You're invited to The Big Magical Cult Show!!! Catch host Amanda on tour this April to celebrate her new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. Half the events are star-studded bookstore stops (where she'll be in conversation with the likes of Molly Ringwald and Pauline Chalamet!), and the other half are these wacky, witchy variety shows, featuring cult-foll ... 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 Ryanâs 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 2024
#74 | books we want to be re-adapted asap!
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today theyâre discussing books that need to be adapted and/or re-adapted to film and tv asap. Plus their review of the Fall Guy, Fun ... Show More
1h 17m
Dec 2023
"Mother God" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
The Congress Queen and the Prince of Christmas convene in the Church of Cultch (Bowen's apartment) to discuss the disturbing and fascinating cult docuseries Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God on HBO, cult aesthetics, BeyoncÊ's Renaissance Tour film, Blue Ivy's dance journey, Ma ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2024
#71 | Decoding The Tortured Poets Department - Part 1
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today theyâre beginning their deep dive into Taylor Swift's 11th studio album The Tortured Poetâs Department Anthology. Plus they ch ... Show More
1h 47m
Feb 2024
Beautiful Disaster LIVE!
<p>Hey Pigeon, we're LIVE from New Haven, CT to break down the 2023 rom-com Beautiful Disaster starring Dylan Sprouse & Virginia Gardner. Paul, June, and Jason discuss the blood spatter meet cute, the morning boner scene, Travis' fight jeans, slurpy library ramen, the frisbee nut ... Show More
1h 13m