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Culture Cult Travel Show

Anastasia Marie

This is a no-holds-barred podcast that tells the craziest, quirkiest, and most WTF stories from all 197 countries around the world.This show explores untold histories, outrageous travel experiences, and cultural oddities you were never taught in history class. It"s smart, it"s unfiltered, and definitely NOT PG.Episodes out x2 a month every other Monday.email me: culturecultshow@gmail.comInstagram: @culturecultshow

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All Episodes

57:16

Zimbabwe: Moss Hills and the Oceanos Cruise Ship Sinking

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2025/02/27

How did a guitarist save an entire cruise ship? Today we are covering the shocking story of Moss Hills, a Zimbabwean guitarist who became an unexpected hero. Imagine this: the Oceanos cruise ship begins sinking off the treacherous coast of South Africa. With no help from the captain or crew, it was Moss Hills who stepped up, coordinating a daring rescue that saved 571 lives. This isn’t just a tale of bravery—it’s a deep dive into maritime history, Zimbabwe’s rich cultural legacy, and w...

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31:15

Zimbabwe RETURNED: Great Zimbabwe Ruins and the...

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2025/02/27

ZIMBABWE RETURNED: Are mermaids real in Zimbabwe? We’re revisiting Zimbabwe in this refresher episode from season 2, focusing on the wonders of Great Zimbabwe and the lore of the murderous mermaids in Zimbabwe. In this episode, we’re diving into Zimbabwe’s rich history and captivating folklore while asking the question: Are mermaids real?! Join us as we explore the legendary Great Zimbabwe Ruins, home to one of the most impressive ancient civilisations in Africa. We also un...

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64:42

Travel Story: Living in a Rooftop Tent ( The Dirty...

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2025/02/10

Today we are spilling the realities of living as a digital nomad while tackling the challenges of van life. From rooftop tents to unreliable WiFi, my client, friend and podcaster Laura Haley spills the truth about what Instagram doesn’t show you about van life. Laura dives into horror stories, the unexpected perks, and why finding a travel partner who matches your "gross tolerance" is crucial. Plus, hear about their wild Airbnb experience with “Pam the Cat Lady” and her questionable hospitali...

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43:21

Guyana: The Woman Who Stood Up to Jim Jones:...

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2025/01/27

What is Jonestown like today? Were there any survivors of Jonestown and if so who were they? Did anyone stand up to Jim Jones? Today we are covering part two of the the Jonestown Massacre in Guyana. We are covering the stories of the brave souls of Christine Miller, Odell Rhodes and Catherine “Hyacinth” Thrash. *Please excuse the mic quality as I had some technical difficulties in this episode recording. Cathrine Hyacinth Thrash’s Story: https://crownhillhf.org/catherine-hyacinth-thrash/...

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65:56

Guyana: Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre ( pt.1)

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2025/01/27

Today’s episode is the dark tale of cult leader Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre in Guyana. What starts out as a civil rights church will leave to hundreds of people to remote jungles of Guyana and the mass suicide of over 900 people. This is part four of our series on Guyana. 00:37 The Jonestown Massacre Overview03:16 Guyana Facts and Misconceptions09:38 Jim Jones' Early Life15:37 Jim Jones' Rise to Power24:55 The People's Temple and Integration Efforts30:30 Jim Jones' Followers and...

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41:49

My Time in the Australian Bush Absolutely Challenged Me

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2025/01/15

Today I want to tell yall about my experience living as a hippie in the Australian bush. I have been traveling for around 7 months now as a digital nomad and I have been tp three continents and this trip was by far the most mentally and physically challenging. I do these recordings as a record for myself but for me to also let you in on the honest journey of what it’s like being a digital nomad especially while living in the Australian bush. So let’s dive in. Text for a shoutout! Support...

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34:45

Travel Story: The Scuba Poop

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2025/01/14

Today we are reading out travel stories such as scuba diving gone wrong, creepy hiking stories, and unintended party crashing in Vietnam. I also spill the beans how I met Karen Kilgariff host of My Favorite Murder and made her cry. SIngapore / Malaysia history:Source 1Source 2Source 3Check Out The International Lounge PodcastText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail...

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91:40

Guyana: Animal Kingdom

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/12/30

Today we are covering the wild animals and geography of Guyana such as the fearsome south american otters, terrifying pythons to the stinkist bird around with fan favorite host Kyle Soekotjo!Sokojo MusicKey Highlights:Guyana’s Geography: Learn about the breathtaking Mount Roraima and Kaieteur Falls, including their cultural significance and unique ecosystems.Fascinating Wildlife: Discover some of Guyana’s most unique creatures:Leatherback Turtles: The gentle giants of the sea, weighing up to ...

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46:11

Travel Story: Accidentally Riding a Windmill

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2024/12/16

This is one of THE craziest stories that has been told on the podcast and one I have been waiting for years to record. This is the story of my friend accidentally rode an effing windmill in Australia and lived to tell the tale. Text for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice me...

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72:03

Guyana: Don't Let Jumbie Hold You

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/12/02

Jumbie... Old Haig.. The Masacurra Man.. today we are covering creepy myths from Guyana but with a Guyanese local! Today we have back on food blogger Kim from Kim Always Hungry and her mom Lyndelle. We are covering what she misses about Guyana, why she left her homeland, her top travel tips and how to keep away Jumbie and The Old Haig at night.. Outro Song: Walking on Sunshine by Eddy Grant Check out Kim's Food Blog:Website Check Out the Foreign Fork for more world recipes! @theforeignfo...

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58:57

Guyana: It's Guyana not Ghana

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/12/02

Today we are diving into our FIRST country of Season 5: Guyana. We have on my hilarious Guyanese friend and food blogger, Kim from KimAlwaysHungry to give us the tell about about Guyana food, culture, parties and we end on her travel story of why she never wants to go back to West Virgina. Featured at the end is Electric Avenue by Guyanese singer Eddie Grant. Connect with Kim:Food Blog @thetallblackgirl@kimalwayshungryCheck Out the Foreign Fork for more world recipes!@theforeignforkText ...

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5:08

Season 5 Announcement!!

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/11/14

Season 5 is officially coming! When is season 5 coming out? What countries are we covering? Let's find out. (Thank you for guys listening season after season and waiting patiently ) Text for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.comT...

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57:14

(Hot and Honest) Tips about Travel in Lisbon as a...

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/11/02

Lisbon is a major digital nomad destination and for good reason. I spent 2 months there this summer and had the time of my life. So today, I want to give my hot and honest tips about what life is like in Lisbon as a digital nomad. We are deep diving into the best bars, beach clubs, restaurants, coworking spaces and digital nomad apps you must have. Below are all the tips and more form the episode!Check out Andrea's podcast for Digital Nomads:Wandr Working Digital Nomad apps to check out:Timel...

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57:34

Celebrating Black Culture (Pt.5) : Black Girl Magic

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/09/25

Today we have on old high school friend and Chef of Kim Always Hungry, Kim Heyliger. We are talking Kim’s top 5 favorite things about black culture and Guyanese culture. We also discuss the book Americanah, why Solange is the real queen, and why Kim loathes Drake. Connect with Kim:@kimalwayshungry WebsiteText for a shoutout! Support the showWant your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gma...

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20:59

let's catch up: life in Lisbon as a digital nomad

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2024/08/05

lets catch up on my life being a digital nomad in Lisbon, pros and cons of being a digital nomad and how I am doing things differently this year. I also want to talk about how transition times are hard, but always so so worth it. Text for a shoutout! Support the Show.Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice...

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50:23

Celebrating Black Culture ( Pt.4) with I'm Not...

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/08/05

Today we have on Nachi and Damaris from the podcast I’m Not Yelling, I’m Dominican to talk all things black culture, Dominican culture and growing up in the NY Bronx at the beginnings of hip hop. For More:I'm Not Yelling, I'm Dominican @imnotyelling_Text for a shoutout! Support the Show.Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share...

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58:06

Celebrating Black Culture (Pt.3) with Ralph LaGuerre:...

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/07/21

Today we have on musician, comedian and podcast host Ralph LaGuerre aka SOURJACK to talk all things black culture. We talk about the beauty and resilience Haitian culture, the diversity of black music and comedy, along with the best black artists follow today. Connect with Ralph:@iamsourjackHigh Power podcastText for a shoutout! Support the Show.Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultsho...

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50:34

Celebrating Black Culture (Pt. 2) Caribbean Culture...

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/07/08

SUMMER SERIES: Today I have on Ericka Nicole from Silkenn skincare, Behind The Silk podcast ( and also my client!) We are talking all things black culture, such as her Caribbean descent of Grenada, how you can lose your black card, best Caribbean sayings, and to give black people credit where credit is due. Connect with Ericka:Behind The Silk PodcastSilkenn Skin Care@behindthesilkpod@theerickanicoleSOUND HEALING EPISODECheck Out:Valerie JuneSolange: A Seat At The TableNipsey Hustle Text...

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49:53

Celebrating Black Culture (PT.1) with Tony Hearns

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/06/24

SUMMER SERIES PT 1: Celebrating Black Culture. Today we have on old Alabama friend Tony Hearns from @smokerzsection to talk about black southern culture. We also cover black inventors, black movies you need to watch, why Kanye is crazy, and why you need to watch Peanut Live 215 STAT. Text for a shoutout! Support the Show.Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in y...

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65:37

Voices From Gaza: Sally and Aseel

Culture Cult Travel Show ·

2024/06/23

I want to share an interview with my Palestinian friends, Sally and Aseel and show you what life is actually like in Gaza right now. To Help Aseel Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentartDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To Help Sally Escape Gaza:Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeerDonate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)To connect with them: please DM me on Instagram @culturecultshow to connect with them Music today is from:Ana Dami...

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