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Cultured
by Calvin Wayman
🙈World’s only podcaster with 44 siblings. A podcast about cults, culture, and leaving your comfort zone. Hosted by an ex-cult member.
Episodes
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ashamed.
Cozy late-night bed episode where I realize something big: what I thought was “depression” was actually something much different—and it runs deep.After your supportive comments on my last video, I traced where the pressure comes from… all the way back to my fundamentalist Mormon upbringing,...
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i think i'm depressed
I think I’m depressed… and I’m recording anyway.This episode is unpolished on purpose — dishwasher running, no clean resolution, just me telling the truth in real time. I talk about leaving a fundamentalist Mormon cult, starting my life over, moving to New York City, making Hearts Unknown, going…
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Cultured Boy Reacts: the Renee Good Situation
In this episode of Cultured Boy, I share my raw, unfiltered take on the Renee Nicole Good situation and what it reveals about how we process truth in a polarized culture. Drawing from my background growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon cult, I explain why I’m obsessed with questioning narratives...
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Is Homeschool a Cult?!
What happens when a homeschooled comedy YouTuber and a former fundamentalist Mormon boy (also homeschooled) compare childhoods?Chaos. Laughter. Trauma bonding--and a surprising amount of sneaking out through windows.In this episode, Rae (@RaesWAYOverdoingIt) opens up about her intensely…
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The TRUTH About Being a Female Comedian in New York City
Ep 36: New York comedy isn’t just punchlines — it’s logistics, ego, nerves, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes problem-solving.In this on-site Cultured Boy episode, I spend the night with my friend Zoe — a stand-up comedian and weekly show producer in Manhattan — as she’s juggling a fresh...
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Cultured Boy is Changing (FOREVER!)
Ep 35: Cultured Boy is evolving.This episode is a late-night honesty drop about leaving a cult, rebuilding my life, and now reshaping this show into something more real, more cinematic, and way closer to the action.No more forcing episodes.Just the most honest, human, story-driven work I can...
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I'm Breaking All the Rules of YouTube (On Purpose)
Ep 34: In this Sleep Drunk episode I talk about quitting my day job, escaping a fundamentalist Mormon cult, making a documentary in Israel–Palestine, writing kids’ books for my daughter, and why I’m done chasing the “right way” to do YouTube—and only making art that actually matters to me....
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Why 11:11 matters to me. (Revealing The Brutal Truth About My Dad)
Episode 33: 11/11. I used to roll my eyes at “meaningful numbers.”Then when my dad was passing, everything changed.In this time-capsule episode I share why 11:11 won’t let me go: leaving a fundamentalist Mormon cult, standing up to my dad, two years of distance, two years of honest reconnection...
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How to Make Impossible Decisions (Like Leaving a Cult)
Episode 32: Welcome to another Sleep-Drunk episode of Cultured Boy — the late-night, unfiltered version where I hit record when I should be going to bed. 💤In this one, I talk about what it really takes to make the kinds of decisions that look impossible from the outside — leaving a job, a...
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Ex-Cult Member with 44 Siblings UNLEASHES! (Nothing held back!)
Episode 31: What happens when you grow up with 44 siblings in a Fundamentalist Mormon cult—and realize the whole world might just be...a cult?In another raw, late-night (after 2am) “sleep-drunk” episode in New York City, I talk about what it’s like to wake up from a belief system, how cult...
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Getting BRUTALLY Honest About Sex, Dating, and Life After a Cult
this raw, sleep-drunk episode, I get real about everything — from growing up with 44 siblings in a fundamentalist Mormon cult to leaving it all behind, betting on myself in New York City, and re-learning love, sex, and self-trust. I talk about following what feels real, the evolution of Cultured...
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From escaping a cult to reuniting with my inner child (not woo-woo!)
happens when you sit down with your 8-year-old self? 🎧In this deeply personal episode, I revisit an old cassette tape from 1996—a recording of me as a kid growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon family with one dad, four moms, and 44 siblings.I sing along with my 8-year-old self for the first time...
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"Can You (Really) Stop Hating Yourself?"
What if everything holding you back isn’t the world…it’s how you treat YOU?In this raw and eye-opening conversation with Justin Nault, we dive deep into self-love, authenticity, shadow work, and childhood conditioning — and how they shape everything from your relationships and health to your...
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Surviving 'America's Most Wanted' Cult Leader..."He's My Dad!" | ft @JadenJeffs
This story is FASCINATING!!! If you think you know Fundamentalist Mormonism (FLDS) or Warren Jeffs, think again. This gets to the deeply personal insight the world of America's Most Wanted Cult Leader. Follow me on TikTok and Instagram: @calvinwayman00:00 — “What to expect, getting into the...
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Fundamentalist Mormon REACTS to Johnny Harris's 'How the Mormon Church Made $293 Billion'
I grew up with 44 siblings in a fundamentalist Mormon cult. In this episode of [Cult]ured Boy, I react to Johnny Harris’s viral investigation into how the Mormon Church built a $293 billion empire. I share what it stirs up for me—stories, manipulation, rejection, polygamy, money, and why…
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Time to Heal
In this episode, I give tips for self care, especially with the wildness of the world.
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The HARD TRUTH About Charlie Kirk's Assassination No One Is Talking About
Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah during a Turning Point USA event. In this emergency episode, we break down what happened, why it matters more than you might think, and what it reveals about America’s growing political divide. And...what we can do about it. From the shooting details to the...
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Every Cult Leader Uses THESE Simple Tricks
I grew up in a fundamentalist Mormon cult—1 dad, 4 moms, 44 siblings—and finally escaped after 30 years. In this episode, I break down the hidden playbook cult leaders like Joseph Smith and Warren Jeffs use to control people…and how those same tactics show up in politics and power today.This…
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I Was Never Allowed to Eat This...Until Now! | ft Matt
In this episode, I travel to Harlem to try authentic African cuisine (fufu + jollof rice) for the very first time (something I definitely could not have done just a few years ago). It’s messy, it’s wild, and it pushes me way outside my comfort zone. But guess what, I’m all for it! What shocked me...
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I’ve Never Met This Family Member…Until Now! (SEPARATED BY RELIGION) | ft @GrowingUpinPolygamy
What happens when two cousins grow up just minutes apart—yet never meet because of religion?In this episode, I finally sit down with Sam Zitting (from Growing Up in Polygamy ) for the very first time. Despite being family, we spent over 30 years completely unaware of each other. Why? Because our...
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I Escaped a Cult. Today I’m Exploring the Truth of Surviving on Broadway
BECOME MY FAVORITE!The boats have been burned! I've dedicated my life to storytelling and serving an audience I love--reminding us about the best parts that make us human. If you dig what I'm doing here and want to help spread the mission to expand what's possible, support here:...
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What Happens When You Escape a Cult & Start Over?
Ready for the real and the raw? Ready for something different? I'm sharing my most embarrassing stories and the messy reality of starting over. It's all about personal growth and facing those awkward moments!This will be the most human thing I've ever published on YouTube. Thank you for being…
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Mormon Vs Mormon Fundamentalist: Comparing Our Upbringings (CRINGE!)
Welcome to Episode 18: two ex-Mormons hanging out—but don’t worry, it’s only mildly painful. I’m sitting down with my friend Spencer to untangle the often confusing world of Mormonism. Spencer grew up LDS (think: standard-issue Mormons), while I was raised FLDS (but not the Warren Jeffs...
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I Asked An Israeli Jew How He REALLY FEELS About Palestinians | ep 17
What do Israelis really think about the conflict? How do they really feel about Palestinians? In episode 17 of [Cult]ured Boy, I dive into the true feelings of an Israeli Jew. Is there a solution? Or is there just resentment that’s made it impossible to move forward? Follow me on...
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From Cult-Kid to Backstage: How I Just Became a "Celebrity" | ep 16
[Cult]ured Boy, the ex-Mormon fundamentalist with 44 siblings finds himself rubbing shoulders with Tom Brady, beating up Logan Paul, "boning" Livvy Dunne, and even ice-plunging with Kevin Hart?Life is bananas, fam.Follow me on Instagram!@calvinwaymanMISTAKES ARE A-OKAY, MAGGY MAYE!Amazon:...
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This Israeli Dad's Private Confessions Left Me Speechless! | ep 15
What is life like as an everyday Israeli right now? Not someone in government, but from a dad? Today, I’m talking with Sagi Shrieber--an Israeli family man who was in the film, Hearts Unknown. Today he opens up like ever before, what life is like day-to-day as an Israeli. MY MISSIONThis is part…
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The Story of arguing with Chris Rock for 40 minutes! (True Story!) | ep 14
Chris Rock…what just happened??The simulation just glitched, fam. I’ll explain everything—pull up a chair. Join me and my friend Anthony as we unpack the wild story and dive into some of the most pressing (and bizarre) conversations happening in culture right now.SUPPORT MY WORKIf you dig what…
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The Cult of Politics (POV From a Real Ex-Cult Member) | ft. my friend Anthony (ep 13)
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, we dive into everything from identity politics to my life growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon cult with 44 siblings. We tackle the hypocrisies of cultural appropriation, the complexities of gender and race, and whether diversity initiatives actually help...
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Hearts Unknown: My Unscripted Journey Inside the Israel-Palestine Divide
Hi gang it's Calvin! Please 'comment!' I'd love to hear your thoughts.I quit my day-job for this, and it's entirely self-funded (on credit cards lol). Support my work here: http://www.PayPal.me/calvinwayman/11.11 Either way, thank you so much for watching! :)-Hearts Unknown is an unscripted…
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The Dark Side of Being a Creative New York City | ep 11 (feat. Chich Bolt)
Ever feel lost as a new creator in a big city? This episode is for you! My friend Chich and I dive into the truth of what it was like to move to New York City, and what it's like to be in the early stages as a creator. I hope you enjoy! -CalvinChich BoltIG: @ChichBolt Creator's NYC Meetup:...
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New Creators Reveal How to Survive New York City | ep 12
Ever feel lost as a new creator in a big city? This episode is for you! My friend Chich and I dive into the truth of what it was like to move to New York City, and what it's like to be in the early stages as a creator. I hope you enjoy! -Calvin Chich Bolt IG: @ChichBolt Creator's NYC Meetup:...
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“ESCAPING THE CULT WAS THE EASY PART. Here’s Life 6 Years Later!” | ep 10
If you just found me for the first time, hi! I'm Calvin. Thank you for being here! This video is one step closer to my dream of doing content full-time. Please like, comment, and subscribe! I love hearing from new people, and it helps the algo know that this content should be seen my more people....
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"Interfaith Debate: Should Different Religions Ever Marry?" | ft. @HalfPastChai (ep 9)
Oo la la! Today is a juicy episode--one of the most polarizing questions--should people of different faiths (and races) marry? Is it even possible to make work? Would that be a disaster? How would you raise your family? What holidays would you celebrate? What would be the hardest part? We cover…
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Ex-Cult Member ROASTS Jubilee’s Mormons vs Ex-Mormons! (ep 8)
Oh what a fun video! Jubilee recently posted an episode on Mormons vs. Ex-Mormons—this is me reacting to that video. I of course grew up Fundamentalist Mormon, so I will also share additional historical context from a Fundamentalist Mormon perspective. LINKS 1) Original Jubilee Video:...
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“Is Joe Biden a Polygamist?” (REVEALING THE TRUTH ABOUT DIFFERENT CULTURES) | ft.@BrettConti (ep 7)
What a fun, full-circle moment this episode is for me. A few years ago when I had almost no money and I was still living in a small town, I wanted to make living in New York feel possible, more normal. So I would go to YouTube and search “Day in the life of a New Yorker.” And whose videos popped...
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“Is the LDS Church a Cult?” (DECODING REAL HISTORY OF MORMONISM) | ft. Johnny Harris
YouTuber Johnny Harris grew up in Mormonism (LDS), and YouTuber Calvin Wayman, also grew up in Mormonism—but a different branch known as Fundamentalist Mormonism. In this episode, they explore the shared history of the Church. Inquiry and curiosity led both of them out. In this episode, Calvin…
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"Does Your Cult Smell Like My Cult?" (COMPARING OUR CULTS!) | ft. Amanda Rae
Someone in Amanda’s cult cut her neck when she tried to escape?! WTF is the “3-Wife Rule?” How did Fundamentalist Mormon cults start? And did the LDS Church have anything to do with it? Amanda Rae is back on the pod! This is a fun conversation that dives in a lot of different topics, all things...
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Is sex for marriage ONLY? | ft. Laura Desiree (Ep 4)
Oh my oh my. What an episode. If I would have told my 15-year old self that I would be sitting down talking with someone you can search on p*rnhub, he would have either felt like he was in heaven, or he was definitely on his way to hell. And that’s the conundrum on this episode. Is pleasure...
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Is it okay to masturbate while Mormon? | ft. Chrisie Allen (Ep 3)
This is the most controversial piece of content I've ever made to the internet. Please don't cancel me lol As someone who grew up Fundamentalist Mormon, I can't think of anything more scary or intimidating to talk about than...well, "seggs." (You know what I'm talking about. I spelled it...
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How does someone ESCAPE a cult? (Ep 2)
Everyone thinks growing up in a cult is hard. But, that's not the hard part. The most difficult part of all is LEAVING. In this Part-2 episode, my friend Amanda and I are back in the studio. I share my story of what led up to me leaving, I share the racism in the cult, and how I finally got…
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What is it like growing up in a Mormon cult? MY TRUE STORY (Ep 1)
In this inaugural episode for Cultured, I share details about growing up fundamentalist mormon--with 1 dad, 4 moms, and 44 siblings. My friend Amanda joins me to deep dive into some things I've never shared anywhere...until now. Follow me on IG to let me know what you thought of this episode...
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Ex-Cult Member Starts a Podcast
It’s finally here! As I’ve shared my story, I kept having people ask, “are you going to start a podcast for all of this?” It is now here. Welcome to Cultured! On this episode, I give the deets and teasers on what you can expect. Also, you can sign up to know when the first big episode goes live…
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🙈World’s only podcaster with 44 siblings. A podcast about cults, culture, and leaving your comfort zone. Hosted by an ex-cult member.
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