A podcast. About cults. Duh. Tune in each week as we cover groups ranging from Japanese Death Cults to the Violent Alt-Right. A perfect way to remember: Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid!
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Each week Paige and Todd review a romantic movie and break down the good, the bad, and the funny. Give it a listen, we’ll have you at hello.
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Listen to exclusive interviews about University of Virginia athletics and get behind-the-scenes insights as host Jeff White catches up with Cavalier coaches, student-athletes, staff and alumni.
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The Annual Cult Podcast Party to Stop the End of the World 2024
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We're coming to you LIVE from Burbank, CA with the Cult Podcast Annual Party to Stop the End of the World! Join us for a fun cult, guest stars, and recorded evidence that Armando told people he planted a bomb somewhere. If you want to to watch the vide recording of the show, it is up on our Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to do…
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Wahoo Central Podcast Featuring Lars Tiffany
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Head coach Lars Tiffany has guided Virginia to two NCAA men's lacrosse titles, and he's expected to have his team in the hunt for another championship next season. With show host Jeff White, Tiffany reflects on the 2024 season and looks ahead to 2025.
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216 - True Lies (With Blaine Gibson)
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"He is both underpaying her, and over slapping her" This week's hottest movie is... True Lies from 1994. This movie has everything: high-octane chases on horseback, tango dancing with terrorists, a used car salesmen/sex pets, and a strip tease that could make even the most macho men drop their tape deck. If you love action-packed movies with a side…
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Ep. 303 Curtis Howe Springer: Late Checkout at the Clown Motel
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We're back from the dead with another episode on wild health resorts and cults of personality. Join us as Paige takes Mando through the life and times of a man with the same hairdo as Pennywise the Clown. An apt description, and one that becomes way too fitting later on. Also, if you enjoy the world and living in it, consider attending the Cult Pod…
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One of the stars of the UVA team that won the NCAA men's basketball title in 2019, Kyle Guy is back on Grounds, this time as a member of head coach Tony Bennett's staff.
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"A movie about 2 spy's that are terrible at their job" This week's hottest movie is... This Means War from 2012. This movie has everything: top-secret surveillance gear, explosions, love triangles with bullets, and Chelsea Handler giving out relationship advice. They use CIA technology to spy on each other’s dates, complete with drones, secret came…
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Wahoo Central Podcast Featuring Lauren Coughlin
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Lauren Coughlin, who has two degrees from UVA, is a rising star on the LPGA tour. She'll compete next weekend at the Solheim Cup in Northern Virginia.
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"The Best Part of Wakin Up..." This week's hottest movie is... Mr. & Mrs. Smith from 2005. This movie has everything: explosive shootouts, suburban espionage, a dysfunctional marriage in couple’s therapy, and a final battle in a home store that’s more intense than a newwed couple trying to figure out if they need the Malm or Tarva bed at ikea. Plus…
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Wahoo Central Podcast Featuring Ahmad Hawkins
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Ahmad Hawkins, who played for George Welsh at Virginia, has contributed to his alma mater’s football program in numerous ways over the past two decades, and he has a new role this season. Hawkins, who lives in Charlottesville, is the lead analyst on radio broadcasts of UVA football games.
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"Everyone wants a dash of Dash" This week's hottest movie is... The Lost City. This movie has everything: a tropical jungle setting, ancient treasure hunts, and Daniel Radcliffe as the charmingly unhinged villain, Abigail Fairfax. Plus, Brad Pitt makes an unforgettable cameo as the ex-Navy SEAL turned mercenary, Jack Trainer, who steals every scene…
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Ep. 302 Ho No Hana: Paige Becomes a Bowl of Cereal
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We’re BACK with an episode on both Paige’s cult experience and a group that kind of perfectly sets up our new series. Join us to hear Paige take Mando through a Japanese “foot reading cult” and the leader who claimed to be Jesus. Also, if you enjoy the world and living in it, consider attending the Cult Podcast Party to Stop the End of the World in…
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Wahoo Central Podcast Featuring Paige Madden
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Paige Madden, who led UVA to its first NCAA women's swimming & diving title, joins show host Jeff White to discuss her experience at the recent Olympic Games in Paris, where she won two medals for Team USA, and look to the future.
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"Butter them Knees, BABY!!!!" This week's hottest movie is... Dumplin'. This movie has everything: drag queen mentors, Dolly Parton anthems, a defiant beauty pageant protest, and more rhinestones than a country music award show. If you're into feel-good stories with a side of sass, you are gonna love this movie. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Ro…
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Ep. 301 Black Sovereign Citizens Pt 3: Italian Poltergeist
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We're BACK with the FINAL episode of our series on Black Sovereign Citizens, the Moorish Identity, and the Washitaw Nation. Join us as Mando takes Paige through the life and crimes of the Nation's Empress, doubles down on Sovereign Citizen Non-Sense, and unveils maybe the weirdest discovery we've ever made on the show. Also, if you enjoy the world …
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"The one time Wattpad got it right" This week's hottest movie is... Boot Camp. This movie has everything: grueling fitness routines, an off-limits "Will they, won't they", Enemys to Lover tropes, and a journey of self-discovery that will fully leave you in tears. Rachel Boudwin stars as Whitney, while Drew Ray Tanner plays her dreamy yet strict per…
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Wahoo Central Podcast Featuring Dana Boyle
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Former UVA women’s lacrosse standout Dana Boyle is the new sideline reporter for ACC Network’s Primetime Football games. With show host Jeff White, Boyle discusses her role with ESPN and the path she’s followed in broadcasting.
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Ep. 300 Black Sovereign Citizens Pt. 2: Two Kids Hancuffed to a Briefcase
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We’re back baby, covering the writings, teachings, and complexities of Noble Drew Ali. Join as Mando takes you through a truly messed up dude who somehow managed to do a few good things. Also, if you enjoy the world and living in it, consider attending the Cult Podcast Party to Stop the End of the World in Burbank, CA on 9/22 at 5pm! Click the link…
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Only the second head coach in the history of UVA’s rowing program, Wesley Ng took the reins from Kevin Sauer in June. With show host Jeff White, Ng reflects on his journey to Charlottesville and discusses his vision for the program.
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"This lady is more evil than Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama" This week's hottest movie is... Falling for Figaro. This movie has everything: intense vocal training, a stern former opera diva turned coach, and a main character so unlikable its disrespectful in every way. If you're into heartwarming transformations and stunning Scottish scene…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Harrison Didawick
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UVA baseball has made back-to-back appearances at the College World Series and, with players such as slugger Harrison Didawick back, figures to be a national power again next season. Didawick joins show host Jeff White to reflect on his sophomore season and look ahead to 2025.
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'You're terrible, Muriel!' This week's hottest movie is... Muriel’s Wedding from 1994. This movie has everything: Pink Boom Boxes, Racist Weddings, and literal fashion police. We loved this movie. It's terrible what Muriel has to overcome and how could you not love a movie about your friend that "got out" of their small town? We hope you enjoy this…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Micah Kiser
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One of the top linebackers in UVA history, Micah Kiser is back on Grounds this summer, preparing for his first year in the Darden School of Business. With show host Jeff White, Kiser reflects on his Virginia and NFL careers and discusses his post-football plans.
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Ep. 299 Black Sovereign Citizens: A Magician In the Sheets
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We’re BACK with an episode that started out focusing on the Washitaw Empire, a group we briefly touched in our Republic of Texas series, but quickly becomes an episode focused on the origins of black sovereign citizens. Strap in folks, Mando has gone off the deep end again. Also, if you enjoy the world and living in it, consider attending the Cult …
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"Nicole Kidman kisses like Taylor Swift Dances" This week's hottest movie is... A Family Affair. This movie has everything: a high-maintenance movie star, a surprising romance, an assistant caught in the middle. It's a movie where by the end of it we are kinda ok with the movie stars assistant calling him "daddy". We hope you enjoy our conversation…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring James Jackson
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One of the Cavaliers’ captains last season, Jackson is heading into his third year as a starting linebacker for defensive coordinator John Rudzinski. He’s also a dedicated student who’s on track to graduate from the prestigious McIntire School of Commerce in 2025.
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"It's like 'A Family Affair' but sad" This week's hottest movie is... The Idea of You. This movie has everything: glamorous music festivals, full ass songs, age-gap drama, viral scandals, and a subplot about where you should pee at Coachella. IF you are into drama and finally being about to watcha movie where you go "Good. For. Her" at the end. You…
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Historical Event Madness: Here We Go Again
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We’re back (kinda) to cover YET ANOTHER LIFE ALTERING EVENT. Boy howdy, really wish these would stop happening.By Paige Wesley & Armando Torres
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"Passion has a price." This week's hottest movie is... The Next 365 Days. Join the gang while we break down a movie so wild that it has brooding gangsters, steamy love triangles, luxury yachts, and intense beach scenes. This 365 is the least fun, least sexy, and has the least plot out of all the 365 movies. But the episode is just as wild as our pr…
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"This isn't what it looks like." This week's hottest movie is... Anyone But You from 2023. Directed by the brilliant Will Gluck, this romantic comedy is a modern twist on 'Much Ado About Nothing,'This movie has everything: an awkward destination wedding in Australia, fake relationships, helicopter parents, and actual helicopters. Grab your popcorn …
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Ep. 298 John De Ruiter Pt. 2: Eric Roberts is in Everything
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We're back for the finale to our series on John De Ruiter! Join Paige as she takes Mando through the infidelities and downfall of a man who just like...stares at people? Oof. Also, if you’d like to listen to Armando’s new show, Boyfriend Material, click this link right here or go to linktr.ee/midnightsnack.tv Also also we have a Patreon! [Insert Ai…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Tyler Fenwick
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These are heady times for UVA swimming and diving, whose senior associate head coach, Tyler Fenwick, joins show host Jeff White to discuss this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris and preview what’s coming for the Wahoos in 2024-25.
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"I just want people to be who they are... I'm not a monster" This weeks hottest movie is Anything's Possible. This movie has everything: heartwarming friendships, tender romance, a fierce high school debate, trans representation, a villain who was once a best friend best friend, and a subplot involving viral Reddit posts. This movie is so lovely th…
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Ep. 297 John De Ruiter: Bring Back Cobblers
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We're back to cover the son of a cobbler, and one real creepy starer. Is that a word? One who stares? Idk, man. Join Paige as she takes Mando through the origins and dreamy blue eyes of John De Ruiter! Also, if you’d like to listen to Armando’s new show, Boyfriend Material, click this link right here or go to linktr.ee/midnightsnack.tv Also also we…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Adam Smotherman
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In his third year overseeing strength and conditioning for head coach Tony Elliott, Adam Smotherman has a new home in the Molly and Robert Hardie Football Operations Center. With show host Jeff White, Coach Smo details the impact he expects the state-of-the-art facility to have on Virginia’s program.…
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203 - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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"She's back... Looking as gorgeous and outrageous as ever in a brand new frock." Join the gang this week while we venture to the outback on a pilgrimage through the desert. Will Todd fall in love with this pre Too Wong Foo Drag Queen masterpiece? Will Paige fall in love with at least 1 "look" in this movie? Will they both which they we also ride Pr…
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Ep. 296 The Republic of Texas Pt. 4: Dr. Pepper Presents: Poland Isn’t Real
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We’ve come to you with a HUGE revelation about Poland. Buckle up. Nothing is gonna be the same ever again. But also, Mando FINALLY closes out our series on Rick McLaren and the Republic of Texas. Also, if you’d like to listen to Armando’s new show, Boyfriend Material, click this link right here or go to linktr.ee/midnightsnack.tv Also also we have …
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"A movie about empowering women (the hot ones)" Join the gang this week as we break down a movie so steeped in magical realism that Todd's wild theory (from the episode) actually seems somewhat plausible. This movie has everything... the campiest version of high school ever put on screen, Josie spiraling out about what her future will become, and t…
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Howdy, folks, we've got a lil bonus episode for you this week! It's our way of saying sorry for being gone so long. So, we hope you enjoy this weird rabbit hole! We sure did.By Paige Wesley, Armando Torres, and Andrea Guzzetta
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Ep. 295 The Republic of Texas Pt. 3: We Impeached Poochie
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THE WAIT IS OVER! We're back with another episode in our series on Rick McLaren and the Republic of Texas. Join Mando as he loses his mind trying to explain the ideology that 99% of sovereign citizens follow. It's basically alt-right theosophy. Woof. Also also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cul…
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"Getting Straight A's. Giving Zero F's." Join the gang, and special guest Andrea Guzzetta, while we take a fun look at Booksmart. This movie has everything: A rich kid who is sure he can buy peoples love, an unhindged karaoke performance dedicated to a high school drama class, and a Fairy Godmother type character that is pure good-natured chaos. Di…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Bowen Sargent
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In his two decades as head men’s golf coach at UVA, Bowen Sargent has built a powerful program. With show host Jeff White, Sargent reflects on his team’s superb 2024 season and looks ahead to next year, when the Hoos should be NCAA title contenders again.
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"Behind every great love is a great story" Join the gang this week while we break down a truly wild movie. This flick has everything. It's got a "meet cute" where She only agrees to go out with him so he doesn't kill himself. A "rebound boyfriend" that is legit perfect for her but some how isn't good enough. And it has the sweetest murder/suicide e…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Evan Blanco
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Postseason baseball returns to Disharoon Park this weekend, and players to watch for Virginia include pitcher Evan Blanco. The sophomore left-hander breaks down the NCAA regional and much more with show host Jeff White.
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We’re back from an unexpected hiatus to give you some life updates. Sorry for stepping out! Join us as Paige and Mando regale each other with stories of travel, stardom, and poop.By Paige Wesley, Armando Torres, and Andrea Guzzetta
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"The ultimate romantic disaster movie" Join the gang this week while we break down one of the mid 2000's best Romcoms. This movie has everything: Full-frontal Jason Segel. A Dracula musical: complete with a seductive puppet show, And a clueless newlywed who never even fathomed what it would be like to please his wife. Enjoy this hilarious look at F…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Eden Bigham and Jade Hylton
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The UVA softball team advanced to an NCAA regional final for the first time in program history this month, thanks in no small part to the contributions of sophomores Eden Bigham and Jade Hylton. The longtime friends join show host Jeff White to reflect on the Wahoos’ breakthrough season and look ahead to 2025.…
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"What does it even mean?" This week's hottest movie is After Ever Happy. This movie has everything: a whiny Hardin who is literally burning down the house, a fed-up Tessa who has totally had enough of his shit, and a funeral director with the bushiest mustache you've ever seen. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review Romancing the Pod to help more people…
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Wahoo Central Podcast featuring Jacob Ference
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A graduate transfer from Division III Salisbury University, catcher Jacob Ference is hitting .377 with 13 home runs in his first season at Virginia. With show host Jeff White, Ference discusses the unconventional path he followed to Charlottesville and looks ahead to the postseason.
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"You can't run away to find yourself." Join the gang while we break down Sac High's production of "After"...But like if "After" took place in an underground fight club. Yeah. It's pretty much exactly that. This movie is TRASH. But we still found a lot to love in this horrific look at what high schooler's think adult life is like. But listen, at the…
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Ep. 294 The Republic of Texas Pt. 2: Florida is Quebec’s Cousin
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We’re BACK with another episode in our series on Rick McLaren and his revival of the Republic of Texas. This one’s a lil history lesson, Mando on a substitute teacher type beat. Enjoy, nerds! Also also we have a Patreon! [Insert Air Horn Noises Here] If you'd like to donate and join our cult, please visit www.patreon.com/cultpodcast or visit our we…
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