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A Billion Years Media Update

November 9, 2022 By Mike Rinder 22 Comments

 

Here’s an update on recent media I have done.

The first 3 are favorites, a new friend and two old ones.

Mike Rowe Podcast

 

Growing Up in Scientology with Aaron Smith-Levin

 

Jon Atack Podcast

 

Bryan Callen Podcast

 

Apologetics Profile with James Walker

 

Slate

This is a pretty extensive Q and A

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Filed Under: A Billion Years Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Apologetics Podcast, Bryan Callen, Growing Up In Scientology, James Walker, Jon Atack, Mike Rowe, Slate

Comments

  1. Katelin says

    November 11, 2022 at 7:27 am

    Hello Mike,

    I’m from Melbourne and am really hoping we will eventually be able to get your audiobook here. I heard your talk with Jon Atack, explaining some of the issues here and in the UK. Fingers crossed!

    Thank you for everything you do. I’ve almost finished your book and it’s been absolutely fantastic. Thank you for sharing so honestly about your journey with scientology. I’m very grateful for your work.

    Katelin

    Reply
  2. Sian Davies says

    November 11, 2022 at 2:39 am

    Hi Mike I’ve just purchased your book and I’m very excited to read it. I noticed on amazon that the book directly under yours when you search “A Billion Years, Mike Rinder”, seems to be a Scientology hit book on you called “A Billion Lies by Ryan Prescott”. It was released the day before your book was and the cover is almost identical to yours but with different photos. Not sure if you were aware of this, but I found it interesting that they managed it so quickly. I took a screenshot of it just in case.

    Reply
  3. I Yawnalot says

    November 10, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Another false post by a liar.

    Reply
  4. Mockingbird says

    November 9, 2022 at 11:09 pm

    I do not know if Chris Shelton has introduced you to the other apostates he does videos with. There’s a great ex Mormon aka a formon and an ex JW. You might want to do their podcasts.

    Telltale has a pretty cool channel on Cults. You already know Steve Hassan. Shawn Atwood has a good following. He has covered a lot of topics including cults. There really seems to be no end to the people interested in cults. Obviously David Pakman is there as well. Doug Kramer has the YouTube channel Dazed But Not Confused.

    Reply
  5. valboski says

    November 9, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Perhaps you have already addressed this previously, but I thought of this question while listening to the Mike Rowe interview.

    When you were the head of OSA and the international spokesperson for Scientology did you actually believe the statements that were made about the number of Scientologists worldwide, the impact that Scientology had on drug rehabilitation and prison reforms, and the influence (that was claimed) on governments around the world? Did you know that the orgs around the world were actually struggling with few staff and even fewer customers?

    The claims at the events sometimes seemed extremely ludicrous when one had to sit through the endless parade of examples.

    Did you know they were mostly fabrications, or did you think they were mostly true?

    Reply
  6. Andrew says

    November 9, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    Hi Mike,

    First time commenter, but I’ve been an avid follower of your blog and the Fair Game podcast for several years so thank you for everything you’ve done. I remember hearing that you’d left the church and being so excited for what that might entail – and you’ve not disappointed!

    So I was just wondering if there was any news as to when we might be able to get the audiobook version of A Billion Years here in the UK?

    All the best,

    Andrew

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      November 9, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      Andrew. I am told a new solution has been worked out and the contract to move forward was signed today. I don’t know how long until it becomes available, but there is light at the end the tunnel!

      Reply
      • Andrew says

        November 10, 2022 at 4:30 am

        Hi Mike,

        Amazing, that’s great news – I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

        Best,

        Andrew

        Reply
  7. Howie Spinner says

    November 9, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    Sorry to go off topic. But I just read Tony Ortega’s account about Tommy Davis’ despicable behavior on a New York City street. It is just amazing that he would treat two of the witnesses in the Paul Haggis trial that way – especially in public. What a miserable bully!

    But after reading that, I immediately got a vision of who the next leader of this cult will be should anything happens to The Twerp. In my vision, I saw the next leader of this cult will be Tommy Davis. After all, the job’s primary requirement is to be a miserable bully. Davis is just perfect for the job.

    Unfortunately, my visions are only 50-50 when it comes to accuracy.

    But if anyone wants to read about that incident, you can find it at: tonyortega.substack.com

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  8. Overrun in California says

    November 9, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    On Youtube there’s only about a 5 minute excerpt with Mike Rowe.
    Where can we hear the entire interview?

    Reply
    • Mike Rinder says

      November 9, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Click on it in the post

      Reply
      • Overrun in California says

        November 9, 2022 at 4:01 pm

        Hey Mike.
        I tried that, it just makes a still picture pop up. Then when I click on that it makes the picture a bit larger. I’ve clicked all around the things that pop up in the vicinity, the play button etc. still no video. Doesn’t seem to be a link there, or I’m doing something wrong?

        Reply
        • Mike Rinder says

          November 9, 2022 at 4:21 pm

          Here is a link to his podcast website: https://mikerowe.com/podcast/

          Or go to iTunes or Google or iHeart or Spotify.

          Reply
          • Overrun in California says

            November 9, 2022 at 4:26 pm

            Thanks.

            Reply
  9. Paul Shimmin says

    November 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    Hi Mike

    I’m from Ireland and have listened to you for good few years and glad to brought a book out which I’m looking forward to get stuck into, I’m sure the story’s you have would have over a pint would be incredible, your a credit to anyone stuck and feel they have no way out of a cult and it can be achieved. Looking forward to hear more from you with the excellent work to continue to do.

    Paul shimmin

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    • Mike Rinder says

      November 9, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      Thank you Paul. I did an interview with Mike Sheridan in Ireland a couple of days ago. Should be out on his podcast soon.

      Reply
      • Paul Shimmin says

        November 10, 2022 at 6:55 am

        Brilliant I will listen out for it, thanks for the reply. 👍

        Reply
      • Paul Shimmin says

        November 30, 2022 at 4:43 am

        Hi Mike

        Hope is all well 😊

        Can you get your Audio book in the UK/Ireland???

        Reply
        • Mike Rinder says

          November 30, 2022 at 7:46 am

          Not yet, it is coming. The problems have been resolved and it will be available finally but I dont have a date yet.

          Reply
          • Paul Shimmin says

            November 30, 2022 at 11:17 am

            Good stuff Mike I keep eye out for it 👍

            Reply
  10. SL1978 says

    November 9, 2022 at 11:47 am

    I was so glad to hear that your nightmares are gone Mike after completing your book. That was not an easy read and surely not easy to write. Take care.

    Reply
  11. Mary Kahn says

    November 9, 2022 at 8:35 am

    Oh Goodie! Heard a couple already but looking forward to a couple I haven’t heard.
    You are kickin’ it Mike! 💥 👊🏻 💥

    Reply

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