Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, and Daniel Radcliffe are all survivors of today's "cult," and so is our guest, Mara Wilson, star of 1990s cinematic classics like Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. Mara was only five years old when she started appearing in major commercials, and the next ten years of her life were a dream come true—full of glamour and accolades... and ... Show More
Apr 14
The Cult of Christian Nationalism
What does the Mormon curl, January 6th, and the rapture all have in common? Christian Nationalism! This week Reese and Amanda are joined by Jennie Gage (@LifeTakeTwoJennie) of Life Take Two, to unpack what we (spoiler alert) feel is one of the most insidious cults taking over Ame ... Show More
1h 19m
Apr 7
The Cult of Kidfluencers
Welcome to the internet, where a kid can lead a cult. From Ryan’s Toys to Piper Rockelle, the world of child influencers is vast, brain-rotted and constantly changing. This week on Sounds Like a Cult, Amanda, Iman, and Reese have journalist and author of the book Like, Follow, Su ... Show More
57m 20s
Mar 31
The Cult of Pantone (the Color Conspiracy)
What does it mean for a color to be official? This week, Amanda is joined by lexicographer and writer Kory Stamper (@harmless_drudge) to dive into the oddly powerful world of Pantone, the company that turned color into a global authority system complete with sacred swatches, cryp ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2023
Miley Cyrus On Being Alone With 100,000 People In The Room
On the show today… In movie news, the first teaser trailer for The Color Purple, a musical based off the stage show of the same name and Steven Spielberg’s famous 80s film, has been released, and the all-star cast gave us chills. Plus, Dua Lipa and her partner, director Romain Ga ... Show More
20m 16s
Feb 2024
E93: How This Newtown Mom Found Peace Through Tragedy
When Jennifer Hubbard, a successful business woman turned stay at home mom, got a call from Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14th, 2012, her life would never be the same. Her second child, 6-year-old Catherine, would be one of the 26 victims of the tragic school shooting ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2024
This Is JLo... Now: Decoding 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told'
Juliet and Amanda analyze the Jennifer Lopez we see in her new documentary, 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told,' including the best moments that feature Jane Fonda, Ben Affleck, Neil DeGrasse-Tyson, Post Malone. They also talk about how JLo's new album, narrative musical, and th ... Show More
49m 12s
Feb 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger : sexe, mensonges et gros muscles
<p>C’est l’histoire d’un homme qu’il était impossible de voir venir. Le scénario de sa vie, comme le scénario de la plupart des films qu’il a tournés d’ailleurs, n’est pas crédible. En trois mots, Arnold Schwarzenegger a été, au cours de sa vie : Mister Univers, Terminator et Gou ... Show More
43 m