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Think you might be in a cult? Want to know the signs? Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames to talk about things that are..a little bit culty. Or in their case: a whole bunch of culty. As whistleblowers documented in the critically-acclaimed HBO series "The Vow," Sarah and Nippy have a lot to say about their experience, and burning questions to ask people with similar stories. They're here... more

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Think cult scandal is just a modern phenomenon? Think again. In Part 2, historian Joshua Paddison unpacks America’s original sex cult, Fountain Grove—complete with group bathing, soulmate mysticism, financial abuse, and a scandal that turned “cult” f... more

This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp.

Today’s guest is Joshua Paddison, a US historian, author, and bona fide expert in the wild world of American cults, spiritualist communes, and utopian experiments. Josh spent years hunting down primary source... more

In this A Little Bit Extra ep, Sarah dishes all about her recent trip to New York City—think walks on The High Line, big shroom feels, and some serious kitchen magic courtesy of Sarma Melngailis. What happens when two culty survivors share homemade m... more

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Recent Guests

Joshua Paddison
A historian of American religion and professor at Texas State University
Texas State University
Episode: Joshua Paddison: Unraveling America’s First Sex Cult Scandal (Part 1)
Amy Duggar King
Member of the Duggar family and author of Holy Disruptor
Episode: "Holy Disruptor" Amy Duggar King: Healing Beyond the Spotlight
Joe Szimhart
Expert in cult interventions and author
Episode: Inside Cult Intervention: Lessons from Joe Szimhart (Part 2)
Marc Headley
Former Scientologist who escaped after 15 years and now advocates for survivors.
Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation
Episode: Child Labor, Tom Cruise, and Space Erotica: Marc Headley on Escaping Scientology (Part 1)
Stefan Kolesar
A former member of Amway sharing his experiences
Episode: Who's Your Granddaddy? Stefan Kolesar on Amway and World Wide Group (Part 1)
Bridget Read
Feature writer at New York Magazine and author of Little Bosses Everywhere
New York Magazine
Episode: Inside the Pyramid: Bridget Read on the History & Hype of MLMs (Part 1)
Chico Felitti
Investigative journalist and host of Wondery's podcast Don't Cross Kat
Wondery
Episode: The Dark Side of Influence: Chico Felitti on Kat Torres
Veena Dinavahi
Author and cult advocate, mother of three
Author of The True Happiness Company
Episode: You're Not My Daddy: Veena Dinavahi Survives “The True Happiness Company” (Part 1)
Derrick Levasseur
Former detective and current true crime expert
Crime Weekly, Detective Perspective
Episode: True Crime Meets Cults: Derrick Levasseur on Solving the “University of Cosmic Intelligence” Mystery

Hosts

Sarah Edmondson
Co-host known for her candid discussions and insights derived from personal experiences within a cult, emphasizing psychological manipulation and recovery.
Anthony Nippy Ames
Co-host who shares insights on cult dynamics and offers support through narrating personal experiences as a former member, focusing on healing and empowerment.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.8k ratings
  • Culty gets it right

    I've been bingeing the "A Little Bit Culty" podcast by Sarah Edmondson and Anthony Ames and I recommend you do the same. It was started about four years ago during the pandemic, but those first episodes are still highly relevant and features interviews with heavy hitters like Dr. Janja Anne Lalich and Steven Hassan, PhD. Five stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    newbabel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Enjoy the topics

    I really enjoy the topics and learning about all the culty things and MLM's right under our noses. What I hate is the snarky political references. Why can't you leave that out? Obviously you are still culty in the way you have to inflict insult on anyone who doesn't think your way. Sad bc you have great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CharHouse
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great if you’re white or a Zionist

    There is some interesting content here and empathetic interviews with predominantly white people. However, throughout the show, there is a constant undercurrent of white feminism, heteronormativity and white supremacy. Never more evident than on a recent episode where Israel‘s genocide was side-stepped, Judaism was conflated with Zionism and Palestinian nationality with Islam (entirely erasing Palestinian Christians and atheists) to suggest that the greatest threat to Palestinian women is not th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The mighty snapper
    Germany2 months ago
  • Required “Reading”

    Absolutely love the work Sarah and Nippy do. Their podcast should be required listening so that everyone can educated themselves against the dangers of coercive control. Wish I’d had access to their knowledge when I was younger—could have saved me a lot of grief!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veena Dina
    United States2 months ago
  • This is my favorite podcast! It's just so good! As someone who has never been in a cult, and also as a parent and teacher, I never miss an episode. All of my students and my kids get regular conversations about coercive control, healthy relationships, and what grooming really looks like. Plus, it's impossible not to love Sarah and Nippy! This work is so important! Do yourself a favor and hit subscribe on this one for sure!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Rather Be Reading
    2 months ago

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Overall, the show is seen as educational and a vital resource for awareness around manipulation and psychological control.
Many find the personal stories of the hosts both compelling and relatable, often leading to transformative insights.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for tackling complex issues surrounding cult dynamics with empathy and humor.
Some criticism exists regarding controversial statements made by the hosts, which has prompted discussions about their perspectives on broader societal issues.

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"Holy Disruptor" Amy Duggar King: Healing Beyond the Spotlight
Q: What prompted you to write your memoir, Holy Disruptor?
Amy discusses her journey of healing and the desire to help others break free from generational trauma and reclaim their voices.
Inside Cult Intervention: Lessons from Joe Szimhart (Part 2)
Q: How do you help people relieve the cognitive dissonance?
You have to find something that gives them a window out of the group that they can connect with, something real.
Inside Cult Intervention: Lessons from Joe Szimhart (Part 2)
Q: What do you see today? What are your concerns when you look out into the world?
I see too much harmful cult activity or harmful influence activity, and I look for four things that indicate serious involvement, like transcendent attraction and authority figures.
Inside Cult Intervention: Lessons from Joe Szimhart (Part 2)
Q: What do you do to prep for doing an intervention with somebody?
It varies a lot, but in general, you try to get to know the situation as best you can through various means and meet with the concerned party for at least a full day to prepare them for the intervention.
Inside Cult Intervention: Lessons from Joe Szimhart (Part 1)
Q: What would you say your success rate is?
Joe mentions that the success rate can vary, but he estimates that about 60% of those who spend at least a day with him will exit their groups.

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Listeners can find enlightening discussions on the complex dynamics of cults, multi-level marketing schemes, and personal recovery from harmful group experiences. The hosts, both survivors themselves, offer candid reflections and engaging conversations with various guests, including authors, journalists, and industry experts. Each episode explores the psychological and emotional toll of manipulation while providing insights into identifying red flags within seemingly benign organizations.

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