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Episode 73: Operation Clambake Founder Andreas Heldal-Lund

January 17, 2022 By Mike Rinder 39 Comments

  This week we have a treat -- we talk with the creator of Operation Clambake, and one of the earliest non-scientologists to go head-to-head with scientology in the fledgling days of the internet. We cover how he got involved and why and some of the key things that have happened along the way. If you listened to our recent episode with Tory Christman you will know Andreas played a significant role in Tory escaping scientology. He was also instrumental in the Jason Beghe video that went viral on the internet. Jason Beghe's video on Mark Bunker's site. Operation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Andreas Heldal-Lund, Jason Beghe, Karin Spaink, Leah Remini, Mark Bunker, Mike Rinder, Scientology Fair Game podcast, Tory Christman, Zenon Panoussis

Episode 64 : Tory “Magoo” Christman

November 1, 2021 By Mike Rinder 35 Comments

One of the long term scientology whistleblowers joins us this week, Tory "Magoo" Christman. Her story covers the gamut -- OSA dirty tricks, disconnection, the Lisa McPherson Trust, being Fair Gamed and a whole lot more. It is one of those episodes that might have continued for many hours. She is such a bright, smart and kind person, especially in light of all she has been through. Such a wonderful lady, we thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. Tory is all over social media. Follow her and connect: Tory on Facebook Tory on Twitter Tory on Instagram Tory's YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fair Game Podcast Tagged With: 6 month check, Andreas Heldal-Lund, Fair Game Podcast, Gabe Cazares, HCO Bring Order, Leah Remini, Mary Tabayoyan, Mike Rinder, Narconon, Paul Christman, Penny Atwell-Jones, The Aftermath, Tory Christman

Our 10th Anniversary

November 5, 2019 By Mike Rinder 67 Comments

  The first blog post on mikerindersblog.org was on 5 November 2009. It's been 10 years but it sure doesn't seem that long! It's been a lot of fun along the way. I have met many wonderful people here (and quite a number subsequently IRL which has been especially gratifying).  Hopefully I have opened a window to discovering the truth about scientology for many. This blog would not have been possible without the support of many who have helped. While it is a labor of love (or perhaps passion) it IS labor and first my thanks to the many contributors who have provided content and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mike Rinder Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Black Propaganda, Brian Lambert, Chris Shelton, Christi Gordon, Church of Scientology, David Miscavige, Disconnection, fair game, fundraising, Gary Reisdorf, Ideal Orgs, International Association of Scientologists, Jeffrey Augustine, Karen de la Carriere, L. Ron Hubbard, Leah Remini, Lois Reisdorf, Marty Rathbun, Mike Rinder, Mike Rinder's Blog, public relations, regraded being, Scientology, Scientology Idle Orgs, shelly miscavige, Terra Cognita, Tony Ortega, Tory Christman

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How Many Taxpayer-subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does a Dead Man Need? It turns out to be a LOT when it comes to #scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Once again, where is the #IRS? How is this a valid exempt purpose? https://youtu.be/JfmJHiGfevA via @YouTube

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The DOJ details what #scientology does to destroy those speaking out about their abuses. Including but not limited to:
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yesterday in Brazil went viral an article about Suri not having contact with her father, the article didn't mention Scientology at all and you guys can't imagine my surprise and pride when I saw in the comment section A LOT of people talking about scientology and @LeahRemini show

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  • Ruth on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “How many Houses and office’s does a dead guy need? Apparently a LOT! Jeepers crimany, is this getting ANYONE up…” Mar 29, 13:31
  • Doug Sprinkle on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “I recall asking my auditor his opinion on whether Hubbard had returned or not, this would have been about 3…” Mar 29, 13:04
  • Fred G. Haseney on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Re: CST purchased Ron’s home in Bay Head, NJ, where he wrote DMSMH. Two hundred years ago, The Lancet began…” Mar 29, 13:00
  • SP@PDX on Psychosomatic Conditions: An Analysis of Hubbard’s Claims: “In a way, yes, but the placebo effect is complicated. There’s a good explanation and lots of links to other…” Mar 29, 12:09
  • Duke of Chug on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Thank you, Mike. Fascinating. I’ve not seen a list like this anywhere else and had no idea there were so…” Mar 29, 11:30
  • safetyguy on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Bunch of expensive real estate that will be available one day. The sooner, the better.” Mar 29, 10:39
  • Miss Dutch on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “And yet, in the next to the last picture/video it says they keep it in “honor of the religion’s Founder…” Mar 29, 10:12
  • Fred G. Haseney on Ex-Scientologists Who Have Spoken Out: “TrevAnon, I now have at least two new links that can update two broken links in the “Chronology of Publications…” Mar 29, 09:27
  • Dead Man Talking Bill Mutherfucking Straass on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “What I know of CST may amuse a few of you. In 1991 I was the Repair Chief Freewinds when…” Mar 29, 09:13
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