influencers keep joining CULTS...

After over a year of contemplation Ben has bravely decidedly to broach the subject of cults, specifically ones that are hitting a little too close to home. After watching a former acquaintance fall victim to a weird religious cult, Ben decided to do some digging into the rising trend of influencers joining cults. Join him on today's episode to learn everything he's found from his research.
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[@TheDubseyFr]

“It’s not a cult!” Sounds like something a person in a cult would say.

[@Another_Salty_Bish]

I love the pfp 😭

[@mrs.gallagher5120]

If you wacth umbrella acdemy that's exactly what klaus says💀

[@JESUSLOVESYOU033]

Jesus Christ loves us unconditionally+eternally!He cares for us so much that He sacrificed Himself on the cross for our sins!God is so good!💗✝️

[@JESUSLOVESYOU033]

@@Another_Salty_BishJesus Christ loves us unconditionally+eternally!He cares for us so much that He sacrificed Himself on the cross for our sins!God is so good!💗✝️

[@JESUSLOVESYOU033]

@@mrs.gallagher5120Jesus Christ loves us unconditionally+eternally!He cares for us so much that He sacrificed Himself on the cross for our sins!God is so good!💗✝️

[@yuulfuji]

My dad was in a cult, and its so weird how even after they leave the effects are still somewhat there…at least in my case. Cults are scary.

[@FionaMaloney-nx8kv]

if u dont mind if i ask, is he still in a cult?

[@Sandrinenervo]

@@FionaMaloney-nx8kvthey said was meaning pass tense meaning he isn’t anymore!

[@FernBlackwood1995]

Trauma certainly leaves it’s marks. Sorry for his experience and what you’ve also gone through because of what he has as well.

[@FionaMaloney-nx8kv]

@@Sandrinenervo oh my bad lol

[@immyfvls]

You should look into the “little pebble Nowra cult” in Australia. I live about 5 minutes away from the cult, and have camped a few hundred metres away from it twice unknowingly. It makes me absolutely sick to my stomach knowing that this man was only sentenced 10 years for what he did and now he’s out again doing who knows what. P.S. Love you Ben, best podcast ever.

[@user-bw4bu7ll4l]

hi! if you wouldn't mind me asking, what rea of australia is this

[@immyfvls]

@@user-bw4bu7ll4l This is in NSW, hope this helped!!

[@irislejones]

@@user-bw4bu7ll4lcouple hours south of sydney

[@wnwndkwj]

@@user-bw4bu7ll4l it in the south coast of nsw in camberwarra i belive

[@whoismadeline]

I’ve never heard about it. Is it in Nowra?

[@user-yz7qu6ye7y]

LETS ALL BE HONEST THIS IS THE BEST PODCAST

[@always_angel4]

frrr

[@endyark]

this and vrg are the best podcasts

[@everyone_loves_aryn]

FRRRR

[@3ellagames407]

True words lol

[@mireki_]

@@endyark OMG REAL VRG

[@t_qfu9101]

The sister who joined the cult is named Miranda Wilking however she changed her legal name to Miranda Derrick after joining. Her sister who is trying to raise awareness about her situation is Melanie Wilking.

[@zoehawks]

Omfg I first thought was that it was lisa and Lena from back in the musically dancing days

[@miyavlogs753]

@@zoehawksDEADASS ME TOO

[@hotmoms6969]

ngl thought it was dixie and charli. i feel like its smth dixie would do (i know that sounds bad to say- i just do-)

[@lemonmeat]

@@hotmoms6969 what

[@Camila.3334]

@@zoehawksSAME

[@exige_jokr3204]

When I left the cult I realized how brainwashed and sheltered from everything I was, even small cults are dangerous and horrible for your mental health

[@ElleStuart]

The story about the sisters is genuinely unnerving at 1am while I listen to this... And if it IS real.. I'm so scared for my relatives and friends. Came back to this to add my drama (FOR COMMENT READERS, Not for vid cause it’s too long rip), cause I need advice pretty urgently.. so long story short I’m friends with this girl since our families are neighbors ( Only a 2 minute drive off pretty much ) and we used to be close. But when I invited her over for a sleepover a little reluctantly since she really wanted it and I just lied and went along. I ended up ditching her last second, practically the night before, and she cried. I did an asshole move by getting my mom to tell her mother and apologize and stuff but afterwards I felt bad and called. But I suck at apologies so it was half assed. I tried tho. That was like months back, we were okay for a while, but then I went into holidays and her school opened again. I’m on holiday and I’m not talking to any of my friends really, and just doing my own things since my last school year was ROUGH. I needed time, but I don’t think she knows that. Since she’s an insta girly, she’s almost always on social media’s. She and her friends always texting and gossiping and shit. While I live in my own head, doing weird aesthetic crap on Pinterest and just listening to music and doing my hobbies alone. I don’t get to read her texts. She’d send them like days prior and I’d just read them the night we end up meeting or something. I hate notifications. And I think it’s upset her.. our families had dinner and hiked this week and she really didn’t talk to me. Which HURT! I felt bad, but for what? I apologize each time I miss the texts but I don’t think she understands I really don’t like social media. It’s just so horrible to me. I haven’t told her that yet and I dread having to confront her. Please.. any help??

[@phibandj]

it is i found the girls insta it’s creepy

[@carpet5287]

@@phibandj what is it i couldn't find it

[@flyingcapybaras69]

@@phibandj don't be shy tell us

[@Kyliethefunnyhuman]

Miranda Derrick

[@flyingcapybaras69]

@@Kyliethefunnyhuman thank you

[@JohnathanDavisstoothpaste]

The fact that bens only reason to not be killed by a very real cult is that he wants to see avatar 3 😭

[@FernBlackwood1995]

I hate how hard I’m laughing

[@hufsa239]

It was literally bizarre seeing Alyx go inactive and then she came back to tell she has joined a cult legit like , in the podcasts before hand she had gone on a trip before completely joining the cult and she was telling about how they didn't shower for weeks and she LIKED the smell of her sweat like I was so confused

[@Haichuu777]

I giggle and kick my feet every time drama mama posts a podcast 🤭🤭

[@everyone_loves_aryn]

real

[@nataliaking]

for real i start blushing🤭

[@Kylie_943]

@@nataliaking SAME or when he posts on his main account

[@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks]

Absolutely

[@mazapandust]

what you said about them targeting LA transplants who want friends is right on the mark. religious/cult groups do this at universities for that exact reason

[@IDontLookBonita]

My grandma ran away from home because she was in a cult it was when she was little and when she got older she left. I think the cult was about Jesus and Christianity.

[@clairescarlettcomrie89]

Damn

[@soldejaneirolover]

Im a Pentecostal Christian but are u talking abt Jehovah’s Witnesses??

[@cleocatra4344]

It’s sad how people twist or change the Bible and Jesus to control and manipulate people. I’m sorry she went threw that and I’m glad she got away

[@ajaazelle]

yeah I think it was about jehovah witness, I was in that cult too.. my parents still force me even though I’m atheist now.

[@ohno7153]

most least insane christians

[@charlottesmith925]

while influencers are silly, i think its pretty common for super smart people to get sucked into cults too!!! but omg ty for making this its such a strange trend lol

[@charleyandre330]

I LOVE when Ben posts a podcast episode OR a real yt video❤❤❤ never give up ben😊

[@edodgeson1536]

Dude, this sounds like what the Church of Scientology used to do back in the day. They also recruited a bunch of celebrities to use their names when they recruit new members. So of course nothing *major* bad or alarming will happen to these influencers because they have a platform. Really bad s*it will happen to ordinary people who will come to these cults because of their favorite influencers. This can actually turn really ugly

[@ziamarie]

Omg yes! Im glad someone said this. They use celebrities, or in this instance "influencers" to get people to join. It's sick and evil how they manipulate people and it all boils down to control and most of all money. They scam people out of sooooooo much money and it's sad

[@JustAnzia]

I just left what I would describe as a cult, it was an assisted living home for people with autism, well they kicked me out because I didn’t like how they didn’t respect my boundaries, after another person there did something illegal to me. The staff there think they are saviours, if they don’t involve police when the adults with autism do something illegal. I was stalked, another girl was raped and they didn’t involve the police, but threatened us with calling the police on us for speaking out about how horrible this place was.

[@keyzlovesyou4933]

dont be shy what was the name of the home so no one else accidentally joins

[@JustAnzia]

I want to tell ya, but for legality’s sake and my own safety i can only name the place after we have taken action in court.

[@JustAnzia]

@@keyzlovesyou4933 it’s In Denmark that’s as far as I can say about the place

[@keyzlovesyou4933]

@@JustAnzia that’s understandable i hope u get the justice u deserve

[@Ray-qu3nh]

Hey Ben! My Drama was last year. So my first year in middle school, I became friends with this girl. We will call her Amy. When I started hanging out with Amy she seemed nice but at the end of the year she started hanging out with this girl we will call her Elliot. I thought that Elliot was a bad influence on her because she would always threaten to fight other kids. So I told Amy that shes a bad influence and she got so mad! After that whenever I try to talk to Amy she insults me and says, “This is why I like Elliot better than you.” On the last day of school, her and Elliot kept slapping me and pulling my hair for no reason. And I went home crying. And now Amy is begging me to be her friend again and I dont know what to do. If your reading this I just want to say your videos are amazing! Also can you do the rock eyebrow face in your video😂

[@blossombean1164]

Don’t take Amy back:(

[@akiuura.]

Do not take Amy back, she needs to learn her lesson and learn that Elliot is a bad influence on her

[@trxygacha]

I was in a similar-ish situation, do not take amy back. She took your friendship for granted for someone who wasnt a good influence on her, and she will eventually realize, hopefully ur situation gets better tho :(

[@Haleytheluverofc]

Dont take her back , ik it may seem hard but when i didnt take ppl back who did that to me my life got do much better and i found new friends!

[@Idkjustbeinghere8960]

Do not take her back! She is obviously regretting it and if you take her back, she will think she can do this again and still make it out the same way! She has to understand that she hurt you, physically, and verbally.

[@user-jh6eo9hj3f]

WE LOVE YOU BEN, ONE OF THE VERY FEW SANE KZbinRS LMAO, JUST STRATED THE VID AND UR ALRADY SPEAKING FACTSSS. I wasn't that knowledged about cults, we spoke a bit about them once in religion class, me personally im a very curious person, and I have a habit of scaring myself whenever I research a new topic... for example cults, ofc ive heard the term lots of times, but I was never really sure what it was.. then I saw ur vid and before watching I decided to just get clear what it was... now I guess I kinda know and I also found out about that heavens gate cult....... its 1 am and I hope im gonna be able to sleep tonight. cults are scary ash and im worried for any naive lost people out there...

[@kinsleyford]

DAY 3! please get ben to read this, I know its sorta stupid bc I know ppl have gone thru worst lol. but my parents have gotten in a divorce and I've been VERY low on energy and not laughing much, but ben helped me with that. can we just thank ben for using HIS energy just to make us laugh and smile. thank you ben :)

[@rezasher490]

It’s not stupid, just cuz divorce is something that happens a lot doesn’t mean it’s not a really bad thing to happen

[@eudaemonicc]

Excited for another episodee! I have a brain injury & haven’t been able to leave my house much while recovering, but managed to listen to or watch every episode of this & the I almost died podcast since early/mid June lol thanks tho seriously for making me laugh thru the pain 😂❤

[@certifiedgreg_rose]

Ben is the reason that I stay happy. Everytime I feel sad I turn his videos on. Thanks Ben ❤

[@_cherry7up2]

you are so real, open, and genuine with everything you do as it’s rare to see in the content creator world. i’m so grateful

[@ajbonu02]

Literally you make my day 10 times better when you post a KZbin video or a podcast episode. You put so much work and energy when you make these videos! Keep up the amazing work❤❤❤

[@RadRatchet]

WHY DO THEY KEEP DOING THIS STUPID STUFF LIKE WE UNDERSTAND U WANNA GET POPULAR OR WHATEVER BUT THERES LIKE NO REASON TO JOIN CULTS DAWG…

[@reaganskates]

they dont know its a cult until its to late

[@mylsiee]

it’s based on manipulation not abt celebrity

[@Artforest606]

I’m listening to this at 2am and I’m genuinely concerned because I didn’t even know cults were this big yk and the sisters one gave me goosebumps

[@icantfindisa]

same here, genuine chills 😨 it’s terrifying

[@annahlovesmacmiller]

Those 7m people came to my church in Spokane Washington as guest speakers. They were handing out little books about the breakdown of what they do and I got a free one. I spoke to the family that came to represent. I promise it was intriguing I was seriously interested (did not know it was a cult at the time)

[@warsscarsplanetmars]

This is my first video from Ben! So excited to watch Em all :) (The bio said a former acquaintance fell for a cult, is that person a former/current KZbinr?)

[@coralenakemp5723]

I feel like drama mama is the only podcast I can genuinely listen to without getting bored and going to sleep, because I can actually relate to ben😭

[@kmaryba1431]

Literally Fr I listen to his podcasts every night to sleep😊

[@ViviannnnnnnnnM]

BEEEEN. BEN BEN BEN. it's your three favorite words. i. have. drama. so my best friend of three years is literally the heart of my life. But lately, she's been weird. I will tell her something exciting or fun, and it will immediately make her lose all energy, and get really snappy. when I ask her what's wrong, she just says she's watching something or editing a video. What do I do? Also Love you so much! Your podcast has been getting me through some really hard family times, and it turns my sad girl moment into immediate laughter. Thank you for that!

[@emilywheeler1140]

Thanks for these podcasts Ben I love them. ❤🎉

[@sonchaeyoung2888]

I FR ENJOY EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF EVERY BEN VIDEO💔💔

[@aarynlawson]

they came out with a netflix documentary about the willing sisters, it surprised me really because i had just watched this podcast yesterday and then a couple hours later i went on netflix and saw something about dancing tiktokers and a cult. its so sad about what’s happening

[@BennettInes]

I spaced out for a second thinking about the morality of cults in depth and then he said "is that a hole????" In a Mickey Mouse voice and it brought me back 💀

[@Kylie_943]

When ever Ben posts on his main account or on his podcast my day just gets 1000000 times better that’s why I love watching him

[@norahsimon4447]

My drama: My friend made me really depressed and then went to a mental hospital for depression a couple months later. They just got back and have been taking to me since then. I don’t know how to tell them that I don’t want to associate with them anymore after my experience because I know that they were in a bad place mentally and we have been friends for 12 years.

[@Saintdeheron]

I don’t think any religion is healthy, but that’s a whole different conversation

[@user-ho4ue7pw8n]

Crazy how amazing ben is and it's amazing how crazy ben is

[@parkerlewis4858]

I’ve never been one for podcasts, but this is amazing.

[@rxinav]

HOLY MOLY BEN FINALLY POSTED (its been less than a week) u don't get how much u brighten my dayyyy 😭

[@CarlX3]

BEEEN! HAI!! I just wanted to say your literally my comfort youtuber. I love ur videos and podcasts. You literally help me through mental breakdowns and episodes. I literally RHAHHDUDVD love you smmmm! ❤️❤️

[@AryaGilbert-so9mm]

Drama: My best friend told me she was having a birthday party and explained everything about it to me. Then she gave me a quest list and asked if I knew anyone who was coming. I said yes and noticed my name was not on the list. I was not invited to the party in the end

[@jemmaskyyy]

I’m so sorry that terrible, she’s def not a true friend!

[@ashstymie8203]

I love it when Ben posts, it makes me smile, you are so funny and awesome Ben😁

[@0ceana.]

I love Drama mama, and i almost died, i always rewach it. ily and this podcast so much ben!!

[@pipperspizzeria7826]

i love how gentle ur being to the religions so u don’t offend anyone ♥ lol i’m also an atheist btw

[@zoepetra]

cheeseballs

[@AshForbidden]

Fr tho-

[@garlic_muncher]

for real 😧

[@Hisosoup]

you right

[@igetmoreassthanatoiletseat8264]

Every now and then I remember that there's cults everywhere just beneath our noses and it's so fucking unnerving

[@magsandcheese]

hi bennnn my drama is that this fandom for a band i really love completely fell apart cause of an ex friend who ig is really bored and has no life so she tried canceling the band and basically ruined the fandom and basically three people agree with her now but she still won’t shut tf up about it and blocks anyone who disagrees with her lmfao wtf do i do ily ben

[@livyraven]

ben i love ur podcasts lol My drama: basically my ex friend talked behind my back in a seperate gc and i told him i know, but he says that he never said anything, but their is proof from screen shots.

[@jupilupi]

thanks for giving me advice! i do know that she was just doing it because she said she wanted us to care about her (which we would've done either way.) but yeah she was basically just doing it for attention. she had a hard time making friends in the past and she wanted to have a way to make some but i talked to her and she said she was sorry and that i shouldn't forgive her yet. i feel like we can still be friends but it'll take some time for me to actually be able to trust her again. that's how it ended up for anyone wondering!!

[@remy20108]

Back when the Waco cult was a thing one of the memebers tried to get my dad to join and he thankfully refused

[@FernBlackwood1995]

That must have been scary. Glad your dad dodged that bullet.

[@zeezenfrozen]

bruh@@FernBlackwood1995

[@Taytay583]

I literally fall asleep to these and its serious topics too. Great vids❤️

[@SIPLARLLAPEIGHRIMSP]

Bro Ben is posting every dam day but I still watch everyone single one of his video s

[@kyn354]

the only podcast i can listen to without getting bored!

[@Olivia-gt6hn]

I have drama!!! So basically I have this friend and she keeps faking mental illnesses, (Autism Tourette’s) And even her own mom and the ripest didn’t think she has it, and to get attention she started ticking her head and claiming she’s done it her whole life and suddenly like 2 months ago she stopped, she claims she had depression but even her mom told me she didn’t. I want to stop being friends with her but if I do will loose a lot more friends, what do I do?

[@deniseeatschalk]

making bracelets while listening to this podcast is top tier. love this podcast

[@niven22]

one of your videos is what I needed today bro

[@dementorskiss73]

It’s Miranda Derrick for anyone’s who’s curious

[@Roxieb_1]

What about the others

[@ryleeisspooky]

Ok so heres the drama- My grandma just passed away two days ago, and while we were going through her house we found out she used to make stripper outfits and give them away😭😭 HERES ANOTHER BC I HAVE LOTS OF FAMILY DRAMA; My grandpa and grandma, (both have passed, same grandma from the last on) got divorced and remarried- BUT while they were divorced my grandpa started dating guys and idk why but i found that funny to me

[@imabananavr1136]

That was the biggest plot twist ever 😅

[@ryleeisspooky]

@@imabananavr1136 IKR🤣🤣

[@pugs3458]

Something like this recently happened to Rubee Lana…🙁

[@yeleiny]

yess 😢 we’re all praying for her , i hope she is safe

[@shreksmistress]

When you mentioned anthpo I perked up love that dude, used to watch his content a lot.

[@The.Curious.1]

I knew I recognized the person in the thumbnail. I remember watching ayydubs, but I stopped watching them. I don’t know why tho. I think it’s cause their personality was off, their whole mood had changed as well. It had changed before they had left, for 5 months. I’m going to assume Alyx had been in the cult before they went on “break”. Also Ayydubs gave me Colleen ballinger vibes, even when I first started watching them. I have no clue why. Idk 🤷‍♀️ Influencers are lil crazy, verrückt, loco, fou, pazzo, gek, you get the point.

[@Artforest606]

My drama: So my friend started acting super strange after her dog died and whenever I ask if she wants to talk, she starts changing the conversation. Then a few days ago, she said things that made me really worry about her mental health and I feel she could benefit from therapy or something but she won’t let be bring it up anymore! How can I help her!? (Btw you podcast makes my life better and I listen to it before bed lol)

[@m8rie]

She may have stopped talking about it becsuse she is worried she's talking to much or something like that nake sure she knows that's your 100% there for

[@Artforest606]

Ya your right but I don’t think that’s the case. We have known each other since forever and we have built up a lot of trust. She just disappeared one day or smt

[@TheDubseyFr]

Mi drama 🙀: all my friends are going to one highschool while i’m going to a different one and keep talking about how excited they are to go together. I’m an extroverted person but i’m scared i won’t make friends. Loving these podcasts! keep up the *funky* topics

[@AshForbidden]

Anytime ben posts my day gets so freaking better! Keep on going ben!

[@isabellemaria6228]

The best podcast everr!! Lots of love Ben

[@lindybug7918]

Ben is SANE and INSANE at the same time lol

[@Slay.Com_Hello]

This podcast is so awesome

[@MadelineCrook]

Loved this video! I also have some drama. My friend always posts videos without me when she is with our friends but only when it isn’t with me and honestly kinda makes me feel like shit about myself constantly. What should I do?

[@search..engine]

Just remember that you’re not the problem, she is. I personally think you should stop being friends with her (or just try to not spend as much time with her if possible) and find nicer people who appreciate u :)

[@MadelineCrook]

@@search..engine thank you so much for this. I don't know how to talk to anyone about it because everyone likes her so it means so much to me. Have a nice day :)

[@search..engine]

@@MadelineCrook Aw thanks! I hope you have a nice day too

[@Kimberly07.]

Early and ben just made my day like tomorrows my brithday and today my mom left for Texas

[@BennettInes]

My drama: I'm currently extremely depressed and I got into an argument with my mom about it and she basically said she doesn't believe me so now I'm debating running away lol (side note, I already get therapy and went to a mental hospital which didn't help, I'm hopeless 💀)

[@DanTheMan711]

Where would you run away?

[@el-vm9cr]

Do u have enough money saved to run away? Cuz if u could save enough for renting an apartment or stay with a friend u could get a job and start over

[@BennettInes]

No I don't so I'm likely not going to run away, it's just a wish atp.

[@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks]

If you need to talk or anything let me know! I’m going through that too, been struggling with “wanting to check out of life early” as I like to put it. I know it sounds silly but Sending love your way! I know it can be helpful to have someone to talk too but no worries if not. Just know you’re in my thoughts!

[@Amya746]

Drama my friend was caught smoking the za and she said she was getting it from me and now I’m grounded from everything except KZbin 💀

[@Hay_M]

Your podcast is the only one I watch all the way through

[@3ellagames407]

Love your vids ben the best part of my day! 😽

[@ricebowlwithmilk9820]

Some Drama: My friend thats ive been friends with since 3rd grade has been upset with me the past year and recently she's asked me what I feel if I never got to speak to her, and the question was so sudden at the time and I was with my girlfriend, so I replied weird, and shes been mad at me since I have no idea what to do and I dont know how I can make it up to her. (btw Lovin what your doing, slay man )

[@Je3xz]

Hey Ben this is my little bit of drama: My mom keeps making me feel bad about not eating and restricting my eating because it’s apparently making my family miserable. I try to not involve them but they always threaten to tell the doctors and they will put me into a hospital. Do y have any advice?

[@Iamyourbestfriend-gj6tm]

Hi Ben this is my drama😔 recently my friend who I used to think of as an amazing friend started to say very toxic and mean things to me and my other friend.I don’t know if I should stay friends with them because of this but they were a great friend and made me happy Ps: you are the best and I scream when I see you post because you make my day

[@novasthehottestfr]

I watched ayydubs for ab 2 years before they disappeared for that while and its so concerning how theyre so blind to whats goibg on

[@evanpeaked]

A podcast a day keeps the depression at bay 👏 (I know he posts once a week but it doesn’t have the same ring to it)

[@silversin_66]

A podcast every Wednesday keeps the depression at bay 🌷 (I think this one still has a bit of a charm to it, don't you think?)

[@kayliewaylie724]

@@LiaA-ik8mmNOO THAT EATS

[@pardent]

10/10 pfp good music taste

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

I live by a merit restaurant and they play cult propaganda all the time. It’s weird how it starts like normal random stuff then devolves into false information and like anti certain people. Then cycles back to like flowers and shit

[@Rain_vii]

Ayahuasca is a brew first made and still utilized for cultural and religious practice in the Amazon River Basin. It’s made from a specific leaf and vine which when combined inhibits the brain’s ability to process DMT. This inhibition causes the high that leads to visions/hallucinations, etc. I fucking despise when people take ayahuasca without doing their research and going through the proper channels (there are plenty of fake shamans that take advantage of people’s stupidity) - that’s how you die dudeeee. Please ask me questions if you have any!! I took a plants health and spirituality course that taught me all this good stuff and am currently pursuing an Anthropology degree and a botany minor for the combination of ethnobotany :)

[@nemo-gl5mk]

hi ben!! i’ve got some drama going on with this girl and it’s been going on for about a year now and it’s been really frustrating. she’s still holding on that i left her for “no reason” even though she was rude to literally all my friends and wouldn’t stop. she claims that i’ve been brainwashed by my friends and thinks that i am part of a cult. what should i do?

[@zoavanornam2285]

Anybody knows who he’s talking about

[@wowzers6789]

It would be so cool if Ben did an episode on Mars Argo and Poppy, and Titanic Sinclair

[@Moonstarr444]

What I watch on KZbin: During the day: Ben of the week Before bed: Drama Mama

[@goodkarma13]

Ben always makes my day Also who is he talking abt when he talks abt the sisters I’m guessing Charlie and Dixie right???

[@seouIcyborg]

No, cause if either sister was in a cult it would be MUCH MORE PUBLIC

[@goodkarma13]

@@seouIcyborgyeah u got a point but who is it tho

[@ninarosa9310]

@@goodkarma13I looked into it, her name is Miranda Derrick

[@goodkarma13]

@@ninarosa9310 thx for telling me

[@Username.6.7]

my day instantly got better when i saw you posted your acc such a genuine and funny person that never fails to light up a room and put a smile on my face ❤

[@glitter6017]

thanks for what you do this helped me clean my house (very hard task) and it makes me motivated idk how but it does

[@onthebasscleff]

i remember watching the yellow deli video, it came up in conversation the other day, actually. we were watching a documentary from bbc on this heavily religious family- would be a nice video/ podcast episode if he had the chance to see it, i'll drop the link underneath

[@onthebasscleff]

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[@thathannah_1942]

I watched the 7M documentary yesterday, perfect timing

[@k1llemRay]

Hey Ben, I got some drama for you: so I have friends that got into a big fight, I tried to stand up for the one friend but now all of my other friends are mad at me now for sticking up for him, they have been making fun of his looks and now they have been saying how they hate me because of my friend, the thing is I care about them all the same. What should i do?

[@mallorylauren1080]

we love u ben!!!💓💓 dw about being vague

[@yuulfuji]

24:15 I think its not that they’re more susceptible, but cult leaders will target them more, specifically because of their job…influencers are meant to influence people, so they would be the ideal candidate for a cult leader

[@Aiden21339]

This podcast is amazing

[@user-li2qx5tp4h]

i did a deep dive on all of the things you've talked about, i've found out lots of info about the sisters, but i found no results about the influencer church 😭

[@Roxieb_1]

Same what is it !!

[@user-li2qx5tp4h]

@@Roxieb_1 no ideaaa

[@mollysommers6019]

I frickin luv this podcast

[@maranegrea3120]

hi ben here is my drama(idk if it counts). I am really insecure of my acne any advice that could help. btw love your podcast

[@Almanolsoe]

DRAMA so almost all my friends have had their first kiss, first boyfriend and their first time. And I haven't, I feel so behind because no one has ever really been interested in me, i also get called boring sometimes. I'm fourteen soon to be fifteen, don't know if that's normal. What do you think? btw i love your podcast sm

[@uhh3457]

Ur literally a kid, it shouldn’t be a worry for people your age, but it IS bc that’s how teenagers work and grow up thinking yk. It’s the psychology of teenagers lol. (not to be rude or anything I’m just being honest cause like everyone was like that at one point but) I’m much older than u and I haven’t had any of those either. It doesn’t matter tbh, like yeah sometimes I’ll think about it and be like “damn am I that unappealing” but then I realize that so many other people are just like me and like yk? It’s not that you’re unattractive or unloveable, bc everyone is attractive depending on personal taste and anyone can be lovable and deserves love. Like you deserve love and you’re beautiful, don’t let the absence of your intimate/love life measure that your worth for you. So don’t feel pressured to kiss someone, date someone, and ESPECIALLY HAVING YOUR FIRST TIME BC YOU WILL REGRET IT IF ITS NOT WITH THE RIGHT PERSON AND doing it at that age is like young yk. So just chill and be kind to yourself 😝

[@Almanolsoe]

I'm actually crying, this helped a lot. Thank you for taking the time to write this, it means a lot. Tysm

[@uhh3457]

@@Almanolsoe yeah of course. I just wanna help people so they can live better lives 😊 I hope everything is well for you

[@Tina-fj4xo]

Yellow Deli actually has the BEST food (great prices too). The people are quite nice (not sure the intentions tho). I got a flat off the highway and they changed my tire for me. They didn't try to recruite me or anything, just pleasent and nice haha.

[@xoxo-kriti]

My drama : so basically i got my classes for high school and i legit have no classes with any of my friends and the only thing that got me through middle school were my friends.. btw ly ben ur awesome!!

[@Xenaissillyy]

Hi ben i love ur podcasts but i have some drama, im going back to school soon and im scared because the same people last year is gonna be there and they bullied me and i had no friends (i go to a private school) everyone i end up being friends with ended up being mean and idk what to do next year