Dear Franklin Jones

Dear Franklin Jones

Stitcher & Jonathan Hirsch

English History Explicit
Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2018
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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About This Podcast

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, Franklin Jones was a god, but to people outside the group, Jones was a cult leader. Now, Jonathan is going back, trying to find out what happened -- and whether the group really did become a cult.

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Recent Episodes

The Mind Is Burning: Epilogue

Jul 07, 2025 6m

A preview of my memoir for Dear Franklin Jones listeners. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is available as an audiobook. You can order your copy now from…

The Mind Is Burning: Chapter 1

May 13, 2025 19m

Purchase The Mind is Burning at themindisburning.com or wherever audiobooks are sold.

The Mind Is Burning: Prologue

Apr 22, 2025 8m

A preview of my memoir for Dear Franklin Jones listeners. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is on sale May 13th and will only be available as an audiobook. You can…

Introducing: The Mind Is Burning

Apr 11, 2025 2m

A very special announcement for fans of Dear Franklin Jones. Introducing my memoir and audiobook. THE MIND IS BURNING: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia is on sale May 13th and will only be…

Chapter 7: Maybe

Apr 11, 2018 21m

An epilogue: what happened to my parents, Jones, and me. Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes “The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep…

Chapter 6: Gone

Apr 04, 2018 21m

Everything falls apart. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Clouds Below Your Knees ” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes “Green Is Here” from the album “Sky…

Chapter 5: Initiation

Mar 28, 2018 27m

I choose to join the group and finally meet Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes “What to…

Chapter 4: The Fire

Mar 21, 2018 23m

My parents get closer and closer to Jones. Music by Ray Lynch: “Here & Never Found” from the album “No Blue Thing” -- Amazon, iTunes “What to Remember to Be Happy” from the album “Truth is the…

Chapter 3: The Accusations and The Radiant Presence

Mar 14, 2018 28m

The group becomes infamous. Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes “Celestial Soda Pop” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon,…

Chapter 2: Origin Myths

Mar 07, 2018 24m

How a guy from Long Island became ‘the original giver king.' Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon, iTunes “The Oh of Pleasure” from the album “Deep…

Chapter 1: Waking Up

Feb 28, 2018 26m

My mom and dad find each other. And Franklin Jones. For more info, go to dearfranklinjones.com. Music by Ray Lynch: “Falling in the Garden” from the album “Deep Breakfast” -- Amazon,…

Coming Soon: Dear Franklin Jones

Feb 13, 2018 3m Trailer

Jonathan Hirsch's family had a secret. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. Join Hirsch as he embarks on a journey to figure out his past. Subscribe to Dear Franklin…

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