Coffee And Cults

WELCOME BACK! Episode 33, the third and final instalment of Happy Science. What a wild ride! Picking up where we left off last time, with the group's politics and what might be the pubiest podcast we'll ever do. Also, another cult connection, some singing, some North Korea. CWs: Strong language, pubes Contact us coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media @Coffeeandcults patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Episode 31- Happy Science Part 2 Welcome back! Sorry for the delay, Sam's quarantine suddenly got busy, what is that about? Here's Part 2 of Happy Science, talking about the spiritual beliefs of the group. Jon tells Sam some Turtle Stories, also discussed are Kinga and ooze deities, the spiritual wisdom of Margaret Thatcher and we get to hear what Jon REALLY thinks about 5G... Look out for Part 3 coming extremely soon! CW: Strong Language Contact us- coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media @Coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Welcome to Episode 30, where Jon tells Sam all about Happy Science, a Japanese fringe religious movement with a number of parallels to the Kittens- but who also believe they can cure COVID-19. Also, some Scottish accents, some questionable maths, metaphysics, great lists of names and we try to find out if Sam is smarter than Buddha? CW: Strong language To watch the video recording of this podcast, join us on patreon.com/coffeeandcults Contact us- coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Episode 29: Twelve Tribes Welcome to Part 2, where Sam tells Jon everything she couldn't get to last time. Including "creationism and upsetting", some dense business talk, Jon and Sam don't know what a corn dog is and Sam shocks Jon, as promised. CWs: child abuse Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults Resources: meadowhaven.org http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org

Episode 28: Twelve Tribes Sam tells Jon about a fringe religious group they are both surprised they've never heard of, originating in Chattanooga, Tennessee (very fun to say.) Also, Jon sings (but don't let that put you off), crowdsourced dating, mate lattes and a promise of a shocker. CWs: Racism, child cruelty. email: Coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media: @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults Resources: http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org https://www.meadowhaven.org http://question12tribes.com

In the age of social distancing Jon and Sam meet up on Zoom to talk about the cult at the centre of Corona virus spread in South Korea. Jon tells us about how many cults there are, how easily Covid-19 can spread and the fall out for religious freedom. Also: lots of scary numbers, deadly ferry trips, rap names, Sam's dedication to the podcast and Jon's endless mispronunciations! CW: Corona virus, also mention of sexual assault Some strong language

Hi listeners! Here is a short bonus episode, crossposted from our Patreon, to entertain you while you're socially distanced. Jon gives Sam some Kittens updates from our local org, and we read a crazy S*****logy email thread. Also- some fun voices. CW Swearing Contact us @coffeeandcults on all the platforms Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Patreon.com/coffeeandcults for more content!

BONUS EPISODE FROM THE PATREON ARCHIVE Hey all. Hope you are doing well in strange times. To see you through social distancing we're aiming to increase our output at this time. This is the first bonus release from our Patreon archives....the first Episode of 'Coffee and Cults Bookclub' This edition we take a look at a book from the world of (ahem) The Kittens (Church of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ )and learn important and timely lessons about happiness, murder and personal hygeine! Also: book design, padding out your word count, not being a religious text, ripping off other religious texts and ingenious sales plans Book reviewed in the spirit of fair use for educational purposes! Stay safe out there all!

Episode 26 - Ho No Hana Sanpogyo Join us as Sam tells Jon about Hogan and his Japansese cult Ho No Hana Sanpogyo. No spoilers but this story leads to your hosts planning an exciting new television challenge show and inspecting each others body parts. Also: 90s references, multifaith parades, fantasic initiations, unorthadox earthquake prevention and some intimate interactive elements CW: none! A lighter episode Contact: coffeeandcults@gmail.com

The Next Level Join us as we reach the third and final part of our look at Heaven's Gate. Jon tells Sam about the final years of Heaven's Gate and how the appearance of the Hale-Bopp comet would lead to their tragic final action to reach the next level above human. Also: Dirty snowballs, Globular clusters, Undercover Jesus, Polo club websites and previews of Jon's new fragrance and Sam's solo album, CWs for suicide Email us- coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media- @coffeeandcults

Happy Festive Season, listeners! We hope you're keeping warm (or cool, depending on where you live) and we wish you all the best for a happy, healthy and fun 2020. Join us for a bonus Christmas Special episode as Jon tells Sam about the Angel Dancers, and the story of a mnan named Mnason as we learn about a cult that will change the way you see Father Christmas forever! Featuring some exciting accents from both Sam and Jon, our pitch for the next hit sitcom and the fastest way to ruin a birthday party. Contact us @coffeeandcults on all the social media platforms Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Patreon.com/coffeeandcults // ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Episode 24 - Heaven's Gate Part 2- What? Thanks for sticking with us, welcome to episode 2 of our mini- series on Heaven's Gate. This time, Sam tells Jon everything she's learned about the group's beliefs, theology and some generally chill things for cult members to do. Also- some singing, discussions of space travel and Smody almost loses her mind. CWs Strong language Please rate/review/subscribe wherever you find podcasts! Contact us- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @coffeeandcults Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Sponsor us- ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/coffeeandcults.

Episode 23: The Narcosatanists (Halloween Special) Jon and Sam get their spooky on as Sam tells us the gorey tale of The Narcosatanists in Mexico from fortune telling to some of the darkest possible crimes...turn the lights out and join us for our second ever Halloween special. Also: the universal appeal of lion cubs, spine chilling crimes, Mariachi music, Jon's weird shopping experiences, over the top necklaces and a cauldren you really don't want to look inside... CW: torture, murder and gore (It's halloween after all!) Music excerpts from The Mariachis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQi3z2liopXSGkEFpBNEV3g Contact us- Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @coffeeandcults Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Sponsor us- ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/coffeeandcults. Please rate, review and subscribe!

Episode 22- Heaven's Gate Part 1- The Two. Welcome to the first episode in our mini-series looking at the notorious Heaven's Gate. Jon tells Sam about the lives of Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Lou Nettles leading up to the first meeting of what would soon be known as Heaven's Gate. Jon learns about a new (to him) sandwich and they both discover more in common with Marshall and Bonnie than first expected... Also- some latin, Jon's new social media bios and some Sound of Music hot-takes. CWs for strong language. Contact us- Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @coffeeandcults Email coffeeandcults@gmail.com Sponsor us- ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/coffeeandcults. Please rate, review and subscribe!

Episode 21- Universal Medicine Jon ALLEGEDLY tells Sam about the questionable practices of Serge Benhayon and (allegedly 'socially harmful cult')Universal Medicine. Allegedly. Listen for- some singing, the evils of carrots, the virtues of burping, why you shouldn't fall asleep while posesssed, Sam being entrapped (twice) and some toilet-based humour. Also: strange local British traditions, putting the word 'esoteric' in front of everything and interesting (?) massage. CW: Sexual Assault. Tar Barrels: https://www.tarbarrels.co.uk or search "Ottery St. Mary Tar Barrels" Email us! coffeeandcults@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @coffeeandcults Support us! ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Join Jon and Sam for the fourth and final (!) part of our NXIVM episodes this time reporting on the Trial of very very very guilty cult leader Keith Raniere. We uncover the disturbing details that came out at the trial and reveal just how dark this business advice/self help group got. Also: sacred sperm, evil diet advice, a 'My Dad Wrote A Porno' shoutout and unexpected Dalai Lama discussion CW: sexual assault, trafficking, mental and physical abuse Support for victims of sexual assault: https://www.rainn.org/ https://www.safeline.org.uk/ Support for cult survivors: http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org/

Episode 19- Gabriel of Urantia/ The Aquarian Concept Community Finally out of the hot car, Sam tells Jon about Gabriel of Urantia, The Aquarian Concept Community and the Global Community Communications Alliance. (Don't worry, that's not the only list of names this month!!) An Eco-commune still active today, making music, living and playing The Chip Game in Arizona, USA. Also: Nyaaaaaan, some nips, the planet of Dandruff, Sam mispronouncing Melchizedek and Jon makes a brave attempt at an Arizonan accent. Email us! Coffeeandcults@gmail.com Instagram/facebook/twitter: @coffeeandcults To sponsor the podcast : patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults To sponsor Jon’s ration challenge and donate to Concern International : my.rationchallenge.org.uk/jonnash

Episode 18 - The Manson Family Jon locks Sam in a hot car to tell her all about The Manson Family as the 50th Anniversary of the Manson murders approaches. From Manson's messed up childhood to status as one of the craziest, most evil men in America we chart the journey of the Manson Family cult. Find out why his hair looked like that, what a day in the life of a member on Spahn Ranch was like and a lot of craziness Also: breast milk, both Sam and Jon sing, the insane game, the game of twelve deep breaths, coffee and clunts and lots of Sam going 'Noooooooooooo' CW/TW: Murder, rape, abuse, violence, drug use. It's the Charles Manson story. It gets rough.

Episode 17: Colonia Dignidad Sam tells Jon the CRAZY story of Colonia Dignidad, from German roots to the colony in Chile. Also: Jon sings again, Santa and Nazis. CW: Abuse, torture, and general horrible people. If you are affected by anything in this episode please contact: www.cultinformation.org.uk/ www.samaritans.org www.cult-escape.com/help

NXIVM part 3: Guess Who's Mack? Jon brings Sam up to date with the latest happenings in the NXIVM trials as of the end of April 2019. Find out who has plead guilty to what, the many shocked and disapproving noises your hosts can make and how many times Jon says the phrase 'utterly bizarre'. The best way to get up to speed with the biggest cult bust in years. CW: abuse, child abuse, slavery, criminal activity, rape