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Exposing Scientology

Mike Rinder

Mike Rinder, prominent whistleblower,  exposes the abuses of the church of scientology through personal stories, interviews and scrutiny of current affairs. Mike spent 34 years working at the top ranks of the church of scientology and was directly involved with the inner workings of their spy unit: the Office of Special Affairs. He left the church in 2007 and has been exposing the abuses of this cult since 2009.  Mike co-hosted the popular Emmy winning TV show, Leah Remini, Scientology and the Aftermath, the podcast "Fair Game" and is also the author of the book "A Billion Years, My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology. " 


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  • S1 · E28
    Jul 9, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min

    Brendan Tighe, A "Young Sea Org Member"

    Brendan Tighe was born and raised in Scientology. By age five he was a cadet in the Sea Organization and went on to work in the Office of Special Affairs, the Renovations Organization and as a Security Guard at the Flag Land Base. In this conversation between Christie and Brendan he shares interesting stories from his life in Scientology including interactions he had with David and Shelly Miscavige. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E27
    Jul 2, 2024 · 57 min

    Valerie Ross, Part Two: How Scientology Protects Domestic Abusers

    Valerie was a former Scientologist who worked in the Guardians office and was a spy planted in the FBI by Scientology. In this episode, she talks about her abusive relationship with her ex-husband, how Scientology protected him and how she finally escaped. This is a horrifying story of abuse, bravery and resilience. Listen to Part one here. Read more about Valerie's story here: https://tonyortega.org/category/scientology/valerieross/#google_vignette Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • Jun 25, 2024 · 58 min

    Sarah Edmonson & Nippy Ames: NXIVM Survivors

    Mike talks with Sarah and Nippy who escaped the NXIVM cult and were featured in the HBO documentary, The Vow. They now host A Little Bit Culty podcast shining a light on cult-like groups and environments, and helping victims recover. We highly recommend Sarah's best selling book, Scarred, and her Ted talk, How To Spot a Cult. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E26
    Jun 18, 2024 · 59 min

    Ian Rafalko "Raised in Scientology"

    Ian Rafalko was raised in a prominent Scientology family. He joined staff at Atlanta “ideal org” and married a scientologist. Eventually he broke free, lost his wife and family and spoke out in a viral TikTok about his father Dr. Eric Berg. Ian shares about his time in the church and how he has moved forward in life since leaving scientology. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E25
    Jun 11, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    Karen Pressley, Author and Former Sea Org Executive

    Karen Pressley is a former Sea Org member who worked directly with David Miscavige at the international scientology base, and was in charge of the Celebrity Centre. She shares how she got into scientology, stories about her experiences in the Sea Org, how she purged scientology from her mind and what she has been up to since leaving. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E24
    Jun 4, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min

    Former BBC Producer, Sarah Mole

    Sarah Mole was the BBC Panorama producer that Mike came to know through her work on their two scientology episodes. In the first, Mike was a spokesman for the cult, in the second, he was a whistleblower. Sarah talks about what impressions Scientology and Mike made on her and the strange journey they have traveled from antagonists to friends. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E23
    May 31, 2024 · 56 min

    Scientology's Big "Blood on Your Hands" Lie Exposed

    Breaking down the facts that have now been revealed proving scientology was lying (and KNEW it) when they claimed Leah Remini and Mike Rinder had "incited" the murder of a scientology security guard in Australia in 2019. They had ALL the facts, but until now, they had remained secret. Their brazen lying relied on the documents that have now come to light never being public. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E21
    May 28, 2024 · 1 hr

    Valerie Ross: Scientology Spy in the FBI

    Valerie shares about her time in the Guardian's Office, learning what Hubbard wrote about espionage, and then putting this into practice as a spy employed in the Los Angeles office of the FBI. We also talk about her interactions with L. Ron Hubbard, Mary Sue and Diana. Read more about Valerie's story here: https://tonyortega.org/category/scientology/valerieross/#google_vignette Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E22
    May 23, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    Rick Moxon: Scientology's Fair Game Poster Child

    High level scientologist and lawyer Kendrick (Rick) Moxon is an operative who has been carrying out scientology Fair Game activities since the mid-1970's, and he continues to this day. He was recently caught trying to frame Leah Remini for "inciting violence" against scientology but it backfired spectacularly. The documents referred to in this discussion are available at Mike's blog here: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/new-l... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E20
    May 21, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min

    Scientology Finally Admits Disconnection is Real

    Mike Rinder, Christie Collbran, Claire Headley & Marc Headley discuss the significance of the new PR position of scientology with respect to disconnection, the euphemism they have come up with to describe it, and the actual practice and personal experiences of this abusive policy of scientology. This episode originally aired on YouTube. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E19
    May 15, 2024 · 53 min

    Michele Adair: Former Navy Mental Health Counselor

    Mike speaks with Michele Adair, who was a Mental Health Counselor in the Navy for 11 years and is now married to Rachael Hastings, one of David Miscavige's former camerawomen. Michelle shares helpful information and advice from her years of providing therapy to people who have been traumatized. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E18
    Jan 30, 2024 · 49 min

    Phil Jones: Scientology in Canada

    Phil Jones, of the "Call Me" billboard joins Mike Rinder to discuss the state of scientology in Canada and their continued violation of minimum wage laws. You can reach Phil at: https://stopscientologydisconnection.... Also see undercover investigation of Quebec Org here: https://tonyortega.substack.com/p/und... The documents referred to in this video are available at Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scien... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E17
    Jan 23, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    Scientology Safe-pointing with Alex Barnes-Ross

    Recent events with the Mayor of East Grinstead accepting a check from scientology and attending a Tom Cruise movie premiere highlight the efforts of scientology to build a wall of protection for itself. Elected officials and law enforcement are rubbing shoulders with an organization actively engaged in human trafficking and other abuses. They should know who they are enabling. Alex Barnes-Ross (Apostate Alex) has been digging in and exposing the facts to the world. Check out Alex's excellent website here: https://www.scientologybusiness.com/ You can also find him on X: / apostatealex To find copies of the documents mentioned in this episode visit Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/leah-... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E16
    Jan 18, 2024 · 58 min

    Leah & Mike on Emotional Terrorism in Scientology

    Leah and Mike break down the emotional terrorism that is inherent in scientology based on a recent article in Psychology Today. Find a link to the article and other things mentioned at my blog post: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/leah-... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E15
    Jan 10, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min

    Proof Scientology Forbids Reporting to Outside Authorities

    Marc & Claire Headly and Mike reveal for the first time yet another smoking gun document proving scientology lies to the media and courts. For more information on this episode and copies of the documents visit Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/a-com... The Taylor Holley dissertation on scientology being in violation of public policy: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/audit... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E14
    Jan 3, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min

    Scientology Stacks Their Phony Arbitration Deck

    Marc & Claire Headley and Mike dive into the Alice in Wonderland world of scientology "arbitration" -- and in particular the "arbitrators" scientology chose for Valerie Haney's recent nightmare experience. Marc, Claire & Mike personally know each of them well and share the details. For more information on this episode and the subject of scientology "arbitration" in general, visit Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scien... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E13
    Dec 26, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    Tom Cruise & David Beckham: Behind the Scenes

    Mike Rinder and Marc Headley talk about the history of Tom Cruise's efforts to woo David and Victoria Beckham into scientology, why this was considered so important and why Cruise failed so miserably. Mike and Marc were both in on the ground floor for much of this and share behind the scenes details. To see the documents and videos referred to in this episode, visit Mike's blog: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/tom-c... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E12
    Dec 21, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min

    Scientology Declares Danny Masterson a Suppressive Person

    Breaking news from Jeffrey Augustine, who joins Mike Rinder, Marc & Claire Headley to talk about the latest in the Masterson saga. See Jeff's story at Scientology Money Project: https://scientologymoneyproject.com/2... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E11
    Dec 19, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min

    Secret Scientology Document: Fair Game Proof

    Listen to the proof of scientology's fair game harassment activities as Leah and Mike dissect a secret scientology program written to intimidate a whistleblower into silence. Find the documents and the Hubbard references here: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/?p=26... Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

  • S1 · E10
    Dec 13, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    Victim is a Dirty Word

    Leah and Mike explain how scientology views and treats victims of abuse and crimes and why it is so difficult to break the chains of indoctrination and agreement within the organization. To see copies of the documents referred to in this episode, go to mikerindersblog.org. Support the show Get Mike's book: "A Billion Years: My Escape from a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology" on Amazon. Find me on X (Twitter): / mikerinder Instagram: / rindermike Facebook: / rindermike Visit the Mike Rinder store for merch -- t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, mousepads and more: ...

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