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Salt Lake DirtMike Rinder Remembered (1955-2025) - Episode 295I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Rinder today. Mike was an activist and author who had an unmeasured level of dedication to his cause. In the few interactions I had with him, he was extremely kind and generous with his time.
This week's episode is from when Mike joined me to talk about his memoir A Billion Years. I hope you enjoy it. We'll miss you Mike.
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Original Airdate: October 10, 2022
This week I'm thrilled to welcome Mike Rinder to the podcast. I've been a huge fan...2025-01-0655 min
THE QUEENS NEW YORKERTHE LEGACY OF QUEENS EPISODE 124: LEAH REMINI(actress)
Leah Marie Remini (/ˈrɛmɪni/; born June 15, 1970) is an American actress. She starred as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007) and as Vanessa Celluci in the CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait (2017–2018), both alongside Kevin James.[2][3]
Remini coproduced and hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016–2019), for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special. She also cohosted the daytime talk show The Talk (2010–2011). Remini's films include the comedy Old School (2003), the mystery comedy Handsome (2017), and the romantic comedy Second Act (2018).
After being a me...2024-12-0227 min
Exposing ScientologyScientology's Big "Blood on Your Hands" Lie ExposedBreaking down the facts that have now been revealed proving scientology was lying (and KNEW it) when they claimed Leah Remini and Mike Rinder had "incited" the murder of a scientology security guard in Australia in 2019. They had ALL the facts, but until now, they had remained secret. Their brazen lying relied on the documents that have now come to light never being public. Support the showGet Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (T...2024-05-3156 minExposing ScientologyRick Moxon: Scientology's Fair Game Poster ChildHigh level scientologist and lawyer Kendrick (Rick) Moxon is an operative who has been carrying out scientology Fair Game activities since the mid-1970's, and he continues to this day. He was recently caught trying to frame Leah Remini for "inciting violence" against scientology but it backfired spectacularly.The documents referred to in this discussion are available at Mike's blog here: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/new-l...Support the showGet Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X...2024-05-231h 11
A Little Bit CultyProud Defector: Claire Headley On Scientology (Part 2)This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/culty and get on your way to being your best self. And…we’re back for part two of our conversation with Claire Headley, a defiant Scientology whistleblower who still owes the shadowy organization a billion minus 30 years on her contract. (Don’t hold your breath, David Miscavige.) Born and bred in England’s Scientology boarding schools before rising up through the ranks all the way to headquarters, Claire’s escape after a lifetime of indoctrination is nothing short of heroic. In this follow-up...2024-02-2654 min
A Little Bit CultyProud Defector: Claire Headley On Scientology (Part 1)This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/culty and get on your way to being your best self. In part one of this 2-parter, we feature Scientology defector and whistleblower Claire Headley who spent 30 years in the church isolated from her family and basically any outside influence. Headley was born and bred in England’s Scientology boarding schools, was shipped to the big blue buildings in LA, and then onto headquarters. Thoroughly indoctrinated, she landed at the mother church, Sea Org, where she signed billion-year contracts and rose through the ra...2024-02-1959 min
IndoctriNationScientology's Dirty Tricks w/ Mike RinderMike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from early childhood. He went on to serve as Scientology’s international spokesperson and as the head of its Office of Special Affairs and was a member of the Board of Directors of Church of Scientology International from its creation in 1983 until he left in 2007. Since renouncing Scientology, Rinder has become a prominent whistleblower against its abuses. He appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and cohosted all three seasons of the Emmy Award–winning show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E. Mike is currently the host of the new podc...2024-02-141h 17Exposing ScientologyLeah's Meeting with the LAPD ChiefLeah Remini and Claire Headley met with LAPD Chief Moore after social media pressure shamed him into it. The LAPD has given Scientology preferential treatment, and met with Danny Masterson's attorneys. Leah and Claire hoped to educate the LAPD on the truth about Scientology. They describe how the meeting went and a lot more.Support the showGet Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit t...2023-11-111h 15Exposing ScientologyLeah & Mike Talk Masterson VerdictScientology celebrity, Danny Masterson, was sentenced to life in prison for the rape of women who reported these crimes to the Church of Scientology while they were all members. Scientology does not believe in reporting such crimes to law enforcement or any agency outside of Scientology. As a result the crimes were covered up. The victims fought for many years to see justice served. Leah Remini was in court for Masterson's sentencing. She brings her unique perspective as to how it unfolded. See the letter from Jane Doe 1's mother at Leah's Substack: https://leahremini.substack.com/p...2023-10-281h 02Exposing ScientologyLeah & Mike Are Back!Let the fun begin again! Leah Remini and Mike Rinder are back, talking all things scientology. We discuss what happened to the Fair Game podcast and why it came to an abrupt ending. We also have some scientology documents that you need to hear about. You can find full copies of the documents we reference in this video at mikerindersblog.org. Support the showGet Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / ri...2023-10-281h 04
Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnmasking Scientology's Grip on Law Enforcement: Insightful Exposé with Leah Remini & Mike Rinder - Scientology Stories #20Send us a textDoes the Church of Scientology have a stranglehold on government agencies? Join us, and our guests, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder, as we explore this chilling concept. We delve into Scientology policy, examine its potential influence on law enforcement, and question the church's reaction to allegations of criminal behavior within its ranks. We illuminate the real-world outcomes of deviating from Scientology's strict code of law and ponder why the mainstream media isn't delving deeper into the Church's inner workings.Fasten your seatbelts as we recount the tragic story of Stacey Moxon...2023-10-021h 14
A Little Bit CultyScientology SUCKS | Ft. Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, and Jon AtackToday’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. We’re back with another greatest hits mashup this week, pulled together from the Little Bit Culty archives for your late listening pleasure because…well…we can’t quit you - not even for a short late summer, early fall hiatus. Can you believe some shows go on hiatus? LAMMMMMME! Not us. Breaks are for babies. For real though, while we’re working on fresh batches of cult-busting brand new episodes, we wanted to stir that proverbial pot a little more by revisiting one of our favorite culty topics….Scien...2023-09-0439 min
WTF is on my Mind?!Mike Rinder - A Billion YearsIn this Episode, a conversation with Mike Rinder about The Vow (Season 2) and his book: A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life at the Highest Levels of ScientologyMike is a former senior executive of the Church of Scientology International (CSI) who has become a prominent whistleblower against abuses in scientology and other organizations.He is best known today for his role alongside Leah Remini in their Emmy-winning A&E TV series TV Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Over 3 seasons and 37 episodes they exposed many shocking abuses told through the eyes of the...2022-12-061h 17
Reality Life with Kate CaseyEp. - 570 - MIKE RINDER, AUTHOR OF A BILLION YEARS: MY ESCAPE FROM A LIFE IN THE HIGHEST RANKS OF SCIENTOLOGYKate discusses Branson (HBO) about Richard Branson, and the Masked Scammer (Netflix), which explores how a master con man scammed French elites out of millions of euros. Mike Rinder appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and cohosted all three seasons of the Emmy Award–winning show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath on A&E. He discusses his new book A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a...2022-11-301h 02
Apologetics ProfileJames Walker talks with Mike Rinder, former Scientologist, about his new book "A Billion Years" [Part 2]Mike Rinder, former senior executive of Scientology, continues his discussion with James Walker about his new book A Billion Years. Scientology sued James and Watchman Fellowship for $9.5 million then infiltrated Watchman's offices with spies. For legal reasons, Watchman has spoken very little about this publicly until this podcast. Mike Rinder, who headed up Scientology's Office of Special Affairs, supervised much of the litigation, harassment, intimidation and other "Fair Game" tactics developed by church founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Rinder left Scientology and now exposes some of the incredibly ruthless abuses allegedly perpetrated by Scientology's current leader, David Miscavige. 2022-11-141h 01
The Delve with Mike SheridanMike RinderMike Rinder is the author of the bestselling book, A Billion Years. He is the former executive director of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs and handled PR and legal matters for the organisation before leaving in 2007. Use the code DELVE at Manscaped.com for 20% and free shipping to support the show.0.00 - Intro 3.10 - The difference between Sea Org, Parishioner and Staff Member in Scientology6.00 - It got to the point of right and wrong 8.30 - The idea hammered home very early on9.35 - It's...2022-11-1333 min
California Haunts RadioA Look Inside Scientology with Mike RinderRinder was raised a Scientologist from the age of 6 and finally escaped the organization when he was 52.Shortly after he graduated high school in April 1973 he joined the Sea Organization (Sea Org). This is the dedicated core of scientology, Sea Org members sign a billion year commitment to forward the aims of scientology and live communally with other Sea Org members, pretty much out of touch with the outside world. In October 1973 Rinder was aboard the Hubbard’s ship Apollo (hence the name Sea Organization) and met him for the first time.In 1981 Rinder began wh...2022-11-091h 06
Apologetics ProfileJames Walker talks with Mike Rinder, former Scientologist, about his new book "A Billion Years" [Part 1]Mike Rinder, former senior executive of the Church of Scientology, sits down with James Walker, Watchman Fellowship president, to talk about his new book A Billion Years. Scientology sued James and Watchman Fellowship for $9.5 million then infiltrated Watchman offices in Texas and Alabama with spies. For legal reasons, Watchman has spoken very little about this publicly until this podcast. Mike Rinder, who headed up Scientology's "feared and dreaded" Office of Special Affairs, supervised much of the litigation, harassment, intimidation and other "Fair Game" tactics developed by church founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Rinder left Scientology and now exposes some of...2022-11-0756 min
IndoctriNationReflecting On A Billion Years w/Mike RinderMike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from the age of 5 when his parents began attending the Scientology International Center in Australia in the early 1960s. He eventually went on to serve as Scientology’s international spokesperson. Mike was the head of OSA- Scientology's Office of Special Affairs and was a member of the Board of directors of the Church of Scientology International. Since denouncing Scientology, Rinder has become a prominent whistleblower against its abuses. He appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and co-hosted all three seasons of Leah Remini's Emmy Award-winning show Scientology and the Aftermath. He and Re...2022-10-261h 11
Salt Lake DirtMike Rinder - A BILLION YEARS - Episode 77This week I'm thrilled to welcome Mike Rinder to the podcast. I've been a huge fan and supporter of his work since I read Lawrence Wright's book Going Clear about the history and abuses of the Church of Scientology. Mike co-hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. He reunited with Remini for the podcast Scientology: Fair Game.
Mike was kind of enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to talk about his new memoir A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. I c...2022-10-1155 min
Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve HassanA BILLION YEARS: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology with Mike RinderMike Rinder escaped his 46 years of Scientology, having achieved the #3 spot of power and head of their intelligence unit OSA. His new book helps pull back the curtain on many aspects of this notorious authoritarian cult. He starred with Leah Remini on Scientology and the Aftermath, and now their podcast Fair Game. In this special interview, I cover some essential details that folks (especially cult watchers) will wish to know. For example, he answers my specific questions that help connect the dots with the criminal activity and mind control that Hubbard enshrined into cult doctrine. In this age of...2022-10-101h 08
Lori & JuliaWednesday 9/28 Hr 1: LIVE from Project Down and Dirty and Mike Rinder
Checking in from Project Down and Dirty. Amal and George Clooney are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary and we hear from them in a rare interview. We also welcome incredible guest, Mike Rinder whose new book, 'A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology' was just released. Mike left Scientology in 2007. From 2016 to 2019, he co-hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Listen to Trending Full trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsA Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology by Mike RinderPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/583586 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology Author: Mike Rinder Narrator: Mike Rinder Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 22 minutes Release date: September 27, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.91 of Total 22 Ratings of Narrator: 4.64 of Total 11 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: One of the highest-ranking defectors from Scientology exposes the secret inner workings of the powerful organization in this remarkable memoir that is “not only a cautionary tale but also an inspiring story of resilience” (Leah Remini, New York Times bestselling author). Mike Rinder’s parent...2022-09-2703 min
A Voice for the KidsMike Rinder on his work as a CHILD USA Board member, escaping scientology, and much more!In this episode, Prof. Marci Hamilton is joined by Mike Rinder, an Emmy Award winning co-host of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, member of CHILD USA's Board of Directors, and advocate for those who need a voice.
Marci and Mike discuss his hit show and the impact it's had on the public perception of Scientology, how Mike's focus on highlighting injustices within institutions correlates with CHILD USA's mission, and so much more.
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Talking Shit About...10 Scientology (Jen) Jen talks about her experiences with the church of Scientology.For more info on Scientology and Hubbard check out:-The Last Podcast on the Left-Behind the Bastards-Scientology: Aftermath with Leah Remini-Scientology: Fair Game with Leah Remini & Mike RinderWant to be on the show? Email killizabeth.pod@gmail.com 2022-04-0135 min
Fair GameEpisode 77: Jefferson HawkinsLeah and Mike are joined by Jeff Hawkins, an extremely talented, thoughtful and articulate former Sea Org member to recount his experiences with David Miscavige, his role in making Dianetics a bestseller again the 80's and his journey into and out of scientology.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2022-02-1554 minFair GameEpisode 74: Julian Wain on WISEWe speak to our old friend and Leah family member Julian Wain about his experiences with WISE (World Institute of Scientology Enterprises) companies and how they implement high pressure sales techniques into dental and chiropractic offices, and are recruitment agencies for scientology.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2022-01-251h 00Fair GameEpisode 71: Listener Questions #10Leah and Mike start 2022 with one of our favorites -- more Listener Questions. We cover a wide scope of topics, from Fair Game campaign tactics to preserving Hubbard's "legacy" on stainless steel plates in titanium capsules in nuclear-bomb-proof vaults and the embarrassing "We Stand Tall" song video...
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2022-01-041h 04Fair GameEpisode 70: Claire Headley Knowledge ReportsLeah and Mike continue their discussion from last week about Committees of Evidence with Claire Headley, covering the snitch culture of scientology and the subject of Knowledge Reports -- one of the most important control mechanisms within the scientology world.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-12-211h 03Fair GameEpisode 69: Claire Headley on Committees of EvidenceLeah and Mike talk to their old friend and Aftermath OG Claire Headley again this week, this time to discuss Committees of Evidence. What are they exactly, our personal experiences convening, participating and being victims of them, and how they differ from arbitration.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-12-141h 19Fair GameEpisode 68: Chris Shelton on Cult ApologistsThis week Leah and Mike talk to their old friend Chris Shelton about cult apologists. These are the people who make a career (often lucrative) out of offering expert academic opinions in support of "New Religious Movements" -- cults. It's a racket that scientology has used to gain credibility.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-12-071h 14Fair GameEpisode 66 : Dr. Willy Rice Pastor of Calvary Baptist ClearwaterLeah and Mike welcome Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater to the podcast. Willy has been one of the few community leaders who has taken a strong, public stance against the abuses of scientology. We talk about the influence of scientology in the community and the lie that you can a Christian and a scientologist.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-11-161h 08Fair GameEpisode 65: Filmmaker and former Jehovah's Witness Aaron KaufmanLeah and Mike talk to filmmaker Aaron Kaufman. Known for producing Robert Rodriguez films, more recently he directed Crusaders, a documentary on Jehovah's Witnesses for Vice TV. Aaron was raised a JW. His doc focuses on the data base containing allegations of sexual abuse amassed by the organization which they have refused to make public. Plenty of scientology parallels in this discussion.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-11-091h 13Fair GameEpisode 64 : Tory "Magoo" ChristmanLeah and Mike talk to a long term scientology whistleblower, Tory "Magoo" Christman. Her story covers the gamut -- OSA dirty tricks, disconnection, the Lisa McPherson Trust, being Fair Gamed and a whole lot more. It is an episode that seemed too short with such a bright, smart and kind person.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-11-021h 14Fair GameEpisode 63: Former SO Member Nora AmesLeah and Mike welcome Nora Ames, former SO member and outspoken whistleblower concerning the hypocrisy of scientology's rampant homophobia. She has one of the most incredible and harrowing escape from the Sea Org stories as well as what she did to get her mother out of scientology. Both her father and mother were scientology Guardian Office workers.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-10-261h 13Fair GameEpisode 62: The Aftermath OG Amy ScobeeLeah and Mike welcome their dear friend Amy Scobee. Amy was in charge of scientology Celebrity Centres for many years and had a lot of personal experience with scientology's biggest celebrities. She was also the catalyst for The Aftermath when she reached out with the story of her mother, Bonnie. They were featured in the first episode.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-10-191h 19Fair GameEpisode 61: Julian Wain and the Delphian SchoolLeah and Mike welcome back Julian Wain, who appeared with his wife Katherine in Episode 49. This time they discuss the Delphian schools -- Julian both attended and taught there. These, like other "Applied Scholastics" schools use Hubbard "technology" to indoctrinate kids and act as recruitment pools for the Sea Org, despite the public claims they make.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-10-1257 minFair GameEpisode 60: Clearwater City Council Candidate Aaron Smith-Levin In this episode Leah and Mike talk to their old friend Aaron Smith-Levin about a wide variety of topics, including the status of Goliath the SP dog, but focus on his announcement that he is running to be elected to the Clearwater City Council and the activities of the Aftermath Foundation.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-10-0754 minFair GameEpisode 59: Listener Questions Part 8A special edition of Listener Questions. Leah and Mike recorded this together in LA. As usual, they cover a lot of ground from why any OT would wear glasses and a question about Tom Cruise's bravery to High Crimes and the traits of an SP. Mike even has an answer that shocked Leah about something Hubbard claimed about himself.
Check out video from this Q&A on www.mikerindersblog.org
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-09-2850 minFair GameEpisode 58: Nicole Norton & Becky Lovell Inside RA MA and Guru JagatLeah and Mike talk with Nicole Norton and Becky Lovell , whistleblowers exposing the abuses of the RA MA Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology and its leader Guru Jagat (Katie Griggs). The stories of abuse, money motivation and a culture of worship of the guru are reminiscent of scientology and so many other high control organizations.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-09-2151 minFair GameEpisode 57 - Ex Int Base Security Chief Gary (Jackson) MoreheadLeah and Mike interview Gary "Jackson" Morehead, the former head of security at the confidential scientology headquarters near Hemet in Riverside County California. They cover the efforts taken to prevent Sea Org members from leaving, both physical and mental, what the "Blow Drill" consists of, what a "Life History" is and plenty more.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-09-141h 17Fair GameEpisode 56: Mat Pesch Former Scientology Finance GuyLeah and Mike do a deep dive into scientology finances and fundraising with Mat Pesch. Mat was formerly in charge of the money-making and money control divisions at the Flag Land Base -- the single largest source of revenue for scientology on earth. Mat's no nonsense explanations of the inner-workings of the scientology business machine are at times humorous, but always horrifying.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-08-3154 minFair GameEpisode 55: Ian Rafalko and Dylan FolloLeah and Mike talk with Ian Rafalko and Dylan Follo. Ian became an internet sensation when he posted a TikTok video about his father, scientologist chiropractor Eric Berg. Both were recently staff in scientology "ideal" orgs -- their experiences are pretty shocking. Ian's family has been torn apart and his wife chose scientology over him.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-08-231h 36Fair GameEpisode 54: The Sea Organization Deep Dive with Hana WhitfieldLeah and Mike do a deep dive into the Sea Organization with Hana Whitfield, one of the first Sea Org members. Hana joined L. Ron Hubbard in Las Palmas in 1967, and went on to Captain various Sea Org ships and bases. We cover the early years of the formation of the SO, her recollections of Hubbard, his "Mission Into Time" and much more.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-08-171h 03Fair GameEpisode 53 Listener Questions 7Leah and Mike take on more listener questions: Who does the Fair Gaming? What is CCHR? How scientology views the disabled? What PTSness is. Who was the Duke of Chug? Scientology's sense of humor... and much more. Leah and Mike even act out what happens in an auditing session.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-08-1051 minFair GameEpisode 52: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 3 with Vicki MarshallLeah and Mike are joined by Leah's mother, Vicki, to discuss the OT levels. Vicki achieved the highest level of scientology auditing, OT VIII. They discuss the earlier OT levels and their experiences on them and then Vicki's recollections of OT VIII and how underwhelming it was.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-08-031h 09Fair GameEpisode 51: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 2 with Bruce HinesLeah and Mike continue breaking down the Bridge to total Freedom towards the level of Clear with Bruce Hines. It's a stairway to heaven with turnstiles at every step.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-07-271h 08Fair GameEpisode 50: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 1 with Bruce HinesLeah and Mike's old friend Bruce Hines joins them for Part 1 breaking down the scientology "Bridge to Total Freedom." They delve into scientology testing, Introductory Services and how scientology hooks new customers ("raw meat").
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-07-201h 08Fair GameEpisode 49: Katherine and Julian WainLeah and Mike talk to two members of Leah's family who disconnected after she left scientology and have now reconnected. It's an up close and personal look at scientology disconnection and "ethics."
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-07-191h 18Fair GameEpisode 48: Listener Questions Part 6Leah and Mike answer more listener questions. In this episode they cover how many scientologists are left, why scientology is so "white," should scientology celebrities be boycotted, the front groups of scientology, Applied Scholastics schools, Degraded Beings, Dilettantes and more.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-07-061h 02Fair GameEpisode 47: The Life and Lies of L. Ron Hubbard Part 2Leah and Mike continue the deep dive into the life and lies of Hubbard with Jon Atack, covering a whole new range of topics. Also a special tribute to Ron Miscavige.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-06-291h 18Fair GameEpisode 44: Sheriff Nick HannaLeah and Mike speak with the Sheriff of Tom Green County, Texas, Nick Hanna. He describes his work (and that of many others) in discovering, investigating and prosecuting the abuses in a Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound near the small town of Eldorado Texas in 2003.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-06-0854 minFair GameEpisode 41: Law Review Author Taylor HolleyLeah and I had the great pleasure of speaking to Taylor Holley, a law student at Texas Tech University who published a legal analysis of scientology's tax exempt status in the Law Review. Her paper is a wonderful summation and careful analysis of the law and makes a compelling argument that the IRS should revisit the exempt status of scientology.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-05-1853 minFair GameEpisode 40: Cult Expert Dr. Steven HassanLeah and Mike welcome Dr. Hassan this week for a wide-ranging discussion about scientology and other cults, undue influence, hypnotism and methods of control. Steve is a former Moonie, who is now internationally recognized expert in the field of cults.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-05-111h 19Fair GameEpisode 39: Former A&E Executive Devon Graham HammondsMike and Leah talk to the network guardian angel who oversaw The Aftermath show, Devon Graham Hammonds. They cover how the show came to be, a lot of behind-the-scenes glimpses into production, the Fair Gaming of those who worked on the show and why it ended.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-05-0444 minFair GameEpisode 38: Listener Questions #4 Leah and Mike take questions from listeners covering scientology tax exemption, the Sea Org and staff contracts, scientology Security guards, what listeners can do and a whole lot more insight into the world of scientology.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-04-2755 minFair GameEpisode 37: Mormon Stories Host Dr. John DehlinLeah and Mike venture into the world of Mormonism with Dr. John Dehlin to learn about problems in the Mormon world, the many similarities with scientology, and some important differences which have tended to make the Mormons more successful, and certainly a lot more powerful and wealthy, than scientology.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-04-201h 16Fair GameEpisode 36: Critical Thinker Chris Shelton Part 2Leah and Mike dive deep into some of the most abusive practices of scientology: the so-called Rehabilitation Project Force, the Thought Reform Program for Sea Org members, and the Truth Rundown "security checking" designed to convince a person that anything bad they observed about scientology is untrue, ending with a written apology for ever having such a thought.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-04-1357 minFair GameEpisode 35: Former Scientology Executive and Critical Thinker Chris SheltonThis week, Leah and Mike are joined by their old friend Chris Shelton -- a well-informed former scientology executive who has provided some of the most cogent analyses of scientology in his podcasts, appearances and writings. A lot of what is covered in this week's episode concerns the fake “religious” aspects of scientology.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-04-061h 07Fair GameEpisode 33: Journalist Yashar AliLeah and Mike are joined by media and political reporter Yashar Ali. Yashar has covered scientology for years. He was recently named one of Time's 25 most influential people on the internet: The topics range from celebrities in scientology, to media and elected officials responsibility dealing with cults to the Fair Game campaign against him.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-03-231h 16
The Jordan Harbinger Show485: Leah Remini | Surviving Hollywood and ScientologyLeah Remini (@leahremini) is an actor, producer, co-host of podcast Scientology: Fair Game, and co-author of Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology.
What We Discuss with Leah Remini:
What Scientology is, how it came about, and why it's so dangerous.
The lengths the Scientology organization has gone through to protect itself from the government and its disillusioned apostates.
How Leah and her Fair Game co-host Mike Rinder have survived the stalking, harassment, and threats of post-Scientology life.
What die-hard Scientologists really believe.
How Scientology recruits and retains its A-list celebrity lineup.
And much more...
Full show...2021-03-231h 09Fair GameEpisode 32: Aftermath Executive Producer Aaron SaidmanLeah and Mike talk to Aaron Saidman, co-founder of production company (IPC) that was brave enough to bring The Aftermath to air, for some behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the program, the impact it had and how the people involved dealt with scientology and their Fair Game tactics.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-03-1655 min
A Little Bit CultyF*ck This, I’m Out: Mike Rinder & The About-FaceA Little Bit Culty – Sometimes you just have to call it. Mike Rinder was born and raised in Scientology and rose to the very top of the church’s worldwide hierarchy to become its international spokesperson and head of Special Affairs for over 20 years. But when he escaped the organization in 2007, he cut his losses; leaving with only a briefcase and the clothes on his back. In this episode, Mike joins Sarah and Nippy to talk about the trail he blazed out of Scientology, the ongoing work of whistleblowing, and what it’s like to be a dissident when y...2021-03-151h 20Fair GameEpisode 31: NXIVM Whistleblower Sarah EdmondsonLeah and Mike talk with Sarah, featured in The Vow, author of Scarred and host of a new podcast, A Little Bit Culty. We cover the similarities between NXIVM and Scientology, The Vow and what recovering from a cult experience is like, and a lot more.
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A Little Bit CultyHeal That Sh*t: Leah Remini & The AftermathA Little Bit Culty: What’s it like to break up with a powerful, hyper-litigious religious organization while the whole world watches? What’s life like for a fiery changemaker, post-Aftermath? On this episode of A Little Bit Culty, Sarah and Nippy welcome truth teller Leah Remini for a conversation about her headline-making break with the Church of Scientology and her ongoing work to expose the truth about the organization. They chat about the Fair Game doctrine, the parallels between their escape stories, and what they’ve learned so far about what it takes to heal that shit. ...2021-03-081h 09Fair GameEpisode 30: Marc Headley: Author, Whistleblower and ActivistLeah and Mike talk to their old friend Marc Headley —The BFG. Marc not only has a phenomenal memory, he possesses a great sense of humor as anyone who has read his book Blown For Good knows. We discuss the Int base, David Miscavige, the Aftermath Foundation and even the Rinder bobblehead.
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Mormon Stories Podcast1401: Mike Rinder - Former Top-Level Scientology OfficialJoin us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Mike Rinder - former top-level Scientology Executive. Mike was raised a Scientologist, knew L. Ron Hubbard personally, and became David Miscavige's "right hand man" as he lead Scientology's "Office of Special Affairs" (OSA). The OSA handled media and public relations, legal and government relations, and dealing with the "enemies of Scientology." Mike appeared in the Scientology documentary "Going Clear," as well as in the documentary TV Series "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath." He currently co-hosts a podcast with Leah Remini called "Scientology: Fair Game."2021-02-261h 20
Mormon Stories - LDS1401: Mike Rinder - Former Top-Level Scientology OfficialJoin us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Mike Rinder - former top-level Scientology Executive. Mike was raised a Scientologist, knew L. Ron Hubbard personally, and became David Miscavige's "right hand man" as he lead Scientology's "Office of Special Affairs" (OSA). The OSA handled media and public relations, legal and government relations, and dealing with the "enemies of Scientology." Mike appeared in the Scientology documentary "Going Clear," as well as in the documentary TV Series "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath." He currently co-hosts a podcast with Leah Remini called "Scientology: Fair Game."2021-02-261h 20Fair GameEpisode 29: Journalist Tony OrtegaLeah and Mike talk with Tony, who over his decades of reporting on scientology has become an expert reporter in the world on the subject. He has a daily blog about scientology, wrote an excellent book about Paulette Cooper, the poster child for scientology Fair Game. He has been subjected to Fair Game campaigns by scientology since the 90's.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-02-231h 01Fair GameEpisode 28: Cultbusting Attorney Ford GreeneLeah and Mike talk to Ford, the former Moonie who became a lawyer to fight cults. He has participated in some of the most important anti-cult litigation. The discussion covers the Fair Game assaults he has endured, the army of high-priced lawyers he fought and how best to deal with scientology in the legal arena.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-02-1658 minFair GameEpisode 27: Jon Atack — OG Scientology WhistleblowerLeah and Mike talk all things scientology and Fair Game with one of the most well-informed former scientologist whistleblowers. Jon has spent decades studying and exposing scientology brainwashing and abuse and has fascinating insights on so much.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-02-091h 24Fair GameEpisode 26: Phil Jones -- the man behind The BillboardThis week, Leah and Mike welcome Phil Jones of the "Call Me" billboards fame. They cover a lot of ground -- from what caused them to leave scientology, to their efforts to reach their children, to interaction with the LAPD, scientology's Fair Game intimidation tactics and the realities of family life in scientology.
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Total Movie RecallTMR 056 – House Party This week on Total Movie Recall, two white guys talk about hip hop culture in a totally convincing way when they put on their mustard-colored overalls to go to the House Party. Steve, a sentient walking issue of Pitchfork, schools Ryan on the infinite subgenres of hip hop while Ryan, to no one’s surprise, gets a little weepy at touching father-son relationships. House Party (1990) d. Reginald Hudlin Starring: Christopher Reid Robin Harris Christopher Martin Martin Lawrence Tisha Campbell-Martin A.J. Johnson George Clinton...2021-02-011h 20Fair GameEpisode 25: Whistleblower Valeska Guider ParisLeah and Mike talk with Valeska, raised in scientology and the Sea Org, covering her experiences as a child, being held captive on the Freewinds, losing her family to disconnection and her escape.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-01-261h 12Fair GameEpisode 24: Author, Activist and Icon Kate BornsteinLeah and Mike talk with author, actor, activist and icon Kate Bornstein about homophobia and transphobia in scientology, how she lost her family to disconnection, Fair Game and how scientology thinks gender identity is "solved" with auditing.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-01-1959 minTotal Movie RecallTMR 054 – Kung Fu Cult Master This week on Total Movie Recall, Steve and Ryan discover that there’s actually an antidote to getting punched really, really hard. The cultural divide proves too much for Ryan in this wild, fantastic, hallucinatory Kung Fu epic of many names. The story is incomprehensible, the fights are nonsensical, but Steve still finds it defensible, while Ryan finds the editing reprehensible. There’s no reason for this rhyme. Kung Fu Cult Master (1993) d. Jing Wong, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung Starring: Jet Li Man Cheung Chingmy Yau Set...2021-01-181h 39Fair GameEpisode 23: Activist and Blogger Stefani HutchisonLeah and Mike talk to Stefani -- never a scientologist -- about her effective advocacy against scientology abuses and her example of what anyone can do to take an active role in ending the pain and suffering that scientology causes so many.
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Special...2021-01-1131 minFair GameEpisode 22: Geoff Levin Musician, a Founder of Celebrity CentreLeah and Mike talk to musician Geoff Levin about his decades in scientology, and how it tore apart his successful band, damaged his mental health and wrecked his family.
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Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-12-151h 48Fair GameEpisode 19: Christie Collbran RinderLeah and Mike talk to Mike's wife, Christie, about being raised in scientology, disconnection, Fair Game and what life is like today.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-12-081h 28Fair GameEpisode 18: Mary Kahn from The AftermathLeah and Mike welcome Mary Kahn to talk about her experience reaching the top of the scientology "Bridge to Total Freedom," disconnection, scientology's view of psychiatry and much more.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-11-2458 minFair GameEpisode 16: Jehovah's Witness Whistleblower Lloyd EvansMike and Leah discuss the similarities between scientology and the JW's and how the JW's have grown more scientology-like in their Fair Game-style attacks on those who expose their abuses.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-11-101h 00Fair GameEpisode 15: Former President of Narconon, Luke CattonLeah and Mike cover a wide range of topics related to Narconon: including scientology's involvement, the effectiveness of the program and the Fair Gaming Luke has been subjected to.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-11-031h 02Fair GameEpisode 13: Listener Questions Part 1Leah and Mike cover a broad range of topics responding to listener questions: from scientologists coming back after death, to the 411 on Leah's fingernails.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-10-2046 minFair GameEpisode 11: Mark Vicente from The Vow talks NXIVM and ScientologyLeah and Mike talk to Mark Vicente about the HBO documentary series, The Vow, the similarities with Scientology and common themes of high control groups.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-10-061h 29Fair GameEpisode 9: Author of 'Fair Game' Australian investigative journalist Steve CannaneSteve Cannane joins Leah and Mike to talk about his book, Fair Game and his experiences reporting on scientology and tracing the history of scientology's most notorious policies.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-09-221h 09Fair GameEpisode 7: Emmy and Oscar Winner Alex GibneyThe legendary documentary filmmaker talks to Leah and Mike about making Going Clear and the Fair Game he has been subjected to. He provides insight into how scientology is different from other organizations he has tackled and what the government should be doing about it.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-09-0841 minFair GameEpisode 6: The Leader's Father is Fair GamedLeader of Scientology's father, Ron Miscavige, talks to Leah and Mike about how he has been Fair Gamed. Nobody is immune from Hubbard's tactics and policies.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-09-0158 minFair GameEpisode 5: The History of Fair GameLeah and Mike discuss the origins of Fair Game and what prompted L. Ron Hubbard to seek to "utterly destroy" those he named as enemies. They cover what they have experienced and continue to experience, despite Scientology claiming Fair Game has been canceled.
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Talk Easy with Sam FragosoLeah Remini vs. The Church of ScientologyA bonus episode! On the heels of her recent Emmy nomination for Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, the dazzling actress sits with us today. As a child, Leah found herself in the throws of Scientology. After 35+ years in the church, she's now disillusioned with the problematic institution. Her new calling? To dismantle the cult and dissect it dangerous practices. Her new podcast, co-hosted by former Scientology executive Mike Rinder, is called Scientology: Fair Game. Today, Leah and I discuss the real toll her (former) faith took, the pernicious power of this organization, and why she feels an obligation t...2020-08-1947 minFair GameEpisode 4: Scientology's War on a Holocaust Survivor, Paulette CooperLeah and Mike talk with Paulette Cooper, a journalist who became the object of the single largest Fair Game campaign in history. She was framed, sued, smeared, spied on and harassed. And ultimately vindicated when the FBI raided scientology and uncovered their secret operations.
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Danny Jones Podcast#49 - The #1 Threat to Scientology | Mike RinderMike Rinder is a former senior executive of the Church of Scientology International (CSI) and the Sea Organization based in the United States. From 1982 to 2007 Mike served on the board of directors of CSI and also held the post of executive director of its Office of Special Affairs, overseeing the corporate, legal and public relations matters of Scientology at the international level. Rinder left Scientology in 2007. From 2016 to 2019, he co-hosted the A&E documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-08-102h 05Fair GameEpisode 2: The Welfare CheckWhen a family member who was never a Scientologist attempted to conduct a welfare check on her uncle former scientology President, Heber Jentzsch, who reports say is sick, being tortured and not seen in public for over 10 years, she immediately became the target of Fair Game. She tells the story to Leah and Mike.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-08-0459 minFair GameEpisode 1: Scientology Deaths and SuicidesLeah Remini and Mike Rinder discuss the recent tragic deaths of Kelly Preston and Benjamin Keough and how scientology views doctors and mental health professionals. They explain how scientologists believe L. on Hubbard's "technology" is the answer for all ailments and illnesses, both physical and mental and what they believe is the cause of all illness.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-07-2858 minFair GameEpisode 0: When Scientology Declares You Fair GameLeah Remini and Mike Rinder detail the history, practice and consequences of Scientology’s Fair Game policy. These abusive practices have been employed by scientology for decades to try to intimidate and destroy anyone perceived as enemies - from former members to the media and government officials.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2020-07-2159 minFair GameIntroducing Scientology: Fair GameLeah Remini and Mike Rinder's new podcast, Scientology: Fair Game will take you behind the facade and expose the terrible truth about scientology's Fair Game doctrine. It's been used for 5 decades to destroy anyone they label an enemy -- former scientologists, media, government officials -- anyone they think is impeding their objectives. Leah and Mike are covering new ground, digging deeper than ever into the shocking documents, facts and stories that will make you wonder how any of this is going on in America today.
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