

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 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.

Oct 7, 2019 • 1h 21min
Ep. 111 The Chicago Rippers: An-PONY-o Banderas
As we prep our new live show for 2020 we thought we'd put the six months we spent researching to use by sharing the absolutely insane story of The Chicago Rippers. This group of cannibalistic, Satan worshiping, heavy metal blasting murderers are definitely some of the most terrifying people to ever come out of the murder capital of America: the Midwest. Join us as Mando takes Paige and Andrea through the life of their leader, Robin Gecht. See how he went from the King of Hashbrowns to the Dark Lord of Slashtown. Buckle up. This series is gonna get 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.

Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 32min
Ep. 110 Nigerian Confraternities: Bradley's Dad's House
We're back with a group that might actually bust a Kappa in you. Join us as Paige takes Mando and Andrea through the history of Nigerian Confraternities. Much like their American cousins, these groups were originally started to do some good. But, also like their American cousins, these frats get pretty dang wild. In a bad way. So, get your beer bongs out and your best Abercrombie shirt soaked in Axe body spray. We're diving into some frats, baybee.
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.