Brief: Russell Brand
In light of the recent allegations, Matthew offers a backgrounder on what we’ve learned about Brand through conspirituality and cultic studies and from his opportunistic relationships to wellness, self-help, and Kundalini Yoga. Ending with a focus on how his yoga world LARPing became a launch pad for his success as a spirituality-coded conspiracy theorist in the age of COVID.
Show Notes
Conspirituality 97: Brand Awareness
Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and abuse
Russell Brand - In Plain Sight (Dispatches) [couchtripper] - video Dailymotion
BBC and police begin inquiries as Russell Brand faces more claims
Russell Brand: BBC resists calls to release complaints filed against presenter
Russell Brand's Charismatic Bullshit - by Derek Beres
Conspirituality 36: Guru Jagat's Pandemic Brandwash