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Dear Franklin Jones

Dear Franklin Jones
Author: Stitcher & Jonathan Hirsch
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Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened -- and whether the group really did become a cult.
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An epilogue: what happened to my parents, Jones, and me.
Music by Ray Lynch:
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Clouds Below Your Knees ” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com [madison-reed.com]) and Acer (www.acer.com [acer.com]).
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Everything falls apart. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com.
Music by Ray Lynch:
“Clouds Below Your Knees ” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Green Is Here” from the album “Sky of Mind” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes
This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com), Acer (www.acer.com), and Casper (www.casper.com)
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I choose to join the group and finally meet Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com.
Music by Ray Lynch:
“Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes
“What to Remember to Be Happy” from the album “Truth is the Only Profound” -- iTunes
“Pastorale” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com) and Acer (www.acer.com).
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My parents get closer and closer to Jones.
Music by Ray Lynch:
“Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes
“What to Remember to Be Happy” from the album “Truth is the Only Profound” -- iTunes
“Pastorale” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com) and Acer (www.acer.com).
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The group becomes infamous.
Music by Ray Lynch:
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Rhythm in the Pews” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (www.madison-reed.com).
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How a guy from Long Island became ‘the original giver king.'
Music by Ray Lynch:
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Rhythm in the Pews” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Your Feeling Shoulders” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“No Blue Thing” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
This episode is brought to you by Madison Reed (madison-reed.com).
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My mom and dad find each other. And Franklin Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com.
Music by Ray Lynch:
“Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
“Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes
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Jonathan Hirsch's family had a secret. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. Join Hirsch as he embarks on a journey to figure out his past. Subscribe to Dear Franklin Jones now and hear the first episode on February 28th. More info at dearfranklinjones.com.
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White people copying from south asian cultures is just so pathetic. I'm cringing everytime they play the music, use "sanskrit" and the plaigiarised ideas.
GREAT PODCAST. I found out about it from another podcast Time Suck. Look forward to what u have coming next. hope u have something. Thank U.
thanks for sharing your story
Jones definitely got that psychological "interview" business from Scientology. He was a member for about a year before striking out on his own.
Every time I hear the beginning of the theme music for Dear Franklin Jones, I can't help hearing Deborah Harry from Blondie singing the opening of Call Me: "Colour me your colour, baby Colour me your car Colour me your colour, darling I know who you are..."
how do you rate these podcasts
I enjoyed the podcast. Jones was definitely an interesting character..
when is ARRVLS going to be out please so I can keep a look out?
I don't understand how or why anyone would think any of this is legit....its total nonsense ...but i guess in the time before the internet and social media people were able to be more naive in their beliefs , through almost no fault of their own
Remember, the Devil is compelling, powerful, silver-tongued, controlling, seductive and steals the souls of the unwary. Do not make allowances for this evil caricature of a guru.
Jonathan, you are fortunate your family came away with your lives and sanity. I am 67 and am intimate with those dangerous years.
Jones, like all the other Charleston's of his ilk, is a manipulative sociopath.
I am really enjoying this show. The host does a good job of not making excuses for Jones or his followers while not vilifying them or implying that they are brainwashed.