Murder at Ryan's Run: exposing the cult of John Africa
A true crime investigation exposing the Philadelphia cult operating as the MOVE Organization. Told by survivors and insiders, Murder At Ryan’s Run reveals abuse, lies, and lost lives—plus exclusive tapes, FBI files, and real-time reporting of a daring cult escape. This is the story MOVE leaders don’t want you to hear.
Podcasting since 2021 • 42 episodes
Murder at Ryan's Run: exposing the cult of John Africa
Latest Episodes
MOVE lies about John Gilbride Part 2- Look Who's Talking
*warning: discussion of violence, threats, and the use of a racial slur that is explained but is censored. What happens when a cult's carefully crafted narrative faces public scrutiny? The answer lies in this shocking ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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46:12
MOVE lies about John Gilbride Part 1: Play The Tape
When MOVE feels threatened, they turn to friendly media outlets to control their narrative. This episode takes you inside a revealing 2005 WURD Radio broadcast where MOVE members responded to a Fox News segment about the unsolved murder of John...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:05:19
"He Said He Said" - The Confession of Mumia Abu Jamal
Here is the very interesting Howard Stern show mentioned in previous episode about Mumia - TC 01:30:47 -01:51:08 (thanks to listener Alex).A prison friendship lea...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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44:47
The Cult of Mumia: from convicted killer to campus icon using the MOVE playbook
A powerful moment in 1999 captures everything you need to know about how MOVE operated. When Rage Against the Machine held a benefit concert for Mumia Abu-Jamal, they didn't just pack an arena with passionate fans—they delivered approximately $...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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46:57
May 13, 1985: A Police Officer’s Account from Osage Avenue
The haunting story of the MOVE bombing unfolds through the eyes of Philadelphia police officer Jim Berghaier—the Stakeout Cop who rescued 13-year-old Birdie Africa, the only child to survive when authorities dropped explosives on a West Philade...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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37:05
Fan Mail
so thrilled that you are back for another season ! Cant wait for you to reveal more about the John Africa/ Vincent Leaphart wasnt in the house in 85 and was still alive. I remember the story of a policeman pointing him out on the street when the other Move people were barricaded or during the siege. Keep up your incredible work
San Antonio, Texas
