Best Mike Rinder Podcasts (2025)

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Daniel Sloss 29:28

2+ y ago29:28

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Daniel Sloss is a brilliant and unique comedian who regularly sells out shows around the world. Daniel has already had two Netflix specials 'Dark' and 'Jigsaw', which propelled him even further into the global consciousness. His new special, filmed in Austin, Texas in 2019 'Socio' is available from DanielSloss.com for a fiver and is money well spen…

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John Heilemann 36:00

2+ y ago36:00

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John Heilemann is a producer and one of the stars of the excellent Showtime series The Circus. He is the co-founder of The Recount and can regularly be seen on MSNBC and NBCNews John and Mike discuss the likely outcomes for both Democrats and Republicans in 2024; the stench of Donald Trump throughout American politics and why Joe Biden is more like…

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Mike Rinder 33:56

2+ y ago33:56

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Mike Rinder is the author of the bestselling book, A Billion Years. He is the former executive director of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs and handled PR and legal matters for the organisation before leaving in 2007. Use the code DELVE at Manscaped.com for 20% and free shipping to support the show. 0.00 - Intro 3.10 - The difference between…

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Javier Peña & Steve Murphy 38:56

2+ y ago38:56

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The two men considered instrumental in the downfall of the Medellin cartel and its leader, the charismatic but vicious Pablo Escobar, have been touring the world, giving lectures to dispel any myths about the Columbian drug lord. Steve Murphy and Javier Pena were immortalised in the hugely popular Netflix series, Narcos. The men were played Boyd Ho…

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Jonathan Lemire 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

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Jonathan Lemire is a busy, busy man. The current anchor of MSNBC's Way Too Early, he regularly appears on Morning Joe and is the White House Bureau Chief for Politico. He also wrote The New York Times bestseller, The Big Lie. Timecodes 0.00 - Intro 2.00 - A book about The Big Lie and contextualising the fallout 3.40 - Money going to state wide cand…

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Mike Rothschild 26:20

2+ y ago26:20

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Mike Rothschild is the author of The Storm is Upon Us, a superb book looking at QAnon and its disconcerting rise in popularity across the US and the world. The book is available everywhere now. Make sure to follow Mike on Twitter at @rothschildmd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sona Movsesian 29:48

2+ y ago29:48

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Sona Movsesian has been Conan O'Brien's assistant for well over a decade. She regularly appeared on the different iterations of his show - with the clips often going crazy viral. Sona has written a brilliant, funny and authentic new book called The World's Worst Assistant, which chronicles her time working for Conan. She is also a huge part of one …

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Five minutes with Stephen Frears 6:26

2+ y ago6:26

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Stephen Frears has directed some of the most memorable movies of the past few decades - from Dangerous Liaisons, The Queen and Philomena to High Fidelity. He has helped break the careers of both Daniel Day Lewis and Jack Black. He's also responsible for a couple of genuine Irish classics - The Van and The Snapper. He most recently directed to new m…

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Fair Game 2.0 1:04

2+ y ago1:04

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If you thought that Scientology could fair game the Fair Game podcast, you were mistaken. We’re back; and we’re coming back stronger than ever. There will be new episodes twice a week starting at the end of August – make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them. It feels good to be back. For more on this and all other topics covered on the show, he…

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Alex Holder 27:33

3y ago27:33

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Alex Holder is a British filmmaker who directed the Discovery Plus three part docu-series Unprecedented, where he was given incredible access to Donald Trump and his family in the final months of his Presidency. We watch as his kids Eric, Don Jnr and Ivanka Trump campaign for him throughout, the days after the election and the aftermath of the Janu…

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Bo Burnham (2019) 23:20

3y ago23:20

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One of the most impressive people Mike has spoken to on The Delve (and that's really saying something), this is an insightful and wide-ranging interview with the brilliant Bo Burnham, in person, from 2019. VpZahHWdB9GGQX4TNpes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paul Virzi 34:20

3y ago34:20

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Paul Virzi is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. He hosts the podcasts The Virzi Effect and Anything Better with Bill Burr. His new Netflix Special is called Nocturnal Admissions and is available on the streaming service now. Go to Manscaped.com and use the code DELVE for 20% off your order and free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Daniel Cormier 17:18

3y ago17:18

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Daniel 'DC' Cormier is a UFC Hall of Fame fighter who held two Championship belts simultaneously in different weight classes. He currently commentates for the UFC on ESPN and has become an ambassador for Alta, a brand that aims to help regular people become MMA fit. Use the code DELVE at Manscaped.com to get 20% off your order and free worldwide sh…

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Mark Esper 20:25

3y ago20:25

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Mark Esper was the Secretary of Defence in the United States of America for 18 months. A graduate of West Point, he has served overseas for the US armed forces and was previously Secretary of the Army for the same administration. He is the New York Times bestselling author of A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Defence Sectrary in Extraordinary times Hoste…

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David Rudolf (2018) 31:21

3y ago31:21

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Mike Sheridan delves into the lives and careers of some of the most notable people in Irish and global popular culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 80: Tony Ortega Inside the Scientology Bubble 58:09

3y ago58:09

58:09

We welcome our old friend Tony Ortega back to the Fair Game podcast to talk about the current state of scientology, their ongoing financial crimes and the devastation COVID 19 has wrought on their information control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 79: Roberta Blevins MLM Whistleblower 1:16:01

3y ago1:16:01

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We spoke with Roberta Blevins, a former member of a Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) scam known as LuLaRoe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 78: Dylan Gill and Church of Spiritual Technology 1:11:41

3y ago1:11:41

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We talk to former executive of Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) about the organization established to preserve Hubbard's words in the event of a nuclear holocaust for all future civilizations, what the symbols etched into the ground mean, the various homes built for Hubbard after his death that are maintained to this day, and much more. Learn m…

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Episode 77: Jefferson Hawkins 54:17

3y ago54:17

54:17

Leah and Mike are joined by Jeff Hawkins, an extremely talented, thoughtful and articulate former Sea Org member to recount his experiences with David Miscavige, his role in making Dianetics a bestseller again the 80's and his journey into and out of scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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David Cross returns! 25:37

3y ago25:37

25:37

David Cross releases his new stand up comedy special I'm From the Future exclusively on his site officialdavidcross.com. The actor and comedian returns to chat to Mike about the trials and tribulations of self releasing something, why he came to that decision, his pal Bob Odenkirk and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Episode 76: Professor Aharon Friedman 1:07:30

3y ago1:07:30

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Former scientologist Aharon Friedman is a professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering and serves on the Board of the Israeli Center for Cults’ Victims. Unlike L. Ron Hubbard, he really IS a nuclear physicist. We talk about his experiences in scientology, what drove him to escape and his work helping victims of cults today. Learn more about your…

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Episode 75: Marc Headley on Scientology and the Internet 1:02:32

3y ago1:02:32

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We welcome back our old friend Marc Headley to talk about Scientology and the internet, including covering the bonkers domain names scientology has registered, and how they have unsuccessfully attempted to control access to information on the World Wide Web. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 74: Julian Wain on WISE 1:00:59

3+ y ago1:00:59

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We speak to our old friend and Leah family member Julian Wain about his experiences with WISE (World Institute of Scientology Enterprises) companies and how they implement high pressure sales techniques into dental and chiropractic offices, and are recruitment agencies for scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne…

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Episode 73: Operation Clambake Founder Andreas Heldal-Lund 1:07:41

3+ y ago1:07:41

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This week we have a treat -- we talk with the creator of Operation Clambake, and one of the earliest non-scientologists to go head-to-head with scientology in the fledgling days of the internet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 72: Stefani Hutchison Exposing the Lies 1:11:59

3+ y ago1:11:59

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We bring back one of our favorites this week, the wonderful Stefani Hutchison. Stefani was never a scientologist, but has taken up the cudgel of exposing the lies of scientology on her excellent blog: Confront and Shatter. In this episode, we cover some of the sleuth work Stefani has done, investigating the claims made by scientology and their fron…

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Episode 71: Listener Questions #10 1:04:06

3+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Leah and Mike start 2022 with one of our favorites -- more Listener Questions. We cover a wide scope of topics, from Fair Game campaign tactics to preserving Hubbard's "legacy" on stainless steel plates in titanium capsules in nuclear-bomb-proof vaults and the embarrassing "We Stand Tall" song video... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww…

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Adam McKay 19:37

3+ y ago19:37

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Adam McKay latest film is Don't Look Up and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and a barrage of huge names in supporting roles including Timothée Chalamet and Jonah Hill. It premieres on Netflix on December 24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Adam McKay

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Episode 70: Claire Headley Knowledge Reports 1:03:54

3+ y ago1:03:54

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Leah and Mike continue their discussion from last week about Committees of Evidence with Claire Headley, covering the snitch culture of scientology and the subject of Knowledge Reports -- one of the most important control mechanisms within the scientology world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Robbie Amell 12:22

3+ y ago12:22

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Robbie Amell is one of the most popular actors working in tv and movies in Hollywood. He has starred in numerous tv shows including Amazon Prime series Upload, and featured and produced Code 8, which is currently in production on a sequel in Toronto. He stars in the new movie Resident Evil: Raccoon City which is in Irish cinemas from December 3 and…

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Brian Tyler Cohen 34:07

3+ y ago34:07

34:07

Brian Tyler Cohen has a hugely popular YouTube channel @Brian Tyler Cohen where he breaks down political media and interviews some of the most prominent people in American politics. 2.30 - Starting out as an actor but realising politics was he calling 5.55 - Access to White House Officials 7.30 - Are Republicans just better at messaging? 10.05 - Wh…

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Sean Spicer 30:32

3+ y ago30:32

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Sean Spicer was Donald Trump's Press Secretary and Director of Communications in the White House from January 21 2017 until July that year when he resigned from the role. He's currently a broadcaster with American cable station Newsmax where he hosts a nightly show and has written three books; The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President in…

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Episode 69: Claire Headley on Committees of Evidence 1:19:12

3+ y ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Leah and Mike talk to their old friend and Aftermath OG Claire Headley again this week, this time to discuss Committees of Evidence. What are they exactly, our personal experiences convening, participating and being victims of them, and how they differ from arbitration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 68: Chris Shelton on Cult Apologists 1:14:17

3+ y ago1:14:17

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This week Leah and Mike talk to their old friend Chris Shelton about cult apologists. These are the people who make a career (often lucrative) out of offering expert academic opinions in support of "New Religious Movements" -- cults. It's a racket that scientology has used to gain credibility. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp…

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Episode 67: Listener Questions #9 1:04:19

3+ y ago1:04:19

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This week we have another one of our favorite Listener Questions episodes... We have a lot of great questions, including what the organization does with all the money it makes? Are the PI's scientologists? What would happen if we tried to rejoin scientology? What is the most bizarre Hubbard policy? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih…

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Episode 66 : Dr. Willy Rice Pastor of Calvary Baptist Clearwater 1:08:38

3+ y ago1:08:38

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Leah and Mike welcome Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater to the podcast. Willy has been one of the few community leaders who has taken a strong, public stance against the abuses of scientology. We talk about the influence of scientology in the community and the lie that you can a Christian and a scientologist. Lea…

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Episode 65: Filmmaker and former Jehovah's Witness Aaron Kaufman 1:13:01

3+ y ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Leah and Mike talk to filmmaker Aaron Kaufman. Known for producing Robert Rodriguez films, more recently he directed Crusaders, a documentary on Jehovah's Witnesses for Vice TV. Aaron was raised a JW. His doc focuses on the data base containing allegations of sexual abuse amassed by the organization which they have refused to make public. Plenty of…

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Episode 64 : Tory "Magoo" Christman 1:14:49

3+ y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Leah and Mike talk to a long term scientology whistleblower, Tory "Magoo" Christman. Her story covers the gamut -- OSA dirty tricks, disconnection, the Lisa McPherson Trust, being Fair Gamed and a whole lot more. It is an episode that seemed too short with such a bright, smart and kind person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp…

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Episode 63: Former SO Member Nora Ames 1:13:25

3+ y ago1:13:25

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Leah and Mike welcome Nora Ames, former SO member and outspoken whistleblower concerning the hypocrisy of scientology's rampant homophobia. She has one of the most incredible and harrowing escape from the Sea Org stories as well as what she did to get her mother out of scientology. Both her father and mother were scientology Guardian Office workers…

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Episode 62: The Aftermath OG Amy Scobee 1:19:24

3+ y ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Leah and Mike welcome their dear friend Amy Scobee. Amy was in charge of scientology Celebrity Centres for many years and had a lot of personal experience with scientology's biggest celebrities. She was also the catalyst for The Aftermath when she reached out with the story of her mother, Bonnie. They were featured in the first episode. Learn more …

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Episode 61: Julian Wain and the Delphian School 57:52

3+ y ago57:52

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Leah and Mike welcome back Julian Wain, who appeared with his wife Katherine in Episode 49. This time they discuss the Delphian schools -- Julian both attended and taught there. These, like other "Applied Scholastics" schools use Hubbard "technology" to indoctrinate kids and act as recruitment pools for the Sea Org, despite the public claims they m…

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Episode 60: Clearwater City Council Candidate Aaron Smith-Levin 54:59

3+ y ago54:59

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In this episode Leah and Mike talk to their old friend Aaron Smith-Levin about a wide variety of topics, including the status of Goliath the SP dog, but focus on his announcement that he is running to be elected to the Clearwater City Council and the activities of the Aftermath Foundation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca…

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Episode 59: Listener Questions Part 8 50:06

3+ y ago50:06

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A special edition of Listener Questions. Leah and Mike recorded this together in LA. As usual, they cover a lot of ground from why any OT would wear glasses and a question about Tom Cruise's bravery to High Crimes and the traits of an SP. Mike even has an answer that shocked Leah about something Hubbard claimed about himself. Check out video from t…

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Episode 58: Nicole Norton & Becky Lovell Inside RA MA and Guru Jagat 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

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Leah and Mike talk with Nicole Norton and Becky Lovell , whistleblowers exposing the abuses of the RA MA Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology and its leader Guru Jagat (Katie Griggs). The stories of abuse, money motivation and a culture of worship of the guru are reminiscent of scientology and so many other high control organizations.…

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Episode 57 - Ex Int Base Security Chief Gary (Jackson) Morehead 1:17:24

3+ y ago1:17:24

1:17:24

Leah and Mike interview Gary "Jackson" Morehead, the former head of security at the confidential scientology headquarters near Hemet in Riverside County California. They cover the efforts taken to prevent Sea Org members from leaving, both physical and mental, what the "Blow Drill" consists of, what a "Life History" is and plenty more. Learn more a…

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Episode 56: Mat Pesch Former Scientology Finance Guy 54:53

3+ y ago54:53

54:53

Leah and Mike do a deep dive into scientology finances and fundraising with Mat Pesch. Mat was formerly in charge of the money-making and money control divisions at the Flag Land Base -- the single largest source of revenue for scientology on earth. Mat's no nonsense explanations of the inner-workings of the scientology business machine are at time…

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Episode 55: Ian Rafalko and Dylan Follo 1:36:03

3+ y ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Leah and Mike talk with Ian Rafalko and Dylan Follo. Ian became an internet sensation when he posted a TikTok video about his father, scientologist chiropractor Eric Berg. Both were recently staff in scientology "ideal" orgs -- their experiences are pretty shocking. Ian's family has been torn apart and his wife chose scientology over him. Learn mor…

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Episode 54: The Sea Organization Deep Dive with Hana Whitfield 1:03:18

3+ y ago1:03:18

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Leah and Mike do a deep dive into the Sea Organization with Hana Whitfield, one of the first Sea Org members. Hana joined L. Ron Hubbard in Las Palmas in 1967, and went on to Captain various Sea Org ships and bases. We cover the early years of the formation of the SO, her recollections of Hubbard, his "Mission Into Time" and much more. Learn more a…

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Episode 53 Listener Questions 7 51:44

3+ y ago51:44

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Leah and Mike take on more listener questions: Who does the Fair Gaming? What is CCHR? How scientology views the disabled? What PTSness is. Who was the Duke of Chug? Scientology's sense of humor... and much more. Leah and Mike even act out what happens in an auditing session. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 52: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 3 with Vicki Marshall 1:09:40

3+ y ago1:09:40

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Leah and Mike are joined by Leah's mother, Vicki, to discuss the OT levels. Vicki achieved the highest level of scientology auditing, OT VIII. They discuss the earlier OT levels and their experiences on them and then Vicki's recollections of OT VIII and how underwhelming it was. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c…

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Episode 51: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 2 with Bruce Hines 1:08:13

4y ago1:08:13

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Leah and Mike continue breaking down the Bridge to total Freedom towards the level of Clear with Bruce Hines. It's a stairway to heaven with turnstiles at every step. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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