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Severance and Scientology: Uncanny Parallels - Scientology Stories #55 W/ LIVE Q&A
Manage episode 473251737 series 3446851
Marc and Claire explore the uncanny similarities between the Apple TV show Severance and their experiences in Scientology's Sea Organization, revealing how the show's creators may have studied cult dynamics to create the fictional Lumon Industries.
• "Lumon is the Sea Org" - the workplace depicted in Severance mirrors Sea Org life with shocking accuracy
• Disconnection policies in Scientology parallel how characters in Severance are effectively erased from others' lives
• The Commodore's Messenger Organization utilized children as young as 12-13 in positions of authority over adults
• Mail censorship and contraband control in the Sea Org exactly matches Lumon's information control tactics
• The financial control and meaningless rewards (like "waffle parties" vs "donut parties") create similar psychological effects
• Language manipulation and specialized terminology create barriers between insiders and outsiders in both environments
• Patricia Arquette and other actors reportedly studied Scientology to prepare for their roles in the show
Check out our new merch in the Bloom For Good store, featuring our "BTs Activate" collection with mugs, shirts, and stickers!
Support the show
BFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/
Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503
RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss
YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:
Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
Chapters
1. Severance and Scientology: Uncanny Parallels - Scientology Stories #55 W/ LIVE Q&A (00:00:00)
2. Welcome Back and Merch Introduction (00:00:13)
3. Severance Part Two Discussion Begins (00:05:19)
4. Severance vs Disconnection (00:11:35)
5. The Commodore's Messenger Organization (00:17:27)
6. Scientology Code Language and Contraband (00:23:13)
7. Mail Censorship and Secret Control (00:31:17)
8. Sea Org Financial Hardships (00:39:23)
9. Children in Management Roles (00:48:31)
10. Audience Questions and Giveaway (00:59:45)
178 episodes
Manage episode 473251737 series 3446851
Marc and Claire explore the uncanny similarities between the Apple TV show Severance and their experiences in Scientology's Sea Organization, revealing how the show's creators may have studied cult dynamics to create the fictional Lumon Industries.
• "Lumon is the Sea Org" - the workplace depicted in Severance mirrors Sea Org life with shocking accuracy
• Disconnection policies in Scientology parallel how characters in Severance are effectively erased from others' lives
• The Commodore's Messenger Organization utilized children as young as 12-13 in positions of authority over adults
• Mail censorship and contraband control in the Sea Org exactly matches Lumon's information control tactics
• The financial control and meaningless rewards (like "waffle parties" vs "donut parties") create similar psychological effects
• Language manipulation and specialized terminology create barriers between insiders and outsiders in both environments
• Patricia Arquette and other actors reportedly studied Scientology to prepare for their roles in the show
Check out our new merch in the Bloom For Good store, featuring our "BTs Activate" collection with mugs, shirts, and stickers!
Support the show
BFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/
Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/
PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503
RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss
YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:
Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
Chapters
1. Severance and Scientology: Uncanny Parallels - Scientology Stories #55 W/ LIVE Q&A (00:00:00)
2. Welcome Back and Merch Introduction (00:00:13)
3. Severance Part Two Discussion Begins (00:05:19)
4. Severance vs Disconnection (00:11:35)
5. The Commodore's Messenger Organization (00:17:27)
6. Scientology Code Language and Contraband (00:23:13)
7. Mail Censorship and Secret Control (00:31:17)
8. Sea Org Financial Hardships (00:39:23)
9. Children in Management Roles (00:48:31)
10. Audience Questions and Giveaway (00:59:45)
178 episodes
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