최고 Cult Hackers 팟캐스트 (2024)

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The End is Nigh: Our last ever Cult Hackers Podcast. 34:44

30d ago34:44

34:44

This is our last ever Cult Hackers podcast. We say goodbye and thank you to all our listeners and supporters over the years We also explore our final topic of the podcast, that of tribes, and ask whether we are experiencing the cultification of the internet through social media platforms. If you'd like to keep in touch you can contact us at: https:…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (4) SPEED 1:10:28

9d ago1:10:28

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We come to the conclusion of our Red Hot '90s Action Summer coverage in rapid pace with Speed, possibly one of the best action films of the entire decade. Maybe it's our nostalgia talking, but we're still in love with this bomb-on-a-bus flick. We talk about Keanu Reeves' flat delivery, the excellent Jeff Daniels, losing your head on a subway, the p…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (3) CON AIR 1:05:59

10d ago1:05:59

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Continuing our vehicle-obsessed action film coverage, we're talking about the convicts-on-a-plane flick Con Air starring Nic Cage. Here, he's given no other objective than to be himself, and we talk about the over-the-top ridiculousness of this movie, the saccharine sentimentality, attack chopper-trained DEA agents, and a whole lot more. We're also…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (2) UNDER SIEGE 1:14:49

16d ago1:14:49

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We're moving into the vehicle action of the '90s with Steven Seagal's early career film Under Siege, which uses the setup and popularity of Die Hard but on a Navy ship! This one's actually a lot of fun and we talk about the things that make this succeed, as well as the multiple submarines on display (wink). We're also drinking Sloop Brewing's Premi…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (1) RUMBLE IN THE BRONX 1:07:35

30d ago1:07:35

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We're kicking off Red Hot '90s Action Summer by returning to the Bronx, this time with Jackie Chan in his American debut from 1995! We talk about the film's dubbing, the nonsensical plot about a diamond heist, dirtbikes in the city, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Beer Tree Brewing's Cerveza! Approximate timeline 0:00-9:00 Intro and Walke…

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Why are there riots in the UK? 36:05

1M ago36:05

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The UK has seen a week of rioting and civil disorder. What is the background, why are people rioting? And reflections from the previous episode about whether culture needs defending in light of these events. Contact us: https://www.culthackers.com/contact저자 Cult Hackers

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EASY RIDER 1:17:11

1M ago1:17:11

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The doldrums of summer are upon us and so we wanted a nice easy, lazy film. So of course we're talking Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider, a thesis on the American dream and Americana of the late '60s. We discuss this idea of freedom throughout the movie, how the film handles it with its experimental approaches, and the different vignettes that we get thro…

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Does Culture Need Defending? 36:48

2M ago36:48

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Was my upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness a multicultural one? Does culture need defending? Should we accept all cultural differences? Is the UK an Islamic country as is claimed by J D Vance? Can different cultural practices live side by side? What is the link between culture and cults? Do businesses have cultures? All questions discussed in today's…

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ESCAPE FROM THE BRONX 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Since we've already covered Escape from New York, it was only right that we also do the Italian copycat film Escape from the Bronx, which, as we quickly point out, actually has nothing to do with escaping. This sequel to 1990: The Bronx Warriors certainly has a lot in common with its brethren but it does a number of things differently, and more imp…

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Rituals: The Mind's Magic Trick 37:52

2M ago37:52

37:52

Rituals are powerful. They have been a part of our shared culture since the beginning - why? And how do cults use them? To talk to us: https://www.culthackers.com/contact To become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/posts References: The Psychology of Rituals: An Integrative Review and Process-Based Framework Video of Speaker being dragg…

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Getting pushed around: A tyranny of nudges 23:20

2M ago23:20

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Today's episode explores Nudge Theory, more correctly Behavioral Economics and how too many nudges can start to make us feel pushed around. Referenced paper https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w20007/w20007.pdf Contact us: https://www.culthackers.com/contact저자 Cult Hackers

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What We've Been Watching: The First Omen, Immaculate, 1995's Cult Classic Hackers, Sasquatch Sunset, Jim Henson: Idea Man, and More 1:45:58

2M ago1:45:58

1:45:58

Mike and Angel, the ultimate movie buddies, are back with another exciting episode! This time, they dive into a fun conversation about the films and shows they've been watching lately, each recommending some cool picks for everyone to check out. During their chat, Mike and Angel share their thoughts on the nun horror flicks "The First Omen" and "Im…

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Why quitting can be good 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

Quitting is often treated as a sign of a weak character, but for those of us who quit a toxic cultic group it was one of the best things we've ever done. In this episode Stephen looks at some of the research on quitting and why we need to get good at knowing when to do it. Stephen also uses the topic to consider the fallout from the first US Presid…

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HACKERS 1:11:13

2M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

We never experienced Hackers when it came out in our glorious year of 1995, but man, the nostalgia still hits hard here. The dress, the aesthetic, the cyberspace visuals - all of that is so '90s it hurts sometimes, and we're here for it. We're talking all things cybertechnic here, from the techno score to the complex virus warfare to... Penn Jillet…

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The world votes and so do I 24:06

3M ago24:06

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In this episode Stephen reflects upon what it's like to be prevented from voting, the psychological consequences of being a social bystander and having no stake in society, and the feeling of then being able to be part of the democratic process. Also reflections on democracy under attack. Contact us https://www.culthackers.com/contact…

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Hot on the heels of George Miller's masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road (only 9 years later), we get Furiosa, an origin story to the iconic character. Spanning a length of time and showcasing the vengeance driving her, Furiosa delves into the death-defying foibles of Anya Taylor-Joy as she attempts to get revenge on Dementus. We talk about the stunts, C…

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The Infected Blood Scandal: Reflections of an Ex Jehovah's Witness 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Stephen reflects upon the infected blood scandal affecting thousands of people and how it relates to his own former religious beliefs, conspiracies and questions about institutions. Kacey's Research Questionnaire and Information BBC Reporting into children being exposed to infected blood Copy of letter talking about uninfected patients being expose…

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Difficult Films II (4) THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT 1:16:27

3M ago1:16:27

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We're going back to Lars von Trier's filmography with a look at The House That Jack Built for this final installment of Difficult Films II. A serial killer story with a nice series of vignettes, this look at Matt Dillon's murdering antihero is at times bleak and also darkly comic; we talk about the funniness inherent in the film as well as its most…

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Difficult Films II (3) A SERBIAN FILM 1:08:31

3M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Perhaps infamously known as one of the most difficult films, A Serbian Film has been disgusting audiences since 2010. For our second round of difficult films, it's only fair we tackle this offensive classic to throw our own input into the mix. We talk the grit and grime of this movie, its production values, whether it has redeeming value, and a who…

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Cults, addiction, politics, religion, intrigue and big worms: Dune 42:36

4M ago42:36

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This special episode is about the Frank Herbert story, Dune, including the recent film adaptation. This story covers many of the topics we've been interested in over the years doing the podcast and we hope you enjoy this discussion about a shared favourite of ours. More news to come soon about the future of the podcast. Links The latest movie direc…

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Difficult Films II (2) A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 1:23:11

4M ago1:23:11

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While it may not be considered a difficult film today, A Clockwork Orange has always been deemed a shocking affair thanks to Stanley Kubrick's display of deviancy and debauchery. Here, we take a look at the film and explore the themes of reform, incarceration, moral choice, and a whole lot more; and also, yes there's talk of all the phallic imagery…

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EP25. Revisiting '90s Cult Sci-fi Classic, Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers" 1:12:16

4M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

"Come on, you apes! You wanna live forever?" Hang out with movie buffs Mike and Angel as they dive back into one of the coolest sci-fi flicks of the 1990s, Paul Verhoeven's cult classic "Starship Troopers" (1997). Is it a sci-fi bonanza? Or a sweeping love triangle epic? Or perhaps a big, dramatic saga, with humans duking it out with giant insect e…

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Difficult Films II (1) CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST 1:33:24

4M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Difficult Films month is back and we're starting with a big one, the controversial film banned in a number of countries and speculated to be a snuff film Cannibal Holocaust. Of course those elements are untrue despite its icky real-life animal killings, but we're talking about the film's virtues as a historical marker in the cannibal film genre, mo…

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TOMBSTONE 1:32:05

4M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

We're back with the Earp boys and Doc Holliday in our coverage of Tombstone, the 1993 Avengers of Westerns that blends spaghetti and hamburgers together for an Italian-American action thriller starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, and Sam Elliott. We talk about the film's historical context, some memorable scenes, Kilmer's excellent acting, and a lot …

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EP24. Generation Gap: 1989's Road House Vs. 2024's Road House 1:15:26

5M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Get ready for another exciting episode of the Terrortinos podcast! Join movie buffs Mike and Angel as they delve into a comparison between the classic 1980s action-packed hit "Road House," starring Patrick Swayze, and its recent remake featuring the brooding Jake Gyllenhaal. This topic sparks a larger conversation about the generation gap and wheth…

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THE OMEN (1976) 1:28:06

5M ago1:28:06

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Since The First Omen is currently terrorizing theaters, we thought it would be a good time to do the first Omen, aka The Omen 1976 with Gregory Peck as a father finding out his adopted son may just be the Antichrist. Here we talk about the film's lasting effects, the similarities and differences to The Exorcist, the various outfits of Robert Thorn,…

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ASTEROID CITY 1:31:59

5M ago1:31:59

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We've been fans of Wes Anderson for some time, so we thought we were about due for a new episode on his most latest output, Asteroid City. Here we talk about how the film further expands the border of Wes Anderson-isms, being a natural extension of The French Dispatch, the meta-contextual elements, the massive cast, and the bloat that sometimes cre…

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LEPRECHAUN: ORIGINS 56:10

6M ago56:10

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! We're continuing our journey through the Leprechaun series with a look at the WWE Studios reboot Leprechaun: Origins starring Hornswoggle as the titular horror character. The biggest thing about this movie is the fact that it is so generic and unmemorable, and we struggle to put into words just how humdrum the whole thing i…

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EP23. Movie Swap: 'I Lost My Body' and 'Bright: Samurai Soul', Plus Our Favorite Animated Movies of All Time 1:39:14

6M ago1:39:14

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Mike and Angel, the ultimate movie buffs, are back with another exciting movie swap episode! This time around, they're diving headfirst into the world of animation films. They've handpicked two gems for discussion: the captivating 2019 French animated flick "I Lost My Body" and the 2021 anime adventure "Bright: Samurai Soul," both available for str…

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STARSHIP TROOPERS 1:09:53

6M ago1:09:53

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With all the success of Helldivers 2, we thought it would be appropriate to finally cover Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers on our show. This has all of the things you've come to know from the director: parodical elements, propaganda pieces, ultragore, and a healthy satirical take on fascism. We talk about all of this plus the Dina Meyer/Costas Ma…

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FOXY BROWN 1:17:37

7M ago1:17:37

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Happy Black History Month! We of course wanted to celebrate this occasion with another blaxploitation movie since we haven't done all that many on the show. Here, we take on Foxy Brown, released one year after Pam Grier's classic Coffy and featuring a lot of the same themes. We talk about the more exploitative elements in the film, the zany inclusi…

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The Importance of Having a Voice and Podcast News 46:35

7M ago46:35

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After 267 episodes we've decided that's the end of season 1. In the final episode of the season Celine and Stephen explore why leavers of cults and coercively controlling religions feel the need to express themselves about their experience. To reach out to us: https://www.culthackers.com/ To become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/post…

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EP22. Playing Against Type: Celebrating When Actors Dazzled Us with Unexpected Performances 1:44:39

7M ago1:44:39

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Mike and Angel, best buds and total movie geeks, get together to dish on all things movies, from their recent favorites to the old-school classics they've loved forever. In this new episode of Terrortinos, they're diving into those cool moments when actors really shook things up and took on some wild roles. Moments where actors stepped out of their…

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Order, obedience, compliance and silence: Kendra Petty's story. 57:20

7M ago57:20

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Our guest today is Kendra Petty, author of the memoir "I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead". Coercively controlled by her mother and a child member of a fundamentalist Christian group, only to leave and experience multiple threats to her life. It's an extraordinary story and Kendra is an engaging and fascinating guest. Kendra's website https://kendrapetty…

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THERE WILL BE BLOOD 1:34:24

7M ago1:34:24

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17 years after its release, Ryne finally gets to see the movie that spawned one catchphrase about milkshakes. We talk about this fantastic picture from Paul Thomas Anderson, including the overall throughlines of the film including capitalism and religion, the score, put on our best Daniel Day-Lewis impressions, and a lot more. We're rounding out Dr…

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Is Religion Good For You? 1:06:44

8M ago1:06:44

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Celine raises the question whether there is a link between religious belief and long life. Following the Netflix series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones the question of whether religious belief increases wellbeing is discussed by Stephen and Celine. Is there good data to suggest there is a link? If there is, is it a causal relationship or can…

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DJANGO 1:06:04

8M ago1:06:04

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We knew we wanted to do a spaghetti western, but after a misfire - we picked a movie we already did, and we'll explain - we decided on the originator of all of those Django westerns. Here we talk about Franco Nero as the protagonist, the machine gun, how this relates to A Fistful of Dollars and Django the Bastard, and of course, Maria! We're also d…

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Filmmaker Carmel Mikol talks Apostate, her Short Documentary Film 1:05:00

8M ago1:05:00

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This week Celine and Stephen's guest is Carmel Mikol, a filmmaker, musician, artist and former Jehovah's Witness. Carmel talks about her own experience as a young Witness finding herself in an abusive marriage and her difficulties escaping the relationship and then leaving the group. Carmel talks about the misogynistic attitudes and policies within…

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Behaving Badly for the Org. 58:33

8M ago58:33

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A high profile case of people behaving appallingly on behalf of an organisation is big news in the UK, known as the Post Office scandal. The question of why people do unethical things to support the business, religion or cult to which they belong, has been researched and is multi-faceted. Today Stephen and Celine explore the psychological research …

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THE IRON CLAW 1:20:05

8M ago1:20:05

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Welcome to 2024. For our first episode of the new year, we're taking on familial dysfunction and wrestling in A24's The Iron Claw, based on the lives of the Von Erich brothers. We talk about the film's historical accuracy, the depiction of wrestling, Ric Flair woos, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Athletic Brewing Company's Wit's End belg…

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Interview With Apostate Barbie 1:01:45

8M ago1:01:45

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Celine and Stephen are joined by Micki, AKA Apostate Barbie, from Instagram and Tic Tok. Micki tells us about her journey out of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Challenging an aunt about outlandish QANON conspiracy theories, made her consider her own beliefs - not the first time we've heard our guests speak of this type of exit, from Christian Fundamental…

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EP21. Year-End Favorites: Diving into Our Top Movies & TV Picks of 2023 1:22:38

8M ago1:22:38

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Join hosts Mike and Angel in the latest Terrortinos episode as they usher in the new year with a bang! These two movie fanatics take a moment to look back and bid a fond farewell to 2023. Delving into a deep discussions, they share their favorite movies and television shows from the past year. Whether it's the most talked-about horror movies, hidde…

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Bonus Crossover: Magical Thinking Part 2 53:49

8M ago53:49

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A follow-up to the conversation Stephen had with Spencer Watson from the Truth Unrestricted Podcast about magical thinking. This time Stephen was a guest on Spencer's show and this audio is brought to you by his permission. They discuss developmental psychology and how babies and children develop an understanding of a world apart from themselves an…

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Chaberting Gifts (5) WINTER IN VAIL 1:20:20

8M ago1:20:20

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Sorry for the late episode due to the holidays, but we're finishing our Chaberting Gifts series for this holiday season with a look at the generically winter-themed Winter in Vail starring Lacey Chabert as... an event planner again. Yes, we've covered similar movies in the Hallmark output this season, and we discuss all of the great things that mak…

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Legal Fights: Jehovah’s Witnesses Vs Norway, with Jan Frode Nilsen 1:08:47

8M ago1:08:47

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Jan Frode Nilsen has a long-form interview with Stephen about his work exposing the damaging shunning policies of Jehovah's Witnesses, and his appearance as a witness for the Norwegian government in recent court cases. He also talks about his own experience as a former member raised in the group. Documents related to the case on: Avoid JW website R…

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Finding Friends After Leaving a Cult; Patron Takeover 1:07:02

9M ago1:07:02

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Losing friends, making new ones, reuniting with old ones, all at the same time as finding yourself. Friendships can be a tricky thing after leaving a cult. This week some of the Cult Hacker Patreon supporters join Celine and Stephen on a panel of former Jehovah's Witnesses, to explore the process of finding and making friendships outside a high-con…

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Chaberting Gifts (4) A CHRISTMAS MELODY 1:11:27

9M ago1:11:27

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For our last episode before Christmas, we're taking on the unicorn of Lacey Chabert Christmas Hallmark movies: one that has a child's talent show, romance, and MARIAH CAREY! That's right - in 2015 the Queen of Christmas herself directed and "starred" in this Hallmark movie about a little girl writing the song "Oh Santa!" for her talent show perform…

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Bonus Audio Blog: Am I Awake Yet? 15:27

9M ago15:27

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This short bonus episode is the audio version of a blog Stephen recently published on Medium. Many leavers of high control religions use 'waking up' as a metaphor for realising the group we had been a member of had been telling us lies, and that we had a warped worldview. The film 'The Matrix' holds resonance for many of us. In this short piece Ste…

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Living in Keith Green’s Cult Commune; Last Days Ministries 1:00:58

9M ago1:00:58

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In the late 70s Sharon and Tracey were attracted to "The Jesus People" and joined the Last Days Ministries, living on a cult commune as teenagers with rock star Keith Green and the community he built. As teenagers they believed Jesus return would happen in 1981 and that they would be saved if they stayed within the group that was following Jesus pr…

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Chaberting Gifts (3) CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE HART 1:20:40

9M ago1:20:40

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We continue our Lacey Chabert Christmas Hallmark movie journey with Christmas at Castle Hart, which this time transports us to Ireland for a meet-cute between Lacey's event planner character and an earl of Ireland! We talk about the CGI decorations, the lack of romance yet again, the foibles and conflict that Lacey faces, and a whole lot more. We'r…

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