Was I In A Cult?
Was I In A Cult?
Playlist by Was I In A Cult?Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the …Follow the podcast:
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Liz and Tyler pop by to update you on their lives, and to reassure you that they will be back!
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Millionaire’s Club: “The World Was Gonna Open Up”
Arianna was a recent college graduate with dreams of one day opening her own marketing company. So when a LinkedIn opportunity for a social media marketing assistant fell into her lap, it felt too good to be true. Soon, she would be brushing shoulders with millionaires, in hopes that some of t…
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Armstrongism: “Saving For the Feast”
A humble upbringing is an understatement for Dan McIntrye. Canada born and bred, Dan’s cult journey took him from guitar god, to free desserts to cult escape, only to land him right in the arms of… another one? A double survivor. A triple thriver. And one extremely nice guy. Damn, Canadians, …
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MLM LuLaRoe: “What’s your why?”
She’s a hustler, baby. And she just wants you to know. Roberta Blevins was taught to be a self-starter. Inspired by her self-made father, she knew that if you put your mind to it, anything can happen. And it’s true. Anything can happen. But that’s the problem with anything. Anything sometimes inc…
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Black Hebrew Israelites: “Cursed and Chosen”
Lauren’s initial years of her life, for lack of a better word, were quite normal. Along with her five siblings, she lived a very comfortable life in Corona, CA. Then one day, her once atheist father found religion. And that discovery took him on a journey to finding “the truth”. A truth that wo…
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Thou Shan’t Be Named: “Non-Church Church”
TITLE: Thou Shan’t Be Named: “Non-Church Church” SHOWNOTES: Non-Denominational Christianity. Sounds innocent enough, and for many non-denominational churches, it is. But for others, the non-affiliation creates a dangerous pathway to a choose your own adventure “religion.” For Shannon Payt…
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CHRISTMAS BONUS!: “Here Comes Santa Cult”
There are many a Christmas tale that we all know and love, but this one, dear listener, we can (almost) guarantee… that you have never ever heard this one. ’Twas the night before Christmas and through the town’s center, not a creature was stirring, not even a cult member… Merry Christmas & …
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Hollyweirder: “Nothing is Free”
Hollywood is filled with the rich, the famous, and the people looking to take advantage of both. Because everyone in Hollywood is either someone, knows someone, or claims to be able to help you become someone. So when actress Lindsey McKeon, and singer/performer Jessica Sutta, stumble into an impre…
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Children of God: “You’re Enough As You Are"
Welcome to the worst cult ever (in our humble opinions). This is a story of incredible resilience, bravery, and inspiration. Being born into a cult always comes with its challenges, but learning how to have an original thought in your mid-20s is a rare struggle that most people are fortunate enough…
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Hollyweird: “Thief of Dreams"
Los Angeles, CA is full of dreamers. After all, dreams are what people move to the City of Lost Angels to chase. But did anyone know that an acting teacher can turn into a cult leader? Is that even possible? Apparently stranger things have happened, because the answer is… Oh hell yes she can. Two f…
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