CULTured #1: Culty News Roundup featuring Joey Donner and his Venice Burner Friends
The CULTural ZeitgeistShow Notes
Join Jenna and Jess for their possible monthly roundup, where they dive into spirituality, wellness, pop culture, and all the things. First up: Andrew Keegan clarifies his status amidst cult rumors on the 'Pod Meets World' podcast. Hear the backstory and why Jenna and Jess think he's just a hippie with a lot of money. Next: Claire Bronfman, a former benefactor of NXIVM, has been released from prison. Learn about her connection to the notorious cult and the legal battles she's faced. Lastly: A TikTok user claims essential oils and affirmations can fix bad eyesight. Spoiler alert: Jenna and Jess think this is a terrible idea. Stick around to find out what cults Jenna and Jess would join this week, and why child-free Disney trips are the ultimate luxury.
More from The CULTural Zeitgeist
This week, we discuss Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the MAHA movement. What does it really mean, and is it as good as it sounds? Short answer: Probably not.
We finally cover Amy Carlson A.K.A. Mother God, who's cult of personality may have led to her undoing.
Possibly one of the most influential people we have covered this far, Helena Blavatsky is considered a fraud by some but to us, she is just a 19th-century hustler girlie, who may or may not have been hustled herself.
Bentino Massaro leveraged the internet to grow a devout following. His teachings are a spiritual circle jerk of nonsense that has led to one death and a trail of sexual assault allegations.
Originally aired November 1, 2023 In 1981 residents of Antelope, Oregon found their small conservative town of 40 residents overtaken by thousands of orange-clad strangers. The outsiders came to Oregon looking to create a utopian society dedicated to their leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. But years of investigations would find the Rajneeshees responsible for the first and largest bioterror attack on U.S. soil, and multiple attempted assassinations.