Coffee And Cults

The Next Level Join us as we reach the third and final part of our look at Heaven's Gate. Jon tells Sam about the final years of Heaven's Gate and how the appearance of the Hale-Bopp comet would lead to their tragic final action to reach the next level above human. Also: Dirty snowballs, Globular clusters, Undercover Jesus, Polo club websites and previews of Jon's new fragrance and Sam's solo album, CWs for suicide Email us- coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media- @coffeeandcults

Happy Festive Season, listeners! We hope you're keeping warm (or cool, depending on where you live) and we wish you all the best for a happy, healthy and fun 2020. Join us for a bonus Christmas Special episode as Jon tells Sam about the Angel Dancers, and the story of a mnan named Mnason as we learn about a cult that will change the way you see Father Christmas forever! Featuring some exciting accents from both Sam and Jon, our pitch for the next hit sitcom and the fastest way to ruin a birthday party. Contact us @coffeeandcults on all the social media platforms Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Patreon.com/coffeeandcults // ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Episode 24 - Heaven's Gate Part 2- What? Thanks for sticking with us, welcome to episode 2 of our mini- series on Heaven's Gate. This time, Sam tells Jon everything she's learned about the group's beliefs, theology and some generally chill things for cult members to do. Also- some singing, discussions of space travel and Smody almost loses her mind. CWs Strong language Please rate/review/subscribe wherever you find podcasts! Contact us- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @coffeeandcults Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Sponsor us- ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/coffeeandcults.

Episode 23: The Narcosatanists (Halloween Special) Jon and Sam get their spooky on as Sam tells us the gorey tale of The Narcosatanists in Mexico from fortune telling to some of the darkest possible crimes...turn the lights out and join us for our second ever Halloween special. Also: the universal appeal of lion cubs, spine chilling crimes, Mariachi music, Jon's weird shopping experiences, over the top necklaces and a cauldren you really don't want to look inside... CW: torture, murder and gore (It's halloween after all!) Music excerpts from The Mariachis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQi3z2liopXSGkEFpBNEV3g Contact us- Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @coffeeandcults Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Sponsor us- ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/coffeeandcults. Please rate, review and subscribe!

Episode 22- Heaven's Gate Part 1- The Two. Welcome to the first episode in our mini-series looking at the notorious Heaven's Gate. Jon tells Sam about the lives of Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Lou Nettles leading up to the first meeting of what would soon be known as Heaven's Gate. Jon learns about a new (to him) sandwich and they both discover more in common with Marshall and Bonnie than first expected... Also- some latin, Jon's new social media bios and some Sound of Music hot-takes. CWs for strong language. Contact us- Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @coffeeandcults Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Sponsor us- ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/coffeeandcults. Please rate, review and subscribe!

Episode 21- Universal Medicine Jon ALLEGEDLY tells Sam about the questionable practices of Serge Benhayon and (allegedly 'socially harmful cult')Universal Medicine. Allegedly. Listen for- some singing, the evils of carrots, the virtues of burping, why you shouldn't fall asleep while posesssed, Sam being entrapped (twice) and some toilet-based humour. Also: strange local British traditions, putting the word 'esoteric' in front of everything and interesting (?) massage. CW: Sexual Assault. Tar Barrels: https://www.tarbarrels.co.uk or search "Ottery St. Mary Tar Barrels" Email us! coffeeandcults@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @coffeeandcults Support us! ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Join Jon and Sam for the fourth and final (!) part of our NXIVM episodes this time reporting on the Trial of very very very guilty cult leader Keith Raniere. We uncover the disturbing details that came out at the trial and reveal just how dark this business advice/self help group got. Also: sacred sperm, evil diet advice, a 'My Dad Wrote A Porno' shoutout and unexpected Dalai Lama discussion CW: sexual assault, trafficking, mental and physical abuse Support for victims of sexual assault: https://www.rainn.org/ https://www.safeline.org.uk/ Support for cult survivors: http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org/

Episode 19- Gabriel of Urantia/ The Aquarian Concept Community Finally out of the hot car, Sam tells Jon about Gabriel of Urantia, The Aquarian Concept Community and the Global Community Communications Alliance. (Don't worry, that's not the only list of names this month!!) An Eco-commune still active today, making music, living and playing The Chip Game in Arizona, USA. Also: Nyaaaaaan, some nips, the planet of Dandruff, Sam mispronouncing Melchizedek and Jon makes a brave attempt at an Arizonan accent. Email us! Coffeeandcults@gmail.com Instagram/facebook/twitter: @coffeeandcults To sponsor the podcast : patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults To sponsor Jon’s ration challenge and donate to Concern International : my.rationchallenge.org.uk/jonnash

Episode 18 - The Manson Family Jon locks Sam in a hot car to tell her all about The Manson Family as the 50th Anniversary of the Manson murders approaches. From Manson's messed up childhood to status as one of the craziest, most evil men in America we chart the journey of the Manson Family cult. Find out why his hair looked like that, what a day in the life of a member on Spahn Ranch was like and a lot of craziness Also: breast milk, both Sam and Jon sing, the insane game, the game of twelve deep breaths, coffee and clunts and lots of Sam going 'Noooooooooooo' CW/TW: Murder, rape, abuse, violence, drug use. It's the Charles Manson story. It gets rough.

Episode 17: Colonia Dignidad Sam tells Jon the CRAZY story of Colonia Dignidad, from German roots to the colony in Chile. Also: Jon sings again, Santa and Nazis. CW: Abuse, torture, and general horrible people. If you are affected by anything in this episode please contact: www.cultinformation.org.uk/ www.samaritans.org www.cult-escape.com/help