Timesuck with Dan Cummins

Learn about August Engelhardt, a German who tried to build a community in the South Pacific worshipping the sun and eating only coconuts. Explore his bizarre journey, the challenges of his coconut-centric lifestyle, and the rise and fall of his coconut cult.

Controversial tele-evangelist Jim Bakker's rise and fall in the 1970s and 1980s, from PTL Club success to financial and sexual improprieties. Exploration of prosperity gospel roots, manipulation tactics, and lasting influence, alongside Bakker's prison stint and current scam revival. An entertaining dive into a tumultuous evangelical journey.

Discover the world of luxury doomsday bunkers, from government structures to ultra-wealthy condos. Explore the lavish amenities, security concerns, and personalized options available in modern-day bunkers. Delve into the opulent features of Laheritage Luxury Doomsday Bunker, including custom furniture, replica skylights, and exclusive lounges for social events. Uncover extreme security measures and societal reactions to these extravagant survival options.

Infamous serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin went on a racially motivated murder spree from 1977 to 1980, targeting interracial couples to spark a race war. The podcast delves into his twisted journey, criminal activities, chilling crimes, controversial conviction, and the complexities of lethal injection drugs for executions. The episode also features a fictional sponsorship segment for an all-white sandwich brand, adding humor to the disturbing narrative.

Guest Ervil LeBaron, raised by a cult leader, infamous for ordering executions of rival cult leaders. Podcast explores his dark legacy, violent ambitions, cult dominance, manhunt, and murderous orders. Unveils chilling tales of cult activities, brutal reign, and lasting terror. Also includes a psychedelic journey in the mountains and embracing vulnerability through MDMA.

Delving into the chilling true crime tale of the Las Vegas Strip Strangler, a notorious murderer terrorizing the city. Uncovering the disturbing family secrets of Dick Bird and his troubled upbringing. Exploring the dark childhood behaviors and unsettling actions of Dick in Elko, Nevada. Revealing the disturbing saga of Dick and his obsession with a woman named Sunny, leading to violent and murderous consequences. Unraveling the horrific murders of young women in Las Vegas by an unidentified serial killer.

Explore the history of the Spartans, comparing Hollywood depictions with reality. Learn about Spartan military culture, rigorous training, and society. Discover the rise and fall of Spartan power, legendary battles, and unique societal practices. Delve into the legacy of Spartan manliness and the downfall of their civilization.

On July 2nd, 2021, 22 year-old Gabby Petito and her fiancé, 23 year old Brian Laundrie, left the quaint hamlet of Blue Point, Long Island to embark upon on a cross-country adventure in a white, modified, 2012 Ford Transit Connect van. Less than two months later, what appeared to be the trip of a lifetime based on social media posts, ended in both of their deaths.  Hope you enjoy this Short Suck! Have a great weekend!Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rsN67r9hnLUFor Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com

Exploring the history, properties, dangers, and benefits of popular psychedelics like LSD, MDMA, Magic Mushrooms, DMT, and Peyote. Discussing psychedelic experiences, cultural impact, medical applications, and personal narratives. Delving into hallucinogen persisting perception disorder, treatment options, and detailed specifics of LSD. Exploring time distortion, brain effects, medical benefits of psilocybin, psychedelic mushroom consumption, toad venom experiences, and Ayahuasca's history and cultural significance. Navigating death with LSD, counterculture revolution, Ibupagem effects, woodworking business transition, theological history, and psychedelics in religion.

Did you ever think that overeating, specifically, could send your soul to Hell? Or that not losing enough weight, fast enough, could jeopardize your salvation? These are just some of the many terrible (and bizarre) messages that very skinny self-proclaimed "prophetess" Gwen Shamblin Lara preached before she died in a plane crash in 2021.   Sadly, the cultish church she built, lives on. And this week, we explore (and mock) its weirdly weight-centric teachings.Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-3dKEiruxB4Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious Private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.