Once Upon a Cult

The Scooby Gang digs into the mystery of the Flat Earth beliefs. Should this be considered a cult? Is there credibility to the Flat Earth claim, we look at both these questions and more in this episode. 

Lou Castro, if that is his real name (spoiler alert its not) is a pretty terrible guy. Every 2.5 years someone from his group ends up dead, coincidence? Should people be following this self righteous man who says he's a 1000 year old angel?

The Scooby Gang tell the tale of Rael and his followers. This group can teach you how to transmit your code to the Elohim in order to clone you to an eternal life. Such an interesting blend of beliefs. 

The Scooby Crew look into this Right Wing group that originated The Straight Pride Parade. We talk about their origins, their events and delve deep into some politics. 

Rachael, Allan and Shawn look into the grisly tale of a Japanese extremist group. We see a well meaning group quickly turn into one of death, disappearances and destruction. And can the guy levitate or not?

Rachael, Allan and Shawn look into the religion of Palo. But we dig a lil deeper and get into the deadly group that spun off of Palo. This one has a lot, a drug cartel, some murders, and a twist ending! And you get to learn what an nganga is.

The Scooby Gang look into the ancient order of the Odd Fellows. What a strange group of people. Wait until you hear about the skeletons in their closets. Oh wait, and the goat! You have to hear about the goat! 

MagicHavok Productions has gotten together with some friend podcasts and presents this Murder Mystery Holiday. Take a listen. Can you solve the mystery? Have you heard about all the podcasts who were involved? Have a Happy Holiday and we hope you enjoy the show!

Rachael, Shawn and Allan dig into the Process Church. According to Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on Netlfix, this group may have been involved. We discuss possible links between the Process Church and Satanism and why the rumors may have started in the first place...

Rachael, Allan and Shawn complete their journey in unraveling the organization known as Golden Dawn. In this episode we look at what has become of the organization after Aleister Crowley's death.

The Scoobs look into the tale of Sherry Shriner who started an online group in 2001 chronicling Reptilians among us. Wait until you hear her groundbreaking evidence! How can we not believe in Reptilians at this point... (he says sarcastically)

The Scooby Gang looks into the gay fetish, pup play, BDSM, muscle dude group led by Dylan Hafertepen. We discuss the deaths surrounding the group and whether we feel this group is a cult or not. 

This week the Scooby Gang get together to investigate Mo Siegel of Celestial Seasonings. This one has us scratching our heads...

The Scooby Gang continue on their trek that all started with Jack Parsons. From Parsons, to Golden Dawn, to Aleister Crowley. Come see the life of the self proclaimed Beast. This one goes into some dark times yet somehow still references back to Power Rangers. 

What do Odin, Hermes, Buddha, Yoda and Osiris all have in common? Well duh, they were all forms of El Cantare the God of this Japanese group called Happy Science. Ryuho Okawa runs a huge global group with their hands in media and politics. Yikes!

The Scooby Gang looks into the strange case of the group Love Has Won. This group is a smorgasbord of different beliefs and they were so fun to talk about. The group's leader Amy was recently found dead. You gotta hear how she was found! 

The Scooby Gang brings on OG Vicki to discuss this yoga group. How could a yoga group turn into something possibly cultish? This is one you have to hear. 

Allan, Rachael and Shawn sit down and virtually chat with Author and Cult Fanatic Amanda Montell. We discuss her book Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism. Come listen to us tell the tale of this exciting and insightful book and then pick up your copy on June 15!

Rachael, Allan and Shawn take on the daunting task of covering this over 100 year old magical group. We started this journey through the eyes of Jake Parsons and we continue with Golden Dawn. Come listen to this group's origins as it leads into the introduction of Aleister Crowley.

Actor, philanthropist, narcissist and singer Jared Leto has gone on record saying that he started a cult. Our ears perked up when we heard the word cult! So naturally we had to do an episode on it. Do we consider this a cult?

The Scooby Gang looks into Father Yod and the Source Family. The interesting LA based restaurant and their quick rise and fall. Check it out

Rachael, Shawn and Allan explore the controversial Falun Gong. A people who were made public enemy #1 by their government. So we feel it was warranted for the Government to step in? Is this a cult? And no that's not a swastika. 

Rachael, Shawn and Allan take on the Purple People. A sex cult that started in the 70's. What if I told you they were even a school at one point. Want some pointers on how to pleasure your partner? Then probably don't listen to this podcast. But we've got the "T" for you on this sexy cult.

Rachael, Allan and Shawn put on black clothes and eyeliner and delve into the immortal tale of 16 year old 500 year old vampire. Experience this tale with us that starts with teenage angst and ends in murder.

Rachael, Allan and Shawn delve into this strange Santa Monica cult led by Charles Dederich. If this Fight Club style AA group isn't enough to get your attention, I don't know what is. 'Nuff said.