Ep. 29: Monkey Business & Mass Madness

Welcome to episode TWENTY- NINE! Hold onto your cocktail shakers, because this week, Carley takes us on a wild ride through the bizarre and bone-chilling world of cult leader, Jim Jones. Did you know that before he led his followers into an infamous event that changed history, he was a monkey salesman? Jim Jones had a whole lot of monkey business going on before he went bananas with power! Join us as we unravel the astonishing, sometimes downright laughable, and often downright terrifying story of how a charismatic preacher turned into the mastermind behind one of the most infamous cults in history. We'll dive into the curious details of his monkey-selling days, and we'll navigate the heartbreaking tale of the People's Temple and the tragic end that shook the world. So grab your favorite cocktail and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions. Cheers! Support Us at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swcpodcast/support We are working hard to make the show better for you! Sources: https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/youth/bridges/workshop20/184275.shtml#:~:text=In%201961%2C%20Jones%20had%20a,became%20more%20protective%20and%20controlling. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/17/an-apocalyptic-cult-900-dead-remembering-the-jonestown-massacre-40-years-on https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mass-suicide-at-jonestown https://www.history.com/topics/crime/jonestown https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=29081