Cult Following

Metacortex Publishing
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Cult Following

Cult Following is a podcast that studies the personalities and common traits of cult leaders and their followers. This in-depth look at some of the most notorious cults in the world is hosted by Todd Fischer, Dr. Katie Mooney and Lisa Thomas. Get the real story behind these infamous and often times tragic cults from a new perspective through exhaustive research and from interviews with people that were there.

Episodes

  1. 04/03/2024

    Children of God

    It has gone by many names. It’s ruined countless lives. It credits popular musicians and actors as its former members. On today’s Cult Following, Todd, Lisa and Dr. Katie discuss the Children of God. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    47 min

  2. 03/20/2024

    Multilevel Marketing

    On today’s episode of Cult Following, Dr. Katie, Todd and Lisa dig into the fascinating practices of multilevel marketing and how those techniques could be used in a cult environment. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    48 min

  3. 03/06/2024

    Process Church of the Final Judgement

    On today’s episode of Cult Following, Dr. Katie and Todd examine the Process Church of the Final Judgement. A controversial church that may have influenced Charles Manson and the Son of Sam. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    1h 4m

  4. 02/21/2024

    Angel’s Landing

    On today's episode of Cult Following - Todd and Lisa discuss the destructive cult of Angel's Landing. The story of Daniel Perez, a cult leader who convinced parents he had to rape their daughters in order to stay alive, shocked the world when it surfaced back in 2015. Perez, also known as Lou Castro, received multiple life sentences for over 20 crimes, including murder, sexual exploitation, and other charges. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    28 min

  5. 02/07/2024

    Apostles of Infinite Love

    We’re back! Welcome to season 3 of Cult Following. Dr. Katie Mooney and Todd Fischer are back and with a new team member, Lisa Thomas. On today’s episode we cover The Apostles of Infinite Love. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    53 min

  6. 10/26/2022

    UFO Cults with Don Schmitt and Brit Barbieri

    On today’s episode of Cult Following- Todd is joined by the hosts of “No Earthly Explanation”, Don Schmitt and Brit Barbieri in this joint episode on UFO Cults. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    58 min

  7. 09/17/2022

    A Conversation About Cults with Father Daniel Duplantis

    On today’s episode of Cult Following- Todd Fischer is joined by Catholic Priest Father Daniel Duplantis (from the popular Karate Priest Podcast) for a fascinating discussion on cults and cult leaders. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    52 min

  8. 08/04/2021

    Order of the Solar Temple

    Murder, suicides and occult practices are just a few of the facts surrounding the tragic modern day Order of the Solar Temple Cult, on this episode of Cult Following with Dr. Katie Mooney and Todd Fischer. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    1h 18m

  9. 07/21/2021

    BREAKING: The New Light of God Cult

    On today’s episode of Cult Following - Dr. Katie and Todd discuss the recent tragedy with the New Light of God cult. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    37 min

  10. 07/07/2021

    The Manson Family: Part 2

    Today on the Cult Following podcast - Dr. Katie and Todd bring you part 2 of The Manson Family. In this episode we bring you the backgrounds on some of Manson’s most important family members and speculate on how they came to join one of the world’s most notorious cults. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    1h 26m

  11. 06/23/2021

    The Manson Family: Part 1

    This week on Cult Following - Dr. Katie and Todd begin a 2-part series on The Manson Family. Today’s episode focuses on young Charles Manson; his boyhood, early family, the beginnings of his criminal activity and his eventual move to California. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    47 min

  12. 06/09/2021

    Indoctrination: Introducing the Cult Following Podcast

    Meet your hosts Dr. Katie and Todd in this introductory episode. In this episode they guide you through the types of movements that could become cults and give you a crash course on the types of personalities that make up a cult leader. Cult Following @jointhecultfollowing   Hosted by: Todd Fischer @metatomic_todd   To find more podcasts from Metacortex Publishing visit:   metacortexpublishing.com @metacortexpublishing   If you're interested in a sponsorship or advertising opportunity on one of our podcasts, or being a guest, please e-mail: metacortexpublishing@gmail.com   #podcast #podcasting #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtubepodcast #iheartpodcast #pandorapodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonmusicpodcast #xmpodcast

    1h 21m
  • 12 Episodes

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
    out of 5
    9 Ratings

    About

    Cult Following is a podcast that studies the personalities and common traits of cult leaders and their followers. This in-depth look at some of the most notorious cults in the world is hosted by Todd Fischer, Dr. Katie Mooney and Lisa Thomas. Get the real story behind these infamous and often times tragic cults from a new perspective through exhaustive research and from interviews with people that were there.

    Information

    • Creator
      Metacortex Publishing
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2024
    • Episodes
      12
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Metacortex Publishing
    • Show Website
      Cult Following

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