Best Growing Up In Polygamy Podcasts (2025)

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Polygamy Only Works Without Love? | Final Sister Wives One-on-One Reactions 37:55

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The Sister Wives experiment is officially over—and the final one-on-one interviews say it all. Janelle admits she never would’ve married Kody if they had just dated first. Kody claims he “loved them all” but only got mean because they were mean first 🙄 And now? Every single one of them wants monogamy. This family set out to prove that polygamy coul…

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REWIND: Lola's Mom - Mormon-Offshoot Cult 1:13:39

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Trust Me has joined Exactly Right Media. Hosts Lola Blanc & Meagan Elizabeth will be back with new episodes on Wednesday, July 30th. In their first ever episode, Lola and Meagan interviewed Christine Marie, Lola's mom, about her and Lola's experiences believing in a self-proclaimed Mormon prophet. They discuss how they came to believe in him, their…

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An Exciting Update from Lola and Meagan! 0:35

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The rumors are true—Trust Me is coming back this summer on the Exactly Right podcast network! This teaser has everything you need to know about our next chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Drama, Digs & Dysfunction | Ep. 1–5 Review 47:15

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The first episodes of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are packed with more drama than doctrine — and we’re here for all of it. In this video, we dive into the chaos: from passive-aggressive prayers and friendship sabotage, to pregnancy revelations and messy relationship dynamics. We talk about Jen and Zach’s struggle to reconnect in their marriage and…

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Toddler Tantrums & Awkward Pauses: Reacting to Sister Wives One-on-One Pt. 2 25:50

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In this episode, we react to Sister Wives One-on-One Part 2, where things get even more uncomfortable. From Kody Brown refusing to answer direct questions, to Robyn repeatedly saying "I don't know," this interview was full of awkward pauses, emotional contradictions, and tense moments. We dive into the cultural reasons behind Kody’s failed marriage…

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Plural Marriage, Isolation & Control: Ex-FLDS Reacts to House of Yahweh 28:24

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In this episode, we react to "How I Escaped My Cult"—featuring the House of Yahweh, a high-control religious group with shocking similarities to the FLDS church Sam grew up in. From strict isolation and doomsday prophecies to plural marriage and using food stamps to pay tithing, this story hit incredibly close to home. As former members of the FLDS…

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Kody Still Won’t Take Accountability | Sister Wives One-on-One Part 1 Reaction 27:34

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In this episode, Sam and Melissa react to Part One of the Sister Wives One-on-One Interviews, and things get messy. Most of the episode centers around Kody’s refusal to take accountability—for his words, his actions, and especially for how things ended with Meri.We break down Kody’s shifting narratives, emotional deflections, and how he continues t…

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Garrison’s Light Lives On | Sister Wives Season 19 Ep 24 Reaction 17:53

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In this heartfelt episode of Sister Wives, the family gathers to honor and remember Garrison Brown. We react to Season 19, Episode 24, as they share joyful memories, funny stories, and the deep love they have for Garrison. From his playful spirit to his love for cats, this episode is a beautiful tribute to the bright light he brought into their liv…

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Inside the Bergholz Clan: Control, Fear, and Beard Cutting | How I Escaped My Cult Reaction 22:36

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We’re reacting to the shocking true story of the Bergholz Clan, a radical Amish cult led by a man who declared himself a prophet and claimed only he could interpret the Bible. As control tightened, the group began attacking other Amish men and women, forcibly cutting off their sacred hair and beards—a deep act of humiliation in Amish culture. The l…

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Our Hearts Ache for the Browns | Reacting to the Tragic Loss of Garrison Brown (Sister Wives S19E23) 11:22

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In this episode, we react to Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 23, and reflect on the heartbreaking loss of Garrison Brown. Our hearts are heavy for the entire Brown family and for anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone they love. This tragedy reminds us how fragile life is and how important it is to hold our loved ones close and check…

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When 'Self-Help' Becomes a Cult | How Control Looks the Same Without Religion 24:20

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In this episode, we dive into another story from How I Escaped My Cult — this time focusing on NXIVM, a group that didn’t claim to be religious, but promised personal growth and empowerment. We break down how NXIVM used the language of self-improvement to lure people in, and how, despite the different promises, the control, manipulation, and abuse …

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Kody Brown CONFESSES: I Loved Them All — And My Ego Couldn't Handle Losing Them! 27:41

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In Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 22, Kody Brown finally opens up in a way we’ve rarely seen before. He admits that he truly did love his wives — and that their leaving shattered his ego and confidence. In today’s video, we react to Kody’s confession, where he shares that his sense of self-worth was built on constant validation from his large famil…

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Can a Mega Church become a Cult? | La Luz del Mundo Reaction 25:20

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La Luz del Mundo is one of the largest religious organizations in the world—so how did it end up at the center of shocking abuse allegations and cult accusations? In this episode, we react to a powerful “How I Escaped My Cult” story from someone who grew up inside La Luz del Mundo. We explore what makes a church cross the line into cult territory: …

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Why Is Kody Still Using His Church’s Words? | Sister Wives S19E21 Reaction 23:57

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In this episode of Sister Wives Season 19, we watch as Janelle begins a new chapter of her life in North Carolina, surrounded by love and support. Meri starts to question whether her relationship with Robyn was ever genuine—or just something she clung to in order to stay connected to the family. Meanwhile, Kody baptizes Aurora in her church… but us…

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Escaping the Kingston Group: Lu Ann’s Fight for Freedom & Hope After Polygamy 1:11:18

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At just 15 years old, Lu Ann Cooper was forced to marry her first cousin within the Kingston Group—also known as “The Order.” Trapped in a system of control, secrecy, and abuse, Luann felt suicide was her only way out. Leaving wasn’t even an option—until one day, it was. In this powerful interview, Lu Ann opens up about her heartbreaking experience…

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Big Love Season 5 Finale REACTION: When Polygamy Falls Apart 44:25

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In this episode, we react to the explosive final season of Big Love — and wow, the Henricksons are truly in freefall. Now that they’re publicly out as a polygamist family, the backlash is intense, and the cracks in their relationships are impossible to ignore. We break down everything from Marge’s underage marriage at 16, Barb’s spiritual awakening…

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He Turned His Family Into a Cult | Pilgrim Family Reaction 29:08

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In this video, we react to How I Escaped My Cult, a chilling story about the Pilgrim Family—where one man used control, fear, and spiritual manipulation to turn his own household into a cult. This is a powerful example of how cult tactics don't always require thousands of followers—sometimes, it's just one family suffering in silence. We break down…

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Bill’s Revelation or Manipulation? | Big Love Season 4 55:14

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Bill Henrickson gets a revelation to run for senator in Season 4 of Big Love—but is it really divine inspiration, or just pure manipulation? In this reaction video, we dive deep into the chaos Bill causes as he chases political power at any cost.Not only is he hiding the fact that he’s a polygamist, but he’s also concealing a child out of wedlock, …

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Escaping the Nuwaubian Nation: One Man’s Polygamous Cult Empire 26:14

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In this video, we react to the harrowing story of someone who escaped the Nuwabian Nation—a cult led by a self-proclaimed prophet who built a compound in Georgia to expand his twisted empire. While preaching spiritual enlightenment, he created a system of polygamy where only he could take multiple wives—many of them underage girls. He manipulated h…

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Big Love Season 3 Chaos: Betrayal, Excommunication & That Cursed Letter! 56:04

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Season 3 of Big Love is an absolute whirlwind, and the second half takes the drama to a whole new level! From Nikki’s nonstop betrayals to Barb’s heartbreaking excommunication, and that one cursed letter that seems to destroy everyone in its path—there’s way too much to unpack. Join us as we break down the never-ending twists, turns, and emotional …

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When Faith Turns Toxic: Word of Life Cult Exposed | Reaction 30:39

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In this video, we react to "How I Escaped My Cult" and the shocking story of the Word of Life Christian Church. What started as a small congregation quickly spiraled into a place of fear, manipulation, and abuse. With public humiliation, forced confessions, and extreme indoctrination, this church controlled its members to devastating effects. Join …

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The Cracks in Polygamy Are Showing! | Big Love S3 E1-4 44:58

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We're diving into the dramatic start of Big Love Season 3, and tensions are running high. Roman Grant's trial is shaking up the community, and Nikki's desperation for her father's approval leads her to betray other women. Barb faces a frightening cancer scare, Margie struggles with the loss of her mother, and despite it all, Bill is still determine…

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Small Cult, Big Control: The Dark Truth Behind Angel's Landing | Reaction 25:43

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In this video, we’re reacting to "How I Escaped My Cult" Episode 2, which covers the chilling story of Angel's Landing. Unlike many cult leaders who seek massive followings, this leader kept his group small — using manipulation and control for financial gain through life insurance scams. As ex-members of high-demand religions, we couldn’t help but …

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Big Love Season 2 Finale REACTION: Betrayal, Power Struggles & Family Chaos! 36:39

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The Big Love Season 2 finale is an absolute rollercoaster, and we’re diving into all the drama! From Bill trying to convince his wives to support his gaming business, to Alby poisoning Roman, to Sarah completely losing respect for her family, and Barb questioning everything about polygamy—this episode is packed with tension, betrayal, and major tur…

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Cult Leaders Exposed: The Shocking Parallels Between Tony Alamo & Warren Jeffs 33:58

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Tony Alamo and Warren Jeffs—two self-proclaimed prophets who built their empires on fear, control, and manipulation. In this video, we react to How I Escaped My Cult: Tony Alamo and break down the disturbing similarities between Alamo’s group and the FLDS under Jeffs. From isolating their followers to taking child brides, both men used their so-cal…

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Bill's Secret Affair and a Hit on the Prophet: Big Love Reaction 28:42

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In Big Love Season 2, Episodes 5-8, things take a dramatic turn as Bill secretly courts a potential fourth wife behind his other wives’ backs—because honesty in polygamy is apparently optional! 😳 But that’s not all—this stretch of the show also introduces a new polygamous group that feels eerily similar to the real-life LeBaron cult, known for its …

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Amanda Rae - The Kingston Clan and Escaping Polygamy 1:19:13

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Today our guest is Amanda Rae, host of YouTube channel by the same name and former member of the Kingston Clan, or the Order, a polygamist group in Utah, not to be confused with the FLDS. Some of you may remember our previous guest Priscilla from the same group - both of these gals were on Escaping Polygamy. Amanda’s going to tell us who the Kingst…

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Reacting to How I Escaped My Cult: The FLDS is Bigger Than They Say 26:59

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In this video, we react to How I Left My Cult and its episode on the FLDS and Yearning for Zion Ranch. The documentary does a great job covering Warren Jeffs’ rise to power and the experiences of his 8th wife and her son, but one thing stood out to us—how it makes it seem like the FLDS is down to just a “handful” of people. The truth is, the FLDS i…

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Big Love Season 2 Ep1-4: Is Juniper Creek Really the FLDS? 27:58

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In this episode, we dive into Big Love Season 2 and unpack the aftermath of Barb’s "Mother of the Year" disaster. Is she finally realizing she never truly wanted polygamy? Meanwhile, Roman Grant continues to run Juniper Creek like his personal kingdom—but now, there’s a new prophet on the run, and the similarities to Warren Jeffs are uncanny. So, w…

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Maggie Rowe - Sinning Bravely and Moral Scrupulosity 1:20:12

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Today our guest is Maggie Rowe, former writer on Arrested Development and author of Sin Bravely, a book about her experiences with moral scrupulosity, or sin-focused OCD. We talk a lot about OCD on this show, so here’s a guest who wrote an entire book about growing up with religious obsessions! She’ll tell us about her first obsessions about what w…

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My Father's "Disgusting" Revelations From Prison | Part 2 55:20

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In part two of our interview with Jaden Jeffs, he reveals the shocking and disturbing revelations that his father, Warren Jeffs, has been sending to his family from prison. As the self-proclaimed prophet of the FLDS, Warren continues to control his followers—even from behind bars. Jaden shares how these messages became too much to bear, the impact …

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Big Love and FLDS Parallels Are Shocking! | S1 E6-12 Reaction 44:30

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Ever wondered how accurate Big Love is when it comes to polygamy? In this reaction to Big Love Season 1, Episodes 6-12, we dive deep into the striking similarities between Juniper Creek and the real FLDS community where Sam was raised. From leadership dynamics to family control, the parallels are shocking. We also break down how the Henrickson fami…

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Caleb Ward, Part 2 - Disneyland for Christians and Exiting the Church 54:14

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Former evangelical Christian and pastor's son Caleb Ward continues his story of growing up in evangelical culture in the early 2000s. We discuss some of the touchstones of his youth including Heritage USA (Disneyland for Christians) and Christian rock event Creation Festival, as well as his fear of losing his virginity before marriage, what hell to…

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Life as the Son of FLDS Polygamous Prophet, Warren Jeffs 1:22:39

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What was it like growing up as the son of Warren Jeffs, the infamous FLDS prophet? In this exclusive interview, Jaden Jeffs shares his firsthand experience of life inside the inner circle of the FLDS church. From living in the prophet’s home alongside his 80 wives to moving between secret compounds in Texas and other states, Jaden reveals what life…

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Big Love Reality Check: Utah, Mormon, & FLDS Culture 46:59

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Did Big Love get it right? In this video, we dive into episodes 2-5 of Big Love and break down how the show portrays Utah culture, mainstream Mormonism, and FLDS polygamy. We compare the Henrickson family's version of plural marriage—living "the principle" without religious ties—to real-world polygamous groups. From secrecy and jealousy to the comp…

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Caleb Ward, Part 1 - Kingdom Life Ministries and Evangelical Youth Culture 57:07

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Former pastor's son Caleb Ward joins Lola and Meagan to share his experience about the height of evangelical culture in the early 2000s in a church called Kingdom Life Ministries. Caleb discusses growing up in an environment where everyone was speaking in tongues and having loud prophecies in the middle of church, the pressures that come with being…

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Big Love: Comparing Its Real-Life Polygamy Parallels! | S1 E1 29:31

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You've been asking for it, and it's finally here—our reaction to Big Love! 🚨 In just the first episode, we're already seeing shocking similarities between this fictional polygamous family and real-life groups like the AUB, FLDS, and even mainstream LDS culture.Join us as we break down the accuracy, the misconceptions, and the hidden parallels to re…

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Uriah Wesman, Part 2 - Growing Up in Three Cults (The Hearts Center and The Ideal Society) 1:05:00

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Today is part 2 with Uriah Wesman, former member of THREE different cults. This week he’ll talk to us more about cult #2, the Hearts Center (which was an offshoot of cult #1 from last week), what it was like being a rebellious emo kid slowly starting to realize inconsistencies in the church, and how his dad discovered cult #3 in Canada, the Ideal S…

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American Primeval: Unpacking the Dark Truths of Mormon History 32:52

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Netflix’s American Primeval dives into the brutal realities of the American frontier, including the complex and often violent relationships between Mormon settlers, the U.S. Army, and Native American tribes. While the show is historical fiction, it clearly portrays Brigham Young and early Mormon leaders as religious extremists willing to do anythin…

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Janelle Leaves for Good! 🚛 | Sister Wives S19E20 Reaction 25:15

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Janelle is officially leaving Flagstaff and starting her new life in North Carolina—with Christine and David right by her side to help her make the big move! In this episode of Sister Wives (Season 19, Episode 20), we break down Janelle’s journey to independence and what this means for her future. Meanwhile, Kody and Robyn have a deep discussion wi…

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Uriah Wesman, Part 1 - The First Cult: Church Universal and Triumphant 53:05

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Creator of the one man show 3 Cults Walk Into a Bar, Uriah Wesman, shares about his FIRST cult experience in Church Universal and Triumphant, how they combined Christianity and New Age ideas, the paranoia that was created by beliefs surrounding demons, his mom's mental deterioration that led her to accuse his father of being a demon, and his parent…

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4 Seconds Cost Me $5 Million | My Beast Games Elimination 30:55

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In Episode 3 of Beast Games, Sam faced the toughest moment of his journey. He and two of his closest allies were forced to make an impossible choice—one of them had to self-sacrifice by cuffing themselves to a wall so the other two could move forward. With only 5 hours to decide, they played a game among themselves to determine who would take the f…