Chapter

Identifying Cult Leaders
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55:36 - 1:00:25 (04:48)

A woman seeks advice from a friend when she feels uneasy about an interaction and they discuss defining traits of cult leaders.

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After feeling weird about her interaction with a group of Not Quite Magicians, a woman confides in her friend Jake about her concerns.
55:36 - 57:32 (01:55)
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cults
Summary

After feeling weird about her interaction with a group of Not Quite Magicians, a woman confides in her friend Jake about her concerns. Jake helps her recognize the group's cult-like behavior, leading her to reevaluate her involvement with them.

Chapter
Identifying Cult Leaders
Episode
S2 Ep2: The Not-Quite-Magicians with Kalyn Kahler
Podcast
Normal Gossip
After three years, Naomi realizes that the comedy group she is a part of is a cult and decides to leave.
57:32 - 58:53 (01:21)
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cult
Summary

After three years, Naomi realizes that the comedy group she is a part of is a cult and decides to leave. The group, led by Betty, takes advantage of vulnerable individuals and their intentions are not entirely pure.

Chapter
Identifying Cult Leaders
Episode
S2 Ep2: The Not-Quite-Magicians with Kalyn Kahler
Podcast
Normal Gossip
A cult leader takes advantage of people's vulnerable situations and gradually cuts them off from the outside world, making them solely dependent on the leader.
58:53 - 1:00:25 (01:31)
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cults
Summary

A cult leader takes advantage of people's vulnerable situations and gradually cuts them off from the outside world, making them solely dependent on the leader. Funding for young people's goals is valid, as long as it doesn't involve contingencies or become employment.

Chapter
Identifying Cult Leaders
Episode
S2 Ep2: The Not-Quite-Magicians with Kalyn Kahler
Podcast
Normal Gossip