Allison after NXIVM from Uncover
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere.
But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle — and her effort to rebuild a life in the wreckage.
Through raw interviews and revealing conversations with those who knew her before, during, and after NXIVM, this season dives deep into the gray zones of influence, accountability, and redemption.
Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.
For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
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Canada, ON
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True Crime
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CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere. But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle — and her effort to rebuild a life in the wreckage. Through raw interviews and revealing conversations with those who knew her before, during, and after NXIVM, this season dives deep into the gray zones of influence, accountability, and redemption. Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime. For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Language:
English
Episodes
Crime Story: Allison Mack finally speaks out about NXIVM cult
12/15/2025
Natalie Robehmed is the first journalist Allison Mack agreed to speak to, on the record, since her release from prison. Allison spent over a decade in NXIVM, the now infamous sex cult where some members were branded with leader Keith Raniere’s initials. She joined the group as a Hollywood actress known for her role on the hit TV show Smallville and eventually climbed the ranks, using her starlet status to recruit other women into the cult.
In this episode of Crime Story, Natalie Robehmed discusses the new season of Uncover: Allison after NXIVM, including what it was like to finally hear from Allison, the lies she told to protect Keith, and how she became both victim and perpetrator of his sinister ploys.
You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story. Find more Crime Story episodes in your podcast app, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/CSxAfterNXIVM
Duration:00:37:01
S35 E6: Orange Is The New Mack | Allison after NXIVM
12/8/2025
At the conclusion of the trial, Keith Raniere is handed a 120-year prison sentence, but Allison Mack will have to wait to learn her fate. On house arrest in California, she enrolls in school and begins trying to untangle wisdom from manipulation. When her classmates discover who she is—and what she’s done—Allison gets her first taste of how the world outside NXIVM is going to receive her. Allison is sentenced to three years incarceration, but after her time in DOS, she finds that the harsh world of federal prison comes with unexpected freedoms.
Duration:00:34:49
S35 E5: The Trial | Allison after NXIVM
12/1/2025
Allison Mack is arrested in Brooklyn and taken into federal custody, her devotion to NXIVM still unshaken. As she begins house arrest in California, her mother tries desperately to reach her, while prosecutors chip away at her belief system with mounting evidence. Meanwhile, fellow DOS member Lauren Salzman breaks ranks, deciding to testify against Keith Raniere. As Keith’s trial unfolds in a packed Brooklyn courtroom, Allison is forced to confront the reality of what she did—and who she became.
Hear episodes early by finding them on our YouTube channel or by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts where episodes are also ad-free.
Duration:00:43:53
S35 E4: Helter Skelter | Allison after NXIVM
11/24/2025
Lauren Salzman, daughter of NXIVM’s co-founder, speaks for the first time about her two-decade journey in the group—including her indoctrination, her relationship with Keith Raniere, and the moment she realized things had gone too far. Meanwhile, as federal scrutiny intensifies, Allison Mack gives a high-stakes interview defending DOS, and Keith flees to Mexico. Inside a beachside villa, a shocking plan is set in motion, and Lauren is forced to confront her loyalty in a moment of chaos. The walls are closing in, and NXIVM’s inner circle is about to fracture.
Hear episodes early by finding them on our YouTube channel or by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts where episodes are also ad-free.
Duration:00:44:06
S35 E3: The Assignment | Allison after NXIVM
11/17/2025
Allison Mack gives a disturbing order to her first slave—and in doing so, crosses a new line. As her devotion to Keith deepens, her daily life begins to mirror his control: 500 calories a day, cold showers, obsessive self-surveillance. But it’s not just her own body she polices—it’s others’ too. As DOS grows, and brandings multiply, concerned family members start stepping in, and rumours spread.
Hear episodes early by finding them on our YouTube channel or by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts where episodes are also ad-free.
Duration:00:40:16
S35 E1: It Started in Vancouver | Allison after NXIVM
11/10/2025
Former Smallville star Allison Mack is headed to court to be sentenced for her role in NXIVM, the sex cult that lured successful women with promises of personal growth—only to enslave, blackmail, and brand them. When the judge hands down his sentence—three years in federal prison—Allison must begin to unravel the beliefs she once evangelized, parsing what was true and what was manipulation. Journalist Natalie Robehmed sits down with her to explore how she got here: from child actor to TV star to a pivotal moment in Albany that changed everything.
To hear all episodes now, early and ad-free, subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts. Or, find episodes early via CBC True Crime on YouTube.
Duration:00:41:52
S35 E2: Little Dictator | Allison after NXIVM
11/10/2025
After Smallville ends, Allison Mack leaves behind her life in Brooklyn to move full-time to Albany, where she immerses herself in Keith Raniere’s teachings. But when a fellow NXIVM member urges her to consult Keith about her deepest insecurities, boundaries in their relationship begin to blur. Soon, Allison is invited to join a secretive women’s group within NXIVM—one that promises empowerment but demands submission.
Duration:00:39:14
S35 Trailer | Allison after NXIVM
10/28/2025
Coming November 10. This is the inside story of Allison Mack — from TV star to NXIVM enforcer to federal prisoner. With exclusive access post-release, this series explores her rise, fall, and what comes next. Is she a victim, a villain, or something far more complicated?
Hear episodes early and ad-free by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.
Duration:00:02:27
Introducing | World of Secrets: Death in Dubai
10/13/2025
Monic dreams of leaving her home in rural Uganda for a different life. So when a “friend” promises her a job in Dubai, it feels like the chance she’s been waiting for. Monic is elated, she is the first of her 11 siblings to travel abroad. But just a few months later she is dead. Her family is left searching for answers. What happened in Dubai? A warning that this podcast includes disturbing scenes, including discussion of sexual abuse and suicide. Some episodes also contain strong language. Presented by investigative journalist Runako Celina. Season 9 of World of Secrets, Death in Dubai, is a BBC Eye investigation, produced in association with Thread Studios, for the BBC World Service. Please note, the image is being used for illustrative purposes only and the person depicted in it is a model. More episodes are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/CBCUncoverWoS
Duration:00:35:17
S34 EP5: Jesse James | Dirtbag Climber
10/6/2025
By the summer of 2025, police have no new leads in the mystery of Jesse James’ murder. Our own investigation leads us to unanswered questions about buried gold and spiralling rumours of a lost crypto fortune. But who killed Jesse James?
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Duration:00:40:35
S34 EP4: Spam King | Dirtbag Climber
9/29/2025
With his dark political dreams in shambles, Davis Wolfgang Hawke capitalizes on his internet marketing skills and uses them to create a shady and lucrative spamming ring. But while spam is making him very wealthy, it’s also making him some powerful enemies.
Can't wait for more? Binge all episodes early on the CBC True Crime YouTube channel at youtube.com/@CBCTrueCrime. For early and ad-free listening, subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Duration:00:41:50
S34 EP3: The Disappearing Nazi | Dirtbag Climber
9/22/2025
Young Andrew Britt Greenbaum takes on a new identity and his white supremacist views bring him national attention. But the truth about his roots causes scandal and complicates his plans for a major event.
Can't wait for more? Binge all episodes early on the CBC True Crime YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cbcpodcasts. For early and ad-free listening, subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Duration:00:33:41
S34 E2: Highlander | Dirtbag Climber
9/15/2025
Three years after his body is discovered, police finally learn the true identity of the murdered climber known as Jesse James. Their findings lead them to a childhood in Massachusetts and a youth marked by disturbing social and political beliefs.
Can't wait for more? Binge all episodes early on the CBC True Crime YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cbcpodcasts. For early and ad-free listening, subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Duration:00:32:45
S34 EP1: Welcome to Squamish | Dirtbag Climber
9/8/2025
June 2017, police arrive at the scene of a burned out vehicle on a quiet road in Squamish, BC. Their investigation turns grisly when they find the remains of a local rock climber inside the truck. But that’s only the beginning of a story filled with dozens of false identities and a sordid, complicated secret past.
Want to binge all episodes early and ad-free? Subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Duration:00:34:28
S34 Trailer | Dirtbag Climber
8/25/2025
A dirtbag climber known as Jesse James is found dead in a burned out vehicle on an empty logging road. His past is a total enigma — until a break in the case unleashes a landslide of secrets.
Listen to the first episode on Monday, September 8. Binge all episodes early and ad-free by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Duration:00:02:09
Introducing: The Outlaw Ocean S2 and The shrimp factory whistleblower
7/9/2025
The Outlaw Ocean is an anthology podcast that plunges you into the vast and often lawless world of the open seas. Today we're featuring an investigation from S2 called The Shrimp Factory Whistleblower.
In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Urbina joins Josh Farenello. What started off as a dream job, slowly revealed itself to be a nightmare. Josh moved to southern India to oversee a shrimp-processing plant, but it soon dawned on him that he’d been really been hired as an American face to “whitewash” a forced-labour factory. The largely female employees were effectively trapped on the compound, routinely underpaid, and forced to live in inhumane, unsanitary conditions. Over several months, Josh meticulously gathered evidence that he brought to the Outlaw Ocean team for this exclusive exposé. More episodes of The Outlaw Ocean are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/oo-uncover
Duration:00:42:05
S33 E7: The Escape | Calls From a Killer
6/30/2025
Arlene’s patience with Clifford Olson is wearing thin until he says something truly shocking: he’s stolen a handcuff key and plans to escape.
And that’s just one of many ways he’s twisted the justice system to his advantage.
In the present day, Arlene and Nathaniel grapple with the devastation Olson has left in his wake. Alongside the families and loved ones of his victims, they consider why it’s important to shine light on this difficult story.
Duration:00:33:04
S33 E6: The Others | Calls From a Killer
6/23/2025
Clifford Olson is serving eleven life sentences for killing eleven children. By now, Arlene has been speaking to him for years and is starting to understand this serial killer - and starting to suspect he’s guilty of more murders.
Now, she just needs to get him to confess.
Duration:00:31:29
S33 E5: Joan | Calls From a Killer
6/16/2025
After months speaking to Clifford Olson, Arlene is still searching for answers. So she turns her attention to his mysterious wife: the woman who received the ‘cash for bodies’ payout.
She’s been attacked by the media and faces the scorn of the public - but Arlene knows there is more to Joan Olson than meets the eye.
Duration:00:39:45
S33 E4: Cash for Bodies | Calls From a Killer
6/9/2025
The country is shocked to learn that a serial killer has been paid by the police - $100,000 in return for the locations of his murder victims.
Even as decades have passed, opinions are split on this controversial deal. Was Clifford Olson rewarded for his heinous crimes, or was this necessary to stop the killing? And what do the architects of the deal think about it today?
Duration:00:33:46