# We Ask A Cult Survivor Everything | Smosh Asks

An episode of [Smosh Asks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6792862255), 21 Oct 2026, 1 h 12 min.

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What is it like to survive a cult? Get started today at https://StitchFix.com/asks SMOSH ASKS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/3R1DnPu Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Rnt8Fe 0:00 Intro 1:29 Can you give us a synopsis of your experience with the cult? 3:14 What was it like getting deeper into the cult? 7:42 Sponsor! 8:49 Were there any red flags? 12:55 How did the "knowing" compare to your experiences with drugs? 16:20 When did you feel he started to weaponize the "knowing"? 17:55 How long were you in the cult for? 19:03 Did you view the leader as someone who had the answers to everything? 20:10 What was the knowledge around cults in the 80's? 25:16 When did you first start to suspect that you were in a cult? 26:10 When did you start to not like him? 29:09 How would you define a cult? 31:35 Did he believe what he was selling? 35:38 Do you think anyone is susceptible to being in a cult? 38:10 Can you tell us more about the gay part of the cult? 41:52 Was there a connective trait between everyone in the cult? 43:05 What was the cult's reaction when the Waco incident was occurring? 45:53 Was there a single moment when you realized you needed to leave? 49:42 What was it like finally confronting the cult leader? 55:21 Did this moment allow you to finally get some sense of closure? 59:36 How would I become a cult leader and what clothes should I wear? 1:03:05 The connective characteristic for all cult leaders is narcissism? 1:05:08 What do you think is the biggest misconception about cults? SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/4hpe1Wd WEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU HEAR Anthony Padilla // https://www.instagram.com/anthonypadilla/ Shayne Topp // https://www.instagram.com/shaynetopp/ Tommy Bowe // https://www.instagram.com/tomeybones/ @ASHBY // https://www.instagram.com/ashby/ & https://www.tiktok.com/@_ashbyflorence_ Will Allen WHO YOU DON’T HEAR (usually) Director: Jonathan Hyon Editor: Patrick Horba Director, Smoshalike: Nicole Blacklock Producer, Smoshalike: Jonathan Hyon Production Designer: Cassie Vance Art Director: Adrian Sheen, Erin Kuschner, Josie Bellerby Assistant Art Director: Alexander Norman, Courtney Chapman Wardrobe Supervisor: Julia Rosner Prop Master: Abigail Schmidt, Bridgette Baron, Lunora Reyes Stage Manager: Alex Aguilar HMUA: Nia Valcin Director of Audio: Scott Neff Audio Technician: Matt Taylor Audio Utility: Dina Ramli Director of Photography: Eric Wann, Brennan Iketani Videographer: Eric Wann, James Hull Camera Operator: Haley Kreofsky, Macy Armstrong, Elaine Pusey Assistant Director: Oliver Wehlander Executive Vice President of Production: Amanda Barnes Director of Production: Alexcina Figueroa Production Manager: Tyler M. Kennedy< ...

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