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Ever wondered what really happens behind closed doors in the most secretive societies? Cult Stories uncovers the chilling truths and untold narratives of the world's most infamous cults and their charismatic leaders.

Dive deep into the psychology of manipulation, the allure of belonging, and the devastating consequences for those ensnared. We go beyond the headlines to explore the complex human stories at the heart of these groups, from their origins to their often tragic ends.

New episodes of Cult Stories are released daily, Monday through Sunday, at 9:00 AM. Each installment provides a meticulously researched, standalone account, offering a comprehensive look at a different group or a key aspect of cult dynamics. You'll gain insight into the dark psychology that drives these organizations.

This podcast is for anyone fascinated by true crime, social psychology, and the darker side of human belief. If you're compelled by stories of mind control, religious extremism, and the resilience of survivors, you've found your next obsession.

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  • The Portrait Found: She Didn't Paint It

    The Portrait Found: She Didn't Paint It
    Oct 30 2026
    The Portrait Found: She Didn't Paint It

    Imagine finding a portrait of a missing person, face up in the snow, three miles from the nearest building, labeled "communal property." This wasn't a simple disappearance; it was a carefully constructed deception, a cult of personality built on invented credentials. How did a young artist's image become evidence in a case far more complex than a simple missing person report?

    In this episode, we uncover the story of Diane Vogel and the "artists' residency" known as Pellucid Works, a closed community operating inside a converted iron foundry. We explore the machinery behind this operation, the woman at its center, and the slow, deliberate process that extracted money, labor, and creative output from those who trusted it.

    Person: Diane Vogel
    Date: February 9, 2011
    Location: Pelham Creek Road, Keswick County
    Organization: Pellucid Works
    Founder: Holly Ann Pryce

    - A county road-grader operator found a portrait of a missing woman three miles from the nearest building.
    - The canvas was labeled "communal property of Pellucid Works."
    - Diane Vogel enrolled at Indiana University to study fine arts but withdrew in 2008 after losing financial aid.
    - Holly Ann Pryce, the founder of Pellucid Works, had completed one semester of an introductory drawing course.
    - The "Framework" document stated all work produced during the residency was collective intellectual and creative property of Pellucid Works.

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    23 min
  • The Radio Host Who Vanished 22 Lives

    The Radio Host Who Vanished 22 Lives
    Oct 29 2026
    The Radio Host Who Vanished 22 Lives

    Imagine a lone white plastic chair on a frozen plateau at 6:14 AM, 11 degrees Fahrenheit, with no vehicle tracks, and a blue marker sign leaning against it. Thirty-seven minutes later, a pay phone rings four miles downhill, and a man calls his sister for the first time in months. How do these two facts connect to a radio host who vanished 22 lives?

    In this episode, we explore the story of George Riley, a dependable man who stopped showing up for his routine life in 2009, drawn in by the late-night radio program "Night Signal" hosted by Dale Boyd. We uncover the details of the Alderton Signal House, a community where 22 people lived year-round under Boyd's influence, and the unsettling discoveries made by a local reporter.

    Person: George Riley
    Radio Host: Dale Boyd
    Radio Station: WKAD
    Community Name: Alderton Signal House
    Number of Residents: 22

    - A white plastic chair was found on a frozen plateau at 6:14 AM, 11 degrees Fahrenheit, with no vehicle tracks.
    - George Riley worked eleven years at Braddock Fabricating without a gap.
    - Dale Boyd hosted "Night Signal" from 11 PM to 2 AM, starting in 2001.
    - George Riley moved into the Alderton Signal House in April 2008, transferring approximately nine thousand dollars to the foundation.
    - The Alderton Signal House consumed 410 kilowatt-hours per month for 22 people, less than half what a household of four typically consumes.

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    22 min
  • The Fake Degree That Built a Cult

    The Fake Degree That Built a Cult
    Oct 28 2026
    The Fake Degree That Built a Cult

    Imagine finding a child's dry spelling workbook in a freezing drainage ditch, a discovery that leads to an arrest for child endangerment and educational fraud. This bizarre find unravels a story of a forty-three-acre property in Tennessee, operating as a "school" with a single, non-existent university credential at its core. How did a simple workbook expose a hidden cult?

    In this episode, we delve into the origins of the Covenant of Right Learning, a self-described "learning family" founded by Randy Hansen, a man claiming a master's degree from a university that doesn't exist. We follow Peggy Slater, a fifty-one-year-old nurse seeking educational options for her grandson, as she is drawn into Hansen's world, only to discover a system built on control and isolation.

    Person: Randy Hansen
    Location: Dellworth, Tennessee
    Event: Arrest for child endangerment, educational fraud, financial exploitation
    Period: Ten years leading up to 2018
    Organization: The Covenant of Right Learning

    - A dry, intact child's spelling workbook was found in a drainage ditch after six days below freezing.
    - Randy Hansen, 44, claimed a master's degree in developmental education from a non-existent Ohio university.
    - The Covenant of Right Learning property outside Dellworth, Tennessee, spanned 43 leased acres.
    - When Peggy Slater arrived, there were 23 adults and 14 children already in residence.
    - Cody, Peggy's grandson, grew up in the barn schoolroom with zero assessment filings in Dellworth County records for a decade.

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    21 min
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