{"podcast":{"title":"You Can't Unhear","slug":"you-can-t-unhear-7840944","podcast_index_feed_id":7840944,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/bf06c118-a8a5-4fd5-8965-54f150de45d0","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/you-cant-unhear8581","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/6/25/9/c962cd1d-36e1-41b5-b1be-95099d69cfdf_3957915-64973.jpg","author":"Ericka Cuevas","episode_count":167,"summary":"Welcome to the podcast *You Can't Unhear* -- where some stories refuse to be forgotten. This is a late-night podcast exploring the stories that linger long after the episode ends. From infamous killers and forgotten cold cases to daily true crime stories from around the world, we dive deep into the psychology, history, and haunting details behind each case. If you love true crime stories, unsolved mysteries, and strange events that blur the line between reality and folklore, you've found your next obsession. I also explore conspiracy theories, unsolved disappearances, internet mysteries, paranormal encounters, and urban legends around the world. From cursed rituals and haunted locations to mysterious places that shouldn't exist, we uncover the stories people whisper about after midnight. If you're a fan of horror crime stories, psychological storytelling, and immersive audio experiences, our episodes are designed for late-night listening with headphones on and the lights off.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:20:01.138029+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944"},"episode":{"title":"Inside the Children of Thunder Cult.. Faith, Manipulation, and Murder","slug":"inside-the-children-of-thunder-cult-faith-manipulation-and-murder","published_at":"2026-07-22T11:00:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/inside-the-children-of-thunder-cult-faith-manipulation-and-murder","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944","url":"https://podcast.show/3957915/","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/95ab4c1d-f101-40db-8375-2cdec59bb920/stream.mp3","summary":"In 2000, Taylor Helzer, a former Mormon missionary who claimed to be a prophet chosen by God, created a small cult known as the Children of Thunder . Alongside his brother Justin and devoted follower Dawn Godman, he manipulated his followers with religious extremism, psychological conditioning, and promises of a divine mission before leading them into a series of brutal murders across California. In this episode of You Can't Unhear , we examine the rise of Taylor Helzer, the influence of the Children of Thunder cult, the manipulation that transformed ordinary people into accomplices, and the shocking crimes that ultimately brought the group to an end.","meta_description":"In 2000, Taylor Helzer, a former Mormon missionary who claimed to be a prophet chosen by God, created a small cult known as the Children of Thunder . Alon…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":785,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/episodes/inside-the-children-of-thunder-cult-faith-manipulation-and-murder/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/inside-the-children-of-thunder-cult-faith-manipulation-and-murder.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}