Heaven's Gate

SiriusXM

In 1997, thirty-nine people took their own lives in an apparent mass suicide. The events captivated the media and had people across the planet asking the same question... ‘Why?’ 20 years later, those who lost loved ones and those who still believe - tell their story. Hosted by Glynn Washington of Snap Judgment. "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," is now a four-part docuseries inspired by this podcast, streaming on HBO Max.

Episodes

39 people exit their vehicles, and stun the world. Families, classmates and the rest of us grapple with what comes after.

Dec 27, 2017

53 min

9: The Comet

Heaven’s Gate members get the sign they’ve been waiting for.

Dec 20, 2017

48 min

8: The Unknowns

This week - the “what if” questions surrounding Heaven’s Gate. Plus, your stories.

Dec 13, 2017

51 min

7: The Programming

Gail Maeder was smart, fun and happy, before she joined Heaven’s Gate. What got into her head?

Dec 6, 2017

45 min

6: The Choice

Frank and Erika, a couple in love, join a celibate group. Years later, Do poses a fateful question.

Nov 29, 2017

41 min

5: The Tape

After a sudden death in the group, Do sends a private, awkward, illuminating, confusing tape to Terrie Nettles.

Nov 15, 2017

40 min

4: The Host

Host Glynn Washington shares more from his personal story of growing up in a cult.

Nov 8, 2017

38 min

3: The Mothers

While The Two are recruiting new members into their nomadic lifestyle, one woman is trying desperately to make contact.

Nov 1, 2017

44 min

2: The Two

It's one thing to join a group your mom would call a cult. It's another thing when your mom starts one.

Oct 25, 2017

40 min

1: The Seekers

The Heaven's Gate faithful weren't freaks or space cadets. They were regular people, hungry for something more. They were Seekers.

Oct 18, 2017

35 min