Good Cult

Good Cult

"Good Cult" podcasts explore the complex world of cults, delving into their nature, influence, and impact on individuals. These podcasts often feature firsthand accounts from survivors and examine the tactics used by cult leaders to control and manipulate followers. Some explore the "good" side of cults, like personal growth seminars, while others focus on the darker aspects of cult life and the potential for harm.

Episodes

Tim Ballard: Unmasking a Hero

October 21, 2024 • 19 mins
Listen to the new season of Opportunist, out now wherever you listen to podcasts. In the 10th season of "The Opportunist: Tim Ballard," Podcast One will explore controversy surrounding Tim Ballard, the celebrated founder of Operation Underground Railroad, an organization known for its mission to combat human trafficking. Hailed by some as a modern-day hero, Ballard's reputation is now tarnished by controversy as allegations of se...
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Vigilante - Byron David Smith: THE DEER HUNTER

May 30, 2024 • 41 mins
Byron Smith was tired of his home being burgled. He said it had been broken into at least a half dozen times. And he was determined not to let it happen again. So, Smith set a trap and laid in wait to protect his “castle.” When two teenage cousins broke into his house on Elm Street, it set off a true-life horror story. Listen to Vigilante:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigilante/id1622288667https://open.spotify.com/show/4...
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6 of 6: So What? Now What?

October 12, 2022 • 38 mins
"Your idea of how this came about ain't at all how it came about."   Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music   Thank you to our sponsors: Zocdoc: Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GOODCULT Splendid Spoon: Get $120 off your first three boxes at SplendidSpoon.com/GOODCULT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
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5 of 6: The Red-Black Game

October 5, 2022 • 43 mins
"I see the value in transformation, but I also see its shortcomings."   Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music   Thank you to our sponsors: Zocdoc: Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today at Zocdoc.com/GOODCULT BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT Jordan Harbinger Show: Check out cult-related episodes at jordanharbinge...
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4 of 6: Casualties

September 28, 2022 • 43 mins
"We were never a cult and we wanted to remove everything that gave the appearance of being a cult."   Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music   Thank you to our sponsors: Jordan Harbinger Show: watch cult-related episodes at jordanharbinger.com/start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...
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3 of 6: This is About the Rest of Your Life

September 21, 2022 • 39 mins
"He was like a rockstar. He was a very attractive man. He was the Lifespring celebrity."   Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music   Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT Splendid Spoon: Get $120 off your first three boxes at SplendidSpoon.com/GOODCULT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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2 of 6: The Leader

September 14, 2022 • 42 mins
"He thought being put in that casket was the best thing that ever happened to him."   Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music   Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 of 6: The Mom-Dad Dyad

September 14, 2022 • 38 mins
"It's the single most impactful thing that ever happened in my life. You always have to say the birth of your child was the biggest impact. But I never would have had a child if it hadn't been for the seminars!"   Listen to Good Cult ad-free, with bonus content, at KastMedia.com/KastPlus Listen to Good Cult ad-free on Amazon Music   Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GOODCULT See omnystudi...
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Good Cult: Coming September 14, 2022

September 2, 2022 • 3 mins
"Hey, it might be a cult, but at least it's a good cult!"     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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