Let’s say you’re suddenly elected as the leader of a small cult. What kind of leader would you be? Join comedian and cultsultant Phoenix Trinidad as he helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Melbourne-based comedian Grace Zhang. Grace creates an island-based cult where nobody gets a permanent house. Also we have crafternoons and ecstatic dance! It's a great time.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
Follow:
Bianka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teen_zhangst/)
BUY TIX TO GRACE'S COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW (https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/cult-sh-t)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Phoenix on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixtrinidad)
3 Apr 2024
Bianka Ismailovski: Naked, Sober, Day Spa Cult
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Melbourne-based comedian Bianka Ismailovski. Bianka is already pretty much a cult leader, but on this pod she fleshes out some ideas about a nude, sober, day-spa. Great stuff.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
Follow:
Bianka on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/biankaismailovski/)
BUY TIX TO BIANKA'S COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW (https://moretalent.com.au/tours/working-girl/)
The Biankism Show (https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiankaIsmShow)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Phoenix on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixtrinidad)
3 Apr 2024
Randy Adeva: Holographic Denzel Washington
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Melbourne-based comedian Randy Adeva. Together we build a cult based around a holographic version of Denzel Washington.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
Follow:
Randy Adeva on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/randyadeva/)
BUY TICKETS TO RANDY'S COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW (https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/hello-players)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Phoenix on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixtrinidad)
14 Nov 2023
DJ Be Kind To Other People: Moving Cult of Kindness
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is Callum Padgham AKA DJ Be Kind To Other People. Together we build a moving cult with moving hosts! Callum is a Melbourne-based DJ and hosts Coburg Up Late, a talk show about dance music.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
Follow:
DJ Be Kind To Other People on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/djbekindtootherpeople/)
Coburg Up Late (https://coburguplate.com/)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Phoenix on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixtrinidad)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:45 PREPARATION PHASE
28:15 BUILD PHASE
52:14 TEST PHASE
01:08:35 CULT RATING + Outro
31 Oct 2023
Sam Gebreselassie: Group therapy cult
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is comedian Sam Gebreselassie. Together we build a cult based on group therapy, openness and Ted Talks.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
Follow:
Sam on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samgeb.comedy/)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Phoenix on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixtrinidad)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:43 PREPARATION PHASE
05:19 Being a boss
12:40 BUILD PHASE
15:54 Weekend meet-ups
17:42 Income
20:54 Group therapy Saturdays
30:06 Ted Talk Sundays and guiding principles
41:53 Recruitment
51:03 TEST PHASE
51:51 Shared power
58:18 Public Relations
01:04:00 Death of the King
01:07:51 CULT RATING + Outro
24 Oct 2023
Clare McIvor: Scarily accurate Christian cult
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is podcaster, blogger, and whistle-blower Clare McIvor. Clare was brought up within the City Builders church, which has been accused of cult-like practices (*wink wink) and was the subject of media investigation for trying to build power within the Liberal Party (https://youtu.be/qY6BAgxHEGQ?si=7Nnl9cK_pKE0VxF2). Together we build a scarily accurate Christian cult.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
Follow:
Clare on Twitter (https://twitter.com/clare_mcivor)
Clare's Podcast 'Unchurchable' on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0l3gXv1VUjU4AkGoxXv8Ov?si=8b90846951f24429)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Phoenix on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixtrinidad)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
05:41 PREPARATION PHASE
07:42 How cults really work
10:14 Can a good cult exist?
14:00 Positions of power
21:50 BUILD PHASE
22:42 'Delegating' power
31:14 Pseudo-christian cult
34:35 Recruitment and youth engagement
39:15 Day in the life
44:00 Financials and laws
53:20 TEST PHASE
53:53 Rival cult
01:01:50 Pandemic
01:07:10 CULT RATING + Outro
17 Oct 2023
James G Warren: Wholesome potato commune
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is comedian James G Warren. Together we build a wholesome potato farming cult based around freedom of expression.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad (http://phoenixtrinidad.com/) helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
Follow:
James on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jamesgoodatcomedywarren/)
James on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesgoodjokeswarren)
James' Podcast 'Write That Down' on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4CsO9lJAsSPkMAV53Bgxnj?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Phoenix on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@phoenixtrinidad)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:53 PREPARATION PHASE
05:27 Phoenix's Catholic upbringing
10:10 Cincinnatus
12:33 BUILD PHASE
14:39 750 people in a commune
22:14 Potato distribution
26:50 Day in the life of a follower
31:00 Wednesday night sermon live podcast
38:25 Guiding principles
41:58 Legalize it
45:44 TEST PHASE
46:36 Prodigal son
51:35 Rival cult
01:00:00 Public Relations
01:03:10 CULT RATING + Outro
10 Oct 2023
Jackie Hatton: A Bot Farm with Talking Dogs
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is comedian Jackie Hatton. Together we build a psychotic bot farm with talking dogs and giant bunk beds. This one goes off the rails pretty quickly.
If you're new here, welcome to Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad (http://phoenixtrinidad.com/) helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
BUY TIX to Jackie's Fringe Festival show "Virtually A Reality" (https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/virtually-a-reality/)
Follow:
Jackie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/illfection/reels/)
Jackie on TikTok (linktr.ee/illfection)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:58 PREPARATION PHASE
02:08 Qanon
09:30 Manager at a bowling alley
16:10 BUILD PHASE
20:49 Food and money
26:55 Talking dogs?
31:10 Day in the life of a cult member
40:14
45:44 TEST PHASE
46:33 Elderly
51:28 Shared power scenario
56:16 Rival cult!
01:03:10 CULT RATING + Outro
3 Oct 2023
Zack Dyer: Rootin' Wives and Makin' Bank
Welcome to the first episode of Let's Build a Cult! Each week, comedian and 'cultsultant' Phoenix Trinidad (http://phoenixtrinidad.com/) helps a guest create their version of the most successful hypothetical cult of all time.
This week's guest (and aspiring cult leader) is ex-Queenslander and stand-up comedian Zack Dyer (http://linktr.ee/ZackDyer). Together we build a beautiful hypothetical cult based in an old Yarraville warehouse, with free bread and an AC/DC tribute band.
Follow:
Zack on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@localfunnyman)
Zack on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/localfunnyman/)
Listen to Zack's podcast "Feed 'Em Brah" (https://www.instagram.com/feedembrah)
Phoenix on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/phoenixtrinidad/)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:40 PREPARATION PHASE
03:23 Boy-scouts
13:00 BUILD PHASE
15:14 Fitting out the warehouse
20:45 Male influencers
24:24 Recruitment strategy
31:00 Big jacked guys + Zyzz
34:40 Would you die for this cult?
37:00 What laws would you enforce?
41:33 TEST PHASE
42:04 The Death of the King scenario
48:53 The Elderly scenario
54:30 The Judgement of Solomon
58:29 CULT RATING + Outro
20 Sept 2023
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