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5: Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part Two)

5: Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part Two)

Update: 2025-11-02
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In the second and final episode of this extraordinary saga, we continue our gaze into the complex psychological make-up of gurus, cult leaders and the people who follow them. It features contributions from Zen Buddhist priest Dogo, music journalist (and So Disappointed's co-producer) Paul Whitelaw, and our resident psychologist David Myers.



Music used in this episode



Child is Father of the Man by The Beach Boys

Never Learn Not to Love by The Beach Boys

'Til I Die by The Beach Boys

the be colony by Broadcast and The Focus Group

When the Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin

Revolution Blues by Neil Young

Sit With the Guru by Strawberry Alarm Clock



Clips used in this episode



Mike Love's speech at the 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony



Podcasts recommended in this episode



A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs: Never Learn Not to Love by The Beach Boys



You Must Remember This: Charles Manson's Hollywood



Films and TV shows recommended in this episode



Love & Mercy



Wild Wild Country 



Our theme tune was mixed by Dan Jackson

  

We would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at: sodisappointedpod.com



So Disappointed is written, produced, edited and hosted by Wendy Jordan  and Paul Whitelaw.
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5: Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part Two)

5: Gurus and Cults: You've Made a Fool of Everyone? (Part Two)

So Disappointed