Podcast
Heaven's Gate
Hosted by SiriusXM · EN
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.
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10: The Class
Dec 27, 201700:53:05Tap to summarize39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after.
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9: The Comet
Dec 20, 201700:48:21Tap to summarizeHeaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for.
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8: The Unknowns
Dec 13, 201700:51:08Tap to summarizeThis week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories.
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7: The Programming
Dec 6, 201700:45:29Tap to summarizeGail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head?
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6: The Choice
Nov 29, 201700:41:11Tap to summarizeFrank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question.
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5: The Tape
Nov 15, 201700:40:08Tap to summarizeAfter a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles.
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4: The Host
Nov 8, 201700:38:20Tap to summarizeHost Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult.
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3: The Mothers
Nov 1, 201700:44:46Tap to summarizeWhile The Two are recruiting new members into their nomadic lifestyle, one woman is trying desperately to make contact.
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2: The Two
Oct 25, 201700:40:03Tap to summarizeIt's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one.
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1: The Seekers
Oct 18, 201700:35:43Tap to summarizeThe Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers.
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