Umberto (Berto) Castaneda
Frequent co-host/guest on the show who participates in discussions and brings cultural/pop commentary; describes himself in the episode as a designer of tattoos and contributes to the NXIVM conversation.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 2h 12min
The Psychology of the NXIVM Cult (2019 Rerun)
Umberto (Berto) Castaneda, a designer of tattoos and a frequent co-host, joins the conversation to dive into the chilling world of NXIVM. They explore the allure of cults, dissecting the tactics used to recruit vulnerable individuals. Delving into the psychopathic traits of leader Keith Raniere, they discuss Allison Mack's controversial role and the complexities of victimhood. The duo also examines the dark underbelly of NXIVM’s structure, including coercion and branding initiation rituals, revealing the unsettling psychology behind why people join such groups.
