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TV Star Escapes 20 Years in a Cult | Ep 078
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💥 In this eye-opening episode, we speak with award-winning actor Dar Dixon (known for roles in This Is Us, NCIS, Scandal, Silicon Valley, and more) about his extraordinary life journey. Dar shares his shocking 20-year involvement in the Eternal Values cult and how he eventually broke free to build a successful acting career in Hollywood. This powerful conversation explores vulnerability, manipulation, and the human capacity for resilience and reinvention.
👩🏻💻 Dar's Website: https://www.dardixon.com/
📱 Dar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dardixon1/#
Chapters:
00:00 - Hosts Introduce the Episode
00:44 - Stacey Discusses Cult Vulnerability
01:16 - Hosts Joke About Love Bombing
01:34 - Introduction to Dar Dixon's Career
02:51 - Official Podcast Introduction
04:01 - Dar's Background and Iranian Revolution
05:31 - Dar's Football Injury and Vulnerability
06:19 - First Encounter with Frederick Von Mears
07:54 - Size and Structure of Eternal Values Cult
08:40 - Frederick's "Walk-In" Claims
09:54 - The Gem Scam and How It Worked
11:04 - How People Get Drawn Into Cults
12:11 - Communal Living in Manhattan
13:55 - Criminal Activities Within the Cult
15:31 - The Police Beating Incident
16:19 - Returning to Parents After Escaping
17:41 - Frederick's Death and Murder Cover-Up
19:24 - Getting Kicked Out and Deprogramming
20:46 - Breaking Into Hollywood with George Burns
21:57 - Dar's Experience on NCIS and This Is Us
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Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark_lubragge_onair/
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