The Cult That Tried to Take over and American...

Today we trace the Victorian supernatural obsession from its first knocks through the séance parlors of London, the spirit photography studios of Boston, and the laboratories of Cambridge scientists who genuinely tried to prove the soul existed. We will look at the frauds, the be ...  Show more

Hello everybody! This episode started out as Brenna researching psychic colleges and then took many turns to discuss the history of a few psychic colleges as well as the courses they offer and the price points. No, it is not an ad, but it very well could be. We hope you enjoy! Ch ...  Show more

Ma Anand Sheela orchestrated Rajneeshpuram’s movement from India to Oregon. As Rajneesh himself faded into the shadows, the cult’s grabs for political power led to wiretapping, poisoning, fraud and murder plots. We examine how Sheela was driven towards chaos by her husband’s deat ...  Show more

When Dr. Charles Scudder and Joey Odom moved to a remote location in rural Georgia, they sought to create their own, personal paradise — complete with drugs, sex and occult symbolism. Locals agreed the men were eccentric, but, by all accounts, friendly and non-threatenin ...

A man claiming to be a thousand-year-old angel moved his small commune from state to state, never staying too long. When money ran tight, the mysterious deaths of his followers — and their life insurance payouts — kept him going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho ...  Show more