036 Holy Smoke: Canada's Cannabis Cult

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Episode 036 – Holy Smoke: Canada’s Cannabis Cult

What happens when spirituality, rebellion, and cannabis collide in a quiet Canadian city?

In this crossover episode, Valerie is wonderfully co-hosted by Amanda Joy from Down the Crooked Path as they explore the strange and smoky story of the The Church of the Universe—a cannabis-fueled cult that took root in Hamilton, Ontario. What began as a laid-back spiritual movement soon spiraled into something much more bizarre.

With promises of cosmic truth, divine connection, and higher states of consciousness, the group masked deeper issues of control, paranoia, and manipulation. From homemade literature to police raids and hazy visions of salvation, we’re diving into one of Canada’s weirdest—and most misunderstood—modern-day cults.

Light a candle (or something else entirely) and join us for Episode 036 of Canadian Creepies. 

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell