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“I have always been curious about community living and found The Commune to be fascinating. It really highlights how the wrong people in power can corrupt utopian ideals.”
HumbleWarrier via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/05/24
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“Interesting story but a little drawn out”
HildurM via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
10/29/24
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“I am a big fan of interview style podcasts + true crime, and this podcast, is one of the best I have listened to. I binge listened within 3 days to the full series and I am disappointed I have finished it now!
The host is sensitive, empathetic and very much so a realist, in how there is a...”Read full review »
axlfojebeb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/14/24
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“Fascinating look at how a group with seemingly noble ideas transformed into a full on cult. Great narration.”
Jessinns via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/12/24
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“I am an armchair cult expert. I took a couple classes on cults in uni, and I’ve been interested in them as long as I can remember. I’ve had friends who were raised in cults or later joined cults. But I have NEVER heard of this group. I get the sense it’s a known group in NZ, but it’s not known in...”Read full review »
floralbalaclava via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/24/24
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“Are yall for real? Like no one saw this as wrong? Deviant race of people and strange. So thirsty to be kings and special abuse can just thrive. And it’s all over the world. Strange”
Morleigh. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“What a listen, my mind is in disbelief but so great to hear all angled insights, thank you”
Georgia Auckland via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/06/24
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“A sensitive, fascinating account, not sensationalised. Highly recommend.”
simpsonatti via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/05/24
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“Such a mind blowing story told in a fascinating way!! Love how clear and easy to follow the have made this highly complex story with so many moving parts!
A great case of reality being stranger than fiction, told in an intelligent, witty and relatable way!”
EmmbeeNZ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/04/24
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“Good story telling, calm narrator and a pleasure to listen to. Has me thinking about how society and taboo’s have changed since the 70s.”
Quinngy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/29/24
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“I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this cult. Such a well written and incredibly well researched podcast, definitely one of the best I’ve ever encountered on cults.”
Merlinbug via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/31/24
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“So much to learn about the plasticity of the mind. So much drifting acceptance. Terrifying but fantastic podcast”
ZedsDead7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/29/24
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“I was born in NZ in 1980 and have no memory of this story. Stirred up so many other memories of that time though. Spacies. The Truth newspaper. Even just how Kiwis sounded back then. Great journalism. Great detail. Great podcast.”
Moraus00 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/26/24
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“Local journo develops local story - and it’s quite the tale. Think ‘Wild, Wild, Country’ set in New Zealand, with Bert in the Bagwhan role. Enjoyed the interviews and reflections of the adults and kids who were part of it all. It’s a wild ride.”
Claudecrowe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/25/24
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“I stumbled upon the "Centrepoint" podcast somewhat by accident—if I recall correctly, it was recommended in the app I use. As someone living in Germany, I had never heard of Centrepoint before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. This element of the unknown only added to the...”Read full review »
caspar1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/04/24
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“Even though the experience of Center point is a sensitive topic to some. I really appreciated the podcast hosts telling the story of Center Point in a methodical manner and keeping true to the facts while still respecting the interviewee. I really enjoyed listening and appreciated the trigger...”Read full review »
Van Gaalen* via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
06/06/24
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“Gives a sense of New Zealand fifty years ago along with a gripping dark story of yet another narcissistic cult leader leading the well-intentioned down the garden path. As an American with a lot of NZ communal living in my past, it’s also like a travelogue. It would be more fun if it wasn’t so...”Read full review »
naomicanfly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“This is an interesting podcast containing various people’s stories. However, because it jumps all over the place in time, it would be helpful to better understand where each person’s story fits in the timeline. One in particular seems like she was there a lot longer than she was. It also quickly...”Read full review »
Jess and Pickles via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/20/24
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“The actual podcast is great but the constant Stuff adverts for their own podcasts made it hard to continue with it.”
ttfuioopjg via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/09/24
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“Could be shorter, 6 episodes would make we more sense. At times it feels like it’s prolonged for no reason.”
gregorysta via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/17/24
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“Very interesting… the interviews were great.”
pindarigirl via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/13/23
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“Really fascinating and well produced”
tangles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/05/23
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“I really wanted to love this podcast. Fascinating cult, engaging reporter, immersive audio…
But to have ads literally every few minutes felt jarring and sleazy and I couldn’t even get through the first episode. Bummer.”
Skyler Aisha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“Absolutely riveting podcast!”
winky2007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/23
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“Very interesting,sad that so many can be influenced by one little bastard. Very well written and presented. 5 star”
Double Dutch day via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
10/31/23
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“Wow what an incredible podcast. Brilliantly put together and narrated. What great research you’ve done, thank you for bringing us this story which of course we remember but so good to hear the in-depth story.”
Marie-din via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/28/23
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“Insane amount of ads, stopped listening after 15 mins. So bad!”
vice: via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/18/23
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“A fascinating series.
I had heard of Centre Point over the years but near little about it.
The series was done excellently and I felt very informed.”
RuthHarriett via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/09/23
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“Not heard the pod. What’s puts me off this one is the imagery. Old long haired male?? Sorry, just some feedback. Changing the pic might invite more listeners.”
dechmot via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/07/23
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“Tried to listen - but found the flow constantly broken by ads. Sadly had to give up.”
gettingabout via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/23
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“Interesting, honest and hard to ‘put down’. 5 stars from me.”
RubyThorpe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/23/23
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“Brilliant production. Very confronting for me as a kid growing up in the late 70’s/early 80’s in a similar environment. It shone a light & provided me much perspective on a very messed up time I had struggled to understand.”
Mikejudah via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/05/23
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“I am so interested to hear from the people and feel their stories, but this interviewer keeps cutting out their words and putting his in. Plus happens excessively more when he is interviewing women! I wish he would shut up so I can hear their story.”
Weaver PG via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/22/23
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“I enjoyed this so much! Great job! I am from the US and had never heard of this commune. When I finished it, I felt like an expert. Thanks for the great work!!”
Wills92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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“I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast. An important story to tell, and told well from the team at Stuff.”
Lizzie.jc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/08/23
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“The podcast has a big production value and overall, is done well. A godless cult comprised of sociopaths, who want to indulge their every proclivity. What could go wrong? It bothers me are some of the people being interviewed for the duration of the podcast and how their absolutely horrific...”Read full review »
Chykcha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/23
“Interesting to hear from members of the commune, great interviews with those involved. Good account of how something goes from a commune to a cult.
Lost 1 star because the person narrating is a bit judgemental about stuff that happened many years ago, found that a bit annoying. Also one of the...”Read full review »
pcorkin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/23
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“Very well produced and narrated. Listened to it while painting a nursery and thought how different childhoods can be depending on where you’re born and how you’re bred.”
BettyQ79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/01/23
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“This is an incredibly thorough, professional and fair exploration of the Centrepoint Cult in New Zealand. The 12 episodes are the result of painstaking research and include frank and confronting interviews, which at times are not for the faint hearted. This is a story which must be told, and...”Read full review »
aecpj via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/24/23
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“I had just finished listening to another podcast from NZ where they advertised this one, however I’ve just stopped listening to it after 20 minutes as there are just way too many add interruptions”
Khygcdcbjmmk via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/23/23
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“This woman has a terrible feel for story telling”
B3asy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/23
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“Having flirted with some of the approaches that emerged from Esalen during the 80s and 90s, I found this compelling. Thanks a million”
Harper bear via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/16/23
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“Adam and Eugene - congratulations on producing this podcast . As an Australian I have never heard of this place until I stumbled across it a week ago after listening to the trial and black hands I could not stop and completed all 12 episodes in a 24 hour period! I feel like you have taken me...”Read full review »
Applesorbananas via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/23
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“This podcast had me driving just so I could keep listening.
It captures and informs the listener to the effects of Centrepoint. Recommended!”
Jennyjemjen via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/10/23
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“Riveting listening. Fantastic narrative and just really well put together.
Loved it, Bravo to the producers.”
Tisme Susan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/07/23
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“They allow the story to unfold naturally and treat it with care. This one floats atop a sea of gimmicky true crime pods.”
pwogle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/23
“Barri, especially, exemplifies the struggle of being a good person in a bad situation. Watching her progression to see the harm around her, trying to take action from within, and then from without, rings so true. So many see good in a thing and want to fix it, but ultimately, when a pervasive...”Read full review »
Marigoldilocks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/23
“Commune podcast delivers an enthralling exploration of Centrepoint Commune. With exceptional storytelling, insightful interviews, and immersive soundscapes, it creates an engaging audio experience. The human element is beautifully captured, making listeners emotionally invested. The high...”Read full review »
podcast re via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/22/23
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