Brew yourself a giant pot of Luke's coffee because we’re diving deep into the fast-talking world of Stars Hollow. That’s right, the cult Gilmore Girls. We know what you're thinking! It's just a TV show! It'a not a cult! Relax! But hear us out: From the intense rituals (hello, annual re-watch), patron saints (looking at you, Luke Danes), and fan behaviors tha ... 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
I Solemnly Swear We’re Not in A Cult with Amanda Montell
No, the fandom of Gilmore Girls isn’t culty!!!!! …okay, maybe a little. New York Times’ Best Selling Author and host of Sounds Like A Cult Podcast, Amanda Montell, joins us to talk about the mob mentality that surrounds the opinions of Gilmore Girls, particularly the visceral rea ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 2024
The Reigning Gilmore Girls
Happy Anniversary baby! It’s the 24th trip around the sun for Gilmore girls since its premiere on October 5, 2000, so let’s raise a glass to her before she hits her quarter-life crisis. After surveying the masses, Tara and Haley try to answer to what the legacy of Gilmore girls i ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 21
Kenny Ortega’s Alright For Directing Gilmore Girls
<p>Did you know that several <em>Gilmore girls</em> episodes were directed by the man, the myth, the <em>Dirty Dancing</em> legend, Kenny Ortega??? The <em>High School Musical</em> icon joined forces with the Palladinos on several episodes between Season 3-6 to bring us some of o ... Show More
1h 14m
Sep 2024
The Road Trip for Gilmore Girls Only
It’s official! Fall has arrived, which means Gilmore girls season is in full swing. After celebrating the last two years with An Autumn Matter, where we break down the fall episodes of the show, and How To Have A Gilmore Girls Fall, where we share the ultimate guide on, well, how ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2024
Gilmore to Consider #41: Lorelai is the villain, Luke is Dean
<p>Where you call, we will answer! This week's episode has us considering so many great questions! Is Lane Kim a bad friend? Is Lorelai the villain? And is Luke Danes just Dean, a big small town boy, in a baseball cap? Grab a cup of (iced) coffee and get comfortable, because ... Show More
57m 37s
Jan 2025
Dean & Luke, Jess & Chris
<p>Gilmore Girl Math: Jess = Luke, Logan = Chris, right? RIGHT? But what if Dean = Luke and Jess = Chris? Does that Gilmore girl math…math? Is Dean’s parting line to Luke about them being the “same thing” accurate? Is Christopher’s spontaneous proposal to Lorelai in season one a ... Show More
1h 17m