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...
Interview Highlights
On how investigating the cult was really a way of excavating his own history
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And so to see that similar apocalyptic vision from another organization — it was so compelling. ... The people that we were able to speak to and that we were able to investigate their stories — the more that you get into someone's stories, the less they become an other.
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I think that a lot of people are searching for some connection to the divine. And once they find it, they are going to take that all the way to the end.
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For our two year pod-iversary we decided to cover one of the most famous cults in American history. In this four part series we examine the origin, beliefs, and terrible business naming practices of Heaven's Gate and their leaders Herff Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles.
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