Heaven's Gate

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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.

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.

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English

Episodes

Introducing HEADLONG: Surviving Y2K

11/20/2018

The team behind Missing Richard Simmons is back with another story the world got wrong. From an evangelical family who gave up their possessions in preparation for the apocalypse to the coders who fixed the Millennium Bug, Headlong: Surviving Y2K has stories from the Armageddon that wasn’t. Listen & Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/headlong-surviving-y2k/id1203092300?mt=2

Duration:00:03:55

The Dream: Wanna Swim in Cash?

9/24/2018

Here’s something new from the team here at Stitcher: What if we told you that with zero experience and only few hundred dollars down, this podcast could change your life? Well, we’d be lying. The Dream is a new podcast diving into the world of pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing, and all the other businesses that require their members to recruit their nearest and dearest in hopes of a commission. Check out The Dream in Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:00:42:09

10: The Class

12/27/2017

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

Duration:00:54:03

9: The Comet

12/20/2017

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

Duration:00:53:53

8: The Unknowns

12/13/2017

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

Duration:00:54:14

7: The Programming

12/6/2017

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

Duration:00:50:09

6: The Choice

11/29/2017

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

Duration:00:46:42

5: The Tape

11/15/2017

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

Duration:00:46:20

4: The Host

11/8/2017

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

Duration:00:42:13

3: The Mothers

11/1/2017

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

Duration:00:48:13

2: The Two

10/25/2017

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

Duration:00:42:35

1: The Seekers

10/18/2017

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

Duration:00:39:21

Coming soon… Heaven’s Gate

10/2/2017

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.

Duration:00:03:12