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Dear Franklin Jones

Producer Jonathan Hirsch had a childhood much like yours -- except his family had a secret. They were followers of a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. To Jonathan’s parents, Frankli... Read more

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Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Introducing Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, who you might know from Lady to Lady or the now legendary Britney’s Gram podcast, a... Read more

7 Jul 2021

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Chapter 7: Maybe

Chapter 7: Maybe

An epilogue: what happened to my parents, Jones, and me. Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Dee... Read more

11 Apr 2018

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Chapter 6: Gone

Chapter 6: Gone

Everything falls apart. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Clouds Below Your Knees ” from ... Read more

4 Apr 2018

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Chapter 5: Initiation

Chapter 5: Initiation

I choose to join the group and finally meet Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Here... Read more

28 Mar 2018

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Chapter 4: The Fire

Chapter 4: The Fire

My parents get closer and closer to Jones. Music by Ray Lynch: “Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -... Read more

21 Mar 2018

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Chapter 3: The Accusations and The Radiant Presence

Chapter 3: The Accusations and The Radiant Presence

The group becomes infamous. Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTune... Read more

14 Mar 2018

28mins

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Chapter 2: Origin Myths

Chapter 2: Origin Myths

How a guy from Long Island became ‘the original giver king.' Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album ... Read more

7 Mar 2018

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Chapter 1: Waking Up

Chapter 1: Waking Up

My mom and dad find each other. And Franklin Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Fal... Read more

28 Feb 2018

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Coming Soon: Dear Franklin Jones

Coming Soon: Dear Franklin Jones

Jonathan Hirsch's family had a secret. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. Join Hirsch ... Read more

13 Feb 2018

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