The Gateway is a provocative podcast following reporter Jennings Brown in his quest to uncover the truth behind Teal Swan, an elusive cult leader who has amassed a massive following through the internet. After a string of Swan’s followers recently committed suicide, Brown decided to talk to both Swan’s supporters and critics in order to grapple with the controversial and potentially dangerous nature of her teachings.
One major concept that The Gateway grapples with is the idea of alternative forms of spirituality, and how they are becoming increasingly more intriguing to the general public, partly due to the internet. My podcast acts as a supplement to the series, as it aims to explore why certain age groups are more susceptible to spirituality and the potential implications of this interest.
