Let's Build a Cult!

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Melbourne-based comedian Bianka Ismailovski.⁠ Bianka is already pretty much a cult leader, but on this pod she fleshes out some ideas about a nude, sober, day-spa. Great stuff. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. Follow: Bianka on Instagram BUY TIX TO BIANKA'S COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW The Biankism Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is comedian Sam Gebreselassie.⁠ Together we build a cult based on group therapy, openness and Ted Talks. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. Follow: ⁠⁠Sam on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Phoenix on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:43 PREPARATION PHASE 05:19 Being a boss 12:40 BUILD PHASE 15:54 Weekend meet-ups 17:42 Income 20:54 Group therapy Saturdays 30:06 Ted Talk Sundays and guiding principles 41:53 Recruitment 51:03 TEST PHASE 51:51 Shared power 58:18 Public Relations 01:04:00 Death of the King 01:07:51 CULT RATING + Outro

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is podcaster, blogger, and whistle-blower Clare McIvor. ⁠Clare was brought up within the City Builders church, which has been accused of cult-like practices (*wink wink) and was the subject of media investigation for trying to build power within the Liberal Party.⁠ Together we build a scarily accurate Christian cult. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. Follow: ⁠⁠Clare on Twitter⁠ ⁠Clare's Podcast 'Unchurchable' on Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Phoenix on TikTok⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:41 PREPARATION PHASE 07:42 How cults really work 10:14 Can a good cult exist? 14:00 Positions of power 21:50 BUILD PHASE 22:42 'Delegating' power 31:14 Pseudo-christian cult 34:35 Recruitment and youth engagement 39:15 Day in the life 44:00 Financials and laws 53:20 TEST PHASE 53:53 Rival cult 01:01:50 Pandemic 01:07:10 CULT RATING + Outro

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is comedian Jackie Hatton. Together we build a psychotic bot farm with talking dogs and giant bunk beds. This one goes off the rails pretty quickly. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. ⁠BUY TIX to Jackie's Fringe Festival show "Virtually A Reality"⁠ Follow: Jackie on Instagram Jackie on TikTok ⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:58 PREPARATION PHASE 02:08 Qanon 09:30 Manager at a bowling alley 16:10 BUILD PHASE 20:49 Food and money 26:55 Talking dogs? 31:10 Day in the life of a cult member 40:14 45:44 TEST PHASE 46:33 Elderly 51:28 Shared power scenario 56:16 Rival cult! 01:03:10 CULT RATING + Outro

Welcome to the first episode of Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is ex-Queenslander and stand-up comedian Zack Dyer. Together we build a beautiful hypothetical cult based in an old Yarraville warehouse, with free bread and an AC/DC tribute band. Follow: Zack on TikTok Zack on Instagram Listen to Zack's podcast "Feed 'Em Brah" Phoenix on Instagram Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 PREPARATION PHASE 03:23 Boy-scouts 13:00 BUILD PHASE 15:14 Fitting out the warehouse 20:45 Male influencers 24:24 Recruitment strategy 31:00 Big jacked guys + Zyzz 34:40 Would you die for this cult? 37:00 What laws would you enforce? 41:33 TEST PHASE 42:04 The Death of the King scenario 48:53 The Elderly scenario 54:30 The Judgement of Solomon 58:29 CULT RATING + Outro

Let’s say you’re suddenly elected as the leader of a small cult. What kind of leader would you be? Join comedian and cultsultant Phoenix Trinidad as helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Melbourne-based comedian Grace Zhang.⁠ Grace creates an island-based cult where nobody gets a permanent house. Also we have crafternoons and ecstatic dance! It's a great time. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. Follow: ⁠Bianka on Instagram⁠ ⁠BUY TIX TO GRACE'S COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Melbourne-based comedian Randy Adeva.⁠ Together we build a cult based around a holographic version of Denzel Washington. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. Follow: Randy Adeva on Instagram⁠⁠ BUY TICKETS TO RANDY'S COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Callum Padgham AKA DJ Be Kind To Other People.⁠ Together we build a moving cult with moving hosts! Callum is a Melbourne-based DJ and hosts Coburg Up Late, a talk show about dance music. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. Follow: ⁠⁠⁠DJ Be Kind To Other People on Instagram⁠ Coburg Up Late ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Phoenix on TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:45 PREPARATION PHASE 28:15 BUILD PHASE 52:14 TEST PHASE 01:08:35 CULT RATING + Outro

This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is comedian James G Warren. Together we build a wholesome potato farming cult based around freedom of expression. If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' ⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoenix Trinidad⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time. Follow: James on Instagram⁠ James on TikTok⁠ James' Podcast 'Write That Down' on Spotify ⁠⁠Phoenix on Instagram⁠⁠ Phoenix on TikTok Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:53 PREPARATION PHASE 05:27 Phoenix's Catholic upbringing 10:10 Cincinnatus 12:33 BUILD PHASE 14:39 750 people in a commune 22:14 Potato distribution 26:50 Day in the life of a follower 31:00 Wednesday night sermon live podcast 38:25 Guiding principles 41:58 Legalize it 45:44 TEST PHASE 46:36 Prodigal son 51:35 Rival cult 01:00:00 Public Relations 01:03:10 CULT RATING + Outro