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