Cults (Parcast)

About this podcast

Parcast's long-running series devoting multiple episodes to each cult in its catalogue — examining the psychology, ideology, and methods of control behind infamous groups from the People's Temple and Heaven's Gate to NXIVM and The Family, with particular attention to how ordinary people were recruited and kept.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cults (Parcast)?

True crime fans interested in psychology, religion, and how destructive movements are built; people who want to understand cult mechanics from the inside out.

Is Cults (Parcast) worth listening to?

Must listen. Cults is the most comprehensive audio survey of destructive movements ever assembled — if you want to understand how cults work from the inside, this is the definitive starting point.

Where can I listen to Cults (Parcast)?

Cults (Parcast) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music.

Where should I start with Cults (Parcast)?

Start with: The Jim Jones/Peoples Temple episodes or the Heaven's Gate episodes are among the most compelling starting points

What format is Cults (Parcast)?

Episodic — approximately ~45-60 min per episode; hundreds of episodes covering dozens of cults each.

What type of crime does Cults (Parcast) cover?

Cults (Parcast) covers Cult, Murder, Sexual Abuse, Fraud, Domestic Abuse.