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“UNLISTENABLE
Glyn Washington is an insufferable nerd. The worst type of nerd, one that thinks he’s cool. Just awful”
oldjohnhall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/24
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“I loved this podcast so much. The research done for it was very in depth and it was cool to hear other peoples stories as well. I also appreciated the fact that there were no ads so I could really focus on the story.”
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04/22/24
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“For all those who don’t think this is the place for you, please go and hang out with a dog, take them for a walk barefoot on the beach and face the Sun for some solar energy 🌊🌞🦮 I send you a virtual hug while I, myself, am also desperately trying the keep the Faith in something! For now I just...”Read full review »
Nttodi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/24
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“A human and non-judgemental telling of the rise and fall of Heaven’s Gate. I’ve listened to a lot of cult podcasts and this one has a compassion for all involved that isn’t usual. Definitely worth a listen if you remember this event.”
T🦖 hates push-ups via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/06/23
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“I love the interviews with people close to the victims, the surviving members, the daughter of one of the leaders (!), a never-before heard tape to this daughter, etc. Also, I deeply appreciate the empathetic approach the host takes. So easy for podcasts to become disdainful of people who would...”Read full review »
HPLsppr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/23
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“First episode, few minutes in, podcaster calls this the “largest mass suicide in American history.” Have you ever read any history?Jonestown, Guyana. November 18, 1978.”
vAsOunder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/23
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“Really well written and in depth podcast. I wish there was more episodes”
Em2202 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/30/23
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“My favorite thing about this podcast is how the host treats everyone with so much respect. It really bothers me, especially with “cult” podcasts or docs, when the interviewer comes from a place of condescension. This is an awful thing that happened and is absolutely fascinating, but there are...”Read full review »
emmylou1212 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/23
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“Is this a joke? Truly laughing at loud at this sorry attempt for narration and presenting a story line.”
alzop666 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/22
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“I have always been interested in the story of Heavens Gate. I have never heard the story shared in such depth, and more importantly to me, more respectfully of the people rather than the final act. I enjoyed each episode and the host had wonderful cadence that made listening to this podcast...”Read full review »
SadieMCB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/22
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“The story is fascinating, but the narrator tries way too hard to make it more dramatic. His tone is just exhausting.”
Penderworth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/22
“Just talk normally guy. I’d rather listen to an AI Gilbert gottfried narrate”
Ó_Ò via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“The story is amazing, but the narrator was hard to deal with. Way too much emotion in his voice, over-dramatic voice made the story hard to follow. Just speak normally and let the listener formulate the emotion. His voice made the story seem like a fiction story. Will not be listening to this...”Read full review »
dill333333444 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/22
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“Having listened to my fair share of true crime/historical podcasts, I’ve listened to plenty of cult-related episodes/series. A lot of the times hosts will have a bit of a laugh and/or write off members as just being plain old crazy, choosing to focus more on the action of the story rather than...”Read full review »
maddy4817 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/22
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“Love how the host has some back ground and can relate to the cult mentality, gives real emotion to the members that are deceased. It’s respectful, which is something you don’t find with a lot of other podcast/host. Love his voice and listening it’s smooth and reassuring.”
Carolina c: via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/21
“One of the best podcasts I’ve come across. It’s thoughtful and empathetic. The host, Glynn Washington, is very relatable and showcases the families of the cult members of Heaven Gate in a very quiet but impactful way. You really see the humanity in each person interviewed and in each of the...”Read full review »
Forty Fit and Fierce Female via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/01/21
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“What a well reported look at this cult. It looks at so many sides. Great work by all. The narrator was exceptional”
Sofierose via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/27/21
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“I couldn’t stop listening. Some great details in here if you’re obsessed with HG, like me. You will love every minute”
Cosmo B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/21
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“I remember when Heaven's Gate happened. I even remember the comet that triggered them to hasten their departure via suicide. (I think I was at a retreat and several of us asked the Rabbi what was the proper blessing for such a phenomena) It was interesting to hear the full biographies of...”Read full review »
makeda42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/21
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“Try’s to somehow make the case that Heaven’s Gate was somehow more benign than other apocalyptic death cults such as the People’s Temple, Aum Shinriko, and the Branch Davidians. Completely avoids important issues like the role mental illness plays in making people vulnerable to these sorts of...”Read full review »
Peter.io via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/10/21
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“Loved every minute of it.”
Nodatax0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/21
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“Such a shame that they used this narrator for this podcast. Almost like it’s two different shows...the change in his accent from professional to street is distracting. I wanted to learn more abt this group but can’t finish.”
bonzi74 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/21
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“As a former “cult” person, who was a member of the United Pentecostal church for 5 yrs when I was in my 20s, I could empathize with members and the families. If it weren’t fir the loving arms of my family that I somewhat cut myself off from, I wouldn’t be the therapist that I am today.
This...”Read full review »
Mountainmermaid7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/21
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“Extremely well done podcast. Heartfelt and really well researched. I truly enjoyed it.”
rbpooches21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/21
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“This podcast was so respectfully told of what happened inside this cult and to the families of the members. Even the creators of the cults were spoken of, if only to understand how they may have gotten to those points in life. It was fascinating and Glen was an excellent host. I wish I could go...”Read full review »
Jaycgirl18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/21
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“Glenn is an enthralling host, and this story is told very respectfully. Couldn’t stop listening until the very end!”
slp000000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/21
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“I can’t stop listening. Next I’m watching the documentary on HBO. Love Glenn Washington’s voice and storytelling. He has so much credibility as a former cult follower.”
Food admirer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“Riveting and sensitive. Gripping, chilling and full of humanity.”
amyyjoyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“The good: The interviews are great. I’d rather they had aired the entire interviews they conducted rather than bouncing around for five-second snippets, but that’s taste.
The bad: It’s over-produced like an NPR show. Obtrusive background music is one but not the only example of this.
It’s...”Read full review »
Adam Mala via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/21
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“The story of the Heaven’s Gate cult and the family contributions were incredible. BUT, this podcast would not have been the same without Glynn’s delivery. The way that he was able to evoke empathy for both sides of the story — the cult members who felt this was their calling and the families who...”Read full review »
Therearenonicknamesleft12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/21
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“I came for the stories -- but I stayed for the host. Well done.”
coldkooli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/21
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“I thought I knew everything about Heaven’s Gate and didn’t need to hear more… but I was wrong. This podcast was full of information and brilliantly presented. It goes in-depth, has lots of interviews and footage etc. Glynn Washington is a brilliant presenter, he grew up in a cult - not sure if...”Read full review »
bodydrift via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/22/21
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“This podcast does provide some info that I didn’t already know about Heaven’s Gate which is nice. My main complaint would be that the host, Glen Washington, randomly and frequently speeds his rate of speech. He runs syllables and words together in a messy jumbled fashion that impacts...”Read full review »
Gypsy743 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/21
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“Absolutely love the narrator of this podcast. He does an excellent job telling this sensitive story. During one episode, he empathizes with the followers of Heaven’s Gate sharing his experience with an organization he was once a part of. The narrator is so endearing, I could listen to him talk...”Read full review »
Lizwells via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
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“Great story. Drawn out. Unfortunately, another podcast when the host interjects themselves way to much into the story. These stories should be shared as bonus episodes, and in this podcast the stories of the listeners would be a great bonus, not smack dab in the middle of the episodes (episode 4...”Read full review »
MinnesotanPodcaster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/21
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“Couldn’t get through even the first episode because of the really over-theatrical, overbearing, distracting narration. Just give us the facts, and allow the story to speak for itself. This isn’t about you, it’s about the folks you’re reporting on.”
FrancoBidd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/20
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“There are some really great interviews and insights in this series. You also get to hear the Heaven’s Gate leaders speak on rare recordings. However, there are a few elements that are really distracting for me. All the radio play-type sound effects have got to go. You told us they woke up...”Read full review »
wotmi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/20
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“This is fantastic storytelling. Glynn Washington is an incredible host.”
WileyGeeshie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/20
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“Just found this podcast and listened over the last few days. First rate journalism and excellent story telling. I found myself feeling sad and angry and empathetic to these folks.
This podcast helped to expose the humanity of these folks, which many may not have seen before. Exceptional...”Read full review »
jjhater via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/16/20
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“One if the best storytellers and podcasts on this subject I’ve heard. Excellent stuff.”
Mememememme000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/20
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“Glen Washington is the perfect person to host this podcast. Makes it so real. Ty”
Handleitnow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/20
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“An excellent storyteller, Glen Washington leads the listener through this story we all thought we knew with his trademark in-depth compassion that helps us understand how something so strange can happen.”
Scrabblerunner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“Was excited to hear Glynn’s voice on another podcast! Can’t wait to start this series!”
listeningok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“Glynn, I like you. I really do. But, just because you left a religion and lost your religious faith (like so many Catholics I know) doesn’t mean you should belittle Christian faiths. To say that killing yourselves in order to ride a spaceship hiding in a comet is just as plausible as the basis of...”Read full review »
mmmsophisticatedmama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/20
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“I didn’t grow up in a cult, but my experience as an Evangelical during the 90s really makes this resonate. The host is respectful. He’s empathetic. This is “err by the grace of god” territory, and he knows it. It’s well put together, and the story that the narrative tells is gripping.”
ABClemons via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/20
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“Glynn Washington does a terrific job narrating this insightful and educational podcast about the dangers and mysticism of cult life. He brings it to a level that is understandable for those of us taken aback by the concept. It reminds us that anyone of us could be affected by this or lose a loved...”Read full review »
ED DR. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/20
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“Thank you all for this marvelous podcast. I was gripped from beginning to end; mentally and emotionally. Wow a crazy tale you’ve told, through a balanced and heart-felt lens. And Glen Washington’s personal story of growing up in a cult added a mother layer entirely. Loved it. Thanks!”
ILoveYouAlready via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
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