”What makes a good cult?” with Jennings Brown

<p>Would you make a good cult leader? If not you, then you probably know someone who would. We're fascinated by cults. It seems like every day a new docuseries is dropped on some streaming service or podcast platform about yet another cult out there in the world taking people's time, energy, or money. </p> <p>Jennings Brown is an investigative journalist with a penchant for investigating cults. He's reported on Teal Swan, the Fellowship of Friends, as well as a number of conspiracy theories, algorithm blackholes, scam artists, and assorted ways people prey on others. We have a discussion about what it takes to not only investigate cults and cult leaders but what it takes to simply be a journalist in the sociopolitical climate of 2022. </p> <p>If you like this show and want to support it, there are a number of ways to help. Share it with your friends on social media. You can also like, rate the show 5-stars on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review. Reviews help recommend the show to other listeners like you.</p> <p>Help keep the show free and producing regularly by joining my Patreon on a monthly basis. Patrons receive additional audio and video content as well as archived episodes, a private Discord server, and a monthly book club! Sign up at <a href='http://Patreon.com/headonfirepod'>Patreon.com/headonfirepod</a>. Or if a one-time donation is more your speed, you can buy me a coffee at <a href='https://ko-fi.com/headonfirepod'>https://ko-fi.com/headonfirepod</a>.</p> <p>Social links:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/headonfirepod/'>https://www.instagram.com/headonfirepod/</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/headonfirepod'>https://twitter.com/headonfirepod</a></p> <p>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@headonfirepod'>https://www.tiktok.com/@headonfirepod</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Support my work on Patreon: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/headonfirepod'>https://www.patreon.com/headonfirepod</a></p>