Cults

S&W Episode 936: Burning Inside

The extreme act of protest by US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell prompts Dee and Kate to explore the history of self-immolation as the ultimate act of defiance and a drastic form of suicide as well as look into the veracity of other forms of combustion that are more spontaneous. Driver calls in with a story about a special chair and a caller learns that the Shangri-Las invented barking in a recent Overkill episode. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Killer Star Signs.

S&W Episode 934: Sleepytime Tea’s Racist Alien Cult

February 25, 2024 dee 1:41:28

There’s no better way to relax after a busy day than on the sofa with a cup of Sleepytime tea… especially if the tea promotes messages of eugenics from aliens in solar systems millions of miles away. Dee and Kate spill the tea on another wacky American cult, The Urantia Foundation. Listener calls in about a tasty wet dream she had about Harrison and another listener shares a high school memory about an awkward encounter with an autistic classmate. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Killer Star Signs.

S&W Episode 931: Kansas City Three vs Yuba County Five

February 4, 2024 dee 1:59:14

Dee and Kate explore the curious parallels between the mysterious deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans and the vanishing of five intellectually disabled men in Yuba County, California in 1978. Christian Slater calls in about his time in the armed forces and Siege shares a story about drunken scooter shenanigans. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Killer Star Signs.

S&W Episode 924: The Evil Elis of Amishland

December 11, 2023 dee 1:35:54

Do the Amish celebrate Christmas? Do the Amish do cocaine? But most importantly, do the Amish commit murder? Find out this and a whole lot more about the one of weirder Christian denominations in North America. Marshall Island Tony calls in to correct Kate on sperm smuggling, Evil Bunny is inspired to make a family friendly film, and Matt the Trucker shares a story about a volunteer gig at a festival. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Killer Star Signs.

S&W Episode 922: Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels

November 26, 2023 dee 1:41:12

Kate’s excited to celebrate her first “Drinksgiving” but Dee cautions her to avoid the inevitable holiday weight gain by following the thin commandments of the pro-ana/pro-mia community. Buffalo Bill ventures into the shadowy underworld of male modeling. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 921: The One-Eyed PI of Jonestown

November 19, 2023 dee 1:48:41

To commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre, Kate highlights the shadowy private investigator Joe Mazor who might have inadvertently led the Reverend Jim Jones to order the mass suicide of his followers. Long time listener phones in about the etymology of the term blumpkin and Matt the Trucker discover something foul at the truck stop. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 919: Nikes, Comets and Suicide Spaceships

November 5, 2023 dee 1:48:06

Inspired by a visit to the Heaven’s Gate mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, Dee and Kate discuss the mass suicide in 1997 where 39 people “exited their vehicles” under the watchful eyes of cult leader Marshall Applewhite. Christian Slater calls in about last week’s show and Lothario has a story about hooking up with a hippy chick. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 907: What Happened to the First Lady of Scientology?

August 13, 2023 dee 1:50:25

Where is Shelly Miscavige? Dee and Kate delve into the mysterious disappearance of the First Lady of Scientology who has not been seen in public in over a decade. Callie calls in to explain how to remove the Covenant Eyes app from your device and Tom Jones phones in about Krav Maga and Crohn’s Disease. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 896: Satan’s Preschool

May 28, 2023 dee 1:38:53

Kate’s visit to the Menendez murder mansion led her to discover a sordid satanic sex abuse scandal involving the staff at McMartin Preschool, a schizophrenic housewife, and martial arts legend Chuck Norris. Swede calls in with a fight story, army guy has an update about his coworker’s scrotum, and Harrison’s swinger couple clears up the mystery. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 887: Mad Man in Waco

March 26, 2023 dee 1:55:18

To commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the deadly standoff in Waco, Dee and Kate share lesser known details about the life of cult leader David Koresh and the catastrophic raid that culminated in the death of 76 Branch Davidians including 25 children. Gino calls in to ask Kate for advice and Allison shares a heartwarming tale about the death of her coworker. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.