Cult Deprogrammer: Part II

We hear from Patrick Wardle, former NSA “White Hat” hacker, NASA researcher, and basically a character in Mr. Robot. We loved chatting with Patrick; he’s a ton of fun and we get to hear amazing on-the-job hacking stories, tales of tinder dates with Russian spies, and even more from the wild world of hacking. Even if you’re not a computer wiz (like Jaimie), you’ll love this episode! Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram @patrickwardle to learn more!

This guy hunts people... for money. Jaimie and Abby catch up with Bounty Hunter, Scott Gribble. Scott not only tracks down folks evading the law, but he hosts boot camps to show you how it’s done. We hear Scott’s best stories on the job, including some “catfishing” tactics. We even catch up with Scott’s partner, Lydia, to hear a female’s perspective of the job. To learn even more about Scott Gribble and his boot camps, visit www.bountyhunterbootcamp.com.

After Carrie Goldberg was harassed and abused by a vindictive ex, she became the lawyer she had needed. A renegade attorney, she fights to make the justice system fair for victims of harassment, cyber and otherwise, and seeks to force the law into alignment with the reality of our hyper-online lives. As she puts it, “We are all just a moment away from having our life overturned by somebody hellbent on our destruction.” You can follow Carrie on Twitter at @cagoldberglaw or find out more about her at cagoldberglaw.com.

We talk to psychologist, sex therapist, and founder of @themodernintimacy, Dr. Kate Balestrieri! Dr. Kate answers all your submitted questions about sex and relationships and we hear how she got her start in the field. We chat normalizing and de-stigmatizing sex, various kinks, and fetishes. We even dive into how to improve YOUR sex life! To learn more about Dr. Kate visit her instagrams: @themodernintimacy and @drkatebalestrieri.

Jaimie and Abby speak with Dr. Edward Zimmerman, a cosmetic surgeon, known on TikTok as the Dick Doc! We chat about everything below the belt—from strangest requests to most popular procedures. For more information on Dr. Zimmerman follow him on TikTok @dickdocontiktok or check out his website Aesthetic Revolution Las Vegas.  

Jaimie and Abby chat with Jennings Brown, an investigative journalist, about his latest project in which he reports on a spiritual doomsday group known as the Fellowship of Friends. Jennings provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on his findings, all of which are documented in his Spotify podcast, Revelations. Prepare for some twists and turns. To learn more about Jennings and his work, find him on Instagram @tjenningsbrown or on Twitter @tjenningsbrown. 

Jaimie and Abby chat with Jill and Steve from St. Croix Paranormal to cover all things ghosts! This episode gets extra ghoulish as we ask these paranormal investigators for their best ghost stories. We discuss how Jill and Steve got their start, how they even communicate with ghosts, and their opinions on the afterlife. Get ready for goosebumps! For evidence and YouTube videos of their many investigations, visit  stcroixparanormal.com.

We catch up with Christy Martin, former Professional Boxer and Hall of Famer. You may know Christy from the new Netflix doc “Deal with the Devil,” which details her career and the abuse she endured at the hands of her trainer and then-husband. We talk her rise to fame, personal struggles and secrets, and survival. You can find Christy at Christymartinpromotions.com or head to her Instagrams @christymartinpromotions and @christy_salters_martin.

Abby and Jaimie interview Dan Rumsey, a Zookeeper from Australian Reptile Park! Dan is such a delight; he gives us the fast facts of some of the most unique and rare animals he works with. We hear what drove him to become a zookeeper and even discuss how we can make a difference for our environment. We cover Elvis, the giant croc living at the reptile park, koalas, plats, tortoise, venomous snakes, and more! To get pictures of all the animals we discuss, head to Dan’s Instagram @zookeeper_dan!

Part II of our episode with Rick Alan Ross delves deeper into cults. We learn who Rick considers the “worst of the worst” cult leader, the fate of Scientology, how the term “drink the kool-aid” originated, and even more Keith Raniere juice. We explore how multi-level marketing structures are similar to cults, the backgrounds of famous cult leaders, and different methods of persuasion to pull members in. Head to www.culteducation.com for more information and resources from Rick Alan Ross!