We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Jane Borden, author of Cults Like Us, where we pick up... more

Were the Puritans America’s first cult? Our guest this week makes a compelling case for yes. Jane Borden is a... more

Welcome to another, unofficially titled, Bonus Drop. These episodes are our way of checking in midweek with extra thoughts, headlines,... more

This week on A Little Bit Culty, we’re getting a little mystical—with our eyes wide open. Historian and occult scholar... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Tamara Mathieu—and if... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. Twelve Tribes started as a Bible study in the 1970s. Today, it’s... more

Welcome to the second in our new series of Bonus Thursday Drops—aka, your new favorite excuse to stay in on... more

Can religion ruin your sex life? This week on A Little Bit Culty, Sarah and Nippy are joined by psychotherapists... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. In Part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Rae, we pick up... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. In this week’s episode, we chat with Amanda Rae, survivor of the... more

The beauty and wellness industry promises healing, glow-ups, and self-love—but what happens when those promises come wrapped in pseudoscience, toxic... more

We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Mara Einstein, diving even deeper into the unsettling connections between... more

You don’t have to join a cult to get manipulated—just log onto the internet. This week on A Little Bit... more

This episode is sponsored in part by BetterHelp. New Age isn’t just sage bundles and Instagram affirmations. It can also... more

Alcoholics Anonymous has become a household name. You’ve probably heard of the 12 steps, sponsors, and sobriety chips. At... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. We’re back with behavioral science expert Laura Richards for Part 2 of... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. What do serial killers, cult leaders, and domestic abusers have in... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. Ishayas’ Ascension—also known as the Bright Path—is a new-agey meditation movement... more

We’re bringing you a spicy one today on ALBC! Our guest is Ariel Anderssen, a professional BDSM model and sex-positive... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp. Novelist, screenwriter, and publishing consultant Shelly Snow Pordea grew up in... more

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Beth Granger, who was born into Grenville Christian College and spent over... more

This episode is sponsored in part by Betterhelp.  Beth Granger was born into a nightmare disguised as an elite... more

Long-time listeners might remember Dr. Christine Cocchiola (aka Dr. C) from Season 5, where she shared how she and her... more

Online sextortion scams are on the rise, targeting young victims—especially teen boys—by coercing them into sharing explicit images, then blackmailing... more

This week we  continue to explore corruption within the Hare Krishna movement, this time through the eyes of former member... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today. Remember the Hare Krishnas? The... more

This week, we’re honoring the life and legacy of our dear friend and hero, Mike Rinder. Mike was a pivotal... more

This show/episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today. This is the second part... more

Jonathan Hirsch is an award-winning podcaster and journalist who grew up in the Adidam hippie cult. His podcast, “Dear Franklin... more

What’s it like to grow up in a world where your life’s only purpose is to serve the men around... more

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This episode is brought to you in part by Squarespace. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULTY to save 10% off your first purchase... more

Bringing you an extra special Part 2 for today's bonus episode with Jules Hartley.  You may have heard of... more

You may have heard of Kundalini yoga from its popularity with celebrities, but you might be less familiar with its... more

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.  In this week's episode, Sarah and Nippy welcome friend and comedian Whitney... more

Author and podcaster Amanda Knox sits down with Sarah and Nippy to discuss the culty nature of the Italian justice... more

Enjoyed our chat with Andrea Dunlop? You’re in luck! This week, we’re featuring an episode from Andrea’s podcast “Nobody Should... more

This is the second part of a two-part interivew. Listen to Part 1 here. When describing a cult, the first... more

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This is the second part of a two-part interview, listen to Part 1 here. Bethany Joy Lenz became a... more

Bethany Joy Lenz became a household face during the meteoric rise of the teen CW soap “One Tree Hill.” However,... more

Today’s show puts a different spin on our usual subject matter. We’re going to discuss something that has millions of... more

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit  betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today.   Hey campers, we hope your October’s... more

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.    We’re calling it now, we’re gonna get some flack on this... more

  Well, this is a first for us. Today, we’re covering the Zion Society, which was a cult run by... more

If you haven’t seen the Netflix series “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult,” it’s worth a watch. It... more

Usually what happens behind the Patreon, stays behind the Patreon. But, not today! In this preview behind the paywall, we’re... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help!   Ready for another remix? This episode features highlights with some of the... more

Lisa Kohn likes to tell a story about these great seats she once had at Madison Square Garden — at... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help!   The doctor is in! This week’s remix episode features conversations on personality... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Is rock and roll an untapped conduit for healing after shunning? Filmmaker Scott... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help!   To keep your culty content coming even while we’re on a bit... more

This epiosde is sponsored by Better Help. What does a thriving life look like after surviving a cult? Katherine Spearing... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Coming up for air from your latest binge-watch? This remix episode is for... more

This episode is sponsroed by Better Help. Content Advisory: This episode contains conversation about sexual assault. Please listen with care. ... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help! Here’s our conversation with Cameron Black, a 20-something Stanford University student who has... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. On this week’s show, we’ll talk to Demetria. She was immersed in TwinRay... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help.   Anna Lebaron is one of more than fifty children born to infamous... more

This is episode is sponsored by Better Help. This week: The final installment of our talk with four people lured... more

This is episode is sponsored by Better Help. On this week’s show, the second installment of our wide-ranging, in-depth, and... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. On this week’s show, we’ll talk to four people lured into The Grotto... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. TikTok-famous Charlotte Medlock was once swept up in the world of the late... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Is the famed hedge fund Bridgewater Associates operating a cult in plain sight?... more

This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Eli Harwood we can’t quite quit you just yet, but we feel very... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Are cult leaders born or made? Did we get sucked into NXIVM because of... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Happy Mother’s Day Monday, ALBC babies. To celebrate the occasion, we unlocked a Patreon... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sometimes predators hide in plain sight. Like on the set of your kids’ favorite... more

We unlocked this previously released Patreon episode so everyone can hear it, because people need to know: Campus Greek Life... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Newsflash: Culty, culty college frats and sororities are still fraught with peril. Where do... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  In this episode, we’re joined by international journalist Anke Richter for a conversation about... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  For Andrew LeCompte, his study of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) started off like... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.    Hello there cult awareness content nerds: We see you. We honor you. And... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  It’s part two of our chat with Anne Peterson, and we’re picking up again... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Landmark has been the most requested topic from our listeners since day one of... more

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This epiosde is sponsored by Better Help. We always jump at the chance to talk to Dr. Ramani. This time... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We get emails and messages from people every day who are looking for guidance... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/culty and get on your way to being... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/culty and get on your way to being... more

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/culty and get on your way to being... more