Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed
Marc Headley & Claire Headley
Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology’s current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens at the Int Base? Are the stories on the internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day-to-day operations? Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor wire fences be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern-day America? Hundreds of staff tried to escape over the years. Some succeeded but were never seen or heard of again, and most failed. Why were people kept here? What really went on at the headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology.
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May 30, 2023 • 59min
Where is Shelly Miscavige? #3 with Amy Scobee
Amy Scobee, former member of the Sea Org, discusses the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige and her potential captivity by Scientology. They also talk about encountering Shelly, roles within Scientology, the controversial Jelly program, shared experiences at headquarters, and Shelly's grueling sauna treatment. The importance of Leah Remini's activism and the hope to raise awareness are emphasized.
May 23, 2023 • 54min
Where is Shelly Miscavige? #2 with Mike Rinder
Mike Rinder, who worked with Shelly Miscavige within the Sea Org, talks about the mysterious disappearance of Shelly, the impact of separating kids from parents in the Sea Org, the special bond of the Apollo messengers, the banishment of Shelly within Scientology, and observations on her and David's personal relationship.
May 18, 2023 • 1h 52min
Where is Shelly Miscavige? #1 - Marc Headley - The Scientology International Base Years
In this podcast, Marc Headley, a former executive in Scientology, discusses the mysterious case of Shelly Miscavige. He shares his personal experiences with her and talks about the intense atmosphere at the Scientology Int Base. They also discuss the rigorous quality control process at golden era productions and the implications of succession within the organization. Additionally, they delve into Shelley's relationship with David Miscavige and share anecdotes about humorous videos and meaningful gifts.
May 9, 2023 • 2h 21min
Scientology Stories #13 - Our Lawsuit Against Scientology
The podcast discusses the opening of the BFG store and upcoming releases. They also talk about the various names assigned to their channel viewers and the disappearance of a piece of artwork. The chapter explores Scientology's SPTV network and YouTube channel, as well as their involvement in the lawsuit against Scientology. They share a humorous story about an unexpected wrestling match and discuss the process of filing a lawsuit against Scientology. They mention the appeal process and a crucial finding. The impact of filing a lawsuit is discussed, along with upcoming announcements and projects. They mention the number of subscribers they have and exclusive Shelley interviews. The hosts express gratitude towards their supporters and discuss fundraising plans.
May 2, 2023 • 1h 38min
Scientology Stories #12 - Interview with Ex-Scientologist Tory Christman
Ex-Scientologist Tory Christman, former volunteer for the Scientology spy wing - OSA, discusses leaving the church and the importance of speaking out. They explore the impact of the internet on Scientology perception, opening email and phone accounts for the church, manipulative tactics used by OSA, and their journey to escape Scientology.
Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 33min
Scientology Stories #11 - Interview with Ex-Sea Org Member - Jeff Hawkins (Part #2)
Send us a textJoin us as Claire Headley interviews Jeff Hawkins. Jeff worked at the International Scientology HQ or Int Base. Jeff explains how he got into Scientology and the Sea Org. This is Part #2 of this interview.EPISODE LINKS:Counterfeit Dreams: https://tinyurl.com/mr223km5Leaving Scientology: https://tinyurl.com/2ehey3wsClosing Minds: https://tinyurl.com/ye264zutAnderson Cooper 360 A History of Violence: https://youtu.be/T2PGq4Zjmc4Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 49min
Scientology Stories #10 - Interview with Ex-Sea Org Member - Jeff Hawkins (Part #1)
Send us a textJoin us as Claire Headley interviews Jeff Hawkins. Jeff worked at the International Scientology HQ or Int Base. Jeff explains how he got into Scientology and the Sea Org. This is Part #1 of this interview.EPISODE LINKS:Counterfeit Dreams: https://tinyurl.com/mr223km5Leaving Scientology: https://tinyurl.com/2ehey3wsClosing Minds: https://tinyurl.com/ye264zutAnderson Cooper 360 A History of Violence: https://youtu.be/T2PGq4Zjmc4Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 49min
Scientology Stories #9 - Interview with Ex-Sea Org Member - Gary Morehead AKA - Jackson (Part #3)
Send us a textJoin us as Claire Headley interviews Gary Morehead. Gary worked at the International Scientology HQ or Int Base. Gary explains how he got into Scientology and the Sea Org as a young child. This is Part #3 of this interview. Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 18min
Scientology Stories #8 - Interview with Ex-Scientology Sea Org Member - Mark Fisher Part #2
Send us a textThis is an interview between Claire Headley and Ex-Scientology Sea Organization member, Mark Fisher. This is Part #2 of this interview. Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160/shareApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NZGCcRjr8jQRFrqugdfJKRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD1q9jD729pQmWkScientology Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq5G35lu2nxviwc_XueI_XmkSOCIAL:- Twitter: Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
Mar 29, 2023 • 50min
Scientology Spy Files #15 - Scientology Tries to Destroy my Connections to Silence Us
Send us a textIn this episode we have two internal Scientology Spy files documents from May 2006. We have the documents and we go through them in detail. Scientology is details out their spies.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
