Heaven's Gate

SiriusXM

In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question... ‘Why?’ 20 years later, those who lost loved ones and those who still believe - tell their story. Hosted by Glynn Washington of Snap Judgment. "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," is now a four-part docuseries inspired by this podcast, streaming on HBO Max.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Heaven's Gate episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Heaven's Gate for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Heaven's Gate episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

10: The Class

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12/27/17 • 53 min

39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after.

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9: The Comet

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12/20/17 • 48 min

Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for.

8: The Unknowns

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12/13/17 • 51 min

This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories.

7: The Programming

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12/06/17 • 45 min

Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head?

6: The Choice

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11/29/17 • 41 min

Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question.

5: The Tape

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11/15/17 • 40 min

After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles.

2: The Two

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10/25/17 • 40 min

It's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one.

1: The Seekers

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10/18/17 • 35 min

The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers.

Coming soon… Heaven’s Gate

Heaven's Gate

10/02/17 • 3 min

Here’s a first glimpse through Heaven’s Gate - into the group’s decades-long history, as told by family, followers, experts, and the leaders themselves. Whatever you think you know - prepare to be surprised. Subscribe now and hear the first episode on October 18th. More info at www.heavensgate.show.

Introducing Verified: Dust Up

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10/19/20 • 3 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Heaven's Gate have?

Heaven's Gate currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Heaven's Gate cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Heaven's Gate?

The episode title '10: The Class' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Heaven's Gate?

The average episode length on Heaven's Gate is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Heaven's Gate released?

Episodes of Heaven's Gate are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Heaven's Gate?

The first episode of Heaven's Gate was released on Oct 2, 2017.

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Bonnie Morrison

@bonniemorrison

Aug 28

One of the best cult surveys I’ve heard