FIRST & FERAL x TOLGA KATAS & CHRISTINE MARIE: Inside Netflix's Trust Me: The False Prophet

FIRST & FERAL x TOLGA KATAS & CHRISTINE MARIE: Inside Netflix's Trust Me: The False Prophet

Netflix's The False Prophet: The True Story Behind Samuel Bateman | Christine Marie & Tolga Katas What happens when two ordinary people risk everything to expose a dangerous cult leader? In this episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Christine Marie and Tolga Katas, the real people behind Netflix's hit documentary The False Prophet. Christine, a humanitarian and founder of Voices for Dignity, and Tolga, the filmmaker behind the documentary, share the incredible true story of how they spent years earning the trust of members of the FLDS community before uncovering the crimes of self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman. They take us behind the scenes of the Netflix documentary, revealing the moments viewers never saw—from secretly recording crucial evidence to working alongside the FBI and navigating the emotional toll of protecting vulnerable women and children. If you've watched The False Prophet on Netflix, this episode offers even more insight into the investigation, the challenges of exposing religious abuse, and what it was really like living inside one of the country's most secretive fundamentalist communities. In this episode, we discuss: • The real story behind Netflix's The False Prophet • How Christine and Tolga became involved in Short Creek • The rise of Samuel Bateman • Going undercover inside a religious cult • Working with the FBI during the investigation • The emotional toll of helping survivors • Behind-the-scenes moments that didn't make the documentary • Why documenting evidence changed everything • Life after Netflix and what's next for Christine and Tolga If you enjoy conversations about true crime, cult documentaries, Netflix documentaries, FLDS, Mormon fundamentalism, survivor stories, and investigative journalism, you'll love this episode. 🎙️ Follow First & Feral for new episodes every week featuring candid conversations on pop culture, motherhood, relationships, wellness, true crime, and the stories everyone is talking about. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps us reach more listeners and continue sharing powerful conversations. Connect with First & Feral: Instagram: @firstandferalutah YouTube: @FirstandFeral TikTok:@FirstandFeralUtah Keywords: Netflix The False Prophet, Samuel Bateman, Christine Marie, Tolga Katas, FLDS, Warren Jeffs, Mormon fundamentalists, cult documentary, true crime podcast, Netflix documentary, Short Creek, investigative journalism, First & Feral.

FIRST & FERAL x DR. TODD: What Your Face Reveals About You

Can your face reveal your personality, health tendencies, and even parts of your past? In this episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Dr. Todd Frisch, founder of Why The Face (WTF) and a retired physician who has spent years studying facial analysis. Before recording, Dr. Todd completed facial analyses on both Jordyn and Jessica—and we intentionally didn't look at the results. For the first time, we're reviewing them live on air and reacting in real time. What starts as a fun conversation quickly turns into a fascinating deep dive into personality traits, leadership styles, family dynamics, emotional patterns, health indicators, and the stories our faces may be telling without us even realizing it. We talk about: • Why Dr. Todd immediately knew we were sisters • The 9 face shapes and what they reveal • Leadership, communication, and personality traits • Family relationships and childhood influences • Health markers that may show up in facial features • Trauma, stress, and emotional patterns • The connection between facial analysis and self-awareness • Whether our results were surprisingly accurate This episode had us laughing, questioning everything, and more than once looking at each other thinking, "How could he possibly know that?" Connect with Dr. Todd: 📍 Why The Face (WTF) 📍 @wtf_drtodd Follow First & Feral: 📍 Instagram: @firstandferalutah 📍 TikTok: @firstandferalutah New episodes every Thursday. Join the Feral Crew. 🖤✨ #FirstAndFeral #DrToddFrisch #WhyTheFace #FacialAnalysis #FaceReading #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #HumanBehavior #HealthAndWellness #UtahPodcast

FIRST & FERAL x JESSICA FERGUSON: Utah Radio Royalty Gets Real

Utah radio royalty joins First & Feral this week! Jess Ferguson, longtime voice of 97.1 ZHT and host of The Jess Connection and Frankie & Jess Podcast, sits down with us for an honest conversation about life behind the mic, motherhood, marriage, infertility, career pivots, and what really happened when her legendary radio career came to an end. We talk about growing up in Arizona, becoming one of Utah's most recognizable voices, navigating major life transitions, launching successful podcasts, and why women need to support each other more than ever. Plus, we dive into Utah culture, reality TV, mom guilt, social media, and the lessons Jess has learned through decades in media. This episode is heartfelt, hilarious, inspiring, and packed with wisdom from one of Utah's favorite personalities. Follow Jess:  The Jess Connection  Frankie & Jess Podcast If you love authentic conversations, strong women, and a little Utah chaos, this episode is for you.

Feral File: April + May | Pop Culture Recap

We’re back with another Feral File and this one is CHAOTIC 👀 We’re talking the Mormon garment that somehow ended up at Coachella, the new OC cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (including the THROUPLE 👀), Kim K + Lewis Hamilton rumors, Utah showing up on Love on the Spectrum, Justin Bieber at Coachella, the new Michael movie, and all the April + May pop culture chaos we’ve been dying to discuss 🍿✨ We also dive into the Taylor Frankie Paul + Mikayla drama, Connor’s magic show era, Disney Halloween planning, Formula 1 obsessions, and why Utah might secretly be the Halloween capital of America 🎃 Basically… this episode is all over the place in the best way possible.

FIRST & FERAL x OFFICER NAE NAE: The Truth Behind the Badge

“I told her not to film this…” and hours later, it was going viral. 👀 In this episode of First & Feral, we sit down with Officer Nae Nae, the viral cop behind one of the internet’s most unexpected moments, to talk about how a simple gas station dance turned into national attention… and what his life looks like now behind the mic and behind the badge. But this conversation goes way deeper than a viral story. We get into the reality of his work in law enforcement, including undercover operations catching predators online, the dangers of social media for kids, and what every parent needs to know about apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and more. From internet safety and parenting in today’s digital world… to going viral, building a personal brand, and navigating social media, this episode is equal parts entertaining, eye-opening, and honestly a little terrifying. If you’re a parent, creator, or just someone who’s ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes… this is a must-listen. Don’t forget to subscribe + share, this is how we keep bringing you these conversations 🎙️✨ Officer Nae Nae, viral cop, gas station dance, law enforcement stories, undercover police, internet safety for kids, social media dangers, Snapchat safety, parenting in the digital age, online predators, podcast interview, Utah podcast, First and Feral