Top 72 Cults Podcasts

Do you find yourself captivated by true crime, searching for every twist, every motive, every shocking reveal? The Crime Exposé Podcast takes you there.

Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Nancy O’Dell as she unravels the most compelling murder cases across the U.S. In each fast-paced episode, Nancy dives deep into one case, taking you behind the headlines and into the heart of the investigation.

Through intimate, emotional interviews with victims’ families, friends, investigators, prosecutors, and even defense attorneys, Nancy exposes the human stories behind the crimes, the pain, the pursuit of justice, and the relentless work that brings the truth to light.

If you can’t get enough true crime, you’ve found your people. Follow now and join the CRIME EXPOSÉ community.

Homocidal Tendency is a true crime
podcast focusing on LGBTQ victims,
crime stories, and murder
investigations.

We uncover the brutal realities faced
by queer communities, blending
chilling serial killer tales with
forgotten history.

From high-profile manhunts to
overlooked crimes, our episodes
spotlight stories hidden beneath
years of neglect, delivering gripping
insights into queer true crime.

The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable.

Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind.

The cult BBC hit lives on, Mike shows up sometimes but John and Producer Rhys are still investigating.

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Welcome to The Wandering Crow, a thought-provoking journey into all things supernatural, paranormal, high strangeness and often spiritual: realms of entities and spirits, monsters, demons, cryptids, occult, misunderstood religions, mythology, extraterrestrials, death, the veil and the afterlife. Learn about historical legends, lore across cultures, myths, supernatural encounters and paranormal phenomenon as our panel of hosts, Mandy, Abbey, Cameron, and JT, research and share. We learn and discuss topics with an open mind, offering diverse perspectives and a safe space to consider all sides of the conversation through different spiritual and religious lenses ranging from animism, paganism, shamanism, mainstream religions, to cautious skepticism. Listen in as if sitting around the campfire with us as we share many true ghost stories in a relaxed conversational talk-show manner. We do our best to make new connections and revive old traditions of spiritual lore. Through open curiosity and genuine respect, we hope to expand our limited knowledge of the world and maybe even alternate dimensions beyond our tangible reality.
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An Ex-Fundie, Deconstruction, and Cult podcast as told by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavi HaCohen. This podcast covers Sadie's cult, (The Independent Fundamental Baptist church), other cults, (including Jonestown and the Branch Davidians), cult-related media (including reality TV shows and documentaries like The Duggars/19 Kids and Counting, Shiny Happy People, Welcome to Plathville, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), famous fundamentalist and fundie influencers, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion.

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They called themselves the Students of Light. Their leader, John Hanas, claimed to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. While some claim he had supernatural powers, others call him an abusive cult leader. Hear the group’s story on Chasing Enlightenment.

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Two old friends who live 4,000 miles away from each other get together to discuss weird, wonderful and downright awful TV shows, movies, games, bands and albums.

Join Brett and Cliff as they discuss everything from cult cinema classics to daytime TV soaps and critically acclaimed hits to bargain bin rejects.

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Author, Speaker, Whistleblower and award-winning Director Mark Vicente was behind the sleeper hit “What The Bleep Do We Know?!” Several books have been written about the film’s remarkable grassroots marketing campaign, which led to its unprecedented success.
Mark was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1965. Taking his first photograph at age four, he quickly discovered his passion for being behind the camera. After attending film and drama school in South Africa, he began working his way up the ranks of the camera department, from Assistant to Operator to Cinematographer. His first big break came as Director of Photography on the musical “SARAFINA,” starring Whoopi Goldberg. In 1992, he set his sights on Hollywood and relocated to Los Angeles to shoot his first studio picture for Disney; “FATHERHOOD,” starring Patrick Swayze and Halle Berry. At the age of 26, he became one of the youngest cinematographers to shoot a big-budget studio picture.
Over the next few decades, he went on to shoot an additional 14 feature films and numerous documentaries, music videos and commercials. Mark soon found there were in him, untold stories he desperately wanted to express as a Director. He was driven by the conviction that tales of greatness, nobility and introspection could be exciting and financially successful.
Perhaps because of the very obvious race and class iniquities in South Africa, he found himself propelled to question certain fundamental assumptions at a very young age. Beliefs about human behavior, cosmology, religion, existentialism and mysticism. Along the way, he stumbled into a few situations where leaders with malignant pathologies (masquerading as saintly philosophers) spoke the talk of self-improvement but did untold damage to their followers... and him.
Looking back, he can now say he has been in at least two cults. His last foray into personal growth and his defection from NXIVM was chronicled in the HBO series “The Vow”. Mark and a few plucky whistleblowers exposed the criminal activities of the organization, resulting in multiple arrests and indictments. He doesn’t consider himself a cult expert, but by his own admission, “I’m an expert in being screwed over, waking up, and knowing how to spot them.” He’s got a pretty salty approach to most things and is fascinated by the myriad patterns in the human psychodynamic that create the best and the worst in civilization.
Join Mark as he unpacks a whole range of topics to do with: Psychology, Consciousness, Morality, Narcissistic Abuse, Spirituality, Cults, Propaganda, Science, Filmmaking, and Philosophy.You never quite know what you’re going to get, as it really does depend on... WTF is on his mind?!

A true crime and paranormal podcast

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In the post-post-post-apocalyptic future, a young woman is exiled from the small religious enclave of Haven for a crime she did not commit. Lurking in the surreal horror of the wilds are beasts and fiends, but these monsters illuminate her past, her relationships, and the circumstances surrounding her exile. This is her audio diary.

NOTE: This podcast is best enjoyed using headphones or earbuds.

Written, performed, mixed, and produced by Kelly Nugent. Music composed by Analise Nelson.

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In late 2010, a middle-aged man moved into his daughter's college dorm and created what has all the hallmarks of a cult. Over the decade that followed, he extorted millions of dollars from vulnerable young adults through violence, psychological torture, and forced sex work. Actress and Director Elisabeth Rohm narrates Law&Crime's 6-part investigative series, which draws from thousands of pages of transcripts, exhibits, audio files, and video recordings from a federal trial and explores the actions and motives of Larry Ray. This is Law&Crime’s Devil in the Dorm.

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Join Ty and Bailey on Cult Talks: Conspiracy, where no theory is too wild to explore. From monster sightings to government secrets and the space-time continuum, we'll #QuestionEverything and take you on a journey through the strange and unexplained. So grab your tin foil hat and join us now on Cult Talks: Conspiracy!

This is a podcast looking at the impact and legacy of cult films. It’s hosted by Mark Palermo (former critic, screenwriter of Detention) and Serena Whitney (former critic, programmer of The Revue Cinema in Toronto). Why do these movies endure? Is some stuff too much for modern audiences? Theme music: "Hypernormalization" by Rich Aucoin, Artwork: Ryan Wilson

The Critical Thought encourages you to think critically about the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. As former members and teachers in this group, we have inside knowledge to help raise public awareness. We understand the psychological tactics the organization uses to attract new members.

Our goal isn't to attack the religion, but to share what we've learned about how the group operates. We want to expose the false teachings they use to control their followers. Many members carry a heavy burden of shame, fear, and guilt, struggling to keep up with the group's expectations. Some want to leave but stay out of fear of losing family and friends, pretending to be committed when they're not.

Through our platform, we hope to help anyone feeling trapped by the group's impossible standards or prevent others from joining. We aim to support educators, mend broken family relationships, and motivate people to pursue their education. If we can help even one person, we consider that a success.

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Mike Rinder, prominent whistleblower, exposes the abuses of the church of scientology through personal stories, interviews and scrutiny of current affairs. Mike spent 34 years working at the top ranks of the church of scientology and was directly involved with the inner workings of their spy unit: the Office of Special Affairs. He left the church in 2007 and has been exposing the abuses of this cult since 2009. Mike co-hosted the popular Emmy winning TV show, Leah Remini, Scientology and the Aftermath, the podcast "Fair Game" and is also the author of the book "A Billion Years, My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. "

Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology’s current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens at the Int Base? Are the stories on the internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day-to-day operations? Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor wire fences be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern-day America? Hundreds of staff tried to escape over the years. Some succeeded but were never seen or heard of again, and most failed. Why were people kept here? What really went on at the headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology.

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Welcome to Sinners and Secrets, featuring Sins of Scientology. Sinners and Secrets is a true crime podcast that explores the darker corners of society, where power, privilege, and secrecy collide. Hosted by Sandi McKenna and co-host Abraham Aurich, the show blends gripping storytelling with deep research and editorial rigor. Covering everything from cults and conspiracies to infamous criminals and unsolved mysteries, Sinners and Secrets delivers bold, investigative narratives that keep audiences hooked and conversations going long after the episode ends.

Season One, Worldwide: The Unchosen Church, shares first-hand accounts of growing up inside of a doomsday apocalyptic cult called The Worldwide Church of God. It's a series about the costs and rewards of high-demand religious group, dispels many of the myths about what types of people join cults, and showcases the beauty, comedy, and tragedy of life inside Herbert W. Armstrong's WCG.
Season Two of Worldwide travels to Southeast Asia to explore one of the most captivating, unsolved mysteries of the 20th century: the disappearance of Jim Thompson, the Thai silk king. Join us as we delve deep into the extraordinary life of Thompson and the fateful weekend when he vanished without a trace, leaving behind a perplexing mystery that has confounded investigators, armchair detectives, and conspiracy theorists alike. Through research, expert interviews, and compelling storytelling, we piece together the fragments of evidence to explore the most popular theories about what happened to Jim and shed light on the newest developments in the case.

A podcast about growing up in and leaving the Moonies (AKA the Unification Church). As told by the kids who grew up there with me.

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Explore the captivating world of Australian cinema with our podcast, where we delve into cult classics and mainstream hits from the 1970s to today. Discover iconic Australian films' stories, artistry, and impact through our insights and fun discussions. Whether you’re a fan of groundbreaking genre-defining movies or beloved blockbusters, our episodes offer a deep dive into the films that have shaped Australian culture and captivated global audiences. Join us to uncover the creativity behind Australia’s most unforgettable movies and their contributions to the international film landscape.

A true crime investigation exposing the Philadelphia cult operating as the MOVE Organization. Told by survivors and insiders, Murder At Ryans Run reveals abuse, lies, and lost lives—plus exclusive tapes, FBI files, and real-time reporting of a daring cult escape. This is the story MOVE leaders don’t want you to hear.