Cults I'd Join
Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all the zany fun of cult joining, with none of that pesky commitment or potentially really bad decisions!
Episodes
89 episodes
Dr. Bronner's
Yes, the one you're thinking of. ALL ONE ALL ONE ETERNAL FATHER ETERNALLY ONE!!! If you haven't been reading these words and more every time you're soaping up in your birthday suit, then what are you even doing with your life?!?! Hop in and joi...
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1:14:04
James Arthur Ray-- Enlighten Us Part 1
This story isn't over yet, but we're hoping it's at least hit it's peak problematic-ness by now. This week we're devotees of James A Ray (of The Secret fame), and we're hopping on the roller coaster that is his rise and fall. See you at the hot...
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1:23:52
The Freedomites
20th Century feral is exactly how I wish to be described in any future Dateline episode, and it's also exactly how the Freedomites would insist you see them. They are out in these streets worshipping God, marching naked into cities, breaking sh...
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1:36:19
The Doukhobors
This week we are all Doukhobors, which is to say, we are Anarchist, Christian, not into the Bible, all about that Borscht, and we wear traditional clothes unless we are naked, because both are cool, depending on things which you wouldn't unders...
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1:27:34
The Kingdom of Kubala
We're headed to the Scottish woodlands to join a lost African Tribe, and the outfits alone are worth the journey! See you under the trees-- and bring some twine to make your fern hat!
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:31:51
The Brotherhood of Eternal Love
Seeing the face of God is pretty great. Living in a tipi while operating a global drug ring and helping everyone else to see the face of God (for a few hours) too? Even better. Let's join the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, AKA the "hippie mafia,"...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:41:39
Apostolic United Brethren
You know I love me some sister wives! This week we are joining the Apostolic United Brotherhood, also known as the AUB. They're pretty great at commune-ing, hit-or-miss with leader picking, but most importantly, THERE ARE SOME SUPER SPECIAL UND...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:46:13
Cargo Cults
They're controversial from top to bottom. But in the middle... there are canoes full of calico!!!
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:53:48
Slab City
Happy hot season from over here in the lush and overgrown Ozarks-- we are celebrating summer by joining a desert community that has all the weird aesthetics, lack of rules, and abundant community parties we could ever want. PLUS, it's just abou...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:07:50
The Catholic Workers
Don't let the name fool you-- Catholic Workers are some BA MFer's. Join us on our morally unimpeachable crime spree as we join a fabulous part of the communities movement-- and they're approaching their centennial birthday!
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:40:09
The Weather Underground
Happy late Day of Independence, comrades, we'll see you after this episode for your thoughts and dreams. In the meantime, Viva la revolución!!!
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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2:03:42
Nahziryah Monastic Community (The Purple People)
If you like vegan food, zero healthy boundaries, and exactly one color from the color wheel, then we just found the right commune for you! See you over in the deep Ozarks for a day of joining the Nahziryah Monastic Community, or as the locals k...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:54:20
The Children of God
In the land of culty-cults, Children of God is a heavy-weight. They have a LONG history with a trail of damage behind them, but the look like a lot of fun from the street corners, so grab your tambourine and a very healthy set of boundaries whi...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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2:11:25
Fight Clubs!
Don't talk about them. Just listen to this podcast and then zip that lip!
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:15:01
Palo Mayombe
Magic! World travel! Every kind of tree metaphor you can think of! A few concerning habits, but also so much communing with nature! This week we are joining Palo-- Better known as Palo Mayombe, but we'll talk about that in the ep...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:58:57
MOVE
This week we are joining the Africa Family of Philadelphia, better known as MOVE. The best part of MOVE? It's not an acronym. It's a descriptor of their life path, and we dig it. However, it caused them a lot of problems on the way, so let's ta...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:58:40
Buddhafield
Buddhafield is a lot of fun if you don't count the downward-dog-man guru. Let's do some yoga with the members, talk community and enlightenment, and then burn the whole thing down! Metaphorically speaking. Anyway, they leave us with some good q...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:43:32
Padanaram
Strict patriarchy? Check. Ordained by God? Double check. Bottomless beer and a horse for every baby? Chickety-chickety check. Padanaram is a mix of great potlucks, bomb-ass parties, a lot of praying, and a hierarchy not to be messed with. It's...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:18:40
The Romani -- A Patreon Gift!
If you're not on the CIJ Patreon yet, this is your sign to hop on over and subscribe-- we want to see you at ALL the parties! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from the Patreon library, this week we're joining the Romani People, also k...
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1:21:51
Trad Wives
If you're into exclusively surface level LOVELY aesthetics and have NO concern about behind the scenes problems, long term consequences, or nazi underbellies, then this is the group for you! Don't go to the potluck if you're gluten-free though,...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:34:30
Sherry Shriner
Are you into lizard people and magic rocks and an impending apocalypse with a little bit of the Bible sprinkled on top? Then get over here, buddy, this fairly dangerous cult is for you! Also, don't join this group if you enjoy leaving your base...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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2:02:23
The Two by Two's
Or the No-Names. The Black Stockings. The Coonyites. The Way. The Jesus Way. The Lowly Way. Workers and Friends. Christians Anonymous. Christian Conventions. Assemblies of Christians. The Alberta Society of Christian Assemblies. The Testimony o...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:35:14
The Hog Farm
Stop what you're doing and join The Hog Farm with us! You don't have to do acid but you can. We'll definitely need you at Woodstock. We're not sure how Bob Dylan and EINSTEIN got in here, but we're glad they stopped by. The Hog Farm is a a corn...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:35:08
The Sisterhood Part 1 (A Gift from Patreon)!
Happy all the Holidays, Spiritual Besties! We thought we'd gift you the first Episode of The Sisterhood from over at the Patreon Party-- it's a doc following a group of young girls discerning to be nuns, and doing a questionable job at it. We t...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:29:17
