NOT going to lie, this episode was a wee bit nerve racking to record!!! Despite the, ahem, LARGE number of requests we received for this topic (which would make you think it was ubiquitously reviled), the acolytes in this group ride HARD for their leader! Money and religion are the twin engines that make the world go ‘round, dear culties, and as such, they a ... Show More
Yesterday
The Cult of Neurolinguistic Programming
What if the right words could rewire your brain… or at least make you feel like they did? This week, Amanda is joined by journalists and hosts of the podcast Mind Games, Alice Hines (@alicehines_) and Zoë Lescaze (@zoelescaze), to unpack the cult of neurolinguistic programming, t ... Show More
1h 2m
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
Sep 2025
The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze
Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and teaching kids about money, this episode is packed with practical advice you can ... Show More
59m 58s
Apr 2025
#191 Dave Ramsey - CEO, Ramsey Solutions
Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, and radio host known for his no-nonsense approach to money management. After experiencing financial ruin in his twenties, Ramsey rebuilt his wealth and launched a mission to help others avoid the same mistakes. He crea ... Show More
3h 40m
Jun 2023
10x17: The Best of Season 1 - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Florida Woman Crawled Out of my Hotel Mirror, tbug411 - The Whistler, bingbong1234 - Monkeytown Horror Story, tantanmeeks94 - He Was Living in Our Crawlspace, scaredsprout - Dr. Ramsey, sweetmercy - The Man on my Patio, Pesfi678 - I Almost Got Carjacked ... Show More
1h 40m
Jun 2023
11x01: Don't Answer The Phone
Stories in this episode: - The Campaign, by Z - The Spirits Told Him We Had to be Together, by Sara - He Was Scouting Us, by Rachel - Tom's Knife, by Anonymous - It Wasn't A Test, by Jenny - Unknown Caller After 3am, by Gabriella - What Did You Say to Me?, by Betty Kross - When P ... Show More
50m 56s
Sep 2023
11x11: Summer in Paradise (Live Stream)
Stories in this episode: - Summer in Paradise, by John (1:27) - I Need to Get Some Sugar, by Nicole (12:45) - I Shouldn't Have Come Back, by Wes' Grandma (20:09) - The Prowler, by Ro (26:28) - Fake Shuttle Driver, by Anonymous (32:51) - Car Wash, by B (39:12) - The Man in the Tre ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2023
9x25: Sketchy Locksmith - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Near Miss Abduction, by Rebecca (0:50)- The Two-for-One Creeper Day, by Anonymous (7:52) - Encounter on the Oregon Coast, by teetspydr (17:57) - I Just Wanted a Plumber, by tattoogiraffe (22:29) - Sketchy Locksmith, by Hollywood (28:25) - Stalker on the ... Show More
48m 6s
