Spelade
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In the early 2000s, a small Pentecostal sect in Sweden began adopting unconventional beliefs and practices on their way to cult infamy. Hannah and Suruthi discuss Knutby Filadelfia, its leaders — the “Bride of Christ” Åsa Waldau and predatory pastor Helge Fossmo — and how “texts from God” manipulated one vulnerable member into committing murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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From meditation retreats to murder conspiracies… Hannah and Suruthi limber up to the story of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh — the self-proclaimed “Sex Guru” whose teachings attracted thousands to his now-infamous ashrams in India and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The proof is in the podiatry? In the 1980s, a man claimed he was the successor to Jesus and Buddha before starting a business that would defraud people out of millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Yogi Bhajan, the spiritual leader who popularized Kundalini yoga in the U.S. in the 1970s, also founded a billion-dollar empire that includes a massive tea brand. This is our premiere episode (!) and the first in our series called “Cult Brands: Financing a Movement.” Join us for four incredible episodes as we explore the intersection between cults and commerce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala are teaming up with Parcast Network to bring you an unprecedented look into the world’s most secretive groups — the occult, the collegiate, the vampiric, and so much more. Premieres Tuesday, October 19th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
