Podcast episode introduction…

• Introduce the name of the show, episode title, and hosts of the podcast
• In today’s episode, we will talk about x,y, and z (x,y, and z are typically your segment titles
• Closing tagline

Example: Welcome to the How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich podcast with your hosts Guise and Nick. In this episode called “stack, smash, and devour”... we will talk about the history of the sandwich, the traditional way of making a sandwich, and how Guise’s three sons make their go-to school lunch. Now sit back and enjoy the episode.

Who was the founder or leader of the cult? Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles

What is known about the leader's background and upbringing? They concluded that they had been chosen to fulfill biblical prophecies, and they had been given higher-level minds than other people. Believed that Marshall was the second coming of Jesus.

How did the leader gain followers and influence within the cult? They used various recruitment methods as they toured the United States in poverty, proclaiming the gospel of higher-level metamorphosis, the deceit of humans by "false-God spirits", envelopment with sunlight for meditative healing, and the divinity of the "UFO Two"

What were the core beliefs and teachings of the cult? A religious cult that believed in a combination of Christian millenarianism, new age, and ufology. They believed that they could become immortal extraterrestrials by leaving their human nature and join the heavens which they called the “Next Level”.

How did the cult present itself to the outside world? They published advertisements for meetings and they preached their ideas at local motels.

When was the cult founded, and when did it become active? It was founded in 1974 by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles and became active in September 1975

How did the cult recruit and retain members, and what tactics did they use? The leaders preached to the public about their teachings and they posted advertisements which can include propaganda to help recruit the cult's members.

How long did the cult remain active, and what factors contributed to its longevity or demise? The cult was active until 1997 when members of the cult started committing mass suicide. It was able to...