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Fair Game

Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Leah Remini and Mike Rinder's podcast, Fair Game will take you behind the facade and expose the terrible truth about scientology's Fair Game doctrine. It's been used for 5 decades to destroy anyone they label an enemy -- former scientologists, media, government officials -- anyone they think is impeding their objectives. Leah and Mike are covering new ground, digging deeper than ever into the shocking documents, facts and stories that will make you wonder how any of this is going on in Ameri ...
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Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology’s current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens at the Int Base? Ar ...
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Join Leah Remini for her famous docu-series featuring the after effects that Scientology can have on ones life. From the terrifying stalking, to the torturous harassment, Leah deep dives on each episode and reveals the truth. Join our hosts as we discuss the show each week and provide our own thoughts and opinions. Subscribe on iTunes and youtube to stay up to date!
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Mike Rinder, prominent whistleblower, exposes the abuses of the church of scientology through personal stories, interviews and scrutiny of current affairs. Mike spent 34 years working at the top ranks of the church of scientology and was directly involved with the inner workings of their spy unit: the Office of Special Affairs. He left the church in 2007 and has been exposing the abuses of this cult since 2009. Mike co-hosted the popular Emmy winning TV show, Leah Remini, Scientology and the ...
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Your new favorite hang! Libby and Nick serve up humor and honesty in their conversations about everything from growing up in the 80s and 90s to life now as a blended family of six in Richmond, VA.
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Surviving Scientology Radio brings you interviews with former members of the Church of Scientology many of whom were in high ranking positions. We additionally bring you breaking news and interviews with prominent Scientology critics, journalists, and religious scholars.
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Quick Bits

Baker Media, LLC

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The Quick Bits breaks down the key takeaways from Emily D. Bakers' live streams and content in a fast and fresh way. Emily D. Baker is the internet's go-to legal analysis breaking down the pop-culture and entertainment cases we can't stop talking about.
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Send us a text Imagine embarking on a journey as a curious teenager only to find yourself ensnared in an organization that reshapes your life's path. Join me, Claire Headley, as I sit down with my dear friend Phil Jones, who candidly shares his fascinating journey with Scientology that began in Ontario, Canada. From attending a Narconon lecture to …
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Chelsea is joined by comedian and Kamala Harris impressionist Allison Reese (host of the N’Kay podcast) to discuss the vice president’s memoir, “The Truths We Hold.” But don’t worry IT’S A FUN EP! They pull out all the gems in the book: Kamala’s mom, Shyamala, that “rapper” she likes, and all the juicy rom-com-esque deets with First Gentleman Doug!…
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Send us a text Can we truly break free from the oppressive grip of Scientology and help others do the same? Join us as we tackle this monumental challenge head-on with my dear friend, Gary "Jackson" Morehead. Together, we've spent years fighting to expose the dangerous practices of the organization and provide essential support for those seeking to…
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Chelsea is joined by podcaster Natalie Katona and writer Julia Washington (co-hosts of Still Comfy) to break down “One Tree Hill” star Bethany Joy Lenz’s memoir, “Dinner for Vampires.” They explore Bethany’s experiences in a high-control religious cult. Get ready for co-star drama, jezebel fuckery, and an asshat cult leader obsessed with The Sopran…
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Chelsea is joined by writer, podcast host, and cultural commentator Evan Ross Katz to discuss Ina Garten’s memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” They discuss everything from Ina's turbulent childhood and her career in nuclear energy to her rise as a culinary icon with “Barefoot Contessa” and the baked chicken recipe that supposedly made Prince …
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Send us a text Ever wondered why intelligent, capable individuals fall prey to cults? Get ready to uncover the intricate world of coercive organizations as Sarah Edmondson, former NXIVM member turned whistleblower, joins us to share her 12-year journey inside the notorious group. Sarah's transformation from a devoted follower to a fierce advocate i…
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Chelsea is joined by Jodie Sweetin (“Full House” and the “How Rude, Tanneritos!” podcast) to break down “A Paper Life,” by Tatum O’Neal, Hollywood’s youngest-ever Oscar winner. This is perhaps the most intense memoir this podcast has ever covered!! And because it’s 1970s Hollywood, there are appearances by Cher, Barbra Streisand, Anjelica Huston, M…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how authoritarian groups like Scientology manage to exert such control over their members? Renowned author Jon Atack joins us for a riveting exploration of Scientology's psychological grip and the arduous journeys of those who break free. Jon's book, "Let's Sell These People a Piece of Blue Sky," serves as a pivotal res…
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In this episode Libby and Nick chat with our new best friends we've known all our lives! We discuss Lana Del Rey's shocking marriage to an alligator boat tour captain in Louisiana. We also muse about J Lo and Ben Affleck keeping their relationship amicable and even canoodling out in public! We reminisce about our breakup and how a jewelry commercia…
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Chelsea is joined by Kiki Monique (host of “Reality Checked” on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy and TheTalkofShame on TikTok) to discuss the memoir of “Selling Sunset” star Mary Bonnet. From teenage motherhood in Indiana to dating a Major League Baseball player, a boy band member, and a professional racecar driver, her dating rosters deliver in celeb cameos.…
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Rylan speaks to pop sensation Will Young about life in the spotlight. Will discusses facing homophobia in the music industry, his experience on Strictly and facing mental health struggles in the public eye. Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale. To hear other epis…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave one of the most secretive organizations in the world? Join Claire and me as we sit down with Katherine, a former Sea Org member who devoted 27 years of her life to Scientology's elite order, until her departure in 2021. From the early '90s to the present day, we compare our experiences an…
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In this episode, Libby and Nick reveal a lot of hot takes. Find out who can't stand Costco - and who can't wait to join. We discuss highlights from Only Murders in the Building as well as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's REAL relationship. Hear our takes on everything from Leonardo DiCaprio, to working in the same building NDAs and what's really imp…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what life is like after leaving a cult? Join us as we recount our 20-year journey since escaping the confines of Scientology. Throughout this episode, we explore the resources that have helped us recover and understand the dynamics of cults, from eye-opening books and engaging podcasts to hard-hitting documenta…
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Chelsea welcomes actor and filmmaker Armida López to unpack Mia Farrow’s memoir, “What Falls Away.” They explore Mia’s life, from her Hollywood upbringing as the daughter of director John Farrow and actress Maureen O’Sullivan to her high-profile relationships with Frank Sinatra, André Previn, and Woody Allen. And then as I’m sure you guessed the la…
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Chelsea welcomes Danielle Henderson (TV writer and I Saw What You Did podcast co-host) to break down Eve’s memoir, “Who’s That Girl?” Together, they explore Eve’s meteoric rise from Philly to international stardom, including her legendary collaborations with DMX, Dr. Dre, Gwen Stefani. They dissect all of Eve's Hollywood tales that involve cameos f…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it's like to get married in the world of Scientology's Sea Organization? Join us as Claire and I pull back the curtain on our own wedding day, filled with rigid rules and overwhelming scrutiny. We dive into the intricate approval processes that dictated every aspect of our ceremony, from navigating stringe…
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Chelsea is joined by Caroline Moss (Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!) to break down Joanna "JoJo" Levesque’s memoir, “Over the Influence.” They explore JoJo’s journey as a teen pop star fighting her way through the music industry’s darkest corners. From a relentless legal battle to release new music, to struggles with addiction, to a satin blue dress sp…
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Chelsea and podcast producer Kristina Lopez dive deep into the friendship between Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini by combing through the pages of their memoirs — “True Love” and “Troublemaker” — to find insights into their best friend breakup and now rumored reconciliation. Since our media landscape is lacking authentic female friendship break-up st…
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Send us a text Brace yourself for a behind-the-scenes look at Scientology like never before. In this eye-opening episode of Scientology Spy Files, we unravel the secretive operations of the Office of Special Affairs (OSA) through the lens of Gail Armstrong’s career transformation. From her days in OSA's PR department to her pivotal role at Scientol…
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes of Scientology’s elite Sea Organization? Join Claire and me as we commemorate Sea Org Day with an eye-opening episode of "Scientology Stories." Get ready to uncover the origins, roles, and intriguing aspects of this enigmatic group, complete with billion-year contracts and the mot…
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In this late night episode Libby sips on Dos Amigos (aka Casamigos) and reflects with Nick the meaning behind both J Lo and Leah Remini getting divorced at the same time! They also chat about all things men's hair including hair transplants and bear hair as well as Nick's lucious long covid hair. Nick tells the origin story of his famous belly shir…
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Chelsea is diving deep into Hulu's “The Secret Life of Mormon Wives” and the memoir “A Well-Trained Wife” by Tia Levings -- recapping the eight episodes and discussing important takeaways from both the TV show and the book. Chelsea unpacks the shocking revelations on the show, including the soft-swinging secrets of the TikTok-famous Mormom MomTok g…
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Send us a text Imagine being deep inside an organization surrounded by secrecy and control—our latest episode features Claire's riveting journey as she navigates the labyrinth of Scientology. Claire shares her triumph as she lands her first interview with ex-Sea Org member Catherine Olson and takes on her new role in our "Women on Wednesdays" serie…
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Chelsea welcomes back her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, to dig into Whoopi Goldberg’s memoir, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.” Together, they tackle Whoopi’s touching relationship with her mother, her brother’s charm with the ladies, and the complicated dynamic between Whoopi and her daughter Alex. And just when you think you’ve hea…
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Send us a text Ever wondered what David Miscavige would look like as an Ewok or Beetlejuice? Get ready for a humorous visual feast as Claire and I, Marc Headley, announce the winner of last week's David Miscavige Shoop of the Week contest and showcase the most creative and ridiculous submissions from our listeners. From "Davo Baggins" to "Lollipop …
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Chelsea and producer Kristina Lopez return with a jam-packed Cookie Jar episode, where they dish on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce, the “It Ends With Us” drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, and the surprising cookie reactions to Anna Marie Tendler’s memoir. Plus, get a little insight into the state of Hollywood, the “Love I…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a controversial organization like Scientology manages its complex web of internal and external relations? In our latest episode, we sit down with former Scientology executive Mike Rinder to dissect a revealing spy document from 2007 called the "Internet Handling Program." We promise you'll gain intriguing insights i…
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It’s a recap of “Love Island USA” Season 6, plus all the ensuing online drama to get you prepared for the reunion. Chelsea and Akilah Green (Emmy-nominated writer of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" and "Ghosts") break down the final couples, disagree about Leah and Rob, and delve into the show’s surprisingly deep insights on cultural undercurrents. Plus…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to rebuild your life after leaving a controlling organization like Scientology? Join us as Claire Headley and Jeff Beaumont share their deeply personal stories of breaking free from the indoctrinated study methods and rigorous environment of Scientology. From Claire’s journey of overcoming mental …
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Send us a text When Claire Headley’s mother left her at just four years old to join the Sea Organization, it set the stage for a life entwined with Scientology’s most secretive and powerful sect. In this revealing episode of the Blown for Good podcast, Claire and Marc Headley pull back the curtain on their unique journeys through the Church of Scie…
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In this episode Libby and Nick recap their 3 day trip to Nashville, Tennessee - no kids allowed. We chat about the joys and hilarity of people watching from the airports to the dance floor. Libby and Nick share the highs and lows of Broadway. We talk about electric scooters and Nashville shopping. Libby shares her tips for Nashville outfits and dre…
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Chelsea and Rachel Dratch (“Saturday Night Live” alum and host of “Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”) dive into the life and legacy of Hollywood legend Betty White as they explore her 1995 memoir, "Here We Go Again." They discuss Betty’s groundbreaking roles the hot goss behind "The Golden Girls” and how a Snickers Super Bowl commercial turned her into e…
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Chelsea and Caissie St. Onge (“Busy Phillips is Doing Her Best” podcast) book club Busy Philipps' 2018 memoir, "This Will Only Hurt a Little." They discuss Busy's time on "Freaks and Geeks," "Dawson’s Creek," and "Girls5Eva," while offering their own BTS and hot tea. There is so much to get into: a psychic moment with Sharon Stone, loneliness withi…
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Send us a text What if your name was inspired by a state of mental clarity? Join us on the Blown for Good podcast as we kick off a fascinating Q&A series with Claire Headley, who opens up about her unique entry into the world of Scientology. We share stories from Claire's early life, her time in Scientology's cadet organizations in both Los Angeles…
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Chelsea teams up with “Add to Cart” podcast hosts Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak to discuss Brandi Glanville's collection of bound tweets that she calls a book. Her memoir is titled "Drinking and Tweeting," and together they travel back to 2013 to unravel Brandi's time on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the cheating drama with her ex-hu…
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Send us a text Ever wonder if Scientology's leader truly believes in the religion he's preaching, or if he's just in it for the power? Join us on this episode of the Blown for Good podcast as we embark on our Scientology Q&A series, exploring this provocative question and more. We’re kicking off with our new Top Ten Tuesdays segment, featuring the …
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In this episode, Libby and Nick chat about their first official pickleball lesson and doubles match! Suffice it to say - they are hooked! They plan their outfits for Libby's birthday trip to Nashville. They also laugh about Libby's latest social media fail - two words: wooden bears. Is Libby the new Michael Cera? Nick and Libby celebrate their late…
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Get a glimpse of our bonus content in this newly released ep where Chelsea is joined by Tess Barker and Babs Gray, the brilliant minds behind the podcasts Britney's Gram and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, to go on a wild ride into Jamie Lynn Spears' memoir, “Things I Should Have Said.” They take a critical look at Jamie Lynn's portrayal of her si…
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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when creativity meets humor in the world of Scientology? This week on the Blown for Good podcast, we bring you a hilarious and imaginative competition featuring Mike Rinder bobblehead photos submitted by our listeners. We highlight the best of the best and let you, our audience, vote for your favorite. Alon…
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In this episode, Libby and Nick debate the pros and cons of working at the same company. Nick gets excited for his upcoming trip. Libby nurses a cold and a watermelon High Noon! Find out who compares us to Seinfeld and who wants justice for lefties! We talk all about keeping up with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as they spend millions just to be to…
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Chelsea is joined by her mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, who described this book "as eye-opening and life-changing as the bible!" Together, they recap and go deep into Viola’s incredible memoir, including her childhood poverty, the fighting spirit that has defined her life, and her bath-based marriage success story. This was previously a Patreon-only …
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Send us a text Are you ready to uncover the shadowy secrets of Scientology's intricate dance with law enforcement? From handling internal crimes without police intervention to the strategic practice of "safe pointing," our latest episode pulls back the curtain on how Scientology maneuvers to keep authorities in their pocket. We also reveal how annu…
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Chelsea and Heather McMahan (“Love Hard,” “Good Grief”) think Paris’s 2023 memoir is so hot. From teen detention camps to “being the Birkin” to the real story behind the infamous sex tape, Paris gives us a completely new perspective on the quintessential 2000’s party girl. Where to order Chelsea’s book: Bookshop.org Find other places to pre-order F…
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Send us a text What really happens behind the closed doors of Scientology? Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Church with our insightful guest, Claire Headley, who shares the last known details of David Miscavige's auditing sessions and the daring escape of Jan. From the bizarre facial hair policies to the peculiar incidents involving fire an…
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Brendan Tighe was born and raised in Scientology. By age five he was a cadet in the Sea Organization and went on to work in the Office of Special Affairs, the Renovations Organization and as a Security Guard at the Flag Land Base. In this conversation between Christie and Brendan he shares interesting stories from his life in Scientology including …
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It’s all things Celine Dion! First, Chelsea welcomes Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to unpack the legendary singer’s new documentary "I Am Celine" and explore insights into Celine's recent struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome and how it has affected her life and career. Then, we're bringing you a special re-release of our episode about Celine …
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Send us a text What if leaving a religious organization meant turning your entire world upside down? In our latest episode, we kick off our Q&A series on Scientology by unraveling the concept of Knowledge Reports (KRs) and the dire consequences for failing to write one. I share a poignant story about my wife, Claire, and her personal experience wit…
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