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Stories about cults, extreme belief systems, moral panics, manipulation, and the dangerous consequences of devotion and fear.
19 November 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we uncover how the Sex Cult led by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, also known as the Osho movement, nearly took over Antelope, Oregon. We explore the rise of Rajneeshpuram,...
12 November 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we go Inside Scientology to explore the mysterious vanishing of Shelly Miscavige, wife of David Miscavige, and the ongoing speculation surrounding her disappearance....
26 March 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we're taking a wild ride on board a comet as we explore the Heaven's Gate cult, where Star Trek meets spirituality and Nike sneakers become the uniform of the afterl...
25 September 2023
In this episode of the Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things, we dive into the mysterious world of Scientology. We unravel the history, beliefs, and controversies surrounding th...
11 September 2023
In this episode of the Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things, we dive deep into the unsettling era known as the Satanic Panic of the 1980s. This chilling chapter in history was...
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