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Welcome to Sinners and Secrets, featuring Sins of Scientology. Sinners and Secrets is a true crime podcast that explores the darker corners of society, where power, privilege, and secrecy collide. Hosted by Sandi McKenna and co-host Abraham Aurich, the show blends gripping storytelling with deep research and editorial rigor. Covering everything from cults and conspiracies to infamous criminals and unsolved mysteries, Sinners and Secrets delivers bold, investigative narratives that keep audiences hooked and conversations going long after the episode ends.
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Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. This Pride Month special explores the disturbing pattern of LGBTQ+ activists' deaths being systematically misclassified as suicides despite evidence of hate crimes. We examine how visibility became a death sentence for those who dared to live openly when society demanded silence. • Scott Johnson's death at Sydney's Bluefish Point in 1988 was immediately ruled suicide despite no evidence of depression • His brother Steve spent 34 y...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. On April 25, 1986, as families in Pripyat slept soundly beneath the shadow of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, no one could imagine that a routine safety test would soon trigger the worst nuclear disaster in human history. What began as an engineering exercise rapidly descended into catastrophe when a perfect storm of design flaws, human error, and bureaucratic arrogance collided—sending radioactive material across Europe and cha...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. The story of Jeffrey Epstein isn't just a crime saga—it's a window into how power corrupts our most sacred institutions. Born to a working-class Brooklyn family, Epstein engineered a meteoric rise from college dropout to financial powerbroker with a fortune worth hundreds of millions through means that remain stubbornly opaque. This episode unravels the web of manipulation that allowed Epstein to escape serious consequences for de...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Money, power, connections—Ghislaine Maxwell had it all. Born on Christmas Day 1961 as the crown jewel of Britain's most formidable media dynasty, she grew up in a world where chauffeurs, nannies, and weekend gatherings with the Murdochs and Rothschilds were simply normal. From the sprawling 53-room Headington Hill Hall estate where even silverware had rules, Maxwell learned early how privilege operates behind closed doors. But ben...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Dive into the shadowy world of media mogul Robert Maxwell in our season premiere of Sinners and Secrets. From the ashes of World War II rose a man determined to never again be powerless—a Holocaust survivor who transformed himself into one of the world's most influential figures before his mysterious death at sea changed everything. Maxwell's journey from poverty in Czechoslovakia to the pinnacle of power reveals a masterclass in ...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. If you could choose to live out the truest version of yourself in this lifetime, would you say YES? This episode is about awakening to the life that you're meant to live without all of the layers of crap that have been piled on us over the years. It's like peeling back the onion slowly to get to your truth, to how you want to live this life, how you want to be here. Learn how discovering your inner child can change your li...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. It used to be that generations lived their entire lives in the same neighborhood. That's changed considerably and today, friends and family are scattered all over the world. Weekly Sunday dinners are few and far between, replaced by FaceTime and zoom calls. So it got me thinking. I wonder where everyone landed? I had an ideal childhood. I grew up on Long Island in New York. We moved a couple of times during my years in grades ...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Lesley McShane is in perpetual motion. She is a seasoned cyclist, a producer, a wife, a mother, and an advocate for women over 50. She also hosts not one but two long-running podcasts, The Friday Night Beer Blog Podcast and the New Old You PodcastIn this episode, you’ll learn how to prioritize yourself, guilt-free! Lesley's Links https://youtube.com/@SinsofScientology?si=w_r1XkNawsDAgjPg
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Melody Papaj is an artist, an author, an entrepreneur, and a boondocking septuagenarian whose journey has taken her from the comfort and trappings of Hollywood, California off the grid to a quirky little town in the middle of the Arizona desert known as Quartzsite.. In this episode, she shares the trials and tribulations of her life in her 1986, Shasta RV she calls nomad and that she lovingly describes as Breaking Bad on the o...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Shattering the Silence of Sexual ViolenceMy guest Angela Rose, shares the story of her harrowing abduction at knifepoint in broad daylight by a man who was on parole for MURDER! Her story is one of incredible resilience. Today she leads the movement to create a world free from sexual violence & build communities to support survivors.#ShatteringTheSilence #SAAMhttps://linktr.ee/paveinfohttps://youtube.com/@SinsofScientology?...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. A 20-year veteran stand-up comedian Tim has entertained millions in legendary venues ranging from Radio City Music Hall to chow halls in Afghanistan. From his first time opening for the legendary Earth, Wind, and Fire in 1998, to his 6-year-run with international superstar Julio Iglesias, and a live stage interview with the cast of Modern Family, Tim has worked with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. He's en...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Patricia Rossi had a rough start, overcoming a challenging childhood and dyslexia. Instead of discouraging her though, it fueled her flames of success and ambition. Today, she is a frequent speaker for top-tier organizations, including the NFL, Raymond James, Major League Baseball Moen, Bayer, and Hyatt. She is a featured business etiquette expert for Bloomberg, the New York Times, USA Today, Mashable, Monster.com, Chicago Tribune, ...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Becky Bortak, my guest today is a mom, a widow, a songwriter, and a Yogi who believes love conquers all. In today's unforgettable conversation we talk about her journey, navigating depression, divorce, finding love again, fertility issues, her husband's shocking diagnosis, and what she did to keep her sanity through it all. On her website, My Online Retreat you'll find restoration for your body, your mind, and your soul. And listen ...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Jim Joseph is the award-winning author of Out and About Dad. In this conversation we get personal. We talk about marriage parenthood, divorce, self-discovery, finding love again, and being true to who you are. His journey hasn't been an easy one, but Jim shares all the highs and lows in this unforgettable conversation. https://www.jimjoseph.com/Jim's Bookshttps://twitter.com/JimJosephExphttps://www.instagram.com/ji...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Jim Joseph has been awarded numerous accolades throughout his storied career, including Entrepreneur of the Year, Agency of the Year, Most Creative Agency, Social Media Icon, Hall of Fame.He is a global leader in brand marketing and communications, with years of consumer marketing leadership, and If running an agency wasn't big enough, he's also an award-winning author, blogger, professor at New York University, and he’s been a regu...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Can the line between influence and control be as thin as a whisper? Join us for a gripping finale as we unravel the chilling narrative of Charles Manson, a man who turned dreams of love and enlightenment into nightmares of chaos. In this episode, we trace the dark path of manipulation and control that Manson expertly navigated, steering his followers into a twisted ideology known as "Helter Skelter." We explore the eerie parallels ...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. Ever wonder what happens when you challenge one of the most secretive organizations in the world? The story of David Mayo is a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and resilience against the Church of Scientology. Once a trusted confidant of L. Ron Hubbard and a leading force in developing advanced auditing techniques, Mayo's journey from the inner sanctum of Scientology to becoming one of its most formidable adversaries is filled wit...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What if the so-called path to spiritual rehabilitation was a labyrinth of control and punishment? Join Sandi McKenna and Abraham Aurich as we expose the hidden world of Scientology's Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF) and challenge the Church's narrative. Hear firsthand from actress Leah Remini and former Sea Org members as they uncover the harsh realities of forced labor, isolation, and stringent re-education behind the Church's f...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What if the very rehabilitation program you trusted to save your loved one from addiction was built on controversial and unverified methods? This episode pulls back the curtain on Narconon, a drug treatment program with deep ties to Scientology, founded by William "Bill" Benitez after being inspired by L. Ron Hubbard's teachings. We scrutinize the origins and operations of Narconon, questioning the safety and efficacy of its practi...
Email us and tell us what topics you would like us to cover. What happens when a family’s deep-rooted faith collides with mental illness? Join us as we uncover the harrowing story of Jeremy Perkins, whose mental health struggles and his family's unwavering belief in Scientology led to a devastating tragedy. This episode takes a critical look at the Perkins family's decision to shun traditional psychiatric treatment in favor of the controversial practices endorsed by their religion, which ult...
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