Heaven's Gate

By Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media, Glynn Washington

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Subscribers: 1995
Reviews: 7
Episodes: 12

PC
 Jul 2, 2021
Really engrossing, great narrator.


 Apr 14, 2021

Apps
 Apr 3, 2021
Maybe I would have liked this better if I hadn't listened to a lot of similar podcasts. This was just okay - didn't stand out to me in any way. Tho' for once the cult leader wasn't intentionally malicious, and let people leave in peace.

George
 Dec 19, 2020
A fascinating story, delivered by a story-telling master.

Oma
 Sep 14, 2019
One of the best things I've heard

Description

In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question... ‘Why?’ 20 years later, those who lost loved ones and those who still believe - tell their story. Hosted by Glynn Washington of Snap Judgment. "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," is now a four-part docuseries inspired by this podcast, streaming on HBO Max.

Episode Date
Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story
00:05:54

Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, who you might know from Lady to Lady or the now legendary Britney’s Gram podcast, are here to bring you a brand new investigative series about Britney Spears' conservatorship and the court system that's allowed it to persist.

After launching the #FreeBritney movement, they started to dig… And what they found out, you won’t want to miss!

Join Tess and Babs as they talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney.

Listen to Episodes 1 & 2 right now: link.chtbl.com/ToxicThePodcast

Jul 07, 2021
10: The Class
00:53:05

39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after.

Dec 27, 2017
9: The Comet
00:48:21

Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for.

Dec 20, 2017
8: The Unknowns
00:51:08

This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories.

Dec 13, 2017
7: The Programming
00:45:29

Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head?

Dec 06, 2017
6: The Choice
00:41:11

Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question.

Nov 29, 2017
5: The Tape
00:40:08

After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles.

Nov 15, 2017
4: The Host
00:38:20

Host Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult.

Nov 08, 2017
3: The Mothers
00:44:46

While The Two are recruiting new members into their nomadic lifestyle, one woman is trying desperately to make contact.

Nov 01, 2017
2: The Two
00:40:03

It's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one.

Oct 25, 2017
1: The Seekers
00:35:43

The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers. 

Oct 18, 2017
Coming soon… Heaven’s Gate
00:05:30

Here’s a first glimpse through Heaven’s Gate - into the group’s decades-long history, as told by family, followers, experts, and the leaders themselves. Whatever you think you know - prepare to be surprised. Subscribe now and hear the first episode on October 18th. More info at www.heavensgate.show.

Oct 02, 2017