An in-depth look at YouTuber, Teal Swan’s rise, from a troubled past to a controversial spiritual leader, and the dark claims that surround her growing empire.This episode was originally aired to Patreon: Sign up to Patreon for a FREE 7 day trialLinksThe Gateway Podcast on SpotifyThe Memory Maker | ScamfluencersInside The Deep End: The Rise of Teal Swan and Her Controversial "Completion Process" ProgramTeal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise deathTeal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard OfInternet Spiritual Guru Teal Swan Says She Isn't a Cult Leader But Has 'The Perfect Recipe For a Cult'Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard OfTeal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death‘The Deep End’: Why Teal Swan’s Cult of Personality Is Dangerous to Trauma Survivors | by Monika Sudakov | MediumGizmodo Launches 'The Gateway,' an Investigative Podcast About a Controversial Internet Spiritual GuruTeal Swan's Stance On Suicide - Teal's BlogsThe Truth About Cameron : The Complete Interview of Teal Swan's Alleged Childhood AbuserSpiritual Teacher Teal Swan's Ritual Abuse Story InvestigatedGrowing up with Teal Swan - Diana Hansen Ribera - Mormon Stories Ep. 1607Yes, There Are Women-Led Cults Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Freelee The Banana Girl & The Raw-Til-4 Cult
This week, we explore how YouTuber Freelee the Banana Girl weaponised veganism to build a harmful cult-like following, spreading dangerous health misinformation and leaving real damage in her wake.Subscribe to Patreon for more Red RoomSourcesCancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC NewsFreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail OnlineWhat Is It With Vegan YouTubers and Drama?FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail OnlineBlogger Freelee the Banana Girl Drama: Everything to KnowIs Raw Till 4 a passing food fad or can it transform your eating habits?The Vegan Diet Bloggers Who Think Periods Are ‘Not Natural’Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC NewsThese Vegan Bloggers Are Calling Heavy Periods "Toxic" — Here's Why That Lie Is So DangerousDishing The Dirt on Raw Til 4Why the ‘30 Bananas a Day Diet’ Is Monkey BusinessI Was Raw-Till-4 for a Month and Here’s What HappenedVegan YouTube star Freelee slammed for ‘roasting’ teen’s diet | news.com.auFreelee's Diet | Raw Till 4 | Freelee Scams Her Audience?!? | Hypocrite?!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Jay Mazini Scam: From Instagram Fame to Federal Prison
Jay Mazini rose to fame online by handing out cash and preaching generosity, but behind the scenes, he was running elaborate scams that defrauded his own followers out of millions. This week, we uncover how a viral influencer turned con artist, and how his crimes escalated all the way to kidnapping.Patreon 7 Day Free Trial LinksAP News: Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' sentencedJustice.gov: Instagram Influencer SentencedCoinDesk: Jay Mazini Sentenced for Crypto FraudCryptoNews: Jay Mazini's Ponzi Scheme(apnews.com, justice.gov, coindesk.com, cryptonews.com)Influencer and Halal Capital founder charged with $8m fraud scheme against Muslim communityThe END of Jay MaziniJay Mazini Giveaway Scam | RedditInstagram influencer ‘Jay Mazini’ who swindled millions in crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims sentenced to 7 years in jail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism (Patreon Teaser)
This is an excerpt of a 2025 episode of Red Room called The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism that is hosted over on Patreon. It discusses a 2025 tech-cult known as The Zizians, who are tied to multiple deaths. Their story is a wild mix of ideology, obsession, and deadly consequences.Listen to the full episode here: www.patreon.com/redroompod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The TechBro Guru Who Promises Enlightenment | Bentinho Massaro's Cult of Personality
Bentinho Massaro is a self-styled spiritual guru with a massive online following and a string of disturbing allegations trailing behind him; from utopian dreams in Sedona to cult accusations and a follower’s tragic death... is this the future of wellness, or just another rebrand of control?Join RED ROOM on Patreon (7 day free trial)Sources/further readingTech Bro Guru: Inside the Sedona Cult of Bentinho Massaro – Be ScofieldEx-Cult Members Describe Abuse by ‘Monster’ Bentinho Massaro – Be ScofieldBe Scofield’s Articles on Cults and Spiritual AbuseA Little Bit Culty Podcast – Bentinho Massaro Part 2The Mirror Effect – Survivor Accounts and AdvocacySpiritual Guru or Creepy Cult Leader? – DazedMy Journey into the Dark, Hypnotic World of a Millennial Guru – Cult Education InstituteMassaro’s Organization Is a Cover to Give Him Everything He Craves – Cult Education InstituteBentinho Massaro – Wikipedia‘If you die in the process, it doesn’t matter’: the rise of Bentinho Massaro – The GuardianInside the World of Bentinho Massaro, Instagram’s Cult Leader for the Tech Set – Rolling StoneThe Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'Levitating Spiritual Guru Wants to Enlighten the World | Bentinho Massaro Case Analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's go down a rabbit hole; to places that are weird, wonderful, creepy, or mysterious.True Crime, Conspiracy & Unsolved Mysteries hosted & produced by Jenny Claffey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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