The Followers: House of Prayer
A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. Hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor Beth Karas, the podcast reports on the story. New episodes drop weekly beginning March 3rd.
Episodes
Introducing Mission K-Pop
Caty Szeto is a woman with a dream: to become a K-Pop superstar. The 23-year-old Asian American is traveling from her home in LA to South Korea’s capital Seoul to attend a K-Pop academy. There she’ll do hardcore training in singing, dancing and styling. All this is to prepare for make-or-break auditions for K-Pop entertainment agencies. If she makes it, Caty could be like all those chart-
S2E7: Fit to Stand Trial
In a special bonus episode host, Sarah Treleaven and legal analyst Beth Karas discuss the latest developments in the Lori Vallow case and the recent determination that Lori is now component to stand trial.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive ProducerKatrina Onstad- Executive
S2E6: Bonus episode: A Family Tragedy
Sarah sits down with Adam and Zac Cox, Lori and Alex’s brother and nephew. They tell us about the Lori and Alex they knew, and why the two siblings were so drawn to the end times ideas that may have led to murder.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive Prod
S2E5: Sex, death and money
While the media has remained fixated on Chad and Lori’s crazy zombie beliefs, prosecutors have been quietly building a different case—one that revolves around more earthly than spiritual concerns.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Gold
S2E4: Follow the leader
Is it possible that Lori was brainwashed by Chad? We talk to two cult experts who explain undue influence—and why we’re more susceptible than we think.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive ProducerKatrina Onstad- Execut
S2E3: He ain't heavy
As Lori and Chad are charged with murder, prosecutors share their theory that they had help from a third person: Lori’s big brother, Alex Cox.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive ProducerKatrina Onstad- Executive Produ
S2E2: A cult of two?
Chad became a small-time doomsday prophet in his rural Idaho town. When he and Lori meet at a prepper conference, the stage is set for an end times romance.Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive ProducerKatrina Onstad- E
S2E1: A marriage and a manhunt
When Lori Vallow’s kids go missing, she travels to Hawaii for a honeymoon with her new husband, Chad Daybell. The two questions on everyone’s mind: Where are the kids, and just who is Lori Vallow?Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioTara Frelund- For USG AudioSarah Treleaven- Host, ProducerStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerKathleen Gold
The Followers: Madness of Two Trailer
Check out Season 2 of the Followers : Madness of Two. How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleav
S1E7: Anna
The murder case against Anna Young takes an unexpected turn. Cold case detective Kevin Allen talks about the investigation.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting Produ
S1E6: Making the Call
After years of speculation and investigation, police close in on Anna. Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAl
S1E5: Nikki
After accusations of abuse come to light, Anna goes on the run.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- A
S1E4: John
A family makes plans to escape Mother Anna.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexis Green- Associate ProducerLau
S1E3: Marcos
An unthinkable demand changes the life of a mother and son forever. Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer, additional reportingAlexi
S1E2: Moses
An infant named Moses arrives at the compound and an elder’s death changes life at House of Prayer.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulting ProducerMax Miller- Producer,
S1E1: Katonya
Mother Anna and her congregation move to rural Florida where membership grows, but all is not what it seems at the House of Prayer.Credits:Jessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioLeila Day- Executive Producer, Host, ProducerKathleen Goldhar- Executive Producer, ProducerBeth Karas- Executive Producer, Producer, ReporterStuart Coxe- Executive ProducerJoy Fluker- Consulti
The Followers: House of Prayer Trailer
A daughter's call to police about memories of her mother's alleged crime triggers a year-long investigation into a cult, the disappearance of a child and a murder. THE FOLLOWERS: HOUSE OF PRAYER is hosted by journalist Leila Day and former prosecutor and investigative journalist Beth Karas (“Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers”) reports on the story. New episodes of the pod
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