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“I was raised in this miserable weird cult. At 59 years old, I can tell you almost all of the kids that grew up in this cult like myself are estranged from their parents, don’t go to any church or don’t speak to their siblings. POP used to be called “servants of the Lord” but they’ve scraped a...”Read full review »
Wynn1711 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/24
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“Learn to fact check. So many lies in the episode that I’ve shared and my first hand stories in such deceitful ways. Not okay. Glad you got a story but as the sister of Madison Ryan she only tells lies. Our mother was never an addict. Shes tried so hard for Madison but she only wants attention....”Read full review »
Hailey and Madison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/24
“I’m so glad Season 2 has finally arrived! I listened to all of Season 1, and, despite the host/speaker’s humble assessment, I found her interviews and guests captivating…That said, Season 2 is even stronger, and her graduate study into cults surely yielded a lot of new insights and knowledge - a...”Read full review »
PSD NJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/24
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“I love the topics and guests. The podcast host seems very knowledgeable and genuine in her interest in the subject of cults. The interview style is what has room for growth. I think the interviews would flow better if the guests were allowed to speak for longer without being interrupted and then...”Read full review »
deedee smalls via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/29/24
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“The easy listening of this podcast sneaks up on you as the content is so educational through a very compassionate host. She asks the questions we would be having if we had the opportunities to have a cup of coffee or cup of tea with the amazing guests- that she continues to have on this podcast....”Read full review »
k2007tn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“I enjoyed the podcast until she gets political. She doesn’t have a clue what she’s talking about and is completely “woke”. Which I find ironic because being “ woke” is totally cultish.”
biff4324321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/23
“1 star for the interesting topics.
1 star for the quality of the guests.
-1 star for the insane amount of times the host continually speaks over and cuts off the guest.
-1 star for the amount of times the host repeats what the first said and then monologues off on insanely long tangents.
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UP_Grl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
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“I just found this pod and listened to the John Verner series. This is so good and love the discussion and (in the US) nice to find one overseas for a bot further reaching guests and topics”
Reesis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23
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“I cannot say enough good things about this show. Just listened to Ep.224 and must say that the host handled and treated the guest extremely well. As a ex-member of two high control groups I can say that the information gleaned from first hand accounts and experts in cults/cultic groups is...”Read full review »
oputop via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/23
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“Love the content, variety of topics is wide ranging, covering cults that I’ve never encountered on other podcasts. Looking forward to casts on conspiracy theories as well (obviously I’m well behind lol, just started listening in 2023!). Have run through from the beginning through binge listening...”Read full review »
Hidden object fanatic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/23
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“Very good show but a lot of the episodes
Only come through one ear and I listen at my noisy job. Fix that please. Continue on”
Hoodaddicc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/23
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“I had an experience with a milder form of cult that took me a long time to process and recover from. Literally had to re-evaluate all of my views, opinions and even my personality to determine what I actually thought and felt, and who I was. This show had helped me understand that my experience...”Read full review »
rawr and a half via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/23
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“Love the long form interviews with survivors of cults and coercive control”
kittysue via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
02/11/23
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“Some good exclusive interviews and not the usual folks I’ve heard before”
Wzrdry via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/19/22
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“Good show, well researched and host seems kind and empathetic.”
Jay DeeNola via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/22
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“It disturbs me how harshly the host criticizes people who’ve belonged to these groups, and then goes out of her way on social media to attack them. It takes away credibility and overall leaves a gross feeling. There are way more professional shows available.”
Noktav via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/01/22
“This is one of the most important podcasts I’ve listened to so far about high control groups and how sexual abuse of children happens right under the nose of schools, neighbours and parents.
As the quote goes: No one joins a cult, they join a ‘good thing’.”
JustBrowsingThanks via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/01/22
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“Was lucky enough to have been introduced to Kacey and the Cult Vault at Crime Con and have been obsessed with listening to her show ever since. She is a thoughtful, empathetic and insightful interviewer and host. Love your work! Sarah Conningthecon”
ukferrisnz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/29/22
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“Excellent content! I’m the author of the new release graphic novel CULT GIRLS (on Amazon & Barnes) by Natalie Grand. It’s a light hearted comedy, based on a true story of 4 women born, raised in the Jehovah’s Witness cult.
If you are looking for an anti-cult activist special guest my Twitter...”Read full review »
nattyg1978lovespodcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/22
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“I just wanted to take a moment to post a few words of gratitude for this podcast and the host. While a lot of podcasts are good and some are taking action, I really appreciate the amount of time Kacey (Kasey? Sorry!) spends with the guests and uses her platform to get their history out to the...”Read full review »
ElizabethSandman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/22
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“This show has promise. The host could be good, and the show could be great. But she does not let her guests talk. For example, at the end of episode 140, she asks what advice the guest would give people trying to get out of his old religious group. She lets him talk for a bit. Then she...”Read full review »
mbafetti via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/22
“I really don’t understand why she even attempts to bring someone else on because she mostly just rambles her opinions. It would be cool to hear more from the interesting people she brings on the show”
Bigg Salad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/22
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“The in depth personal stories really make this podcast shine. Having multiple people sharing different experiences really let’s the listener absorb how cults affect and engage people from all walks of life. The host also shows great patience and understanding for her guests, never making them...”Read full review »
Tish Cook via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/22
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“I love the conversational style and how Kacey brings her knowledge and insight to each discussion. A huge plus for me is that episodes aren’t restricted time wise, so it really allows for in-depth explorations of experiences. Well done - and please don’t stop!”
EBee40 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
04/15/22
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“Kacey has a more conversational interview style than many podcasts of this nature. It makes for some very engaging dialogues with fascinating guests. The backgrounds of the guests cover the spectrum in terms of representing the different kinds of cults. Well worth a listen!”
curiouslistener294 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/26/22
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“The host gets great guests and has in depth conversations that give fascinating insight into the experiences of survivors of high-demand groups. However she goes into long monologues about her own experiences or wordy reflections that essentially repeat what the guest just said. This makes for...”Read full review »
rodcast700 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/22
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“I love that each story differs and the host takes the time to have a conversation deeper than just basics”
mtb075 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
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“I like the host, and she sounds genuinely curious and empathetic; but she too often compares her experience without religion present, saying that she can’t imagine and such. It sort of comes off as superior, even though I don’t she is meaning it that way. Also, the armed forces episode was...”Read full review »
rattbaxxxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
01/18/22
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“Love x 3 the “Manhattan Cult Story” interview, and I already pre-ordered the book (something I’ve never done before). The urban nature of it, the encouragement of keeping unwanted pregnancies, and the philosophies all intrigued me…and how it moved from SF to NYC, morphing cleverly. It feels like...”Read full review »
Cypr1ss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/21
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“Guy just out of a cult starts things off by telling us to trust the government. Yeah, right.”
Ralph and Martha Wright via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/21
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“Learned about Cult Vault because Kacey made a post on our subreddit (exiglesianicristo) looking to interview users their experience in said cult.
Few weeks later, the Iglesias Ni Cristo episodes comes out and I absolutely enjoyed listening to each episode! Kacey is such a professional host! ...”Read full review »
RomiPuff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/21
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“Disappointing lack of curiosity and fundamental interest in research.”
luckiley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/21
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“2020 played out a lot like that series ‘The Leftovers’, and that’s when I started looking for active cults. Since we were locked down I knew all the action was probably online. I was not disappointed.
I’m trying to figure out of just WHICH of those ‘leftover’ cult leader archetypes OWEN BENJAMIN...”Read full review »
VictoriaPandora via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/21
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“Well researched, balanced and full of information to sift through! Thoroughly enjoyable.”
gotham1608 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/21
“Found this by searching for a podcast about CEDU was pleasantly surprised to find a wealth of information from a wide variety of sources to give a well rounded picture. Really interesting so now moved on to other subjects covered by this pod.”
VictoriaTheReader via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/21
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“Amazing, interesting, no ads (which seems impossible in this day and age), I can listen for hours, well researched, nice voice.”
Amandatuyfvj via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/28/21
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“I was going off podcasts as they all sounded the same but this one truly blew my mind and I’m hooked listening to this all the time with my jaw wide open.
Cannot believe what goes on here. Absolutely brilliant podcast.”
Penguin cafe orchestra via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/21
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“I’ve listened to several podcasts. The content is interesting. But in one episode I was looking up the topic on Wiki while I listened, and she was reading directly from the Wiki page.
In the interviews, I also would prefer to have the podcaster ask questions and let the guest talk. In the...”Read full review »
Kewaunee Gal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/21
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“One of the most powerful human forces is belief. And it can be and is often misplaced. Especially as our world dives into identity issues and hyper politicization it’s more important and more interesting than ever to take a look at “cult” behavior. How does it happen and how do people get out?...”Read full review »
ObiWade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/20
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“I would love the opportunity to share my story and the story of others of who went through “lifeline, inc” aka “lifeline for youth”; a STRAIGHT INC/KIDS program in Utah. Thank you for shedding light on the TTI.”
ok2save via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/20
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“I love the interviews with cult survivors! Absolutely fascinating. Kacey is an informed interviewer and this keeps getting better. Excited to see where it goes.”
amoore5038 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/20
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“I really appreciate listening to Kasey ask the right questions. She comes from a place of curiosity but her compassion and empathy towards us who attended is what really struck me. She is safe. She is someone who is going to help us heal. This isn’t just a podcast for her, she seems to...”Read full review »
yeahyeah5424 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/20
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“I love this podcast! It’s well thought out with a lot of research and facts presented. I like how Kacey interviews members/former members/love ones of various cults. I always look forward to new episodes!”
B3XJ3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
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“She asks all the questions you want answers to. Great research and interviews. One of my favorites!”
socialresearcher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/20
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“Kacey does an amazing job researching and presenting the information! Her empathy with her guests is tangible and I didn’t realize there were so many cults until I started listening to the Cult Vault! I’m excited to hear more!”
lovelylovinliz via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/09/20
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“The subject of each podcast is well-researched but not very well presented. For instance the Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow story is stretched to 4 long disorganized episodes with pointless tangents and details, none of which have anything to do with cults.”
EnidaV via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/06/20
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