Episode 39- Satanic Nazi Murders/ The Order of Nine Angles. 

Join us, as Jon tells Sam about the still growing (blergh) far right movement of the Order of Nine Angles which combines racist ideology with a mix of satanism, occultism and online recruitment. 

Also- many sex tape titles, racist occult board games,  some nazi hot-takes and relishing in Katie Hopkins' misfortune. 

https://www.hopenothate.org.uk

Content warnings: racism, extreme views, discussion of violence, terrorism and sexual abuse/child abuse. (this is a dark one folks)

Episode 39- Satanic Nazi Murders

Episode 40- Jehovah's Witnesses Part 1! 
Join us for a rip-roaring tour through the origins of the Jehovah's Witnesses, their founding members and the business it grew from. 
Also, dog impressions, almost Jon’s address, invisible Jesus and our fondness of leaflets... and was it a real dog? 

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Episode 40- Jehovah's Witnesses Part 1

Happy Holidays listeners! 
Join us on this not at all remarkable day for part 2 of our short series about the Jehovah’s Witnesses. We talk about the practices and beliefs, what JWs do for fun, and what is and isn’t allowed.  
Also: some singing, satan warnings, Sam’s childhood bedroom, and some corners for us to sit in. 
CWs- nothing graphic, mentions of prejudices. 
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Episode 41- Jehovah's Witnesses Part 2

Episode 42- Jehovah's Witnesses 3
Happy New Year!

Join us for part 3 of our JW series, where we dive into the bad stuff. We're *allegedly* talking end of the world predictions, blood transfusions, and why they allegedly hate women so much. 

CWs this episode for Abuse, child abuse, child sexual abuse. No graphic descriptions. 

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Episode 42 Jehovahs Witnesses 3- The Bad Stuff

Episode 43- Angel's Landing. Join us as Jon tells Sam about a cult from Wichita, Kansas. This one is action-packed with all the old favourites- a luxury commune, loads of money, a persistent police detective and a 'charismatic' leader with supernatural powers, possessed by a heavenly being (or three).

Also, angel names, flash forwards and flash backs, some animal based whimsy, and maybe we rename the podcast? 



CWs: Murder, r*pe, child abuse. 

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Episode 43 - Angels Landing

Episode 44: Buddhafield Cult
Join us as Sam tells Jon about the Buddhafield and their leader, Andreas.
We imagine West Hollywood in the 80s, discuss the beliefs and practices, and are horrified along with everyone else as it takes a dark turn. 
Also: Sam does some athletic mimes, some deep hypnotic therapy voices and the worlds' saddest fruit salad.  
CWs for Sexual assault, homophobia. 
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Episode 44 - Buddhafield Cult

Episode 45: Jezreel's Tower

Jon takes Sam back to the 19th Century to tell her all about another Victorian era cult-the tale of James Jershom Jezreel and his MASSIVE tower. 

How did James come to learn about Joanna Southcott's box (which makes a welcome return to Coffee and Cults-see Ep 2) and go on to found the New and Latter House of Israel? And what does that have to do with Jon being in an art gallery in 2022? And what the hell is a flying roll? The answer to these questions and more in this new episode. 

Also: the importance of wide brimmed hats. The best kind of Angel to be. Who Sam calls Gay Papa Smurf. The Air bnb of Satan and a host of controversies and splits on splits on splits. 

cw: brief discussion of sexual assault and abuse.

Episode 45: Jezreel's Tower

Join us, as Sam tells Jon about the beliefs and practices of the Internet-Centric group Love Has Won. In this episode, we hear an exhaustive explanation of the history of the universe, and some things that definitely did happen... as well as an unconventional use of Christmas Lights.
Also, an extremely exciting announcement, cult theme bingo, another excellent list of titles, a terrible science lesson and a tequila realisation! 
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Episode 46: Love Has Won

Episode 47- The Branch Davidians & Waco Part 1 
Join us as Jon tells Sam the history and origins of the Branch Davidians, leading up to their last leader (spoilers!)- including some top tips for predicting the return of Jesus Christ, a cult leader bingo and dense biblical referencing. 
Also, trying to apply logic to biblical beasts, some singing and accents, we start some rumours and we find out that maybe Jon is the new Jesus??
Thanks to Matt for our new Artwork! 
CW- Strong Language

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Episode 47- The Branch Davidians And Waco Part 1

“One of us will say something very funny soon”
Join us for the second part of this mini series as Jon tells Sam the curious tale of how a working class Texan becomes the prophet of a doomsday cult. Including visits from Angels, yet another Jesus and we chat about just how these things metamorphose.
Also, (as you expect) lots of voices, some bad accents, some bad singing and we ask- will Sam convert? (No) 

CW: Strong language, child sex abuse, abuse of a corpse, mention of pregnancy loss, ableist and racist slurs. 
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Episode 48: The Branch Davidians And Waco Part 2

Join us for our spoooooky Halloweeeeen special, as Sam tells Jon the story of the Nuwaubian Nation of Moor. Including many lists of names, and beliefs that take more strange turns than you could imagine… What could be spooookier than Egyptology?! 
Also, Jon pitches some TV shows, insane amounts of money and giant Ankhs- and I promise there’s a vampire connection somewhere. 

CW: Child sex abuse, rape (not graphic, in episode warnings.) 
P.S the very few background sounds are a lovely dog. 

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Halloween Special - Nuwaubianism

Join us as Jon tells Sam the “denouement” of the story of the Branch Davidians as led by David Koresh. We try and be balanced, talk a scary amount of guns and feel sad about all the death. Also: loads of totally chill things, some hot takes, and the ghosts of protests past. 


CW: Strong language, child death, suicide, murder, gun violence. 
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Episode 49- The Branch Davidians And Waco Part 3- The Siege

Episode 50 Part 1- The Soul Therapy Centre in Glastonbury, UK
Join us on a road trip for part 1 of a very special 50th Episode, as Sam and Jon (or is it Emily and Rob?)visit a couple of Cults and then report back! 
In this episode we visit the Soul Therapy Centre, founded by the casual reincarnation of Jesus Christ on Earth, the Buddha Matreiya- and have an extremely interesting meditation experience....  
CW- Strong language

Episode 50 Part 1- Soul Therapy and the REAL Jesus Christ

Join us! For Part 2 of our Bumper 50th episode, and our second road trip in two days- this time to an "Introduction to Meditation" class at a Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre in our home town. 
Featuring another extremely relaxing* meditation, some creepy statues, and Jon has a small identity crisis (or is it Rob?!). We compare the two places and come to some surprising conclusions... 

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Episode 50 Part 2- Road Trip To New Kadampa Tradition

Coffee And Cults EPISODE 50 (Part Three): Behind the Buddhas!

After their adventures at the Soul Therapy and Kadampa centres Jon and Sam talk about the background of the Buddha Maitreya and the New Kadampa Tradition from their dubious origins to alleged abuses in the present. 

Expect lies, crystals, demons and AI shenanigans as we try to work out how to spot the antichrist, whether Jesus would be our friend and  at what point a wank becomes spiritual. 

Also: Tubby Custard, never trust a Ron, the mental condom of the planet, an impossible piece of merch and our campaign #buddhismforeverybody

CW: discussion of spiritual, financial and sexual abuse. 

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Coffee And Cults Ep 50 Part Three Behind The Buddhas!

Episode 51- 3HO
Join us as Sam tells Jon the story of Yogi Bhajan and 3HO- a cult stemming from a Kundalini Yoga class that suddenly became Sikhism. In this episode, we educate and arouse, discuss what to do on a diagonal and announce a REAL LIFE exciting career possibility for Jon. 
Also: some totally chill things for a cult leader to say, a promise of a new voice for Sam and quite a large amount of despair. 
CW: Possible guilt, SA, CSA, pregnancy loss, homophobia. 
Also some very sporadic sounds of Jon's Dog. 
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Episode 51- 3HO

Join us as Jon tells Sam the frankly bonkers tale of a cult set up within a High School Band programme that ended in scandal!

Learn about The Elder Council from a lame youtube channel to life on a compound (no religion needs a compound...) along with some terrible band names, inappropriate behaviour all round and some unorthodox practices.

Also: Christian astral projection, t shirt ideas, speaking in tongues, God's terrible matchmaking and (stay tuned to the very end) a nearly equally bonkers story from Jon's high school. 

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Episode 52 - The Elder Council

Jon and Sam tell Sam the story of their journey up a mountain to attend the 50th anniversary of Operation Prayer Power as performed by The Aetherius Society in North Devon in June 2023. 

They give chants a chance, get a free book and await the arrival of the Cosmic Jesus

ALSO: Dog chanting, the right outfit for a cult meeting, the power of group social control, sand that makes you go wow, Jon risking his friendships and just how much gin is enough for a UFO cult ceremony?

CW: none.

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Episode 53 - The Aetherius Society

Episode 54- Updates! 
Join us as we regale each other with updates from a whole bunch of our previously researched cults. 
Also, Jon's alien voice and a surprising Oppenheimer connection.
CW- strong language, mentions of but not descriptions of death and SA. 
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Episode 54- Updates 2023

Happy Halloweeeeeen! 

Join us for a typical Sam Halloween Episode, expect lots of murder, gore, all your halloween favourites and the wild story of a sect within a sect within a Bible Group. 

Electus Per Deus, led by Cecilia Steyn were responsible for a series of murders in Krugersdorp, South Africa.

Also, terrible Africaans pronunciations, we choose a halloween tattoo, and we choose which fictional character we would have as an alter ego?!

CW: gore, murder, mentions but not descriptions of CA/SA. 

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Episode 55- Electus Per Deus

Join us as Jon tells Sam the story of Gudni Gudnason and the Modern Mystery School, including mystical salmons, sex magic, UFOs, and ideas to create world peace that are definitely NOT A pyramid scheme. 
Also, exciting voices, weaving timelines, and some new age/ occult word salad- an incredible opportunity to fill out your Cult Bingo card…! And in case of any doubt, find out our opinions on Bare-Knuckle Child Boxing. 

CW: Mentions of but not descriptions of sexual assault/ coercion. 

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Episode 56- Modern Mystery School

Join us for part one, as Sam tells Jon the story of Aum Shinrikyo, who were responsible for a huge terrorist attack in 1995. This episode we get into their origins, their founder and their beliefs and practices- and you can tick some things off your cult bingo card! 

We’ve been away for a little while so the first 6 mins is catching up with where we’ve been, for those of you who hate our waffling. 
Also: When to listen to the voices in your head, Jon’s hot take on acupuncture, we discuss the qualities of whips, as well as a surprise Nostradamus revelation… 

CW: Strong language, crimes, some references to but not descriptions of sexual assault and murder. 
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Episode 57- Aum Shinrikyo Part 1

Join us for Part 2 of Aum Shinrikyo, where Sam tells Jon about crimes on crimes on crimes and cults on cults on cults. We cover the crimes leading up to and leading away from the 1995 Tokyo Subway attack, including more chemicals than you can put on a bingo card, murder, and surprising things to find in a raid. 
Also: Sam's phobia, Jon's pitch for a musical and oh, did I say crimes? 
CW: Murder, death, infant death (no gore), poison. 

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Episode 58 Aum Shinrikyo Part 2

COFFEE AND CULTS: Episode One 'The Order Of The Solar Temple'

Sam tells Jon the story of 'The Order Of The Solar Temple' from its  bizzare origins to its terrible conclusions. 

Also: Robes, UFOs, cult interior design, looking at things in awe and going quiet when things get serious...

(Apologies for a few moments of funky sound. They are only short and we will do better sound quality wise next time)

WARNING: Some strong language and description of upsetting events

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Episode One: Order Of The Solar Temple

COFFEE AND CULTS: Episode Two: 'The Panacea Society'

Jon tells Sam the story of 'The Panacea Society' from an 18th century Devon prophetess to early 20th century 'daughter of god' Octavia.

Also: Mysterious boxes, healing waters, gay scandals and how to eat toast quietly...

WARNING: Some strong language

Sound Quality is good this ep! Apologies for the first one.. teething problems!

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Episode Two: The Panacea Society

Sam tells Jon the story of 'The Family' from Australia.

Also: 5:30am Yoga Classes, creepy compounds and teenage heroines. 

Warning: Some strong language, may not be suitable for some listeners. 

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Episode 3- The Family

Coffee and Cults: Episode 4 -NXIVM

This month Jon tells Sam about the strange world of Keith Raniere and NXIVM. From business seminars to branding, child prodigies to reincarnated nazis. Count how many times Sam makes disapproving grumble sounds! Marvel at Jon's repeated use of the word allegedly! Coffee and Cults comes right up to date with a group from the current news cycle.

Warnings for mild swearing and some uncomfortable descriptions of branding.

(Jon is echoey for the first 7 minutes, sorry about that, it gets better from there)

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Episode 4: NXIVM

COFFEE AND CULTS: Episode Five
Sam tells Jon about Charles E Dederich's revolutionary rehab facility- Synanon. Listen out for place names we like, haircuts, dream transportation and count how many times we hear Jon gasp! 

Do you want to play a game? (no.)

Warnings for strong language. 

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Episode 5: Synanon

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. 

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Episode 7- Ant Hill Kids

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. 

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Episode 22- Heaven's Gate Part 1

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