The Smallville star who joined a sex cult: best podcasts of the week

Smallville Star Allison Mack's Dark Past Exposed in Gripping Podcasts

Allison Mack, best known for her role as Chloe Sullivan in the popular TV series Smallville, has been making headlines recently after serving a prison sentence for racketeering. But how did she end up in such a situation? A new podcast series by Natalie Robehmed delves into the complex and disturbing world of NXIVM, a self-help organization that turned out to be a sex cult.

The show is part of CBC's weekly series and features an unflinching examination of Mack's involvement with NXIVM. The podcast raises questions about whether Mack was a victim, perpetrator, or somewhere in between, offering a nuanced exploration of the cult's dark history.

Another podcast worth checking out is Hat Trick, which explores life as a doctor in Antarctica during the pandemic era. Hosted by Dr. Rachel Varnam, this charming series offers an offbeat look at the challenges faced by medical professionals in one of the most isolated places on Earth.

For those interested in true crime stories with a touch of drama, Apple's latest original podcast is a must-listen. The show tells the bizarre and unsettling story of the Robertson family, who sold their farm to pursue a life at sea in 1971. Mark Bonnar and Anne-Marie Duff bring the family's tragic tale to life, weaving together documentary-style interviews with fictionalized scenes.

US comic Mary Houlihan is making waves on YouTube with her new podcast, tackling topics ranging from the state of the world to young men turning conservative. Her unapologetic style and sharp wit make for an engaging listen, as she dissects the absurdities of modern society with humor and intelligence.

Lastly, fans of Jane Austen will appreciate a new series exploring one lesser-known aspect of her life: her love of gossip. Arts and culture editor Anna Walker delves into Austen's social circle, speaking to experts about her favorite characters and their impact on her writing.
 
I'm low-key fascinated by Allison Mack's story 🤯 it's crazy how far down the rabbit hole she went with NXIVM... like, was she brainwashed or just didn't know any better? 🙃 I mean, it's disturbing to think about what she had to go through. And that podcast series on CBC sounds soooo good - got to check it out! 👀
 
I've been listening to some really interesting podcasts lately... 🤔 This Allison Mack story is just shocking, I mean who knew NXIVM was a sex cult? It's crazy how people can get caught up in something like that. I feel bad for anyone who got hurt or manipulated by the organization. 🌪️ The way the podcast series is doing it, though, is really well done - it raises all these questions about whether Mack was a victim or part of the problem. It's definitely making me think about how we can spot when something isn't right... 👀
 
its wild how some people can go from being super successful in their career to being embroiled in a sex cult scandal its like, you never really know what someone is dealing with behind closed doors 🤯

anyway, i'm loving the new true crime podcasts lately they're so engaging and well researched apple's latest one about the Robertson family is seriously creepy but also fascinating at the same time 👻

and kudos to Mary Houlihan for being unapologetic on her podcast she's got a great energy about her and her take on modern society is spot on 💁‍♀️
 
I'm totally fascinated by Allison Mack's story 🤯, it's like you can't help but feel sorry for the girl who got caught up in that messed up NXIVM situation. I mean, we've all heard of how cults can manipulate people, but this is on a whole other level 😱. And now that we're getting more podcasts about it, like Natalie Robehmed's one, I'm even more invested 📻.

But what I really want to know is, what's the point of all these podcasts? Is it just to stir up drama or is there something deeper going on? Like, are we trying to understand why some people get drawn into this kind of thing? 🤔. And for me, at least, listening to podcasts about true crime and cults can be super unsettling 😳.

On the other hand, I'm loving Mary Houlihan's new podcast 🎧, she's got so much spunk and energy! It's like we need more people talking sense about all this crazy stuff. And that Jane Austen series sounds like a total treat 📚 - who knew gossip was her thing? 😂
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this Allison Mack thing 🤯 I mean, who knew her Smallville fame would be used as a recruitment tool for some crazy cult? And now that it's all out, she's serving time... kinda harsh 😒 but also kinda not surprising. I guess we can't separate our celebrities from their personal lives anymore. Anyway, have you guys listened to any of these podcasts yet? The one about the Robertson family sounds super dark 🎧
 
the way we consume media these days is wild 🤯 i mean, podcasts are everywhere now and they're tackling some crazy topics - like the dark side of NXIVM or the Robertson family's weird sea-faring saga 😂 it's like we're all in this together, you know? trying to make sense of the world through stories and whatnot. i'm def loving the apple podcast tho, mark bonnar and anne-marie duff are killing it 🎙️ and mary Houlihan on youtube is giving me LIFE 💁‍♀️ gotta respect a person who isn't afraid to speak their mind, you feel?
 
I just binged this podcast thingy and I'm still reeling from the truth about Allison Mack's involvement with NXIVM 🤯 It's wild to think that someone who seemed so innocent and wholesome as Chloe Sullivan could be part of such a twisted world. And can we talk about how messed up it is that she was treated like a victim? Meanwhile, I'm loving Mary Houlihan's new podcast - she's got some serious sass 💁‍♀️
 
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