Inside The Cult

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"Inside the Cult" is a podcast that delves into the shadowy world of enigmatic groups that captivate and control their members. Each episode uncovers the secrets, doctrines, and psychological hooks of various cults, offering listeners a deep dive into their complex dynamics and the experiences of those entangled within

  1. #222. “Chino Shoho” Yuko Chino Pt. 1

    05/01/2021

    #222. “Chino Shoho” Yuko Chino Pt. 1

    As a young woman in 1960s Japan, Hidemi Masuyama took nightly walks in the nude, talking to entities only she could see. Later, she changed her name and hatched a religious sect that obsessed over electromagnetic waves and extraterrestrials.

    36 min
  2. #221. Superstitions Special: New Year’s Eve Festivities

    31/12/2020

    #221. Superstitions Special: New Year’s Eve Festivities

    The clock’s winding down on the final moments of the year and people around the world are putting their charms and traditions to work, shoring up good fortune for the future. But it’s not always our own personal luck that’s on the line… In this story, a night of superstitions weaves together the fates of merrymakers eager for fresh starts. This episode is presented by Superstitions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Follow Superstitions free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    35 min
  3. #220. The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 3)

    21/12/2020

    #220. The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 3)

    For decades, family members and sleuths have tried to determine what really happened the night of the fire. As of yet, they have been unsuccessful. But the clues remain, the questions linger, and the case unofficially stays open… This episode is presented by Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. For more of history’s greatest puzzles, follow Unexplained Mysteries free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    36 min
  4. #219. The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 2)

    21/12/2020

    #219. The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 2)

    In the aftermath of the fire, a startling number of tips, twists, and witnesses came forward regarding the fate of the Sodder children. Their father, George, followed the clues for decades, driven by a suspicion of the “official” story and a belief that the blaze was no accident. This episode is presented by Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. For more of history’s greatest puzzles, follow Unexplained Mysteries free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to.

    36 min
  5. #218. The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 1)

    21/12/2020

    #218. The Sodder Family Tragedy: 75 Years Later (Pt. 1)

    Early Christmas day in 1945, Jennie Sodder woke up to her house on fire. The blaze consumed her home, and five of her young children. Or did it? Strange events, prescient remarks, and a lack of human remains hinted at more nefarious — though no less tragic — outcomes. This episode is presented by Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast. For more of history’s greatest puzzles, follow Unexplained Mysteries free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to.

    32 min
  6. #217. “Ho-no-Hana Sampogyo”: Hogen Fukunaga

    15/12/2020

    #217. “Ho-no-Hana Sampogyo”: Hogen Fukunaga

    In the late 1980s he claimed to be the final savior of the world, but behind Hogen Fukunaga’s grandiose claim was a shrewd businessman who scammed millions from loyal followers. His method? Detailed foot readings that cost hundreds of dollars.

    43 min
  7. #216. “Lord RayEl”: Raymond Elwood Howard-Lear

    08/12/2020

    #216. “Lord RayEl”: Raymond Elwood Howard-Lear

    He’s not your typical cult leader: Lord RayEl doesn’t have a large church, or host large gatherings. Instead, he’s built a following solely online — where a virtual congregation likes, subscribes, and tithes to the convicted felon they believe is the second coming of Christ.

    36 min
  8. #215. “Attleboro Sect”: Roland and Jacques Robidoux Pt. 2

    01/12/2020

    #215. “Attleboro Sect”: Roland and Jacques Robidoux Pt. 2

    After starving his infant son in 1999, Jacques Robidoux and his followers went to drastic lengths to bury the evidence. But a whistleblower made sure the group answered to the law, avenging more than one life in the process.

    38 min
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"Inside the Cult" is a podcast that delves into the shadowy world of enigmatic groups that captivate and control their members. Each episode uncovers the secrets, doctrines, and psychological hooks of various cults, offering listeners a deep dive into their complex dynamics and the experiences of those entangled within

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