72 episodes

Once a month Sam and Jon get together to drink coffee and tell each other about cults and fringe religious groups. Grab a cup and come and join us.....JOIN US!



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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.3 • 22 Ratings

Once a month Sam and Jon get together to drink coffee and tell each other about cults and fringe religious groups. Grab a cup and come and join us.....JOIN US!



Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com

Twitter: @coffeeandcults

SUPPORT US:

You could buy us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

or support us regularly and get access to bonus episodes and fun stuff:

https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcults

    Episode 57- Aum Shinrikyo Part 1

    Episode 57- Aum Shinrikyo Part 1

    Join us for part one, as Sam tells Jon the story of Aum Shinrikyo, who were responsible for a huge terrorist attack in 1995. This episode we get into their origins, their founder and their beliefs and practices- and you can tick some things off your cult bingo card!

    We’ve been away for a little while so the first 6 mins is catching up with where we’ve been, for those of you who hate our waffling.
    Also: When to listen to the voices in your head, Jon’s hot take on acupuncture, we discuss the qualities of whips, as well as a surprise Nostradamus revelation…

    CW: Strong language, crimes, some references to but not descriptions of sexual assault and murder.
    Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com or social media @coffeeandcults
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    • 57 min
    Episode 56- Modern Mystery School

    Episode 56- Modern Mystery School

    Join us as Jon tells Sam the story of Gudni Gudnason and the Modern Mystery School, including mystical salmons, sex magic, UFOs, and ideas to create world peace that are definitely NOT A pyramid scheme.
    Also, exciting voices, weaving timelines, and some new age/ occult word salad- an incredible opportunity to fill out your Cult Bingo card…! And in case of any doubt, find out our opinions on Bare-Knuckle Child Boxing.

    CW: Mentions of but not descriptions of sexual assault/ coercion.

    Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com
    Social media: @coffeeandcults
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 55- Electus Per Deus

    Episode 55- Electus Per Deus

    Happy Halloweeeeeen!

    Join us for a typical Sam Halloween Episode, expect lots of murder, gore, all your halloween favourites and the wild story of a sect within a sect within a Bible Group.

    Electus Per Deus, led by Cecilia Steyn were responsible for a series of murders in Krugersdorp, South Africa.

    Also, terrible Africaans pronunciations, we choose a halloween tattoo, and we choose which fictional character we would have as an alter ego?!

    CW: gore, murder, mentions but not descriptions of CA/SA.

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    Social media @coffeeandcults
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    • 1 hr 40 min
    Episode 54- Updates 2023

    Episode 54- Updates 2023

    Episode 54- Updates!
    Join us as we regale each other with updates from a whole bunch of our previously researched cults.
    Also, Jon's alien voice and a surprising Oppenheimer connection.
    CW- strong language, mentions of but not descriptions of death and SA.
    Contact us coffeeandcults@gmail.com
    Social media @coffeeandcults
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    • 54 min
    Episode 53 - The Aetherius Society

    Episode 53 - The Aetherius Society

    Jon and Sam tell Sam the story of their journey up a mountain to attend the 50th anniversary of Operation Prayer Power as performed by The Aetherius Society in North Devon in June 2023.

    They give chants a chance, get a free book and await the arrival of the Cosmic Jesus

    ALSO: Dog chanting, the right outfit for a cult meeting, the power of group social control, sand that makes you go wow, Jon risking his friendships and just how much gin is enough for a UFO cult ceremony?

    CW: none.

    Get in touch with us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com or
    @coffeeandcults

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Episode 52 - The Elder Council

    Episode 52 - The Elder Council

    Join us as Jon tells Sam the frankly bonkers tale of a cult set up within a High School Band programme that ended in scandal!

    Learn about The Elder Council from a lame youtube channel to life on a compound (no religion needs a compound...) along with some terrible band names, inappropriate behaviour all round and some unorthodox practices.

    Also: Christian astral projection, t shirt ideas, speaking in tongues, God's terrible matchmaking and (stay tuned to the very end) a nearly equally bonkers story from Jon's high school.

    Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com
    @coffeeandcults
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    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

AmieIRN ,

Cults and Humour?

I love the mix of humour with cult talk. The hosts are funny and sarcastic which is the perfect mix for me!

Chellepatt ,

Compassion and cheek

Sam and Jon (and Ash the dog!) take turns researching a cult, sect, fringe religious group, or new religious movement and then educate each other while we listen in. Through their superb British wit and cheek, made up songs, and confusion about all things North American, you can feel the compassion they feel for the victims of these groups. They frequently use strong language and have a lot of laughs and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

lisa_neville2006 ,

5 Stars

I’ve recently started listening to this podcast, my next episode is the Manson one which I’m kinda pumped to hear. Sam and John do an excellent job of giving the facts yet still bring some fun and humour to help alleviate the terror in some of the subject matter. Listening to this feels very much like sitting and having a chat with your friends about cults. Highly recommend but must warn listeners specifically about The Ant Hill Kids and Colonia Dignidad, highly disturbing.

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