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Sounds Like A Cult

Amanda Montell & Isa Medina

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A podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow. Each episode asks the culty questions we’re all wondering… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? Sounds Like A Cult, hosted by Amanda Montell, author of Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, analyzes a different zeitgeisty group every week to try and answer the big question: This group sounds like a cult, but is it really? And if so, ...
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Join hosts Sterling Mulbry and Blair Peyton as they dive into the gray area of social etiquette. Each week, a guest shares a morally ambiguous story and is questioned until a verdict is reached. Full of juicy gossip, questionable decisions, and hot takes, Sterling and Blair are your "judge and jury" when it comes to social faux pas.
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Welcome to Immigrant Jam a podcast where German-born-NYC-raised comedian and actress Lucie Pohl talks to the most interesting, funny, amazing immigrants and 1st gen immigrants around. This podcast celebrates all things deliciously different, cross cultural and not from here...whatever that means! Recorded in a studio in NYC, Join us for a dive into the beauty, confusion, struggle and hilarity that is being from somewhere else! Follow Lucie on IG @ulovelucie and the podcast @immigrantjampodca ...
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This week on Bad Behavior: Comedians Isa Medina and Lydia Keating talk about dating on the east vs. west coast, meeting at an LA open mic, and Therapy Jeff. Then, they’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by their podcast, I’m Right You’re Wrong. Plus, Isa and Lydia share two morally ambiguous stories about neighborhood parking and being rowdy…
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Oops a politically flavored episode of Sounds Like A Cult!!!!! Would you believe it if we told you we recorded this nearly SIX MONTHS AGO and just crossed our fingers it would resonate whenever it ended up going live??? This week, host Amanda is joined by Puck reporter and former MAGA youth recruit, Tina Nguyen, author of the 2024 memoir The MAGA D…
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Lucie is joined by comedian Che Guerrero (TikTok). Che was born in the Dominican Republic, raised in NYC and has been vocal about his struggle as an undocumented immigrant on social media and beyond. We talk what is was like living undocumented, how he decided to turn his anger into energy to educate people, why he decided to work as a nurse during…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Sterling and Blair are once again in the hot seat! First, they’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by Sterling’s dating flops. Next, Blair shares a story involving a New Year’s Eve kiss, and Sterling shares a story about having a party while house-sitting. Will they be deemed good or bad? Leave a voice message or te…
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Learn more about host Amanda's Italian writing "cult" ;) It's a Live Your Life!!! https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/italy/italy-with-amanda-montell-oct-2024 If you’ve ever seen a suburban lady wearing a tee shirt that reads, “I wine because he whines” or “I’m not a normal mom, I’m a wine mom,” then you have likely born witness to a follower of this…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Comedian Hannah Pilkes talks about her falling out with Meryl Streep and looking gross in public. Then, she’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by her live comedy show, “Many Hats.” Plus, Hannah shares a morally ambiguous story about a stolen souvenir. Will she be deemed good or bad? Leave a voice message or text yo…
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From TV executives abusing kids on sets to Scientology's "Celebrity Center," the cult of the entertainment business can getcha from about 6,000 different angles. After all, what other mainstream American industry is glamorized and lusted-after to this extreme degree, only to betray its most successful acolytes with financial and physical exploitati…
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Listen to Isa's new podcast: I'm Right You're Wrong! Isa is the co-creator and former host of Sounds Like A Cult<3 Click here to Subscribe/Listen on Spotify Podcasts Click here to Subscribe/Listen on Apple Podcasts Botox & Filler: Right or Wrong? Does getting botox and filler contribute to unjust beauty standards? Or are women literally not allowed…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Writer, Comedian, and Podcaster Alise Morales talks all things astrology and the “tradwife” phenomenon. Then, she’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by her podcast, “Go Touch Grass.” Plus, Alise shares a morally ambiguous story about evicting a roommate. Will she be deemed good or bad? Leave a voice message or text…
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The hilarious South African born Texas raised comedian Sarah Tollemache (The Late Show w/ James Corden) joins Lucie on the pod this week. Lucie and Sarah talk growing up with a South African Dad and an English mother in suburban Texas, being obsessed with Zulu wars, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the American mentality and so much more! Check out the Patre…
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You culties preyed and preyed for us to analyze the cult of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, and at long last, host Amanda Montell and coordinator Reese Oliver are blessing you with one of our favorite episodes in a very long time 🥲 To the undiscerning eye, Netflix’s new “America’s Sweethearts” series may look like an innocent little feature on the…
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This week on Bad Behavior: it’s a sexy summer compilation of stories featuring Rebecca Weiser, Gabe Mollica, and Vincent Ward. Leave a voice message or text your morally questionable story and YOU could be featured on Bad Behavior: (929) 390-1436 Connect with Bad Behavior: Instagram | TikTok | Sterling and Blair on Instagram | Sterling and Blair on…
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Catch Sounds Like A Cult host Amanda Montell, Theydy Bedbug, Rara Darling, and other special guests on tour! PAST EVENTS BELOW (MORE DATES COMING SOON): July 13: Minneapolis, MN — The Big Magical Cult Show at Cedar Cultural Center (buy tickets here!) July 14: Chicago, IL — The Big Magical Cult Show at the DEN (buy tickets here!) DATE & VENUE CHANGE…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Actor, Writer, and Podcaster Michael Judson Berry (Whyte Noise) talks theatre etiquette, being compared to Che Diaz, and Catherine O’Hara being a fan. Then, he’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by his podcast, “Theatre Countdown.” Plus, Michael shares a morally ambiguous story about serving the wrong meal to a veg…
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Class is in session and boy oh boy is it perturbing. Teaching is not just a profession, it's a calling to shape young hearts and minds—one that looks all wholesome on the outside, but once you're lured in, actually comes with labor exploitation, emotional manipulation, weird power dynamics created by the tenure system, and other sinister qualities …
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We are back from a little break and so excited to start the new round of Immigrant Jam with the amazing Venezuelan, comedy sensation Angelo Colina. Angelo is breaking ground doing Spanish comedy in the US and taking the internet by storm. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Angelo moved to Bogota, Salt Lake City and finally to NYC! We talk being grateful…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Comedian Milly Tamarez explains Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Espresso” and talks about the ups and downs of dating. Then, she’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by her podcast, “Go Touch Grass.” Plus, Milly shares a morally ambiguous story about writing school papers for other people. Will she be deemed good or bad? L…
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Catch Amanda back on tour this summer! July 29: The Age of Magical Overthinking book talk at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, WA (free!) Imagine you’re a little kid and your parents are actually your bosses. Now imagine that, as your professional superiors, your parents' job is to engineer and exploit every single precious moment of your childh…
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Listen to Isa Medina NEW PODCAST – I'm Right You're Wrong on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or wherever! Isa Medina is the Former Host and Co-Creator of Sounds Like A Cult Podcast. Follow Isa on IG @isaamedinaa for info about her live stand up comedy and her new podcast @ethicalgirlies. The episode preview ended at 23 min 40 seconds if you want to star…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Comedian Rachel Pegram gets read for her breakfast, talks about her “Phone Down” loss, and creating an event for a crush. Then, she’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by her live show in Los Angeles called, “Skin Contact.” Plus, Rachel shares a morally ambiguous story about obtaining two Havana Club glasses. Will s…
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Catch Amanda back on tour this summer! July 29: The Age of Magical Overthinking book talk at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, WA (free!) WE TRIED OUR BEST not to get too roasty in this long overdue episode, where host Amanda and her special guest, music journalist and host of the Songs My Ex Ruined podcast Melissa Locker, examine the cult of ja…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman, real life couple and real life comedians, discuss breaking up with a therapist and give relationship advice. Then, they’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by their podcast, “Couples Therapy.” Plus, Naomi and Andy share a morally ambiguous story about suspicious behavior that occu…
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Catch Amanda back on tour this summer! July 29: The Age of Magical Overthinking book talk at Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle, WA (free!) Time to Milky Jelly™ cleanse your souls, culties. If you were alive in 2017, and anywhere near our same millennial pink corner of the internet, then you KNEW what a Glossier girl was. The emblem of relatable-b…
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This week on Bad Behavior: Comedian Kenice Mobley talks headshots, LA life, and being a twin. Then, she’ll play a game of Heaven or Hell inspired by her comedy album, “Follow Up Question.” Plus, Kenice shares a morally ambiguous story about breaking up with her boyfriend seconds before hooking up with another guy. Will Kenice be deemed good or bad?…
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Catch Amanda on tour! First of all, we are downright GIDDY to share two iconic voices on this week’s episode—not only our expert guest, culture reporter (and personal hero of Amanda’s) Anne Helen Petersen, but also Sounds Like A Cult’s very own intern (actually recently promoted to coordinator 😎), Reese Oliver!!! Speaking of new voices, team SLAC h…
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Hi Culties <3 Isa Medina here, former host and co-creator of Sounds Like A Cult! With a special announcement.... My New Podcast is Coming! I'M RIGHT YOU'RE WRONG hosted by Isa Medina & Lydia Keating. Click to subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your pods. If you want to stay up to date with me, my comedy, live shows & my new podcast, fo…
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