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“Probably the most comprehensive research into various cults that I’ve seen. I really like how the podcast covers the smaller sects as well as the larger more well-known ones. It’s not just Heaven’s Gate, Jim Jones and David Koresh. There are hundreds of smaller groups and this show provides a...”Read full review »
soul24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/24
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“An amazing podcast! Can’t thank you enough for such interesting content presented so empathetically. Please don’t listen to the anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic voices who try to conflate Zionism with Judaism. There’s a reason some of the cultiest people of all religions are fans of the...”Read full review »
Almost had it !!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“I don't know if this is mentioned anywhere and I missed it but I looked at their website and it says: "Contact us for more information about our Summer Girls Camp". YIKES.
Great podcast, in contrast to someone else's comment that it feels rehearsed, I personally think the style...”Read full review »
JCSteinhoff via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/17/24
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“This podcast is a brilliant, intelligent and in depth look at cults and the people they harm. Sarah’s compassionate view of cult victims and her understanding of the complex world of coercive control on a wide scale is impressive and the show is beautifully put together, especially the music....”Read full review »
Lulu ledoux via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/28/24
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“Fascinating material. A truly good empathetic person presenting. Thank you.”
jarbradbury via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“Is it just me, or is the “Avatar” épisode read super fast!?”
Inspiring, albeit somewhat disappointing via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/24
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“Fascinating stories. Thoroughly researched with insightful guests. Thank you!”
Hobinson via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/09/24
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“Not only is this podcast extremely well documented and researched, the host also has an amazingly soothing voice and treats a difficult subject with a wealth of empathy and understanding.”
Antidiet Frenchie via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/07/24
“These are great listening nuggets of info on cults, perfect way to learn while on a commute, cleaning, or crocheting on a rainy afternoon.”
Robbed for monthly premiums via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“Love to listen about various weirdo cults. Thank you for a great pod”
tommyo300000000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/24
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“This podcast is incredibly well researched, written, and narrated.”
cptnabil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
“YOU HAVE LOST A LISTENER. I have bern a devoted listener for many years. But I will no longer be listening due to your amplifying the anti Jewish and anti semitic voices of those 2 on your last episode. You were incredibly naive to fall for those 2. The false equivalencies you allowed them to...”Read full review »
Groveorange via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“Straight forward analysis and insight
Can’t stand when this topic is treated with frivolity.
Sarah’s delivery is great
Have been listening for 3 years now and highly recommend to anyone who stands still long enough! :-)”
Holly hobby 77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/02/23
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“Very well done show, well researched, really looks at all sides of the issues. It’s obvious how much work and academic thought is put into each episode. It’s basically a free university-level course on cults and related issues. Great work, much appreciated!”
thatsme123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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“Have a long interest in cults and this podcast is excellent. Great research and content, wish more podcasts could be as great as this. Recommend.”
Axzunhdsgur via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/17/23
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“Chilling stuff but really important to have this info out there. Quality presentation and production too.”
The Vaping man via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/03/23
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“Having had an older sister join The Moonies many years ago in the late 1970’s and remain one to this day, I have had an interest in cults and find Sarah Steele’s podcasts very interesting. I’m continually amazed at the number and variety of cults that have been discussed. I “lost” my sister, who...”Read full review »
thisphoneiscrazy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/16/23
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““I got details wrong but I’m not going to fix it because it’s true for me” sounds a lot like making things up…If someone tells you that you got important facts wrong, you should probably fix it instead of sinking deeper into the sunk cost fallacy of your life, lady. Maybe take the time to get...”Read full review »
RapMon3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
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“Just wanted to say. I’m a long time listener. This podcast has helped me so much with my faith deconstruction and reconstruction. And so we’ll researched. As a former teacher I appreciate it.”
ye erduo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/23
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“As a lover of all things cult/true-crime, this podcast is awesome! Well produced, good music, we’ll researched. Sarah’s voice is super great too!”
Secondbornhoward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/23
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“Thank you Sarah for creating this podcast. I started listening in 2021, shortly after a decision to “have a sabbatical” from church life. The stories and interviews opened my eyes to coercive control in mainstream churches and to say your pod was a catalyst for change is an understatement. I am...”Read full review »
bossyphotographer via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/23
“As a person who is fascinated by cults, I totally recommend this podcast! The episodes are great and well researched. There have been several episodes that focus on well known cults like Jonestown, The Branch Davidians, and NXIVM. But, there are also several episodes that focus on lesser know...”Read full review »
SoCal IE Teacher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“If you’re looking for a deep dive into these cults, this isn’t it. It’s an overview—I think of it as “Cults: The Gist.” There’s no conversation, we aren’t “talking about” cults, we are listening to what feels like an entry in an encyclopedia. The focus isn’t on the beliefs, but rather the...”Read full review »
Liz959522 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/23
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“I can back up my headline, b/c I've listened to a few episodes of nearly every "cults" podcast…so, The Wondery shows are too perfectly scripted & perfectly overproduced; the one by Ms. Pickup is good, but just too talky and sloppy, Cultish is too Jesusy, etc etc. **This is the...”Read full review »
P.TwoBears via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/23
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“One of my favourite podcasts.”
AngelaJT75 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/20/23
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“This is one of the best cult podcasts there is! So we’ll researched with in depth discussion and analysis. I appreciate the deep dives into different groups.”
0027JP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/23
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“I liked this podcast a lot until I started noticing the research was off. MOVE being classified as a cult and not an advocacy group that was BOMBED by the US Govt is not only inaccurate but it’s also incredibly harmful rhetoric.”
Jay DeeNola via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/23
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“great listen 🎧”
Seraphim R. Bauer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/23
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“Thoughtful, well researched, considered podcast. Love it”
Goldman69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/30/22
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“This is a fantastic podcast, so well presented!”
7Fiona via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/20/22
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“Love this podcast! It is very informative and well done!”
Megan D 45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
“Good quality guests, engaging & well researched content 👌🏼”
Lozzels via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/15/22
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“This is such a thoughtful, well-researched podcast and each episode is a deep dive into a wide variety of cults. Sarah covers lesser known cults across the world, including a defunct turn-of-the-century cult in my home state of Florida I had never heard of, and she is one of the few who has...”Read full review »
Feral Dog Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
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“In general the information about the different sects is quite interesting and the it looks like a lot of time is spent on getting information about the different groups. Unfortunately the way in which this information is presented with an monotonous voice without any emotion is making it hard to...”Read full review »
12GAMP21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/12/22
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“This is such an excellent and informative podcast! Quite tragic and really rather sad to hear the stories of people who have been involved with, sucked in and controlled by cults but nonetheless, SO interesting”
tracerapottsy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/12/22
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“This is such an important podcast... so many people are trapped in dangerous controlling cults and they are not even aware. This pod shines a bright light on so many of the same tactics these groups use! Sarah delivers the information beautifully in such a well put together production. Thank you...”Read full review »
Essi x via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/04/22
“Incredulous to hear Eckhart Tolle extolled as some kind of luminary during my first encounter with these podcasts. Seriously?
If that ludicrous, self-appointed ‘guru’ (to me, having been dragged by gullible colleagues to see him perform, merely another platitude-spouting, profit-seeking...”Read full review »
realmsofgrace via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/19/22
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“Been loving this podcast. I was born and raised in the Children of God. It’s one thing to join a cult of your own free will. Another to drag your children through this abuse. Carly’s episode was very triggering for me. As she seems to feel like such a victim. With not much mentioned about what...”Read full review »
hshsebev via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/22
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“I listen to them all but this is my first love. The music, the content. Sarah is awesome and her pod is without sensationalism that cult podcasts sometimes revel in.”
lmayvis via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/29/22
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“Your content has really suffered. When there’s a new episode it’s some retake or “bonus” episode”
Dirtgurl88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/22
“Cult awareness is so important!!! I am a cult survivor of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and I just released the first graphic novel for the anti-cult community. It’s a colorful, beautiful, educational comedy of being born, raised in a cult. Thank you Sarah for your amazing content and book.
My graphic...”Read full review »
nattyg1978lovespodcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
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“A generally well presented Podcast , however I find it a bit disingenuous having Rev Tim Costello reviewing your recent publication, Mr. Costello being a member of a Cult
World Vision are a destructive fundamentalist Christian’Pil for a Prayer’ Charity they trample on Womens rights especially...”Read full review »
Navy_Girl69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/15/22
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“I’m only a few episodes in. It reminds me a little of the independent, amateur spirit of that other Australian megapod, Casefile. Good critical thinking on display and, as others have noted, compassion as well. Love it. It’s very absorbing and I hope it helps people.”
The Glâcier via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/14/22
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“I think this is an interesting podcast and is very well done. The host has such a soothing voice.”
Maryleelou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/22
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“Sarah’s podcast is an amazing exploration of worlds many of us are fatally ignorant about. Her mesmerising voice and dry humour make very difficult content much more palatable. Good work, we’ll done.”
trikykatt via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/10/22
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“Really enjoying this content. Well researched and super interesting”
krunit via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/02/22
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“Excellent presentation of relevant and important information of various cults around the world.”
Ranger Boyd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/22
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“You’ve been looking for. Real information without a lot of salacious dramatic voicing. And you don’t need it these sects are ....whoa ....enough to learn about with her calm down-under voice. Man what power does to damaged people. Truly terrifying! And also a great insight into human behavior for...”Read full review »
margureat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/22
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“Interesting topics, well-ordered, clear, intelligent narration, and an unbiased, no-hype, approach. LTAS takes a topic that could be spun into all kinds of hysterical nonsense and tells it like it is (or was). A great poddie and a highly skilled podcaster.”
The Cracker Emcee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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