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Cults I'd Join

Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all the zany fun of cult joining, with none of that pesky commitment or potentially really bad decisions!

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
89 minutes
Episodes
83
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Apostolic United Brethren

Apostolic United Brethren

You know I love me some sister wives! This week we are joining the Apostolic United Brotherhood, also known as the AUB. They're pretty great at commune-ing, hit-or-miss with leader picking, but most …

01:46:13  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Cargo Cults

Cargo Cults

They're controversial from top to bottom. But in the middle... there are canoes full of calico!!!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun …

01:53:48  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Slab City

Slab City

Happy hot season from over here in the lush and overgrown Ozarks-- we are celebrating summer by joining a desert community that has all the weird aesthetics, lack of rules, and abundant community par…

01:07:50  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
The Catholic Workers

The Catholic Workers

Don't let the name fool you-- Catholic Workers are some BA MFer's. Join us on our morally unimpeachable crime spree as we join a fabulous part of the communities movement-- and they're approaching th…

01:40:09  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
The Weather Underground

The Weather Underground

Happy late Day of Independence, comrades, we'll see you after this episode for your thoughts and dreams. In the meantime, Viva la revolución!!! 

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

Love Cul…

02:03:42  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Nahziryah Monastic Community (The Purple People)

Nahziryah Monastic Community (The Purple People)

If you like vegan food, zero healthy boundaries, and exactly one color from the color wheel, then we just found the right commune for you! See you over in the deep Ozarks for a day of joining the Nah…

01:54:20  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
The Children of God

The Children of God

In the land of culty-cults, Children of God is a heavy-weight. They have a LONG history with a trail of damage behind them, but the look like a lot of fun from the street corners, so grab your tambou…

02:11:25  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Fight Clubs!

Fight Clubs!

Don't talk about them. Just listen to this podcast and then zip that lip!

Original song and performance by Devon Sproule

Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us?
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01:15:01  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Palo  Mayombe

Palo Mayombe

Magic! World travel! Every kind of tree metaphor you can think of! A few concerning habits, but also so much communing with nature! This week we are joining Palo-- Better known as Palo Mayombe, but w…

01:58:57  |   Tue 13 May 2025
MOVE

MOVE

This week we are joining the Africa Family of Philadelphia, better known as MOVE. The best part of MOVE? It's not an acronym. It's a descriptor of their life path, and we dig it. However, it caused t…

01:58:40  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
Buddhafield

Buddhafield

Buddhafield is a lot of fun if you don't count the downward-dog-man guru. Let's do some yoga with the members, talk community and enlightenment, and then burn the whole thing down! Metaphorically spe…

01:43:32  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Padanaram

Padanaram

Strict patriarchy? Check. Ordained by God? Double check. Bottomless beer and a horse for every baby? Chickety-chickety check. Padanaram is a mix of great potlucks, bomb-ass parties, a lot of praying,…

01:18:40  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
The Romani -- A Patreon Gift!

The Romani -- A Patreon Gift!

If you're not on the CIJ Patreon yet, this is your sign to hop on over and subscribe-- we want to see you at ALL the parties! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from the Patreon library, this…

01:21:51  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
Trad Wives

Trad Wives

If you're into exclusively surface level LOVELY aesthetics and have NO concern about behind the scenes problems, long term consequences, or nazi underbellies, then this is the group for you! Don't go…

01:34:30  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Sherry Shriner

Sherry Shriner

Are you into lizard people and magic rocks and an impending apocalypse with a little bit of the Bible sprinkled on top? Then get over here, buddy, this fairly dangerous cult is for you! Also, don't j…

02:02:23  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
The Two by Two's

The Two by Two's

Or the No-Names. The Black Stockings. The Coonyites. The Way. The Jesus Way. The Lowly Way. Workers and Friends. Christians Anonymous. Christian Conventions. Assemblies of Christians. The Alberta Soc…

01:35:14  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
The Hog Farm

The Hog Farm

Stop what you're doing and join The Hog Farm with us! You don't have to do acid but you can. We'll definitely need you at Woodstock. We're not sure how Bob Dylan and EINSTEIN got in here, but we're g…

01:35:08  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
The Sisterhood Part 1 (A Gift from Patreon)!

The Sisterhood Part 1 (A Gift from Patreon)!

Happy all the Holidays, Spiritual Besties! We thought we'd gift you the first Episode of The Sisterhood from over at the Patreon Party-- it's a doc following a group of young girls discerning to be n…

01:29:17  |   Thu 26 Dec 2024
Gloriavale

Gloriavale

Hate sin but love the patriarchy? Do you also look good in blue and enjoy having the COOLEST NAMES IN THE WORLD?? Then we'll see you over at Gloria Vale for a little bit of fun and whole lot of work!…

01:46:57  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
AIM

AIM

I have nothing quippy to say. Today we're talking AIM, the American Indian Movement, and although not all of us can technically join them, I think ALL of us can throw them a super sweet potluck with …

01:25:41  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
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