Episode
Part One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
1:16:19
Published: Tue Jun 19 2018
Description
Have you ever heard of a guy named Keith Raniere? You may have heard of his cult, 'NXIVM' which has been in the news a lot lately. In Episode 8, Robert is joined by writer/comedian Anna Salinas (badcomixbyanna, John Baxte) and they discuss Keith Raniere who describes himself as the 'conceptual founder of NXIVM, a group that focuses on the overarching philosophy of companies focusing on increasing joy and ethics in the world.' BUT we now know that is complete crap and NXIVM is actually a creepy sex cult that forced women to brand each other. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Tune in to this podcast to learn about the mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists on the island and participate in challenging discussions about the perceptions of trans people with guest speaker Anna Salinas.
00:00 - 01:53 (01:53)
Summary
Tune in to this podcast to learn about the mysterious deaths of dozens of tourists on the island and participate in challenging discussions about the perceptions of trans people with guest speaker Anna Salinas.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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01:54 - 04:19 (02:25)
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Learn about the history of the Nexium cult and how it recently gained public attention due to the arrest of its founder and former Smallville actress, Allison Mack.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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Women in a subculture of a cult endured 30-45 minute branding sessions with a hot iron, while the cult leader got rich and underwent physical changes from his newfound wealth.
04:19 - 06:46 (02:26)
Summary
Women in a subculture of a cult endured 30-45 minute branding sessions with a hot iron, while the cult leader got rich and underwent physical changes from his newfound wealth.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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Elon Musk received backlash after praising an article written by The Knife media in support of him, unaware that the site is part of the NXIVM cult.
06:46 - 10:06 (03:19)
Summary
Elon Musk received backlash after praising an article written by The Knife media in support of him, unaware that the site is part of the NXIVM cult.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The podcast delves into the life of Keith Ranieri, the founder of the NXIVM cult, and how the group operated.
10:06 - 12:20 (02:13)
Summary
The podcast delves into the life of Keith Ranieri, the founder of the NXIVM cult, and how the group operated. The podcast also touches upon the fact that at its core, NXIVM was a business offering seminars, and how unsuspecting people got hooked into the cult.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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This podcast features a psychodynamic expert who shares his passion for enhancing human experience and his journey in studying human empowerment, expression, and ethics.
12:20 - 14:31 (02:11)
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This podcast features a psychodynamic expert who shares his passion for enhancing human experience and his journey in studying human empowerment, expression, and ethics.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The podcast host debunks Keith Raniere's claims about being a judo champion at age 11 and starting college at age 16.
14:31 - 20:31 (05:59)
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The podcast host debunks Keith Raniere's claims about being a judo champion at age 11 and starting college at age 16.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The podcast discusses Keith Raniere's membership in the Mega Society and his claimed intellectual patents in various areas such as human potential, music, and ethics.
20:31 - 24:16 (03:45)
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The podcast discusses Keith Raniere's membership in the Mega Society and his claimed intellectual patents in various areas such as human potential, music, and ethics. The host expresses a wish for a visual aid to track Raniere's ideas.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The website hosting IQ test articles for the past 40 years is actually owned by a man who is obsessed with IQ tests, leading to speculation that some articles may have been made up.
24:18 - 28:28 (04:09)
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The website hosting IQ test articles for the past 40 years is actually owned by a man who is obsessed with IQ tests, leading to speculation that some articles may have been made up. The new season of the podcast will address transgender issues and challenge perceptions.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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In this podcast, the host discusses the power of confidence when lying and its relation to gender and race.
28:28 - 31:14 (02:46)
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In this podcast, the host discusses the power of confidence when lying and its relation to gender and race. He also shares how extemporaneous speaking taught him to make up things on the spot.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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A man bragged about being a judo champion to a teenage girl before taking her virginity, highlighting the dangerous nature of inappropriate behavior and power dynamics.
31:14 - 33:44 (02:29)
Summary
A man bragged about being a judo champion to a teenage girl before taking her virginity, highlighting the dangerous nature of inappropriate behavior and power dynamics.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The grocery discount program defrauded thousands of customers by charging them for a program that was already cancelled and not paying the membership sellers.
33:44 - 38:22 (04:38)
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The grocery discount program defrauded thousands of customers by charging them for a program that was already cancelled and not paying the membership sellers. The company ended up paying millions in legal fees and having a quarter of a million members.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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Keith Raniere, founder of NXIVM, had a pyramid scheme that collapsed in 1993 after investigations by 23 states and two federal agencies found it to be fraudulent.
38:22 - 42:47 (04:25)
Summary
Keith Raniere, founder of NXIVM, had a pyramid scheme that collapsed in 1993 after investigations by 23 states and two federal agencies found it to be fraudulent. That same year, he was reported to the police for molesting young girls.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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A description of the laid-back atmosphere and creative energy found on the island of Koh Tao, contrasting it with the banality of corporate culture.
42:47 - 48:24 (05:36)
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A description of the laid-back atmosphere and creative energy found on the island of Koh Tao, contrasting it with the banality of corporate culture.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The article delves into the cult-like organization, Nxivm, that began as a self-help group before its leader, Keith Raniere, was convicted of sex trafficking and other crimes.
48:24 - 52:51 (04:27)
Summary
The article delves into the cult-like organization, Nxivm, that began as a self-help group before its leader, Keith Raniere, was convicted of sex trafficking and other crimes. The story tells of the journalist's undercover operation and includes quotes from sections of the ESP training manuals and guidelines, including Keith Ranieri's explanation of how to shake hands.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The speaker discusses their experience with firm handshakes and how it relates to meeting formidable human beings.
52:51 - 56:47 (03:55)
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The speaker discusses their experience with firm handshakes and how it relates to meeting formidable human beings. They prefer a steady, stern grip, but not one that is crushing or overpowering.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The podcast talks about how Keith Ranieri uses actual facts to make his nonsense sound like it is based on science, as seen in the example where he claims that ESP isn't a cult.
56:47 - 1:02:12 (05:24)
Summary
The podcast talks about how Keith Ranieri uses actual facts to make his nonsense sound like it is based on science, as seen in the example where he claims that ESP isn't a cult.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The speaker believes that having successful people in the world will lead to a better society, but also acknowledges the difficulty in knowing how to make a difference.
1:02:12 - 1:06:57 (04:44)
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The speaker believes that having successful people in the world will lead to a better society, but also acknowledges the difficulty in knowing how to make a difference. They pledge to enroll people in their mission to make the world a better place with an ethical approach.
EpisodePart One: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
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The podcast discusses how Keith Raniere, cult leader of NXIVM, used manipulative techniques to control and exploit his followers, including making weaseled claims about the supernatural powers of his seminars.
1:06:57 - 1:11:23 (04:26)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Keith Raniere, cult leader of NXIVM, used manipulative techniques to control and exploit his followers, including making weaseled claims about the supernatural powers of his seminars.
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These are two podcast ads, Death Island talks about unsolved deaths in Koh Tao island; while Beauty Translated is an all-new season podcast that challenges people's perception of trans people and is part of the Outspoken Network on iHeart Podcasts.
1:11:23 - 1:12:43 (01:19)
Summary
These are two podcast ads, Death Island talks about unsolved deaths in Koh Tao island; while Beauty Translated is an all-new season podcast that challenges people's perception of trans people and is part of the Outspoken Network on iHeart Podcasts.