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TICKETS TO THE NORTH EAST TRUE CRIME FORUM - New Home | North East True Crim [https://www.northeasttruecrime.co.uk/] Dr. Bethany Usher's website for books, research, and events - Author / Journalist / Academic / Educator – Author, Journalist, Academic [https://bethanyusher.com/] In this episode of the Cult Vault Podcast, host Kacey speaks with Dr. Bethany Usher, a Doctor of Journalism from Newcastle University, about the evolution of crime journalism, the ethics surrounding true crime content, and the historical context of media representation. They discuss the sensational nature of crime media, the importance of ethical practices in podcasting, and the launch of the Ethics Project aimed at creating a new code of conduct for true crime creators. The conversation also touches on the North East True Crime Forum and the need for education in journalism to adapt to contemporary issues. Get in Touch or Support:  Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-Vault Gmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we take a look at current cult news stories in the media, and how talking about coercive control should be a normal part of our day to day lives.  Sources: * Andrew Tate Arrested: A Timeline Of Everything That's Happened [https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/andrew-tate-timeline] * Glamour UK [https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/andrew-tate-timeline] Andrew Tate to face ‘coercive control’ claim in UK civil trial [https://www.ft.com/content/092fd3f8-b2fa-45b1-9f30-28d4a38e67f0] * A timeline of sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand | Russell Brand [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/sep/17/a-timeline-of-sexual-assault-allegations-against-russell-brand] * The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/sep/17/a-timeline-of-sexual-assault-allegations-against-russell-brand] A Complete Timeline of Chris Brown's Controversies, Arrests [https://people.com/chris-brown-arrests-controversies-11736267] Timeline of events around Russell Brand allegations and the BBC review [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/bbc-russell-brand-metropolitan-police-the-times-the-sunday-times-b1208145.html] * The Standard [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/bbc-russell-brand-metropolitan-police-the-times-the-sunday-times-b1208145.html] We Need To Talk About Jared Leto’s Alleged History Of Sexual Misconduct [https://www.hercampus.com/culture/claims-about-jared-leto-preying-underage-women-have-resurfaced-yet-again-these/] * Diddy trial: 'Coercive control' is a banned term. [https://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/05/01/diddy-trial-coercive-control/83352619007/] * Why that's important [https://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/05/01/diddy-trial-coercive-control/83352619007/] Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sexual Misconduct Allegations: A Timeline [https://www.billboard.com/lists/sean-diddy-combs-allegations-timeline/] * Leaders of women's sexual wellness company OneTaste convicted of forced labor : NPR [https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5429181/orgasmic-meditation-sexual-womens-wellness-forced-labor-conviction] Get in Touch or Support:  Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-Vault Gmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

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In this episode of the Cult Vault Podcast, Kacey and Darren Mudd delve into the world of multi-level marketing (MLM), specifically focusing on Amway. Darren shares his personal experience of being recruited into Amway during a vulnerable time in his life, highlighting the psychological tactics used by recruiters to exploit emotional states. The conversation explores the cult-like dynamics of university environments, the early warning signs of MLMs, and the brainwashing techniques employed through a structured learning curriculum. As the discussion progresses, they examine the challenges of recruitment, the illusion of success, and the growing dependency on the system, ultimately shedding light on the manipulative nature of MLMs and the emotional toll they can take on individuals.  https://www.smallbizgeek.co.uk/amway-uk-mlm-business-cult/ Darren’s recollections of participating in the Amway Pyramid Scheme [https://www.smallbizgeek.co.uk/amway-uk-mlm-business-cult/]as a university student: Amway Pyramid Scheme [https://www.smallbizgeek.co.uk/amway-uk-mlm-business-cult/] David’s brother joined AMWAY In the UK [https://mlmtheamericandreammadenightmare.blogspot.com/?m=1] as an IBO, quickly became obsessed with it, and took control of the family’s capital assets AMWAY In the UK [https://mlmtheamericandreammadenightmare.blogspot.com/?m=1] The tools/training business (an unofficial organisation) was based in Somerset and supposedly meant to “help” people build the Amway business through mentorship and materials - this was the actual cult whereas Amway was the pyramid scheme. Amway and one of its tools/training businesses [https://www.reddit.com/r/cults/comments/xdfg7s/amway_in_the_uk_information_about_it_and_its/] Get in Touch or Support:  Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-Vault Gmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

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