53: Wild Wild Country Part 1 (Covering Episodes 1 & 2 of the Netflix Series)

YOU GUYS!! MAJOR LIVE SHOW NEWS! [CLICK HERE FOR INFO AND TICKETS!!](https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10318459) Another bonkers cult-doc, you guys! Attend the tale of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, a guru who rose to prominence in India in the nineteen-seventies, and collapsed into infamy in Oregon the decade after. But actually forget about him because everybody knows this shit is actually allllllllllll about his Lieutenant, er personal secretary, Sheela. In episodes 1 and 2, we watch in…horror? Confusion? as this band of religious lunatics? Chosen people? Weirdos? take over the small town of Antelope, Oregon (population 50) and try to build a community of thousands in the wilderness. Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiit doesn’t go great, you guys. **LOOKING FOR MORE TCO?** [Check out our bonus episodes on Patreon!](https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed)We covered **"Serial"** episode-by-episode and capped the series off with an interview with **Rabia Chaudry**--Adnan's friend who brought his story to **Sarah Koenig** AND with **Asia Mcclain**--Adnan's alibi witness! Now we're covering **"The Staircase"** episode-by-episode. Episodes 1 - 3 are live now! We also have extended outtakes for our episodes and two other full bonus episodes--**ALL COMMERCIAL FREE! [Join here!](https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed)** **THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS [BIOCLARITY](https://www.bioclarity.com/).** Complete skin care with two different daily routines! Get your first month for 50% off plus free shipping at [bioclarity.com](https://www.bioclarity.com/) and use the code TCO **[SQUARESPACE](https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=audioboom&source=truecrimeobsessed)**. The easiest way to build your own beautiful website. Go to [Squarespace.com/TCO](https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=audioboom&source=truecrimeobsessed) for a free trial. And when you're ready to sign up, use the offer code TCO to save $10 on a website or domain. **[FABFITFUN](https://fabfitfun.com/welcome/)**. The fall box is now on pre-sale! Get 10$ off your first box by going to [fabfitfun.com](https://fabfitfun.com/welcome/) and use the code TCO