Coffee And Cults

Sam tells Jon the story of The Worker's Institute of Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thought. Also: new band names CWs: child cruelty. The Palm Cove Society: http://palmcovesociety.co.uk/ https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/

Coffee and Cults Episode 14 - Oneida Community Jon tells Sam the curious and mostly icky tale of how a nineteenth century sex cult became a famous silverware company. Hear all about the unsusual teachings of John Noyes and his doctrine of complex marriage and how it inspired a community to sex their way to immortality. Also: free love, eugenics and spoons. CWs: child abuse, incest and domestic violence

Episode 13: God Saves the Earth Flying Saucer Foundation Sam tells Jon the strange (and sometimes quite silly) tale of Hon-Ming Chen and his group of followers of 'the True Way'. Including searching for Jesus in Canada and waiting for a really exciting television special.... Also Feat: Jon's love of Gazebos, dinosaurs and NO MURDERS (!) Contains some strong language Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @coffeeandcults Sponsor us on patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Jonestown: Part Four Join Sam and Jon for the fourth and final episode to mark the 40th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre as they tell the story of tragedy itself. With the authorities closing in and his sanity long gone, Jones pushes his followers to take dramatic action. Also: bad diets, white nights, the worst radio station of all time and lots of bleak reaction noises, shivers and tears from your hosts as they battle through to the end of the story. CWs for strong language, descriptions of violence, sexual assault and abuse, suicide, murder and general darkness. Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @coffeeandcults Sponsor us: ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults & patreon.com/coffeeandcults Links for help: UK: Suicide: www.samaritans.org call: 116 124 Mental Health: www.mind.org.uk call 0300 1233393 USA: Suicide: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org call: 1-800-273-8255 Mental Health: www.nami.org call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) INTERNATIONAL: ibpf.org/resource/list-intern…nal-suicide-hotlines CULT SURVIVORS SUPPORT: www.encourage-cult-survivors.org/

We return for the third of four episodes taking you inside the world of Jim Jones, People's Temple and their road to Jonestown 40 years after the infamous massacre. We learn more about life in the church including sex, punishments and politics and see how the church rose to fame in San Fransisco leading to journalists taking a closer look and finding some dark accusations... also...Sam's love of greyhound buses, having a 'fucking' secretary, blue eyed monsters, the dangers of crest toothpaste and being ON TOP OF THE F***ING MOON! CWs for strong language, descriptions of violence, sexual assault and abuse, suicide, murder and general darkness. Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @coffeeandcults Sponsor us: ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults & patreon.com/coffeeandcults Links for help: UK: Suicide: www.samaritans.org call: 116 124 Mental Health: www.mind.org.uk call 0300 1233393 USA: Suicide: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org call: 1-800-273-8255 Mental Health: www.nami.org call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) INTERNATIONAL: ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines CULT SURVIVORS SUPPORT: www.encourage-cult-survivors.org/

Here is part 2 of our (now) 4 part series on The Peoples Temple. Listen as we discuss the beginnings of the church, Jim amassing a following and an unsuccessful trip to Brazil. Also: Creepy pockets, chicken guts and some controversial opinions. CWs for: animal cruelty, murder, child death and general fuckery. Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @coffeeandcults Sponsor us: ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults & patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Here we go! 40 years after the terrible events in Guyana join us for the first episode of our Jonestown series as Sam and Jon discuss the childhood and early years of Jim Jones. Learn about sinister animal funerals, homemade religious robes, questionable life choices and the makings of one of the most infamous cult leaders of all time. Also: our first taste of Kool-Aid, Fluella Benjamin and a lot of disapproving noises. CWs for: strong language, animal cruelty, mentions of suicide/murder. Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @coffeeandcults Sponsor us: ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults & patreon.com/coffeeandcults Links for help: UK: Suicide: www.samaritans.org call: 116 124 Mental Health: www.mind.org.uk call 0300 1233393 USA: Suicide: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org call: 1-800-273-8255 Mental Health: www.nami.org call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) INTERNATIONAL: http://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines CULT SURVIVORS SUPPORT: http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org/

Happy Hallowe'en! In this special episode, Jon tells Sam about The Vampire Clan of Murray, Kentucky. Alongside a dark tale of murder, discover the best theme for a roller disco, how to turn your teenage friends into vampires and learn lessons in goth vampire interior design. Whether you are a WAMPIRE or a VamPEER this is a chilling treat for listeners aged 15 to 500. CWs for: animal cruelty, self harm, murder and blood. Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @coffeeandcults Sponsorship: ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults & patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Special Episode! Jon has been keeping up with the progress of the NXIVM court proceedings, so here he tells Sam about them and other things that have come to light since we released our first episode! What do judges do in their down-time? Is 'fannying about' appropriate? Listen to find out! Email- coffeeandcults@gmail.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram- @coffeeandcults Support- ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults & patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Coffee and Cults: Episode Seven- The Ant Hill Kids Sam tells Jon the horrifying story of the Ant Hill Kids. Including baked goods, Gilmour Girls and descriptions of torture. This was a particularly upsetting episode to record . If you are of a sensitive disposition, the following are time codes with lengths of time to skip. 40m45s- skip to 43.25 48.38- 49.36 53.46- 54.30 56.09- 56.34 57.48- 58.01 CW: Strong language, torture, child abuse, gore, surgery. Email us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @coffeeandcults Sponsor us on patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults