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Exposing Scientology

Exposing Scientology

Mike Rinder

Mike Rinder, prominent whistleblower, exposes the abuses of the church of scientology through personal stories, interviews and scrutiny of current affairs. Mike spent 34 years working at the top ranks of the church of scientology and was directly involved with the inner workings of their spy unit: the Office of Special Affairs. He left the church in 2007 and has been exposing the abuses of this cult since 2009. Mike co-hosted the popular Emmy winning TV show, Leah Remini, Scientology and the Aftermath, the podcast "Fair Game" and is also the author of the book "A Billion Years, My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. "

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Exposing Scientology - Leah & Mike Are Back!

Leah & Mike Are Back!

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10/28/23 • 64 min

Let the fun begin again!
Leah Remini and Mike Rinder are back, talking all things scientology. We discuss what happened to the Fair Game podcast and why it came to an abrupt ending. We also have some scientology documents that you need to hear about. You can find full copies of the documents we reference in this video at mikerindersblog.org.

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Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
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Mike Rinder & Claire Headley continue their shocking interview with Mike Brown about the horrific treatment of his mother, Rosemary, now 77, in the Sea Org, and how, with the help of the Aftermath Foundation he managed to get her out.
In Part 2, Mike Brown shares the incredible details of exactly how they helped Rosemary escape and how she is doing now. Mike, Mike & Claire also answer listener questions.
To see the documents we discuss in this episode, go to Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scien...

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Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Valerie was a former Scientologist who worked in the Guardians office and was a spy planted in the FBI by Scientology. In this episode, she talks about her abusive relationship with her ex-husband, how Scientology protected him and how she finally escaped. This is a horrifying story of abuse, bravery and resilience.
Listen to Part one here.
Read more about Valerie's story here:
https://tonyortega.org/category/scientology/valerieross/#google_vignette

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Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Exposing Scientology - Scientology Finally Admits Disconnection is Real
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05/21/24 • 88 min

Mike Rinder, Christie Collbran, Claire Headley & Marc Headley discuss the significance of the new PR position of scientology with respect to disconnection, the euphemism they have come up with to describe it, and the actual practice and personal experiences of this abusive policy of scientology. This episode originally aired on YouTube.

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Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Exposing Scientology - Karen Pressley, Author and Former Sea Org Executive
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06/11/24 • 77 min

Karen Pressley is a former Sea Org member who worked directly with David Miscavige at the international scientology base, and was in charge of the Celebrity Centre. She shares how she got into scientology, stories about her experiences in the Sea Org, how she purged scientology from her mind and what she has been up to since leaving.

Support the show

Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Exposing Scientology - Ian Rafalko "Raised in Scientology"
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06/18/24 • 59 min

Ian Rafalko was raised in a prominent Scientology family. He joined staff at Atlanta “ideal org” and married a scientologist. Eventually he broke free, lost his wife and family and spoke out in a viral TikTok about his father Dr. Eric Berg. Ian shares about his time in the church and how he has moved forward in life since leaving scientology.

Support the show

Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Exposing Scientology - Phil Jones: Scientology in Canada
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01/30/24 • 49 min

Phil Jones, of the "Call Me" billboard joins Mike Rinder to discuss the state of scientology in Canada and their continued violation of minimum wage laws.
You can reach Phil at: https://stopscientologydisconnection....
Also see undercover investigation of Quebec Org here: https://tonyortega.substack.com/p/und...
The documents referred to in this video are available at Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scien...

Support the show

Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Exposing Scientology - Scientology's Big "Blood on Your Hands" Lie Exposed
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05/31/24 • 56 min

Breaking down the facts that have now been revealed proving scientology was lying (and KNEW it) when they claimed Leah Remini and Mike Rinder had "incited" the murder of a scientology security guard in Australia in 2019. They had ALL the facts, but until now, they had remained secret. Their brazen lying relied on the documents that have now come to light never being public.

Support the show

Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Exposing Scientology - Tom Cruise & David Beckham: Behind the Scenes
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12/26/23 • 64 min

Mike Rinder and Marc Headley talk about the history of Tom Cruise's efforts to woo David and Victoria Beckham into scientology, why this was considered so important and why Cruise failed so miserably. Mike and Marc were both in on the ground floor for much of this and share behind the scenes details.
To see the documents and videos referred to in this episode, visit Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/tom-c...

Support the show

Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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Exposing Scientology - Leah's Meeting with the LAPD Chief
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11/11/23 • 75 min

Leah Remini and Claire Headley met with LAPD Chief Moore after social media pressure shamed him into it. The LAPD has given Scientology preferential treatment, and met with Danny Masterson's attorneys. Leah and Claire hoped to educate the LAPD on the truth about Scientology. They describe how the meeting went and a lot more.

Support the show

Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon.
Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder
Instagram: / rindermike
Facebook: / rindermike
Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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FAQ

How many episodes does Exposing Scientology have?

Exposing Scientology currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does Exposing Scientology cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Religion and Cult.

What is the most popular episode on Exposing Scientology?

The episode title 'Leah & Mike Are Back!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Exposing Scientology?

The average episode length on Exposing Scientology is 74 minutes.

How often are episodes of Exposing Scientology released?

Episodes of Exposing Scientology are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Exposing Scientology?

The first episode of Exposing Scientology was released on Oct 28, 2023.

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