Was I In A Cult?
Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly…
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Jul 06, 2026 · 59M
Hoyt Richards: After the Beauties
Hoyt Richards, a "Was I in a Cult?" legend, is back. After our original three-part series, Hoyt returns to talk about Bring Me The Beauties…
Jun 29, 2026 · 55M
[ENCORE] Eternal Values - Pt3: "To Thine Own Self"
A dear friend of the show, Hoyt Richards, who we had on the show back in 2023, has a new HBO docuseries " Bring Me…
Jun 29, 2026 · 51M
[ENCORE] Eternal Values - Pt2: "Vanity Un-Fair"
A dear friend of the show, Hoyt Richards, who we had on the show back in 2023, has a new HBO docuseries " Bring Me…
Jun 29, 2026 · 57M
[ENCORE] Eternal Values - Pt1: "A Man From Nantucket"
A dear friend of the show, Hoyt Richards, who we had on the show back in 2023, has a new HBO docuseries " Bring Me…
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2025-12-10 08:00:00
The Cult of Ashtanga Yoga: "No Touching, Guruji!"
This week, Liz and Tyler head straight into the sweaty "this-is-definitely-not-a-cult-except-maybe-it-definitely-is" world of Ashtanga yoga.
2025-12-01 09:00:00
Allison After NXIVM: “The Monster She Met. The Monster She Became.”
When we got the email inviting us to interview journalist Natalie Robehmed about her new CBC + Campsite Media podcast, Allison After NXIVM , we…
2025-12-01 08:00:00
Allison After NXIVM: "The Monster She Met. The Monster She Became."
When we got the email inviting us to interview journalist Natalie Robehmed about her new CBC + Campsite Media podcast, Allison After NXIVM , we…
2025-08-18 07:00:00
The Cult of American Apparel: "Sweatshop or Sex Shop?"
It was one of the coolest jobs you could get in the 2000s. The swoopy bangs.
2025-08-04 09:00:00
Zen Master Rama’s Meditation/Computer Programming Cult: “Going For the Gold!”
This week, meet Jim Picariello, who, in the early ’90s as a hopeful college kid hyped up on way too much coffee, thought he was…
2025-08-04 07:00:00
Zen Master Rama's Meditation/Computer Programming Cult: "Going For the Gold!"
This week, meet Jim Picariello, who, in the early '90s as a hopeful college kid hyped up on way too much coffee, thought he was…
2025-06-02 17:58:57
WISE (aka Scientology): “Stop Interbulating Me!” [RE-RELEASE]
**This episode originally aired in May 2023** Fresh to the workforce, Amber answered a job posting for a dental assitant: “No experience needed!” Looking for…
2025-03-24 08:00:00
[ENCORE] Mormon... More Women: “My Husband’s Wife”
Today, we’re taking it back to where it all began: our very first episode. Meet Johanne Hanks, who went from BYU grad to plural wife…
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1H 3M·Jun 22
The Organization: "Magic is Real"
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Hare Krishna—Pt2: "Thank You For Not Drowning Me in a Bucket"
48M·Jun 08
Hare Krishna—Pt1: "Who Gives This Child Away?"
58M·Jun 01
OneTaste: "Empire of Orgasm"
59M·May 18
Swartzentruber Amish — PT2: "Promoted to Wearer of Jeans"
1H 2M·May 11
Swartzentruber Amish — PT1: "Promoted to Housework"
57M·May 04
Christian Patriarchy: "The OG 'Trad Wife'"
1H 4M·Apr 13
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT & Shen Yun/Falun Gong is Still a Cult! Pt1 [UPDATE]
59M·Apr 13
Shen Yun/Falun Gong is Still a Cult! Pt2 [UPDATE]
1H 3M·Mar 30
Jehovah's Witnesses: "Michael Jackson Was Just 'Michael' to Me"