Brenden Dahl
How to Start a Cult
Chris, a charismatic college stoner, starts a podcast with his best bud Dougie examining famous cults. As a joke, they invent their own: the Sacred Order of Chris, where enlightenment is achieved through “the Divine Chill,” aka smoking weed and listening to music. As the show goes unexpectedly viral and listeners start treating the jokes as gospel, Chris rides the wave of ironic fame until it snowballs into a real life movement with disastrous consequences.
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Brenden Dahl
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Latest episode
Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
The First Chris-mas 08.07.2026 21:13
Chris breaks down Charles Manson and the Family, aka what happens when a guy doesn't get a record deal and thinks a Beatles song is a prophecy. Plus, Dougie celebrates Chris-mas, and a listener named Mark shaves his head and declares himself an Apostle. (00:00) - Future Chris Intro (00:43) - Main Episode (20:52) - Future Chris Outro
Stoner Jesus 01.07.2026 20:11
Chris breaks down the People’s Temple aka Jim Jones’ cult aka Jonestown. Plus, Dougie appoints himself High Priest of a fake stoner religion called the Sacred Order of Chris. (00:00) - Future Chris Intro (01:54) - Main Episode (18:46) - Future Chris Outro
Season 1 Trailer 24.06.2026 1:52
Episode 1 Coming July 1st… (00:00) - 30 Second Intro (00:30) - Main
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