Join Sarah and Mike as they delve into the wild world of Satanic Panic with a discussion on Mike Warnke's 'memoir' about joining a demonic cult. They explore themes of California hedonism, thrift stores, and unjust Best Picture winners while unraveling the sensationalism of satanic cults in the US.
Mike Warnke's transition from hedonism to Christianity is explored, showcasing a drastic lifestyle change.
The sensationalized depiction of satanic rituals in The Satan Seller is contrasted with other literature.
Investigation into Mike Warnke's claims reveals discrepancies, raising doubts about the authenticity of his experiences.
Deep dives
Introduction to the Summer Book Club on Mike Wornke's The Satan Seller
The podcast delves into the beginning of their summer book club, focusing on Mike Wornke's The Satan Seller. Despite the unrelated banter about pants being weird, the episode dives into the tradition of the summer book club, with a discussion set on Wornke's notorious publication.
Exploring Mike Wornke's Transition to Christianity
Mike Wornke transitions from experimentation with substances and partying to exploring Christianity. The episode discusses Wornke's journey, highlighting the drastic shift in his lifestyle and the challenges he faced as he embarked on this religious exploration.
Contrasting Michelle Remembers and The Satan Seller
Comparisons are drawn between Michelle Remembers and The Satan Seller, shedding light on the differences in the portrayal of satanic rituals. The episode unveils the sensationalized description of rituals in The Satan Seller and how it contrasts with other depictions in similar literature.
Satanism Unveiled in The Satan Seller
The podcast uncovers the portrayal of satanism in The Satan Seller, unveiling how rituals and gatherings are described. It explores the fantastical and dramatic representation of satanic ceremonies, giving insights into the narrative style employed by Mike Wornke.
Debunking Mike Wornke's Claims
Cornerstone magazine's investigation into Mike Wornke's claims is highlighted, revealing discrepancies in his account, such as falsifying details about his appearance. The debunking process begins to unravel the credibility of Wornke's narrative, raising questions about the authenticity of his experiences.
Sarah and Mike return to Camp You're Wrong About for another Satanic Panic story hour. This time we're talking about Mike Warnke's 1972 "memoir" about joining a demonic cult and the California hedonism that made him do it. Digressions include thrift stores, "Firestarter" and unjust Best Picture winners.