Smallville Star Allison Mack's Troubled Past Exposed on Podcasts
Allison Mack, best known for her role in the hit TV series Smallville, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The actress, who was once part of the notorious NXIVM sex cult, recently completed a prison sentence for racketeering. But as she steps back into the public eye, questions remain about her involvement with the group and whether she was a victim or perpetrator.
A new CBC podcast series, "Allison after NXIVM," delves into Mack's complicated history, asking difficult questions about her time in the cult and its impact on her life. The podcast is hosted by Natalie Robehmed, who leads a nuanced conversation with Mack herself, seeking to understand whether she was manipulated or complicit.
Meanwhile, another podcast series, "The Coldest Shift," takes listeners on an incredible journey of self-discovery and survival. Dr. Rachel Varnam, a doctor stationed in Antarctica, recounts her experiences as she navigated the challenges of working in one of the harshest environments on Earth during the pandemic.
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Last but not least, US comic Mary Houlihan has launched a podcast that tackles some of the biggest issues facing society today. With her unique perspective, she disarms listeners with her disarmingly excellent observations on everything from the world to the growing number of young men turning conservative to comedians who punch down.
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Allison Mack, best known for her role in the hit TV series Smallville, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The actress, who was once part of the notorious NXIVM sex cult, recently completed a prison sentence for racketeering. But as she steps back into the public eye, questions remain about her involvement with the group and whether she was a victim or perpetrator.
A new CBC podcast series, "Allison after NXIVM," delves into Mack's complicated history, asking difficult questions about her time in the cult and its impact on her life. The podcast is hosted by Natalie Robehmed, who leads a nuanced conversation with Mack herself, seeking to understand whether she was manipulated or complicit.
Meanwhile, another podcast series, "The Coldest Shift," takes listeners on an incredible journey of self-discovery and survival. Dr. Rachel Varnam, a doctor stationed in Antarctica, recounts her experiences as she navigated the challenges of working in one of the harshest environments on Earth during the pandemic.
In another offbeat tale, Hat Trick explores the bizarre world of bioluminescent algae that can ruin pub quizzes. The charming series follows Dr. Rachel Varnam's adventures as a doctor in Antarctica, where she battled to keep the continent Covid-free amidst an isolating but extraordinary period.
For those who enjoy a good mystery, Apple's latest podcast offers an in-depth account of the Robertson family's ill-fated journey at sea. In "Adrift," Mark Bonnar and Anne-Marie Duff bring to life the harrowing story of how this farmer's son was caught up in a bloody killer whale attack.
Last but not least, US comic Mary Houlihan has launched a podcast that tackles some of the biggest issues facing society today. With her unique perspective, she disarms listeners with her disarmingly excellent observations on everything from the world to the growing number of young men turning conservative to comedians who punch down.
A new series, "Jane Austen's Paper Trail," offers a fascinating look into the life and works of one of literature's greatest authors. Arts and culture editor Anna Walker travels the country to speak with experts about Jane Austen, uncovering some surprising insights into her personality and taste for curry.
working in antarctica during the pandemic was like something out of a sci-fi movie and i love how she breaks down all the science-y stuff into easy to understand language
like Allison Mack's story is super complicated and it's hard to say whether she was a victim or perpetrator... maybe we can learn from her experience and try to prevent similar situations from happening in the future?
life is full of weird and wonderful things, right?
I think it's awesome that she's taking control of her narrative and being honest about her past. It takes a lot of courage to do that, especially when you're talking about something as sensitive as NXIVM. 
I hope it helps people understand what really went down and how she's healing now. And can we talk about Dr. Rachel Varnam's story in Antarctica? 
That sounds like an incredible adventure! It's amazing how she was able to navigate such a tough environment during the pandemic. 
. It's been a long time coming, but I think it's high time we had an honest conversation about what went down with NXIVM. She played a big role in the cult, no doubt about it, and it's crazy to see how far she's come since her release from prison 
. But at the same time, you can't help but feel for the girl - she was young and vulnerable when she got sucked in, just like so many others. I think what's most interesting is hearing her story now, after all these years, and seeing how it's impacted her life since then 
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it's like she's been living in a whole other world. I mean, from being part of the NXIVM cult to serving time for racketeering, it's like she's had one major life crisis after another 
. But at the same time, listening to her on that podcast series "Allison after NXIVM" makes you wonder if she was truly in control or just getting pulled along by everyone else 
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she was part of a sex cult and now she's just doing podcasts about it... i mean, can't we move on from that? 
but hey, at least there are some cool podcasts out there that aren't about celebrities 
like "The Coldest Shift" - who knew being stuck in antarctica during a pandemic could be so inspiring? 
i feel bad 4 her bc its just so sad how these things happen but at the same time, u can't just dismiss everything shes done bc of it 
I'm both fascinated and grossed out at the same time.
. But anyway, back to Allison... has anyone thought about what she's gonna do now that she's out of prison? 
Allison Mack was always a bit of a weirdo on Smallville, but I guess being part of that cult was just the cherry on top 
. Can't say I'm surprised she's trying to spin her story now, though - PR is all about timing and damage control, right? 
anyway, at least we've got some cool podcasts to listen to while we're stuck in this never-ending cycle of drama... like that one doc who had to navigate COVID in Antarctica without any wifi 
. one day she's a victim, the next day she's complicit? i'm not taking sides here, just saying it's all pretty wild 
. and what's with all these podcasts about ppl who got caught up in some kinda drama? 
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All these podcast series are just trying to stir up more drama and controversy. Can't we just move on from this and focus on some more uplifting topics like bioluminescent algae ruining pub quizzes? 
, she was in this cult that was super messed up and I can imagine how hard it must've been for her to get out of it. But at the same time, I don't think we should just say she's a victim, 'cause she did do some stuff wrong too. It's like, what happened? Was she brainwashed or did she know what was going on? 
Allison Mack's story is like that one aunt at the family reunion - you're not really sure what to make of it. She was in NXIVM, she got out, and now she's talking about it... but is she really being honest? 