Good Cult

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"Good Cult" podcasts explore the complex world of cults, delving into their nature, influence, and impact on individuals. These podcasts often feature firsthand accounts from survivors and examine the tactics used by cult leaders to control and manipulate followers. Some explore the "good" side of cults, like personal growth seminars, while others focus on the darker aspects of cult life and the potential for harm.

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Episodes

Tim Ballard: Unmasking a Hero

Listen to the new season of Opportunist, out now wherever you listen to podcasts. In the 10th season of "The Opportunist: Tim Ballard," Podcast One will explore controversy surrounding Tim Ballard, the celebrated founder of Operation Underground Railroad, an organization known for its mission to combat human trafficking. Hailed by some as a modern-day hero, Ballard's reputation is now tarnished by controversy as allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged - shaking the foundations of his crusa...

Oct 21, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Vigilante - Byron David Smith: THE DEER HUNTER

Byron Smith was tired of his home being burgled. He said it had been broken into at least a half dozen times. And he was determined not to let it happen again. So, Smith set a trap and laid in wait to protect his “castle.” When two teenage cousins broke into his house on Elm Street, it set off a true-life horror story. Listen to Vigilante: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigilante/id1622288667 https://open.spotify.com/show/49wzulSXKQKWYOIWoTVEPT?si=0d4c8835885e4fa1 Learn more about your ad...

May 30, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1

6 of 6: So What? Now What?

"Your idea of how this came about ain't at all how it came about." Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music Thank you to our sponsors: Zocdoc: Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GOODCULT Splendid Spoon: Get $120 off your first three boxes at SplendidSpoon.com/GOODCULT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 12, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5 of 6: The Red-Black Game

"I see the value in transformation, but I also see its shortcomings." Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music Thank you to our sponsors: Zocdoc: Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GOODCULT BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT Jordan Harbinger Show: Check out cult-related episodes at jordanharbinger.com/start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more ab...

Oct 05, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4 of 6: Casualties

"We were never a cult and we wanted to remove everything that gave the appearance of being a cult." Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music Thank you to our sponsors: Jordan Harbinger Show: watch cult-related episodes at jordanharbinger.com/start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 28, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 of 6: This is About the Rest of Your Life

" He was like a rockstar. He was a very attractive man. He was the Lifespring celebrity." Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT Splendid Spoon: Get $120 off your first three boxes at SplendidSpoon.com/GOODCULT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2 of 6: The Leader

"He thought being put in that casket was the best thing that ever happened to him." Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 14, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 of 6: The Mom-Dad Dyad

"It's the single most impactful thing that ever happened in my life. You always have to say the birth of your child was the biggest impact. But I never would have had a child if it hadn't been for the seminars!" Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Sep 14, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Good Cult: Coming September 14, 2022

"Hey, it might be a cult, but at least it's a good cult!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 2022•3 min

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