Cults
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Cults explores the psychology and criminal histories of major cult movements, from Jonestown to more recent groups. Parcast's production quality makes complex psychological content accessible."
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
About the host
Greg Polcyn, Vanessa Richardson
Host of Cults.
About this podcast
Cults explores the dark psychology behind cults and cult leaders, covering cases from Jim Jones to modern groups.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cults
What is Cults about?
Cults explores the dark psychology behind cults and cult leaders, covering cases from Jim Jones to modern groups.
Is Cults worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 9.0/10 overall. Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
Who is Cults for?
Cults is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Historical Crime.
What is the best episode of Cults to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Cults?
If you enjoy Cults, you might also like: Last Seen, Morbid, Tenfold More Wicked, Bad, Mad & Northern. See our full "Podcasts Like Cults" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Both
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Narrative; immersive
- Episode length
- 35-55 min
- Episodes
- 300+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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