Comments on: Episode 71: Listener Questions #10

By: Mike Rinder

Mike Rinder — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:17:10 +0000

In reply to Alicia.

You can find a list of them here: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/episode-14-listener-questions-part-2/

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:58:08 +0000

Leah often mentions books she has read as part of her therapy or to better understand her trauma. Could you post a list of these somewhere? It would be helpful for those who may have experienced similar trauma to have as resources. I’d really appreciate it.

By: Cristina Johnson

Cristina Johnson — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:10:34 +0000

In reply to Jen.

That was going to be my question! Lol what will happen when David M dies?
Also, I would like to know how some of the celebrities are always posting pics with non Scientologists? Michelle Stanford and Sharon Case who are both soap stars do this often. Michelle also used Ivf and Sharon I believe is dating her costar that is not a Scientologist.
I love the podcast and I love Leah and Mike. Watching the show you can see all of your pain and it hurts to see. You both are doing so much good now. Stay strong

By: PeaceMaker

PeaceMaker — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:29:38 +0000

In reply to Joel Cleaver. At least by the time Hubbard got to Saint Hill, he should have known that "wog" was a racist term that was highly offensive, from his British staff and students. So it's definitely a travesty that he, and they, continued to use such a slur to refer to outsiders, knowing better.

By: Joel Cleaver

Joel Cleaver — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 12:31:34 +0000

Whenever you guys mention the term “Wog” if I am spelling that correctly. In all of lrh’s naval history, I have to think that he is referring to a “polliwog’ which is what a baby frog is before it has grown legs. When it is incapable of hopping and jumping and croaking as an adult and transformed frog. What are your thoughts on this could I be right?

By: Natalie Lafferty

Natalie Lafferty — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:38:31 +0000

If a scientologist gives birth to a child with Down Syndrome or some other type of mental retardation, what do they do?

Leah, as an actor, and friends of Scientology actors, what was it like playing a “normal” person? Was it a secret escape? Or did you pity your character?

By: Joni

Joni — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:09:12 +0000

In reply to Jane Standen Bolton. I was just thinking I would love to see a "where are they now" follow up!

By: June

June — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:04:26 +0000

Hi Mike! I absolutely love the podcast. Although I don’t have any personal connection to Scientology, I find it fascinating as wall as enraging. Leah has touched on this in previous episodes, but I’d love to hear more about the day to day life of Scientologists, both SO and parishioners. How much is their internet usage monitored, especially when it comes to social media? Do they have any type of free time? Do people (parishioners or employees) live in the buildings owned by Scientology or do they typically have their own homes and commute to the buildings? Leah, what were the other parishioners like? Sorry if this is too many questions, but it’s something I wonder about a lot. Thank you!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:21:50 +0000

Love these Listener Questions episodes! I have a few questions that maybe can be addressed in the next one?
1. Who would succeed David M. as the head of Scientology if he were to die?
2. How has COVID-19 impacted the activities of Scientology? Are all the execs in quarantine?
3. What, in your opinion, would need to happen to take down Scientology once and for all?

By: Paige

Paige — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:25:50 +0000

In reply to Jere Lull. Hi Mike! With all this stimulus money coming into the american economy, what is happening with sea org members stimulus???? Is it being taken by scientology? Would love for y'all to talk about that on the podcast!!