Join us as Sam tells Jon the story of the cult with no name, also known as the Brethren. This was a listener recommendation, thanks Nely! In this episode we hear about their eating habits, their beliefs and their fashion- as you can imagine for a group that lives like Jesus' disciples, it's unconventional... Also, Sam says the worst thing Jon thinks she’s ever said, Peter learns a new lifestyle and we name our book. TW: Strong language, general yuckiness- no gore. Contact us: [email protected] Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon: patreon.com/coffeeandcults Ko-Fi: ko-fi.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 [email protected] Support: Patreon.com/coffeeandcults ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Join us for Part 2 of Aum Shinrikyo, where Sam tells Jon about crimes on crimes on crimes and cults on cults on cults. We cover the crimes leading up to and leading away from the 1995 Tokyo Subway attack, including more chemicals than you can put on a bingo card, murder, and surprising things to find in a raid. Also: Sam's phobia, Jon's pitch for a musical and oh, did I say crimes? CW: Murder, death, infant death (no gore), poison. Contact us : [email protected] Social Media @coffeeandcults 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: [email protected] or social media @coffeeandcults Support: patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.com/coffeeandcults

Join us as Jon tells Sam the story of Gudni Gudnason and the Modern Mystery School, including mystical salmons, sex magic, UFOs, and ideas to create world peace that are definitely NOT A pyramid scheme. Also, exciting voices, weaving timelines, and some new age/ occult word salad- an incredible opportunity to fill out your Cult Bingo card…! And in case of any doubt, find out our opinions on Bare-Knuckle Child Boxing. CW: Mentions of but not descriptions of sexual assault/ coercion. Contact us: [email protected] Social media: @coffeeandcults Support: patreon.com/coffeeandcults 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 : [email protected] Social media @coffeeandcults Patreon.com/coffeeandcults

Episode 54- Updates! Join us as we regale each other with updates from a whole bunch of our previously researched cults. Also, Jon's alien voice and a surprising Oppenheimer connection. CW- strong language, mentions of but not descriptions of death and SA. Contact us [email protected] Social media @coffeeandcults Support- Patreon.com/coffeeandcults or ko-fi.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: [email protected] or @coffeeandcults

Join us as Jon tells Sam the frankly bonkers tale of a cult set up within a High School Band programme that ended in scandal! Learn about The Elder Council from a lame youtube channel to life on a compound (no religion needs a compound...) along with some terrible band names, inappropriate behaviour all round and some unorthodox practices. Also: Christian astral projection, t shirt ideas, speaking in tongues, God's terrible matchmaking and (stay tuned to the very end) a nearly equally bonkers story from Jon's high school. Contact us: [email protected] @coffeeandcults Support: kofi.com/coffeeandcults or patreon.com/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 [email protected] 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

Coffee And Cults EPISODE 50 (Part Three): Behind the Buddhas! After their adventures at the Soul Therapy and Kadampa centres Jon and Sam talk about the background of the Buddha Maitreya and the New Kadampa Tradition from their dubious origins to alleged abuses in the present. Expect lies, crystals, demons and AI shenanigans as we try to work out how to spot the antichrist, whether Jesus would be our friend and at what point a wank becomes spiritual. Also: Tubby Custard, never trust a Ron, the mental condom of the planet, an impossible piece of merch and our campaign #buddhismforeverybody CW: discussion of spiritual, financial and sexual abuse. Thanks for listening for 50 episodes! We love you! Email us: [email protected] or follow us on social media @coffeeandcults