Heaven's Gate
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story
7/7/2021
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
Duration:00:05:54
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