We have NEVER had such a hard time finding a guest brave enough to appear on the show than we did for the week's episode on the flashy, fanatical, downright culty (sorry!!!) world of K-Pop. Thank goddess that Lai Frances, music reporter and expert in the "cult" at hand, was down to come have both a chuckle and a legitimately analytical discush about the pros ... Show More
Nov 18
The Cult of Fantasy Football
Lace up your cleats, because we’re about to tackle one of the most competitive, emotionally charged, and cult-ish communities in modern sports culture: The Cult of Fantasy Football. This week, Chelsea is joined by NFL host and analyst Kimmi Chex (@kimmichex) to break down how a s ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 4
The Cult of Audiobooks (CULTISH, Amanda's Version)
What is the definition of the word "cult" anyway, according to Sounds Like A Cult??? This week, for the first time ever, host Amanda Montell takes the mic to read from her New York Times bestseller Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, the book that inspired this entire pod. It’s ... Show More
1h 22m
Oct 2024
K-Pop | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Ease into rest with this calm bedtime reading about K-Pop, the global music phenomenon that blends catchy rhythms, choreography, and culture. Benjamin’s soothing narration explores the history, rise, and worldwide influence of K-Pop, all in a steady and comforting cadence. With f ... Show More
29m 3s
Feb 2023
K-Pop Dreaming - Secret Fan
Growing up in Koreatown during the 90s and 2000s, host Vivian Yoon was an emo-listening teenager who embraced American pop culture. At least that’s what it seemed from the outside. But at home, by herself, what she listened to was K-Pop. How Vivian's hidden love for the music is ... Show More
17m 55s
May 2024
BLACKPINK - Rise of the K-Pop Queens and Global Phenomenon
This comprehensive episode chronicles the meteoric rise of BLACKPINK, the wildly popular K-pop girl group. It covers their carefully curated formation by YG Entertainment, trailblazing debut that shook the K-pop world, global tours and record-breaking music releases like "DDU-DU ... Show More
13m 24s
Aug 27
Remi Gets Real About Pregnancy Timeline, PCOS + More!
<p>This week on Pretty Basic, it’s just you and Remi — and she’s answering it <em>all</em>. From updates on her PCOS journey and pregnancy timeline with Cal, to how marriage has shifted her life and even the secrets she’s been keeping, nothing’s off the table.</p><p><br></p><p>Sh ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2024
A Cult Within a Cult: Charlotte Medlock on Guru Jagat
<p>This episode is sponsored by Better Help.</p> <p>TikTok-famous Charlotte Medlock was once swept up in the world of the late Guru Jagat, aka Katie Griggs, the Rama Institute and Kundalini. Charlotte wants you to know that this particular Russian nesting doll of Yoga, new-age We ... Show More
1h 6m