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S5 EP4: John Wilson on collaborating with Nathan Fielder, confronting a cult, and hating mockumentaries

The Louis Theroux Podcast

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Confronting Cults through Song

This chapter explores the discomfort of social situations, particularly through the lens of group activities like acapella singing. The speakers share unsettling experiences with a charismatic figure who led a group perceived as a cult, discussing themes of manipulation and conformity. They reflect on the contrast of joyous performance against the backdrop of dark practices, culminating in a pivotal moment of confrontation.

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