Best Jesse and Ameran Podcasts (2025)

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Fight Clubs! 1:15:01

1d ago1:15:01

1:15:01

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? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on Google (please and thank you)! *Follow us on the social medes... we're @ cultsidjoin.com, and Cult…

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Palo Mayombe 1:58:57

15d ago1:58:57

1:58:57

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 we'll talk about that in the ep... Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subsc…

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MOVE 1:58:40

29d ago1:58:40

1:58:40

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 them a lot of problems on the way, so let's talk about it! And yes, we will also spend some time planning to free Mumia Abu Jamal. Original song and per…

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Buddhafield 1:43:32

1M ago1:43:32

1:43:32

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 speaking. Anyway, they leave us with some good questions, some great stories, and a lot to ponder. Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cul…

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Padanaram 1:18:40

2M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

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, and a hierarchy not to be messed with. It's also the tale of a community who has given itself the grace to shift course, adjust self-identity, and evo…

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The Romani -- A Patreon Gift! 1:21:51

2M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

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 week we're joining the Romani People, also known as Travelers. They are basically all awesome, all the time! Original song and performance by Devon Sp…

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Trad Wives 1:34:30

3M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

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 to the potluck if you're gluten-free though, because that place will be CRAWLING with sourdough! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love C…

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Sherry Shriner 2:02:23

4M ago2:02:23

2:02:23

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 join this group if you enjoy leaving your basement, but DO join if you too are suspicious of the constellation Orion! Original song and performance by D…

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The Two by Two's 1:35:14

4M ago1:35:14

1:35:14

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 Society of Christian Assemblies. The Testimony of Jesus. Kristna i Sverige. United Christian Conventions. The Tramp Preachers. The Little Ones... Confused…

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The Hog Farm 1:35:08

5M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

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 glad they stopped by. The Hog Farm is a a cornerstone of our commune worlds, and gift of good to the planet, and every single kind of FUN. We'll see you…

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The Sisterhood Part 1 (A Gift from Patreon)! 1:29:17

5M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

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 nuns, and doing a questionable job at it. We think you'll love it! And now that you've opened all your presents, remember that it's also the season to t…

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Gloriavale 1:46:57

5M ago1:46:57

1:46:57

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! And wait till you hear about how we'll be getting married! Phew!!! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join al…

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AIM 1:25:41

6M ago1:25:41

1:25:41

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 as many files baked into cakes as they may need. Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun …

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Damanhur 1:19:29

6M ago1:19:29

1:19:29

We've got magic. We've got capes. We've got exploitation of labor, time travel, and an infallible leader who can GET IT. See you in the worlds coolest underground temples! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on …

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The Family (Australia) 59:19

7M ago59:19

59:19

I know Jesus returned in the form of a woman last week (hey, Shakers!), but he's doing it again this week in the land down-under (hey, Aussies!). Over in our Facebook Group (hey, Cult's I'd Join Spiritual Besties), we're still enjoying our current cult leader, every Golden Retriever. If you love snatched children, excessive forced hallucinogens, an…

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The Shakers 1:09:49

7M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

You guys this is one that I've been saving for a rainy day because I love them so much and I knew one day I'd just need to talk to you all about the Shakers for an hour, and guess what?! Here we are! Please join me in donning a sweet head covering, shutting down our genitals, and dancing like it's 1747. And remember, tis the gift to be simple, tis …

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Jesse and Ian Talk Cult-Hopping! 1:03:25

8M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

It's fireside chat time (sans the fire), and this week I'm introducing you to my long time community friend Ian! We met in community and have spent the intervening years joining completely different communes and cults, so he has a lot to report back! Cults I'd Join hopes you enjoy this interview where we talk all things culty, and yes, we name a fe…

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Synanon 1:27:39

8M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

We're shaving our heads, grabbing fist-fulls of cigs, and we're joining Synanon this week! See you next to the kicking couch, and obviously... bring your overalls! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on Google (…

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The Ervilites 1:09:06

9M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Oh hey ya'll, Cults I'd Join is back, and working hard on all your favorite things (Ie howling at the moon and talking about cults we may or may not join)... Welcome to The Ervillites, a group filled with polygamy, wildly inappropriate roles for children, murders all over the place, and a disappointingly low rating on both aesthetics, and quality o…

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Get Them to the Greeks 1:24:47

1y ago1:24:47

1:24:47

We're BACK and it's Ameran's turn to teach Jesse a thing or two! This week we'll need you to grab your best matching group tee, your inexplicably decorated wooden paddle, and of course, an irresponsible amount of alcohol. Oh, and bring a few candles and a working lighter, in case we need to perform any midnight oath rituals. We have missed our week…

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The Commune Turns 50... 15:34

1y ago15:34

15:34

Surprise! It's a break week for CIJ, but in this little pocket, two super awesome things happened! Cults I'd Join hit 50k downloads, and Jesse's favorite commune celebrated their 50th Land Day (they turned 50 years old)!!! So Jesse recorded a bunch of interviews about the moment while she was there, then she ran off to run around the Maypole, and h…

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Season 4 Half-Chat 1:29:26

1y ago1:29:26

1:29:26

This season we're doing twice as many episodes (two on each group), so we're doing twice as many season wrap-ups as well! We're halfway through, so let's revisit our first 6 cults we'd join, and decide who has the best snacks and outfits... which one from this batch is your first pick?? Ps, CIJ will be on a two week break after this mid-season wrap…

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The Handmaid's Tale 1:19:09

1y ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Every season we join a fictional community, and this time, we're joining Gilead! Fabulous outfits? Check. Endless baked goods? Also check. Some issues that we'd call... problematic? THIS IS A BIG FAT YES. But you might know about those-- or recognize them from the dystopian parts of our real lives. See you over in Gilead, and blessed be the fruit! …

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Ramtha Part 2 1:36:39

1y ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Wow. NXVIUM is such a complex and constantly surprising... wait! We're supposed to be talking about Ramtha this week! Don't worry, we are, but yet again, NXVIUM is stopping by to join the party! See you this week for class with Ramtha, where we're about to control our reality, and hopefully go home with no blindfold related head injuries! Original …

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Ramtha 1:28:55

1y ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Are you tired of traditional religious structures? Would you rather piece together pseudo science and colorful mythology delivered to you by a woman named Zebra channeling an ancient warrior man named Ramtha? Well then welcome, besties! You've come to the right place! Also there is some horrifying racism and blindfolded archery. See you in class at…

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Burning Man Part 2 1:29:44

1y ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Oh hey fellow practically-burners! We're still over here at the man, getting even deeper into the dust and and the tea... we'll bring the matches and see you there!!! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on Googl…

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Burning Man 1:19:48

1y ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Oh hey giant man in the desert, nice to meet you... oh my! You're on fire! And everyone is dancing around you and they're spinning fire! And there are so many hula-hoops! And why are giant sculptures driving toward me... oh I get it. I've joined Burning Man! Yay! Welcome, fellow burners, it's fire time!!! See ya'll on The Playa! Original song and p…

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Birds Aren't Real 1:29:02

1y ago1:29:02

1:29:02

It's the second inning of Cult-V-Cult, and we're done joining Q, and on to joining BIRDS AREN'T REAL! Are you ready to know the TRUTH about the world around you? Are you ready to join your like minded new family in spreading the REAL reality to the masses? Well we're doing that this week and it all starts with the birds. Don't be fooled, brothers a…

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Q#2 1:14:56

1y ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Look. We don't like Q talk any more than the rest of you but that's exactly why we have to get to the bottom of this whole murky but extremely shallow pool. Also, this is our new favorite, Cult-V-Cult, so we have to cover the Quirkiest letter in the alphabet, so that we can get to the mashup Cult who we'll be covering next week! See you in the dirt…

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QAnon Part 1 1:35:59

1y ago1:35:59

1:35:59

Hello and welcome to Cults I'd Join's first official cult vs. cult! It's a battle of the true believers and only one can emerge victorious! Which cult will Ameran and Jesse join? Who has the better food and/or hair? Who is the second cult in this mashup?! Stay tuned to find out, and come on in to visit our first contender... the QAnon conspiracy th…

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Hillsong Episode 2 1:41:14

1y ago1:41:14

1:41:14

D*ckroot. The Beebs. Pentecostal worship. Adultery. DUI's. Biblical enlightenment. All this and more are waiting for you as you join us for another week at Hillsong-- they started at the bottom now they here! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all p…

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Hillsong Part 1 1:17:03

1y ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Okay party people!!! Put your hands up in the air and wave them all around like you just don't... no wait, wave them around like you care a LOT. Now feel free to cry. Now tithe 10% and make your peace with loving Justin Bieber, because this week we're all joining... Hillsong!!! The Australian mega-church that took the US hipster scene by storm! Com…

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Twin Flames Part 2 1:02:01

1+ y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

We are so glad you've found your NEED for your one and only Twin Flame! That's the first step. You're doing great. All you have to do now, is give up the rest of your money, acknowledge Jeff and Megan as Gods, possibly change your ACTUAL genitals, or at least LOOK like you're heteronormative, and bing-bang-boom! All your problems are answered! The …

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Twin Flames Part 1 1:25:52

1+ y ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Oh, you thought you were going along just living your best life... BUT YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOU HAVE A TWIN FLAME and NOTHING CAN WORK OUT IN LIFE WITHOUT THEM! Also, only two people can find your twin flame, neither of those are you, and these people are gonna need a LOT of your money. It all makes sense don't think about it just get a new credit …

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Mother God—a gift from Patreon 1:47:25

1+ y ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Happy solitude season, everyone! It's been a long lonely winter and we have MISSED you! Cults I'd Join will be kicking off Season four NEXT WEEK, but this week, we thought we'd gift you an appetizer with a little gift from our Patreon. Ya'll. We'd like to remind everyone that we were covering Love Has Won before it was cool. Still, nobody does docu…

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Season 3 Chatting-Bee 1:46:48

1+ y ago1:46:48

1:46:48

Can you even??? Season 3 is wrapping up, and we're talking all things culty from the last 12 episodes. Which was the best? Which was the worst? Who had the best clothes? Has Ameran already joined the Essenes? Is there ANY group Jesse won't join (YES, but WHO)?!? You can find all those answers and more right here in episode 13, but the biggest gift …

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The Farm Part 1 52:29

1+ y ago52:29

52:29

We saved this one for last because The Farm is a dreamy dreamscape for dreamers (and yuppies), and we can't wait to stroll down First Street, Second Street, and so on, with YOU! If you don't already know The Farm, get over here and soak up all its loveliness with us. If you do already know The Farm, sit down while we spill the tea and go over the m…

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The Farm Part 2 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

This one is a two-parter because... we'd love to give you a good reason, but it's because our hosting platform just stopped recording mid-episode, so parts one and two are unceremoniously stopped and started. Listen. People who join cults as their favorite hobby are often not also people who are great at tech stuff—so please enjoy The Farm, Episode…

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Women Talking, a bonus New Years Gift to YOU! 1:38:44

1+ y ago1:38:44

1:38:44

Surprise, you guys! It's New Year's Eve and the wrap-up to our first year as a new podcast. Thanks to all of you new friends, we're rounding out our first year with 26k downloads and in the top 25% of podcasts overall—imagine if we learned how to advertise!!! We are LOVING the discussions we get to have with you online, we are loving the community …

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Elohim City 1:55:45

1+ y ago1:55:45

1:55:45

Elohim City has been called the most dangerous compound in America. It's been called God's word in boot leather, a low-rent trailer park, and the underground railroad for right-wing extremists. Cults I'd Join calls them people we no longer see at Thanksgiving. Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the …

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The Essenes 1:34:03

1+ y ago1:34:03

1:34:03

Well everyone, Ameran and Jesse have found their cult, and you can find us hanging with the Essenes in... Portland? Austin? The desert? That's right, a mystic religion that lived and disappeared in a brief window alongside Jesus (yes, THE Jesus), seems to have new converts and new leaders all over the place. We can't put a finger on who's got the b…

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The Remnant (aka The Weigh Down) 1:47:49

1+ y ago1:47:49

1:47:49

Ever think to yourself... "I'd love to join a high control cultish group, but I'd ALSO love to develop an eating disorder, and also encourage that in others..."? And after that, did you ever think "More specifically, I'd like that group to also be super snooty, dress like we're all in late 1990's Glamour Shots, and occasionally be at least associat…

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The Branch Davidians (in Waco, TX) 1:55:10

1+ y ago1:55:10

1:55:10

No spoiler alert needed on this one, we all know how it ends. But do we all know how it begins? How things went in the middle, or even how a tragedy like this unfurled its road? Today we're talking about the Branch Davidians—before, during, and after David Koresh. And yes, its members give us plenty of humanity and even some great levity—our favori…

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LuLaRoe 1:46:15

1+ y ago1:46:15

1:46:15

It's another phat-bottom girl y'all, and this time... she's wearing exploitative leggings! Follow along as Ameran takes us on another journey through MLM land. They've got drama, they've got victimizing marginalized people, they've got rotting pants with questionable pattern mixing, and yet again, they've got Mormons (#notallmormons)! Put on your s…

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The Hutterites 1:27:13

1+ y ago1:27:13

1:27:13

Amish. Commune. Amish-commune! AMISHCOMMUNE!!! Or close, anyway. What percentage do you think Jesse is in on this one? Is a million percent a real number? Is Ameran packing her plain black bags? Welcome to the Hutterites, another branch of our good friends the Anabaptists, who have been living fully communally since the 1500s. A peaceful religion, …

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The Village 1:27:35

1+ y ago1:27:35

1:27:35

It's fictional utopia time and this season we're joining... The Village! M. Night Shyamalan, we see you. And you see our love for super sweet bustles, window-pane fabric, and suspicious locked wooden boxes lurking in the shadowy corners of the world's coziest houses. Get on the bus friends, this week we're hand-knitting some GORGEOUS shawls, strenu…

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Lori Effing Vallow and a Triangle of Dummies 1:23:21

1+ y ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Another doomsday cult who has it all figured out and isn't going to burn like the rest of us. YAWN. But this one has a kick: it's made up of only a handful of people and a few of them are the walking embodiment of everything a cult might call evil. Trigger warning for all things child-related in this one, and an extra trigger warning for anyone ful…

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FLDS 1:30:52

1+ y ago1:30:52

1:30:52

Oh hey, FLDS! Did you think we wouldn't stop by for a visit? We think your PERFECT hair (we're not kidding), your sweet prairie dresses (again, LOVE), and your drama-drenched communal history are exactly how we want to spend an afternoon, if not an eternity. Also, at least one of us is all about the sister-wives, but no one still likes all the bloo…

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Sovereign Citizens 1:31:54

1+ y ago1:31:54

1:31:54

Don't tread on me! Posse comitatus! God is my authority! Where is your postmaster?!?! All these code phrases and more are about to be available to make you free too, for the low, low price of... one hour of your life listening to this podcast! If you've been wanting to start driving without a license committing tax evasion while insisting that the …

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IBLP 1:51:32

1+ y ago1:51:32

1:51:32

You may or may not have heard of IBLP, but you've definitely run into some of their famous adherents in the media... 19 kids and a smattering of criminal charges, anyone? IBLP has it all—matching bib dresses, swimming costumes that make the 1800s look lewd, and abuse cases far and wide. Come join us at the giant dinner table and let's talk IBLP, wh…

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