Cults
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The H3 crew dives into the bizarre world of a former pharma executive turned AI spiritual guru, debates controversial language, and dissects an 'anti-Semitic' bread tier list.
Relatos de Terror Reales | Abuelos Malditos y Secretos Familiares
Un escalofriante episodio que desvela cómo abuelos y secretos familiares oscuros pueden trascender la muerte, manifestándose en ataques paranormales, sacrificios humanos y maldiciones ancestrales.
The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 927 | Sex Cult Pick Me
The crew dives into the unsettling 'Nature Boy' sex cult documentary, dissects Chris Brown's massive new album, and offers unfiltered takes on the French Montana vs. Rick Ross Verzuz battle, NBA playoffs, and celebrity social media drama.
Scientology is Under Attack (Viral Speedrun) - H3 After Dark #50
The hosts dissect viral online controversies, from a streamer's bizarre take on a video game to a new TikTok trend of 'Scientology speedruns,' highlighting the absurdity and underlying motivations in internet culture.
The Cult Leader Who Married Kids and Called Himself ‘God’
Explore the chilling rise and fall of Tony Alamo, a self-proclaimed 'God' who built a multi-million dollar cult empire on the forced labor and sexual exploitation of children, ultimately brought down by the courage of his young victims.
Victor Marx: The Man Who Weaponized Faith. | Candace Ep 329
Corby Hall, inventor of the Fold AR, details his unsettling encounters with self-proclaimed pastor Victor Marx, exposing alleged spiritual and financial manipulation, including requests for guns for Haiti and attempts to control his business, which the host frames as 'dark psychiatry' and a microcosm of broader societal deception.
No estaba loco estaba POSEÍDO | Relatos siniestras de MANICOMIOS
Explore chilling historical and personal accounts from psychiatric hospitals and asylums, where the line between mental illness and paranormal possession blurs, leaving even skeptics questioning reality.
Dark Secrets of Hawaii’s Big Island Exposed: Vanished in Paradise
Hawaii's Big Island is plagued by an alarming rate of nearly 100 disappearances in five years, with families alleging police negligence and systemic issues hindering investigations into their vanished loved ones.
Cartel Insider Exposes ‘Sasquatch’ Triple Murder You Won’t Believe | David Holthouse
Investigative journalist David Holthouse details his immersive experiences with Russian mobsters, drug cartels, neo-Nazis, and cults, revealing hidden geopolitical realities and the surprising truths behind infamous criminal cases.
Meg Appelgate - Troubled Teen Industry Survivor Exposes Intermountain Hospital | SRS #296
Meg Applegate, a survivor of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI), details her harrowing abduction at age 15, three and a half years of institutional abuse, and her journey to founding Unsilenced to expose the unregulated, multi-billion dollar industry.
The Dark Truth Behind Netflix’s TRUST ME: The False Prophet | Samuel Bateman
This episode details the disturbing rise and fall of Samuel Bateman, a 'prophet' who created a cult within the FLDS, exploiting women and children, and how a Netflix documentary team played a pivotal role in exposing his crimes.
Cult Leader’s Horrific Child Abuse Inside Pyramids Exposed
This episode details the rise and fall of Dwight York, a con man who amassed 10,000 followers as a self-proclaimed god, building an Egyptian-themed compound in Georgia while perpetrating widespread child sexual abuse and financial fraud.
The Exorcism Confession: Murder… or Something Else? | Bethany Deaton
A young woman's mysterious death, initially ruled a suicide, unravels into a bizarre tale of cult manipulation, a shocking murder confession, and an alleged exorcism, leaving the true cause of death unresolved.
Fake Messiah Exposed For Doing Naked Rituals with Kids
This episode details the rise and fall of Wayne Bent, a self-proclaimed Messiah who founded a doomsday cult in rural New Mexico, manipulating followers into sexual acts, including 'nude healing' rituals with underage girls, ultimately leading to his conviction.
ANOTHER Dirty Duggar, Teen Girls Caught Planning Murder & Influencer Buried Alive?
This episode exposes the chilling lack of remorse from two teen girls planning a ritualistic murder, the latest child-related arrests within the Duggar family, and the horrific possibility of an influencer buried alive by her ex-boyfriend.
WNBA Dating Drama (Dijonai Carrington & Jackie Young) - H3 After Dark #31
An intricate WNBA love triangle unfolds through social media breadcrumbs, while a celebrity's health crisis leads to a 'born again' moment, and a cult leader invites followers to 'Atlantis' in West Texas.
“Proof Epstein Is Alive” Kurt Metzger Goes Nuclear on Trump Cover-Up
Kurt Metzger and Danny Jones dive deep into a labyrinth of government conspiracies, from Epstein's alleged survival to the true nature of global power structures, challenging every mainstream narrative.
California Cult Leader Starves Adopted Daughter for Years
This episode reconstructs the chilling evolution of the 'Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corp' cult, led by James and Deborah Green, detailing their shift from 'Free Love' hippies to a militant organization that engaged in child abuse, neglect leading to death, kidnapping, and sexual assault, culminating in Deborah Green's conviction and controversial release.
Ep 604 - Tyler Gerben (feat. Steve Gerben, Dan Soder, Billy & Spud)
The hosts and guests dive into a chaotic, comedic discussion spanning dating advice, Scientology, gun range anxieties, and the Fight Club theory, all while sharing wild personal anecdotes.
Teen Beaten to Death by Family Inside Church
This episode reconstructs the horrifying events within the Word of Life Church, detailing how a self-proclaimed prophet's daughter escalated a religious cult's control, leading to the brutal beating and death of a teenager by his own family.
Camels, Cults and Candace
This episode critiques 'forced capitalism' at self-service kiosks, exposes the 'racket' of mega-churches, and unpacks Candace Owens' bizarre conspiracy theories, including a surprising agreement on the 'hybrid' nature of evangelical women.
3 Hours of Disturbing True Stories (With Rain Sounds)
Listeners recount harrowing true stories, from escaping a family cult and being stalked by K-pop fans to surviving a phantom sniper and a bus crash orchestrated by a heroic driver.
Cult Leader Murders Multiple Followers for Life Insurance
A charismatic cult leader, Daniel Perez (aka Lou Castro), systematically exploited his followers, convincing them to die in 'accidents' to collect millions in life insurance, all while sexually abusing minors within his commune.
Disturbing Jared From Subway Story, Casey Anthony Trial, Cults - Megyn's "True Crime" Mega-Episode
This mega-episode unpacks three high-profile true crime narratives: the undercover operation that exposed Jared Fogle, the controversial Casey Anthony acquittal from the defense lawyer's perspective, and the psychological mechanisms of cults through the eyes of former members and an expert.
