9 episodes

Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened -- and whether the group really did become a cult.

Dear Franklin Jones Stitcher & Jonathan Hirsch

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    • 3.8 • 6 Ratings

Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened -- and whether the group really did become a cult.

    Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

    Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

    Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, who you might know from Lady to Lady or the now legendary Britney’s Gram podcast, are here to bring you a brand new investigative series about Britney Spears' conservatorship and the court system that's allowed it to persist.

    After launching the #FreeBritney movement, they started to dig… And what they found out, you won’t want to miss! 

    Join Tess and Babs as they talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney.

    Listen to Episodes 1 & 2 right now: link.chtbl.com/ToxicThePodcast

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

3.8 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Woodyrob ,

Good story but ruined by poor volume control

Worth listing to, however the surges in volume from quiet to loud is very distracting, especially when trying to relax then getting blasted with an unexpected volume surge. It's even worse again when the promotional segments play.
Then at times too quiet.

People making podcasts need to learn to get the audio levels right and consistent. Or hire a professional

That said, it was a very interesting story

Create Nickname 1574 ,

Enjoyable somewhat personal account of a cult and its leader

Halfway through. Good listen.

RoseIrvine ,

A bad mix of misrepresentated stories - not worth the time

The truth and facts are far more interesting to read! Waste of time.

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