Coffee And Cults

Join us! For this very special episode- our first ever interview! Sam and Jon are joined by Ruwan Meepagala, ex member of cult group One Taste. We chat about his new book which tells the story of his experience in the group, and ask him all of the questions we always wanted to ask cult members. You can find Ruwan's book here: https://orgsmbook.com/ Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Support us (+ Bonus content) patreon.com/coffeeandcults Support us ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults.

Episode 63: The Brotherhood of Eternal Love Jon tells Sam the story of how small time gang members took LSD, saw God and formed a psychedelic cult that wanted to change the world (while dealing drugs in California) Also: LSD storage advice, orange sunshine, the difficulties of finding your own island, novel ways to celebrate Jesus' birthday and lots of speculations from two podcast hosts who have significant knowledge gaps CW: drug use, mild swearing

Join us for Our non-Christmas non-special, as Jon tells Sam about this female founded cult, channelling Jesus and other Astral beings to predict the end of the world, which definitely happened in the 1950s. We learn about the rival prophets, their beliefs and the ways people stay in groups after disappointments. Also, we find the easiest ways to name cults and cities, work out the worst place to time travel to, hear surprising messages from the beyond, and the Christmas song that scares Jon the most. More Mulch. CW: Strong language, 50’s misogyny. Contact: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media: @coffeeandcults Support: ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Join us as Jon tells Sam about the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God- a church that promises to Fill your Void, through the campaign of Israel in the Temple of Solomon. Jon visits with (shock!) another friend, and shares with us the story of their encounter, including drinking mysterious substances, attempting to be led towards a true emotional experience, a volcano and a wheely lectern. The episode describes the visit, after the visit we learn some more information about this group, their practices, beliefs and crimes. Also, Jon doesn’t put his hand up properly, and maybe his wisdom tooth is healed now? CW: abuse (not graphic) and general cult warnings Contact us @coffeeandcults coffeeandcults@gmail.com Support: Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Join us for part one, as Sam tells Jon the story of Aum Shinrikyo, who were responsible for a huge terrorist attack in 1995. This episode we get into their origins, their founder and their beliefs and practices- and you can tick some things off your cult bingo card! We’ve been away for a little while so the first 6 mins is catching up with where we’ve been, for those of you who hate our waffling. Also: When to listen to the voices in your head, Jon’s hot take on acupuncture, we discuss the qualities of whips, as well as a surprise Nostradamus revelation… CW: Strong language, crimes, some references to but not descriptions of sexual assault and murder. Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com or social media @coffeeandcults Support: patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Happy Halloweeeeeen! Join us for a typical Sam Halloween Episode, expect lots of murder, gore, all your halloween favourites and the wild story of a sect within a sect within a Bible Group. Electus Per Deus, led by Cecilia Steyn were responsible for a series of murders in Krugersdorp, South Africa. Also, terrible Africaans pronunciations, we choose a halloween tattoo, and we choose which fictional character we would have as an alter ego?! CW: gore, murder, mentions but not descriptions of CA/SA. Contact us : coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Jon and Sam tell Sam the story of their journey up a mountain to attend the 50th anniversary of Operation Prayer Power as performed by The Aetherius Society in North Devon in June 2023. They give chants a chance, get a free book and await the arrival of the Cosmic Jesus ALSO: Dog chanting, the right outfit for a cult meeting, the power of group social control, sand that makes you go wow, Jon risking his friendships and just how much gin is enough for a UFO cult ceremony? CW: none. Get in touch with us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com or @coffeeandcults

Episode 51- 3HO Join us as Sam tells Jon the story of Yogi Bhajan and 3HO- a cult stemming from a Kundalini Yoga class that suddenly became Sikhism. In this episode, we educate and arouse, discuss what to do on a diagonal and announce a REAL LIFE exciting career possibility for Jon. Also: some totally chill things for a cult leader to say, a promise of a new voice for Sam and quite a large amount of despair. CW: Possible guilt, SA, CSA, pregnancy loss, homophobia. Also some very sporadic sounds of Jon's Dog. Contact @coffeeandcults or coffeeandcults@gmail.com Support patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults Show notes: https://www.scribd.com/doc/152990484/Phd-Dissertation-Communication-Liberation-or-Condemnation-by-Yogi-Bhajan-1980

Join us! For Part 2 of our Bumper 50th episode, and our second road trip in two days- this time to an "Introduction to Meditation" class at a Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centre in our home town. Featuring another extremely relaxing* meditation, some creepy statues, and Jon has a small identity crisis (or is it Rob?!). We compare the two places and come to some surprising conclusions... Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Join us as Jon tells Sam the “denouement” of the story of the Branch Davidians as led by David Koresh. We try and be balanced, talk a scary amount of guns and feel sad about all the death. Also: loads of totally chill things, some hot takes, and the ghosts of protests past. CW: Strong language, child death, suicide, murder, gun violence. Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Support: patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

“One of us will say something very funny soon” Join us for the second part of this mini series as Jon tells Sam the curious tale of how a working class Texan becomes the prophet of a doomsday cult. Including visits from Angels, yet another Jesus and we chat about just how these things metamorphose. Also, (as you expect) lots of voices, some bad accents, some bad singing and we ask- will Sam convert? (No) CW: Strong language, child sex abuse, abuse of a corpse, mention of pregnancy loss, ableist and racist slurs. Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social media @coffeeandcults Support: patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Join us, as Sam tells Jon about the beliefs and practices of the Internet-Centric group Love Has Won. In this episode, we hear an exhaustive explanation of the history of the universe, and some things that definitely did happen... as well as an unconventional use of Christmas Lights. Also, an extremely exciting announcement, cult theme bingo, another excellent list of titles, a terrible science lesson and a tequila realisation! Contact us: coffeeandcults@gmail.com Social Media: @coffeeandcults If you have been affected by this group, please see resources at https://www.daretodoubt.org/cults. Support us: patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults Further Announcement details- keep your eye on https://www.boardnbites.com