Heaven's Gate
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Heaven's Gate is essential listening — not just about a cult, but about how ordinary people get drawn into belief systems that end in collective death. Some of the finest podcast journalism ever produced."
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Glynn Washington's nine-part investigation into the Heaven's Gate cult and the 1997 mass suicide in which 39 members killed themselves believing they would board an alien spacecraft. Meticulously reported from inside the surviving community.
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What is Heaven's Gate about?
Glynn Washington's nine-part investigation into the Heaven's Gate cult and the 1997 mass suicide in which 39 members killed themselves believing they would board an alien spacecraft. Meticulously reported from inside the surviving community.
Is Heaven's Gate worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The definitive nine-part investigation into Heaven's Gate and the 1997 mass suicide.
Who is Heaven's Gate for?
Heaven's Gate is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Cult and Mass death.
What is the best episode of Heaven's Gate to start with?
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What podcasts are similar to Heaven's Gate?
If you enjoy Heaven's Gate, you might also like: Pipeline, The Apology Line, The Clearing, Two-Faced: John of God. See our full "Podcasts Like Heaven's Gate" page for more recommendations.
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