

Cult Podcast
Paige Wesley & Armando Torres
A podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!
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Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 9min
Bonus Episode: Forever 300lb.s ft. Todd from Horror Virgin
We're taking a break this week to recover from some serious illness. Luckily, we have this bonus episode to share with you featuring Horror Virgin's own Todd! In this one we talk about snow, horror movies, and listen to some of the amazing "Survivin', but Not Livin'" songs y'all sent in. We will be back with regular episodes next week and we hope this hilarious hour and change can tide you over until then. But if you're really in need of some Monday morning podcasting check out Horror Virgin!

Dec 9, 2019 • 1h 57min
Ep. 119 Unarius: Heaven Was a Jimmy John's
We're back with an extra long, extra funny, and extra palate-cleansing episode this week. Join us as Paige takes Mando and Andrea through the history of Unarius and their absolutely insane leaders, outfits, and beliefs. What started as a man's dream of opening a space library has become one of the best known, but rarely talked about, cults in American history. So hop up into our ship and we'll fill you in on the way to El Cajon.
Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

Dec 2, 2019 • 1h 12min
Ep. 118 Witchcraft Pt. 3: Pantie-gea
We're back with the final installment of our series on witchcraft and witches in the western world. Over the last two weeks we've learned about the history of magic, the turn from respect of it to fear of it, and some very slippery chairs. But join us this week as Mando takes Paige and Andrea through arguably the most famous instance of magical persecution: The Salem Witch Trials! This one truly has it all: a weed fueled history lesson, tons of goofy jokes, and an accidental endorsement of the Klan.
Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 8min
Ep. 117 Witchcraft Pt. 2: Really Slippery Chairs
We're back with another installment in our series on Witchcraft and Witches! Join us as Mando takes Paige and Andrea through the change in Europe's attitude towards witches, the writings of many books, and the slippery-est chairs in history. Come for the in-depth research on the western concept of magic, stay for the many pants-less descriptions of Henry Cavill.
Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 14min
Ep. 116 Witchcraft: Trial by River
We're back with a continuation on our dive into early colonial America. Instead of focusing on some stuck-up murderous trespassers, join Armando as he takes Paige and Andrea through the early days of humanity and the birth of Western Witchcraft, one of history's most misunderstood topics. Are witches real? Is magic just "fancy lying"? When is the Las Vegas Black Magic Meet Up? The answers to all of these questions, and more, lie inside of this episode. Do you dare to listen?
Also also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

Nov 11, 2019 • 1h 25min
Ep. 115 Puritans Pt. 2: The Terry Crews Cruise
We're back with a new episode on new religious groups in the new world. That's right, we on that new-new (new). Join Paige as she takes Mando and Andrea through part two of her series on the Puritans, and other colonists, as they arrive in what would someday become America. From a lesson on the world's worst cruise ship to a jingle for a Spanish-English mingle, this one is as informative as it is hilarious. Now, grab a well toned peck or bicep and strap in. It's about to get pilgrim-y up in this thing.
Also, we're doing our first annual Cult Podcast Secret Spooky Santa! Shouts out to Kristin for setting it up! To join in the festive fun join our Facebook Group (a link is available at the bottom of our website) and check the post at the top of the page.
Also also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

Nov 4, 2019 • 1h 26min
Ep. 114 Puritans: Survivin', Not Livin'
We're back with an exceptionally November-y episode! Join us as Paige takes Mando and Andrea through the story of some early American colonizers. Boy, do these folk really put the grim in pilgrims. But, before we get to the New World, we have to teach you some English history! Yay! And if that ain't convincing enough, Mando starts his career as a successful country singer in this one. So, you definitely don't wanna miss this.
Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

Oct 28, 2019 • 1h 33min
Ep. 113 The Chicago Rippers Pt. 3: The Grandslammer
We're back this week with the third and final episode in our series on The Chicago Rippers. In this one Mando takes Paige and Andrea through the absolutely horrific crimes committed by a group of three followers and their truly evil leader: Robin Gecht. And, as a bonus, we've featured the most well researched and possibly controversial Speculation Zone in the history of Cult Podcast featuring one of the most infamous serial killers ever. Strap in. This one gets wild.
Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.

Oct 21, 2019 • 1h 7min
Fire Madness: Art's Urinal Wine
We're taking a week off to celebrate Paige's wedding! However, before she eloped with her lumberjack beau, we recorded this Fire Madness episode (ironically days before a fire broke out a mere 15 miles away from where we record). We open your packages, talk about the horrific past few weeks of our lives, and learn a lot about some good ol' basement wine. We'll be back to our normal schedule next week with the final episode of our series on The Chicago Rippers!

Oct 14, 2019 • 1h 25min
Ep. 112 The Chicago Rippers Pt. 2: Pegacop
We're back this week with part two of our series on The Chicago Rippers! Things get more murdery in this one but somehow they also manage to get way goofier. Go figure. Join Mando as he takes Paige and Andrea through the killer times had by Chicago's craziest band of evil-doers. And, whatever you do, make sure to catch Pegacop premiering this Tuesday on USA.
Also, we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our website and click on the Patreon tab.


