Blown for Good: Behind The Iron Curtain of Scientology

By: Marc Headley
  • Summary

  • Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology’s current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens at the Int Base? Are the stories on the internet true? How does Scientology conduct management of its day-to-day operations? Could stories of armed guards, weapons, staff beatings, and razor wire fences be true? If so, how could a facility like this exist in modern-day America? Hundreds of staff tried to escape over the years. Some succeeded but were never seen or heard of again, and most failed. Why were people kept here? What really went on at the headquarters of Scientology? This is the story of what happened behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology.
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  • Confessions, Surveillance, and Betrayal: How Scientology Uses Your Darkest Secrets Against You - Scientology Secrets #3
    Apr 17 2025

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    The inner workings of Scientology's intricate information collection system reveal how members' private confessions become public entertainment for staff and executives.

    • Information collected through auditing sessions, ethics interviews, written confessions (O/Ws), and knowledge reports
    • Personal information stored in multiple folder types: PC folders, ethics folders, personnel folders, student folders, and Central Files
    • L. Ron Hubbard's policies dictate that no documents should ever be destroyed – a high crime in Scientology
    • David Miscavige regularly shares members' sexual confessions and financial issues during meetings for entertainment
    • Despite folders being marked "confidential," information is freely shared among staff and used to manipulate members
    • When members leave Scientology, their folder contents are weaponized against them through selective disclosure
    • Tom Cruise's auditing sessions were secretly recorded against his wishes
    • Executives must report confessions that can be leveraged for donations or services
    • Video recording of sessions includes multiple camera angles capturing meter readings, facial expressions, and reactions

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Where Your Scientology Dollars Really Go: Inside David Miscavige's Empire - Scientology Secrets #2
    Apr 15 2025

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    We explore the financial secrets of Scientology, revealing how David Miscavige lives in luxury while Sea Org members survive on $46 weekly, and examining the organization's complex money flow system designed to enrich leadership while keeping members financially trapped.

    • The secret word "Xenu" proves we aren't affiliated with Scientology since true Scientologists cannot mention this term
    • Religious Technology Center (RTC) and David Miscavige control everything in Scientology
    • All money given to Scientology follows exact percentages up the chain, with most reaching the top leadership
    • Sea Org members make approximately $46/week after taxes while working 100+ hour weeks
    • David Miscavige reportedly earns $300,000+ yearly while paying virtually no personal expenses
    • Only a small percentage of funds remain at local organizations for basic operations
    • The Flag Land Base in Clearwater generates more income than all other Scientology organizations combined
    • Financial deprivation serves as a control mechanism making it nearly impossible for members to leave
    • Former members report conditions always worsen over time despite promises of improvement
    • Scientology uses voting blocks and community participation as public relations tools

    If you need help leaving Scientology or know someone who does, contact The Aftermath Foundation. Visit aftermathfoundation.org for resources or to support those escaping Scientology.


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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • The Aftermath Foundation is fighting back with billboards all across Los Angeles - Scientology Stories #56
    Apr 8 2025

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    A team of ex-Scientologists has launched 20 strategic billboards across Los Angeles offering help to Sea Org members trying to leave Scientology, following last year's attempt when Scientology quickly shut down a single billboard.

    • Billboards feature three designs with memorable phone number 888-300-2002
    • Strategic placement ensures Sea Org members will see them on bus routes, near facilities
    • Scientology cannot block these billboards as they don't own adjacent properties
    • Aftermath Foundation provides comprehensive support for those leaving
    • Crisis line is staffed 24/7 to help people safely exit the organization
    • Campaign estimated to reach nearly 2 million people weekly
    • Billboards placed near PAC base, Scientology Media Productions, and throughout Hollywood
    • Mike Rinder quote featured: "The difference between a religion and a cult is what happens when you try to leave"
    • Former members collaborated on campaign design, locations, and strategy
    • Billboard campaign funded by donations to the Aftermath Foundation

    Visit theaftermathfoundation.org to sign up for our newsletter, volunteer, or donate specifically to the billboard campaign. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to help us reach 10,000 subscribers.


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    56 mins
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Great information

SP nation member and
Claire bear and the cracker lickers follower
Never in but almost got fooled once

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The more you know

Many podcasts explain how groups use similar tactics to recruit and keep members. Where this podcast differs is in the details regarding how the podcastiters experienced everything, backing it up with facts.

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Good Stories with truth and Care.

Claire and Jackson share their heart while they are Sharing their experiences. Definitely a worthwhile Listen.

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Most excellent!

Amazing. Information people need to know. Our tax dollars are subsidizing this evil cult.

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