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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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“I am obssessed - it’s reported so well trying to understand Barrie but not justifying what is clearly wrong!! Although it took a lot of googling to figure out what a car case it - I was imagining the body of a car!!”
JD3.141 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/23
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“Enjoyed listening to the history and what occurred not only in the commune but in every day life. Their thoughts and attitudes of that time. Thank goodness there is a lot of talk and warnings about these different cults. We know enough to stay away from them. Nobody wants to loose their...”Read full review »
oneinseven via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/12/23
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“Wow!!! Very well done by the journalists once again. Thank you to those that were brave and told their story”
Roxynorthshore via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/11/23
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“I listened to it at work, on the way to work, at uni, on the way to uni, honestly the first podcast I’ve listened to at home- whilst cooking. Good stuff and beautifully and thoughtfully addressed”
Beeisbored via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/23
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“One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to, an unbelievable story, very well told. A must listen”
DeeGemini77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/09/23
“This is up there as one of the most engaging podcasts I’ve listened to. The story is interesting, sure, but the editing, reporting and narrative is what really brings this to the next level. Adam is a fantastic storyteller, who has a funny, human element that’s very compelling, but he’s also...”Read full review »
Katia_95 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/31/23
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“A great detailed insight into how this commune was able to build into a disturbing, damaging community. Very sad”
MarieWG via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/25/23
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“Decided to listen to this as a change from the kind of podcasts I would normally listen to. Listened to episode 1 and couldn’t stop, I binge listened the whole series in 2 sittings. Engaging, very well presented and researched from the beginning, I can’t recommend it enough”
steveh90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/09/23
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“Very interesting listen on centre point, really enjoyed the podcast”
Bekz240 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/23
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“A great report on the cult of centre point told in a way that supports the victims and brushes on the mentality of adults in cults.”
whoneedsatag via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/23
“I’ve binged this over the last 3 days. I knew nothing about Centrepoint. Really good storytelling, pulling you in so the shocks, when you get to the nub of them, actually made me gasp out loud.”
lucy wellington via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/23
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“Brilliant reporting, articulate, funny and extremely sensitive to the deep rooted problems of abuse and the familial and friend relationships established, which have been cruelly damaged by the teachings of one narcissistic, paedophile. The torment tragedy still touching people’s lives today....”Read full review »
Fealterosebud via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/15/23
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“A study of power and its use and abuse, and how good people so often go along with bad leaders.
Why did so many well-educated professionals join Centrepoint, a semi-closed community formed under the leadership of a charismatic, probably sociopathic, sexual predator (Bert Potter)? Why didn’t...”Read full review »
simonjft via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/04/23
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“This story could have been told in half the time. I think it was too self-indulgent and there were too many side stories.
Interesting story but I think it needs to be more punchy. Also - the way they use a slowed-down version of Bert’s voice as a scary demon interlude - in the interests of...”Read full review »
Caripen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/03/23
“The subject is sometimes hard listening but intriguing nevertheless.
The Stuff team piece it together so expertly with near perfect production values.
I’m from Ireland so some of the Kiwi references went over my head but Adam is so diligent in framing the context and delivering it in a...”Read full review »
shteamboats via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/31/23
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“Interesting! Fascinating insights from people within the community and it didn’t seem sensationalised. Good editing & production values.”
MJCJ_NZ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/27/23
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“Exceptional material with Barri and Barbara. I appreciate their candor as well as their acknowledgement of their own failures. I notice the absence of any (living) men willing acknowledging their role in harming others. Though there was clearly one man (I believe it was Barri’s former partner)...”Read full review »
Unica Sola via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/23
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