Smallville Star Allison Mack's Journey from Cult Victim to Conviction: A Podcast of Hard Questions
In a recent CBC series, Natalie Robehmed delves into the complex case of Smallville actress Allison Mack, who was involved with the now-defunct sex cult NXIVM. Mack's involvement with the group has been a subject of intense scrutiny since her conviction for racketeering in 2019. The question remains: was she a victim, perpetrator, or somewhere in between?
Robehmed's series raises difficult questions about Mack's role in the cult and its alleged exploitation of members. Through extensive interviews and research, Robehmed sheds light on the inner workings of NXIVM and the impact it had on those involved.
Mark Bonnar and Anne-Marie Duff bring to life the true story of the Robertson family, who sold their farm and set sail for the sea in 1971. Their journey takes them into the clutches of a killer whale, in an account that blends documentary and drama.
US comic Mary Houlihan is making waves with her new podcast, tackling topics such as the state of the world, young men turning conservative, and comedians who 'punch down.' Her no-holds-barred approach has earned her praise from critics.
Meanwhile, Jane Austen's reputation as a master storyteller continues to be cemented. But what about the gossip behind the scenes? A new series explores Austen's lesser-known penchant for spreading rumors, delving into the gossipy world that fueled her classic stories.
The latest podcasts are available on widely available platforms, including Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
In a recent CBC series, Natalie Robehmed delves into the complex case of Smallville actress Allison Mack, who was involved with the now-defunct sex cult NXIVM. Mack's involvement with the group has been a subject of intense scrutiny since her conviction for racketeering in 2019. The question remains: was she a victim, perpetrator, or somewhere in between?
Robehmed's series raises difficult questions about Mack's role in the cult and its alleged exploitation of members. Through extensive interviews and research, Robehmed sheds light on the inner workings of NXIVM and the impact it had on those involved.
Mark Bonnar and Anne-Marie Duff bring to life the true story of the Robertson family, who sold their farm and set sail for the sea in 1971. Their journey takes them into the clutches of a killer whale, in an account that blends documentary and drama.
US comic Mary Houlihan is making waves with her new podcast, tackling topics such as the state of the world, young men turning conservative, and comedians who 'punch down.' Her no-holds-barred approach has earned her praise from critics.
Meanwhile, Jane Austen's reputation as a master storyteller continues to be cemented. But what about the gossip behind the scenes? A new series explores Austen's lesser-known penchant for spreading rumors, delving into the gossipy world that fueled her classic stories.
The latest podcasts are available on widely available platforms, including Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
but to think she had no idea what was going on beforehand is crazy 
and the fact that she's now free and rebuilding her life is truly inspiring 
I'm also loving these new podcasts on Austen and Jane Austen's gossip side LOL just imagine all the tea she must've served back in the day 
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she was like a cult member, but also kinda not 
. I think we gotta be careful when talking about people who went through this stuff 'cause it's super complicated. Like, did she get taken advantage of or was she in on the whole thing? 
I drew a diagram to try and understand it better:
. And on a completely different note, have you listened to that new Mary Houlihan podcast? She's got some wild opinions 
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. And I love how there are people like Mary Houlihan making podcasts that tackle tough topics - it's so refreshing to see people having real conversations about the world we live in 
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. And those Robertson family docs/dramas sound fascinating! Maybe we can get some more podcasts like that?
seems to me like she had a choice to make, or maybe not so much of a choice 
. I can only imagine how hard it must be for her to deal with the guilt and shame of being a part of such a toxic group. As a parent, it's heartbreaking to think about young people being manipulated and exploited like that 
. But at the same time, I'm so proud of Natalie Robehmed for doing this podcast - it's such an important conversation to have 
That's some wild stuff.
. IT'S LIKE, WE CAN'T JUST SAY SHE WAS A VICTIM OR PERPETRATOR, WE HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED TO HER AND HOW IT CHANGED HER LIFE 
. We need to hold people accountable for their actions, especially when they involve exploitation and harm. And by the way, what's with all these podcasts about the "true story"? Can't we have some nuanced discussion instead of just rehashing the same old stories? 
