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Dear Franklin Jones
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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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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..."
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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.