

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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May 7, 2024 • 1h 35min
Ep. 294 The Republic of Texas Pt. 2: Florida is Quebec’s Cousin
We’re BACK with another episode in our series on Rick McLaren and his revival of the Republic of Texas. This one’s a lil history lesson, Mando on a substitute teacher type beat. Enjoy, nerds!
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.

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 22min
Ep. 293 The Republic of Texas: 3.5 Buicks
We're back with the start of our series on Rick McLaren and the Republic of Texas! Boy, howdy, if you liked our series on sovereign citizens you're gonna love this dingus. Join Mando as he takes Paige through the life, times, and many Buicks of Rick McLaren.
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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 22min
Ep. 292 Rashad Jamal: The NBA Isn't Real
We're back for a one off conspiracy cult led (or at least heavily promoted by) a SoundCloud rapper. Yikes. Join Paige as she takes Mando through a story featuring everything you'd expect: Wild conspiracies, terrible music videos, and basketball playing robots.
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.

Apr 15, 2024 • 59min
Ep. 291 The Pizzagate Massacre ft. John Valley
We’re BACK to talk about a great piece of Cult Media: The Pizzagate Massacre! Writer, director, and producer John Valley stops by to talk to us about creating art based on Q-Anon and what drew him to our favorite conspiracy.
Want to watch The Pizzagate Massacre? Check it out on Tubi, Amazon Prime, or Freevee. Or, whoa. What’s this totally random YouTube link? https://youtu.be/BITIyZ1HTZE?si=kjUxFzYGjWS-tT0q
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.

Apr 1, 2024 • 57min
Ep. 290 Thuggee: Ancient Hanky Code (ft. Griff Milton)
We’re back for a one off before Panic Fest! Join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest GRIFF MILTON through the origins of the word “thug” and also a cult of Thuggees!
Also do you want to see us in Kansas City, MO on April 7th at 7pm? Good news! You can get tickets here! Or google Panic Fest and learn about the whole fest.
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.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 17min
Ep. 289 Guðni Guðnason Pt. 3: The Party to Stop the World From Ending
We're back with our final episode in our series on Guðni Guðnason. Good luck Googling that, we had to straight up copy paste that ish. Anyway, the karate kicks up a notch and the crimes keep going.
Also do you want to see us in Kansas City, MO on April 7th at 7pm? Good news! You can get tickets here! Or google Panic Fest and learn about the whole fest.
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.

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep. 288 Guðni Guðnason Pt. 2: King Salmon
We’re back with some big news and some bigger laughs. Oh, boy, seriously this dork does some real nerd boy stuff. You’re gonna love it.
Also do you want to see us in Kansas City, MO on April 7th at 7pm? Good news! You can get tickets here! Or google Panic Fest and learn about the whole fest.
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.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep. 287 Guðni Guðnason: Lestat Karate
Oh, we’re so back. Welcome to our episode on certified foppish dandy, and martial arts legend, Guðni Guðnason. Trust me, you’re gonna love/hate it.
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.

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep. 286 Mardi Gras: That’d Probably Cause a Ghost, Right?
We’re back from various stuff we had to do, and boy howdy do we have a fun one for ya. Lots of life talk, but eventually we get into it and talk about Mardi Gras! Where it came from, how it started, and why it became the bead for boobies trade it is now.
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.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep. 285 Urantia Pt. 3: Bong Part of a Balanced Breakfast
Hello! We’re back. I know, it’s been a while. We explain it all and promise to not leave you again. At least not for too long. Anyway, join us as Paige takes Mando through Urantia’s ties and influence on Celestial Seasonings Tea Company!
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.