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heavens gate podcast

by Isidro Sporer Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is Heaven’s Gate?

Washington recognized a lot of what he saw in that 1997 news story, and now he brings that recognition to Heaven's Gate, his 10-episode podcast about the cult and its members. On how investigating the cult was really a way of excavating his own history

What happened at the Heaven's Gate mansion in San Diego?

Gurneys are shown in front of the Southern California mansion where, in 1997, members of the Heaven's Gate cult killed themselves by ingesting poison. Twenty years ago, in 1997, a bizarre story hit the national news: Thirty-nine people had killed themselves by ingesting poison in a mansion near San Diego.

What was Gail Maeder like before Heaven’s Gate?

Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group.

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Who hosts Heaven's Gate?

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.

When is the first episode of Heaven's Gate?

Whatever you think you know - prepare to be surprised. Subscribe now and hear the first episode on October 18th.

How many people died at Heaven's Gate?

Heaven's Gate. 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...

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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.

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10: The Class

39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9: The Comet

Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8: The Unknowns

This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7: The Programming

Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6: The Choice

Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5: The Tape

After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview Highlights

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