the computer and it's super annoying. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Nov 22, 2016•27 min
We decide to mourn post-election by discussing another cult of political tyranny. Stasie's cat attempts to stop our broadcast and Halle turns into a Benedict Cumberbatch character without the brains. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Nov 15, 2016•27 min
Halle and Stasie go back to 1967 to talk about how Charles Manson and his followers went on a murderous rampage during the summer of love. Also, we talk about our fans and urge you to VOTE. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com
Nov 07, 2016•30 min
Happy Halloween! Nothing is more terrifying than the misogyny that effects each and every one of us - but especially the members of the polygamous FLDS cult. Also, meet Stasie's new kitten! Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Nov 01, 2016•27 min
Halle and Stasie discuss a Ugandan cult with a ridiculously long name, as well as childhood thievery and the power of human greed. It's a real fun time. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and email us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Oct 24, 2016•27 min
The second half of Halle and Stasie's mega-Jonestown-episode, where we talk about the tragic mass suicide at Jonestown, Congressman Leo Ryan...and a weird amount about TV's Jonah Ryan. Don't drink and podcast, kids. Join our Facebook group Cults of Our Lives Podcast, and contact us at cultsofourlives@gmail.com!
Oct 17, 2016•25 min