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Exposing Scientology Mike Rinder
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- True Crime
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4.9 • 439 Ratings
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Mike Rinder, prominent whistleblower, exposes the abuses of the church of scientology through personal stories, interviews and scrutiny of current affairs. Mike spent 34 years working at the top ranks of the church of scientology and was directly involved with the inner workings of their spy unit: the Office of Special Affairs. He left the church in 2007 and has been exposing the abuses of this cult since 2009. Mike co-hosted the popular Emmy winning TV show, Leah Remini, Scientology and the Aftermath, the podcast "Fair Game" and is also the author of the book "A Billion Years, My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. "
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Brendan Tighe, A "Young Sea Org Member"
Brendan Tighe was born and raised in Scientology. By age five he was a cadet in the Sea Organization and went on to work in the Office of Special Affairs, the Renovations Organization and as a Security Guard at the Flag Land Base. In this conversation between Christie and Brendan he shares interesting stories from his life in Scientology including interactions he had with David and Shelly Miscavige. Support the Show.Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest ...
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Valerie Ross, Part Two: How Scientology Protects Domestic Abusers
Valerie was a former Scientologist who worked in the Guardians office and was a spy planted in the FBI by Scientology. In this episode, she talks about her abusive relationship with her ex-husband, how Scientology protected him and how she finally escaped. This is a horrifying story of abuse, bravery and resilience. Listen to Part one here. Read more about Valerie's story here: https://tonyortega.org/category/scientology/valerieross/#google_vignetteSupport the Show.Get Mike's book: "A B...
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Sarah Edmonson & Nippy Ames: NXIVM Survivors
Mike talks with Sarah and Nippy who escaped the NXIVM cult and were featured in the HBO documentary, The Vow. They now host A Little Bit Culty podcast shining a light on cult-like groups and environments, and helping victims recover. We highly recommend Sarah's best selling book, Scarred, and her Ted talk, How To Spot a Cult.Support the Show.Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram:...
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Ian Rafalko "Raised in Scientology"
Ian Rafalko was raised in a prominent Scientology family. He joined staff at Atlanta “ideal org” and married a scientologist. Eventually he broke free, lost his wife and family and spoke out in a viral TikTok about his father Dr. Eric Berg. Ian shares about his time in the church and how he has moved forward in life since leaving scientology. Support the Show.Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): ...
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Karen Pressley, Author and Former Sea Org Executive
Karen Pressley is a former Sea Org member who worked directly with David Miscavige at the international scientology base, and was in charge of the Celebrity Centre. She shares how she got into scientology, stories about her experiences in the Sea Org, how she purged scientology from her mind and what she has been up to since leaving. Support the Show.Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerin...
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Former BBC Producer, Sarah Mole
Sarah Mole was the BBC Panorama producer that Mike came to know through her work on their two scientology episodes. In the first, Mike was a spokesman for the cult, in the second, he was a whistleblower. Sarah talks about what impressions Scientology and Mike made on her and the strange journey they have traveled from antagonists to friends.Support the Show.Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / miker...
Customer Reviews
So glad I found this!
I’ve been watching the fair game podcast like a hawk waiting for the return! Only a little late to finding this, but I’m so glad you’re both ok!
10/10 great podcast
Thank you
I appreciate you, your family, Leah, Mark, Clare and others. I have listened to the show and Podcast for years and I gain great comfort from it. It is a pleasure to witness people fighting for what’s right.
I have been upset lately that it seems a group that has also left Scientology has turned on you and literally encouraged others to stand against you. I don’t understand and I am sorry this is happening.
Good health to you and your family.
Donna
Best Podcast Ever!!!!
Leah & Mike!!!!! Finally just found y’all again! Missed you both so much !!!! I listen to so many podcast and y’all’s are my all time favorites!!! I literally listen to the old ones over and over and over. Please NEVER stop!!