https://simplecast.com 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. SiriusXM en-us Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:35:44 +0000 https://www.siriusxm.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8436e3c1-2479-4466-ac48-fa58259960bb/e70fdef3-989a-47ac-bdae-73c9f9410d0c/3000x3000/sxm-cover-heavens-gate-3000x3000-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.siriusxm.com serial 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. SiriusXM true https://feeds.simplecast.com/_fgFt7Dr SiriusXM Podcasts originals@stitcher.com gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IKRmFXPGm2p8CydVkWfT3ktJH9_9xlXROPTi00kEWE4 39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after.

]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com 39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after.

]]> 10: The Class Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:53:05 39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after. 39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hTrca95NIhM5w-PgDpP1mykeQ9v9Kf3OZLFhRlEFEVQ Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for.

]]> 9: The Comet Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:48:21 Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for. Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6P_7TvdzTrfshaAebkKLXLQVasltodPhA7TdeMTQpUU This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories.

]]> 8: The Unknowns Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:51:08 This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories. This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2-j9CnyfShXWR13pJ77dF0UX6clc5la9LjpJp6Qj3q8 Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head?

]]> Wed, 6 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head?

]]> 7: The Programming Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:45:29 Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head? Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head? true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BahZslngA4R9h7RFB-Gq09sxfYAuPUpE476ezpGzevM Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question.

]]> 6: The Choice Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:41:11 Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question. Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/w2sjUzdqsMnBReiJeqr4TY5FY56uiNkJZ5U-71W0dU4 After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles.

]]> 5: The Tape Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:40:08 After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles. After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sEKwvuLJqatZedXIDQ38kWX_632E2YdStVEICWuQcGM Host Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult.

]]> Wed, 8 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com Host Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult.

]]> 4: The Host Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:38:20 Host Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult. Host Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mtp4A4Xfb5P8M32R63SY2JC-wfK8FcQtFWwVBb8P2og While The Two are recruiting new members into their nomadic lifestyle, one woman is trying desperately to make contact.

]]> Wed, 1 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com While The Two are recruiting new members into their nomadic lifestyle, one woman is trying desperately to make contact.

]]> 3: The Mothers Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:44:46 While The Two are recruiting new members into their nomadic lifestyle, one woman is trying desperately to make contact. While The Two are recruiting new members into their nomadic lifestyle, one woman is trying desperately to make contact. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hptucqxEFQSv0HwrZRFbOurc9QHYYR1Ng_1Ydb-PfCI It's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com It's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one.

]]> 2: The Two Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:40:03 It's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one. It's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one. true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1BWnlUKNjOeyBRrQ4UTILYbIXtUnOd6-dFKKQ-hHFKQ The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers. 

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers. 

]]> 1: The Seekers Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:35:43 The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers.  The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers.  true full 1 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CMZKzTJLl7soL-WmqjY0zokzhI-b491fhooQXk2kJVY 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.

]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2017 21:30:00 +0000 originals@stitcher.com (Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media) https://www.siriusxm.com 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.

]]> Coming soon… Heaven’s Gate Glynn Washington, Stitcher & Pineapple Street Media 00:03:12 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. 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. false trailer 1