Cults I'd Join

Cults I'd Join

Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all the zany fun of cult joining, with none of that pesky commitment or potentially really bad decisions!

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August 19, 2025 113 mins

They're controversial from top to bottom. But in the middle... there are canoes full of calico!!!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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Happy hot season from over here in the lush and overgrown Ozarks-- we are celebrating summer by joining a desert community that has all the weird aesthetics, lack of rules, and abundant community parties we could ever want. PLUS, it's just about free in every way, and the outfits are Mad-Max-Chic! See ya'll over at Slab City, AKA the last free place!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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July 22, 2025 100 mins

Don't let the name fool you-- Catholic Workers are some BA MFer's. Join us on our morally unimpeachable crime spree as we join a fabulous part of the communities movement-- and they're approaching their centennial birthday! 

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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July 8, 2025 123 mins

Happy late Day of Independence, comrades, we'll see you after this episode for your thoughts and dreams. In the meantime, Viva la revolución!!! 

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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If you like vegan food, zero healthy boundaries, and exactly one color from the color wheel, then we just found the right commune for you! See you over in the deep Ozarks for a day of joining the Nahziryah Monastic Community, or as the locals know them, the Purple People!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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June 10, 2025 131 mins

In the land of culty-cults, Children of God is a heavy-weight. They have a LONG history with a trail of damage behind them, but the look like a lot of fun from the street corners, so grab your tambourine and a very healthy set of boundaries while we explore this one together. *A not to be ignored trigger warning for SA and really unhappy kids. 

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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May 27, 2025 75 mins

Don't talk about them. Just listen to this podcast and then zip that lip!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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May 13, 2025 118 mins

Magic! World travel! Every kind of tree metaphor you can think of! A few concerning habits, but also so much communing with nature! This week we are joining Palo-- Better known as Palo Mayombe, but we'll talk about that in the ep...

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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April 29, 2025 118 mins

This week we are joining the Africa Family of Philadelphia, better known as MOVE. The best part of MOVE? It's not an acronym. It's a descriptor of their life path, and we dig it. However, it caused them a lot of problems on the way, so let's talk about it! And yes, we will also spend some time planning to free Mumia Abu Jamal. 

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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April 15, 2025 103 mins

Buddhafield is a lot of fun if you don't count the downward-dog-man guru. Let's do some yoga with the members, talk community and enlightenment, and then burn the whole thing down! Metaphorically speaking. Anyway, they leave us with some good questions, some great stories, and a lot to ponder. 

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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April 3, 2025 78 mins

Strict patriarchy? Check. Ordained by God? Double check. Bottomless beer and a horse for every baby? Chickety-chickety check. Padanaram is a mix of great potlucks, bomb-ass parties, a lot of praying, and a hierarchy not to be messed with. It's also the tale of a community who has given itself the grace to shift course, adjust self-identity, and evolve through many iterations over its 6-decades-and-still-going history. Let&...

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March 26, 2025 81 mins

If you're not on the CIJ Patreon yet, this is your sign to hop on over and subscribe-- we want to see you at ALL the parties! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from the Patreon library, this week we're joining the Romani People, also known as Travelers. They are basically all awesome, all the time!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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February 18, 2025 94 mins

If you're into exclusively surface level LOVELY aesthetics and have NO concern about behind the scenes problems, long term consequences, or nazi underbellies, then this is the group for you! Don't go to the potluck if you're gluten-free though, because that place will be CRAWLING with sourdough!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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February 4, 2025 122 mins

Are you into lizard people and magic rocks and an impending apocalypse with a little bit of the Bible sprinkled on top? Then get over here, buddy, this fairly dangerous cult is for you! Also, don't join this group if you enjoy leaving your basement, but DO join if you too are suspicious of the constellation Orion! 

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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January 21, 2025 95 mins

Or the No-Names. The Black Stockings. The Coonyites. The Way. The Jesus Way. The Lowly Way. Workers and Friends. Christians Anonymous. Christian Conventions. Assemblies of Christians. The Alberta Society of Christian Assemblies. The Testimony of Jesus. Kristna i Sverige. United Christian Conventions. The Tramp Preachers. The Little Ones...
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January 7, 2025 95 mins

Stop what you're doing and join The Hog Farm with us! You don't have to do acid but you can. We'll definitely need you at Woodstock. We're not sure how Bob Dylan and EINSTEIN got in here, but we're glad they stopped by. The Hog Farm is a a cornerstone of our commune worlds, and gift of good to the planet, and every single kind of FUN. We'll see you over there!!!

Original song and performance by Devon Sp...

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Happy all the Holidays, Spiritual Besties! We thought we'd gift you the first Episode of The Sisterhood from over at the Patreon Party-- it's a doc following a group of young girls discerning to be nuns, and doing a questionable job at it. We think you'll love it! And now that you've opened all your presents, remember that it's also the season to treat yo' self, so if you'd like to double your Cul...

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December 17, 2024 106 mins

Hate sin but love the patriarchy? Do you also look good in blue and enjoy having the COOLEST NAMES IN THE WORLD?? Then we'll see you over at Gloria Vale for a little bit of fun and whole lot of work! And wait till you hear about how we'll be getting married! Phew!!!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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December 3, 2024 85 mins

I have nothing quippy to say. Today we're talking AIM, the American Indian Movement, and although not all of us can technically join them, I think ALL of us can throw them a super sweet potluck with as many files baked into cakes as they may need.

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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November 19, 2024 79 mins

We've got magic. We've got capes. We've got exploitation of labor, time travel, and an infallible leader who can GET IT. See you in the worlds coolest underground temples!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

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