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The Cults and Extreme Belief Podcast

The Cults and Extreme Belief Podcast

By AfterBuzz TV

Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS PODCAST. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth discussions of the latest episodes, as well as the insider scoop from cast and crew members on the show.
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Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | World Peace and Unification Sanctuary E:5 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

The Cults and Extreme Belief PodcastJun 19, 2018

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Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | The Survivors Talk Pt. 2 E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | The Survivors Talk Pt. 2 E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Hosts Juliet Vibert and Taylor Gates discuss “The Survivors Speak: Part 2.” Survivors from the Children of God, Unification Sanctuary, and FLDS came together to discuss the similarities they experienced growing up in a cult. Among the topics covered were how splitting families apart helped manipulate the members, the hypocrisy of the leaders, and adjusting to life outside of the groups. Plus, we talk about the bravery and activism of all of the participants and give updates on NXIVM.

The Cults & Extreme Beliefs After Show:

Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth discussions of the latest episodes, as well as the insider scoop from cast a
Jul 31, 201823:29
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | The Survivors Talk Pt. 1 E:8 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | The Survivors Talk Pt. 1 E:8 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Hosts Juliet Vibert and Taylor Gates break down “Cults and Extreme Belief” episode 8. This was a special episode, as four cult survivors from earlier in the season were brought together to talk about their experience with host Elizabeth Vargas. The group talked about the challenges of adjusting to life outside the cult, how the general public views them, and offered their support to one another. It’s a heartbreaking and hopeful hour you don’t want to miss!

The Cults & Extreme Beliefs After Show:

Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth discussions of the latest episodes, as well as the insider scoop from cast and crew members on the show.
Jul 17, 201831:12
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | FLDS E:7 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | FLDS E:7 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Juliet Vibert, Al Gregg, Mina Wahab, and Taylor Gates break down FLDS. Just who is prophet Warren Jeffs, and how has his imprisonment impacted his followers? How do current members defend the polygamy and pedophilia plaguing their group? And is there any hope for current members and apostates to band together to rebuild the struggling community? We talk all this and more on the seventh installment of Cults & Extreme Beliefs. (Here is the official page for the Lifetime movie Taylor referenced: https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/outlaw-prophet-warren-jeffs)

The Cults & Extreme Beliefs After Show:

Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth disc
Jul 03, 201845:10
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | Twelve Tribes E:6 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | Twelve Tribes E:6 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

AFTERBUZZ TV — Cults and Extreme Belief edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of A&E's Cults and Extreme Belief. In this episode hosts Juliet Vibert and Al Gragg discuss episode 6.

ABOUT CULTS & EXTREME BELIEF:
In Cults and Extreme Belief, Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people’s desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.

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Jun 26, 201839:38
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | World Peace and Unification Sanctuary E:5 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | World Peace and Unification Sanctuary E:5 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

AFTERBUZZ TV — Cults and Extreme Belief edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of A&E's Cults and Extreme Belief. In this episode hosts Juliet Vibert, Al Gragg, and Taylor Gates discuss episode 5.

ABOUT CULTS & EXTREME BELIEF:
In Cults and Extreme Belief, Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people’s desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.

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Jun 19, 201839:44
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | U.N.O.I. E:4 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | U.N.O.I. E:4 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

AFTERBUZZ TV — Cults and Extreme Belief edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of A&E's Cults and Extreme Belief. In this episode hosts Juliet Vibert and Taylor Gates discuss episode 4.

ABOUT CULTS & EXTREME BELIEF:
In Cults and Extreme Belief, Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people’s desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.

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Jun 12, 201843:47
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | Children Of God E:3 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | Children Of God E:3 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

AFTERBUZZ TV — Cults and Extreme Belief edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of A&E's Cults and Extreme Belief. In this episode hosts Juliet Vibert and Taylor Gates discuss episode 3.

ABOUT CULTS & EXTREME BELIEF:
In Cults and Extreme Belief, Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people’s desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.

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Jun 05, 201837:58
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | Jehovah’s Witnesses E:2 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | Jehovah’s Witnesses E:2 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

AFTERBUZZ TV — Cults and Extreme Belief edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of A&E's Cults and Extreme Belief. In this episode hosts Juliet Vibert, Mina Wahab, and Taylor Gates discuss episode 2.

ABOUT CULTS & EXTREME BELIEF:
In Cults and Extreme Belief, Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people’s desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.

Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV
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May 31, 201838:41
Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | NXIVM E:1 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

Cults and Extreme Belief S:1 | NXIVM E:1 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow

AFTERBUZZ TV — Cults and Extreme Belief edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of A&E's Cults and Extreme Belief. In this episode hosts Juliet Vibert and Taylor Gates discuss episode 1.

ABOUT CULTS & EXTREME BELIEF:
In Cults and Extreme Belief, Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people’s desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.

Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV
"Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV
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May 29, 201849:16