See the full podcast series on con artist Chase Hughes
An episode examining the all-knowing-guru aspirations of the con artist Chase Hughes, and how his attempt to manufacture an illusion of deep authority and induce paranoia and confusion in his audience is similar to the strategies of other narcissistic gurus (e.g., Teal Swan, Keith Raniere, L Ron Hubbard). This episode is focused on one person but it’s about something much bigger than one person: it’s about how false gurus build cults in the digital age. Towards the end there are quotes from former Chase Hughes customers and inner circle members who see Chase as doing highly unethical and harmful things.
This episode is only available on YouTube, not on audio podcast platforms. For a transcript and summary, go here (I purposefully put that on Aemula because I recommend people sign up for Aemula and support them; learn why).