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Once Upon a Cult

Shawn Porrett•podcasters.spotify.com
True Crime
Rachael, Allan and Shawn explore the dark alleys and twisted turns that some groups take. Every group starts with a good intention, but what separates a group from a cult? Come hear us tell the tale of different groups as we discuss if they should be considered a cult or not.
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Episodes

Ma Jaya: A Tale of Yoga and Intrigue

Victoria and Shawn explore what is now Shawn's favorite cult. This one is ridiculous but oh so true. Listen to how a Brooklyn housewife starts a cult.

Dec 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9

Between a Roch and a Hard Place

Shawn and Victoria explore a cult that disturbs even them. Come join us to listen to the horrifying events that took place with the Ant Hill Kids.

Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Waco Up and Smell the Coffee People!

Victoria and Shawn explore the events around Waco involving David Koresh and his Branch Davudians. Wait until you hear the lengths some of these parents went to in order to prove their loyalty.

Dec 15, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Knock, Knock, Knockin on Heaven's Gate

Victoria and Shawn explore Victoria's favorite cult (I know, who has a fav cult?). This cult is so much more than those people who all committed suicide in San Diego in 97. Come listen to this bizarre tale about Aliens, Sound of Music and Snipping the Sausage.

Dec 15, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5

We Love Rajneesh Osho Much

Victoria and Shawn Explore the Rajneesh. Come explore this questionable movement with us. Music in the title sequence from bensound.com

Dec 15, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Let's Celebrate With Jehovah's Witness

Victoria and Shawn discuss Jehovah's Witness. Victoria is surprised to find she may have known a Jehovah's Witness... Theme music used from Bensound.com

Dec 15, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

OMG The People's Temple

Victoria and Shawn explore Jim Jones and the People's Temple. You won't believe how he funded his church... Music in Theme from bensound.com

Dec 15, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Why Hello, We're Once Upon a Cult

Hello, Victoria and Shawn talk about themselves (because they're narcissists) and go over what the show will look like. How did they meet? What are their favorite bands? All very important questions...

Dec 14, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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