10 Podcasts like The Dream
The Dream podcast’s first season is a nuanced exploration of MLMs — from the bottom of the pyramid scheme to the top. Its second season is equally as hard-hitting, exposing the wellness industry, particularly Young Living, a multi-level marketing company that sells essential oils. If the show has piqued your interest in all things MLM, the wellness industry, cults, and scams, check out this list of podcasts similar to The Dream for more binge-worthy shows recommended by the Podyssey community.
Last Updated: Sep 7th, 2021
1. Bad Batch
Patients in search of a miracle cure end up in critical condition. The race is on to find out what went wrong before more people get hurt. The trail leads back to a medical company with slick marketing and a charismatic CEO. And to a multibillion dol...Show More
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42:52 | Oct 23rd, 2019
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We’ll try anything to help our loved ones who are experiencing pain. John and Elaine both turn to a new medical treatment to help their mothers. But for one of them, it will go horribly wrong. Suppo...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2. Escaping NXIVM
NXIVM (pronounced "Nexium") calls itself a humanitarian community. Experts call it a cult. Uncover: Escaping NXIVM is an investigative podcast series about the group, its leader Keith Raniere and one woman's journey to get out. From CBC Podcasts and ...Show More
3. The Missing Cryptoqueen
Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared. Why? Jamie Bartlett presents a story of greed, deceit and herd madness.
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22:53 | Sep 19th, 2019
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Dr Ruja promised financial revolution. And then, two years ago, she disappeared. Why? The Missing Cryptoqueen is an eight-part series for BBC Sounds, with new episodes every Thursday. Presenter: Jam...Show More
4. The Gateway: Teal Swan
The Gateway is a six-part series about Teal Swan, a new brand of spiritual guru, who draws in followers with her hypnotic self-help YouTube videos aimed at people who are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Some followers move to Teal’s...Show More
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41:45 | May 30th, 2018
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In April 2017 YouTube recommended reporter Jennings Brown watch a self-help video from Teal Swan, a spiritual guru with a global online following. He’d spend the next year trying to understand whether...Show More
5. Sounds Like A Cult
A podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow. Hosts Isa Medina and Amanda Montell ask the culty questions we’re all wondering… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers...Show More
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The Cult of RuPaul's Drag Race
56:06 | Sep 20th, 2022
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If you don’t worship at the altar of this week’s “cult,” then simply sashay away! One of the most intense, vicious, fabulous reality TV fandoms in history is that of the competition show that put drag...Show More
6. Maintenance Phase
Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
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59:37 | Sep 13th, 2022
9 RECOMMENDATIONS
Do we even need to write a description? It's the Goopisode! Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks!How Goop’s Haters Made ...Show More
7. The Anti-MLM Podcast
Multi level marketing companies are predatory and up to no good. Emma Rose brings you life updates from their post-MLM experience and talks about multi-level marketing in society. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support...Show More
Latest Episode
1:22:51 | Feb 9th, 2023
Emma is joined by Naomi of Sleepy House Healing to see if we vibe with the frequency of the medical device MLM Healy. Find the pod on social @antimlmpod Find Naomi on social https://linktr.ee/sleepyh...Show More
8. The White Saviors
Over 25 years, WE built a golden brand by inspiring children to rally around their charismatic leader. But behind the scenes, employees experienced a cult-like culture and a troubling blur of charitable and commercial activities. In the aftermath of ...Show More
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Chapter One – The Children's Crusade
31:37 | Aug 20th, 2021
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Craig Kielburger was the Greta Thunberg of the 90s – a 12 year-old kid from the suburbs who dreamed of freeing the world’s children from slavery. His activism made him famous, and he was endorsed by O...Show More
9. The Orgasm Cult
This podcast is now the subject of a legal complaint by Nicole Daedone, Rachel Cherwitz, OneTaste Incorporated, the Institute of OM LLC and OM IP Co.
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1. Changing the world through orgasm
22:08 | Nov 18th, 2020
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
This podcast is now the subject of a legal complaint by Nicole Daedone, Rachel Cherwitz, OneTaste Incorporated, the Institute of OM LLC and OM IP Co. Nastaran Tavakoli-Far explores the rise and fall ...Show More
10. Sick
Sick is an investigative podcast about what goes wrong in the places meant to keep us healthy. Sick's first season explores the complications of fertility medicine, one Indiana doctor’s abuse of power and the generations of lives he affected. Season...Show More
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23:42 | Oct 15th, 2019
5 RECOMMENDATIONS
The first season of Sick starts with the story of a mother and son, a generation apart, who both struggled with infertility. And they learn a terrible secret about an Indianapolis doctor who abused hi...Show More