Zealot Podcast
1) A message from Zealot
So long, and thanks for all the cults.
2) Zealot 47: Donald Trump with Matt Bevan
Jo Thornely talks to Matt Bevan about a guy who shares a load of characteristics with cult leaders, if he could only just get organised: Donald Trump.
3) Zealot 46: Keith Ham with Josh Dean
Jo Thornely talks to Josh Dean about a guy who did more damage to the Hare Krishna reputation than repetitive airport chanting: Keith Ham.
4) Zealot 45: Doc Antle with Paul Verhoeven
Jo Thornely talks to Paul Verhoeven about a man who made everyone who watched Tiger King say hmmmm: Doc Antle.
5) Zealot 44: Lawrence Ray with Rhys Nicholson
Jo Thornely talks to Rhys Nicholson about a man who made a college dorm look even more like a cult than usual: Lawrence Ray.
6) Zealot 43: The Buddhafield with Marieke Hardy
Jo Thornely talks to Marieke Hardy about a cult led by a man skilled in the arts of manipulation, push-ups, and Speedo-wearing: The Buddhafield.
7) Zealot 42: Camp David with Cal Wilson
Jo Thornely talks to Cal Wilson about a Kiwi cult that she visited as a child, remembering the headscarves and gardening, but not the huge cache of weapons: Camp David.
8) Zealot 41: Taipan & the Ideal Human Environment with Courtney Fry
Jo Thornely talks to Courtney Fry about a rugged Aussie cult leader who likes perfect nectarines and being called Taipan: James Salerno and the Ideal Human Environment.
9) Zealot 40: Gwen Shamblin with Yvie Jones
Jo Thornely talks to Yvie Jones about a big-haired lady who’ll tell you Jesus wants you to be skinny and fat people go to hell: Gwen Shamblin.
10) Zealot 39: The Manson Family with Lauren Bonner
Jo Thornely talks to Lauren Bonner about a guy who took a short break from being a prison inmate to develop his skills as a songwriter and cult leader: Charles Manson.