Sounds Like A Cult
Studio71Putting the “cult” in culture… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about the Royal Family? What about Disney Adults? Or spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? We’re Sounds Like A Cult, an iHeart Radio Award-winning podcast that analyzes a different fanatical group every week to try and answer the big question: This ~sounds~ like a cult, but is it really? Created and hosted by New Yo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducation | |||
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This week, Chelsea, Reese, and Iman dive into The Cult of Sister Wives. Join us as we entice you with a little TLC chatter, before diving a bit deeper into the actual belief system that inspired it. We chat with Calvin Wayman (@calvinwayman), who gre... more
Grab your flip phone, frost those lips, and feed your Tamagotchi. This week, Amanda, Reese, and Iman are (be kind) rewinding to The Cult of Y2K with PEN15 co-creator and star Anna Konkle (@annaryankonkle). Join us as we take you on a magic school bu... more
If you've ever donated to a GoFundMe after reading one heartbreaking Instagram caption... this episode is for you. This week, Chelsea and Iman are joined by bestselling author, speaker, and advocate Molly Burke (@mollyburkeofficial) to unpack The Cul... more
If you thought conversion therapy disappeared sometime around low-rise jeans and flip phones, you'd be very, very wrong. This week, Amanda and Reese are joined by Timothy S. Rodriguez (@timothy.s.rodriguez), author of Conversion Therapy Dropout, to e... more
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Amanda, I promise you can have a fun and engaging show without doing the silly voices
Apple Podcasts4Lexi99900
United Statesa month ago - Feminism?
Why is sexism against men fine and heavily endorsed by this podcast, yet sexism against women is wrong? I’m a woman who enjoyed this podcast until I heard a few episodes that I find so hypocritical. It’s not informative or entertaining… so what is the point?
Apple Podcasts1mowmowmoomio4989United Statesa month ago - Smug judgment of Book Tok
Wow. I actually had to get out of a bubble bath to shut this episode off. I am not on Book Tok and I don’t even read that much. But honestly the host sounds so smug. She literally isn’t even close to Book Tok and she made people sound so shallow and manipulative. So much judgment and so much disrespect for Morgan. I hope when you relisten you cringe at your formal self.
Apple Podcasts2BoscoritoUnited Statesa month ago - It’s a bit a like a kale smoothie
I’ll admittedly listen to this podcast when I have finished my others. It can feel like cordial conversations I have with acquaintances, which in many ways is good because if that wasn’t the case there wouldn’t be a vibe where they can easily move on to a quick conversation with a professional, connoisseur, ex member etc.
There are quite a few episodes I skip for various reasons, like I already know The Sims may have some group dynamics that are cult like, but it’s mostly just fun and cos The ... more
Apple Podcasts4Jaz Bedford
United Kingdoma month ago - Smart and fun analysis
It’s such a smart group of women who get together and dissect some of the biggest stories and topics in our society - but presented in a way that feels like you’re hanging with your friends. I love it!
Apple Podcasts5Acappellafan2234United States2 months ago
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Spotify | #43 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #119 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #209 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Philippines/Society & Culture |
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What is Sounds Like A Cult about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, often witty examination of how groups or communities show cult-like dynamics, using culture and current trends as lenses. Episodes blend personal narratives, scholarly context, and critical analysis to unpack rituals, hierarchies, and belonging in everything from fitness movements to online communities and political movements. The show tends to spotlight firsthand experiences from insiders and researchers, and frequently pairs rigorous critique with accessible storytelling and timely cross-promotions. A standout trait is its willingness to label and analyze mainstream cultural phenomena as potentially cultish, while still acknowledging openness and community within these worlds. This approach makes it useful for listeners curious a... more
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Sounds Like A Cult launched 5 years ago and published 229 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Sounds Like A Cult include:
1. Calvin Wayman
2. Anna Konkle
3. Molly Burke
4. Timothy Schrader Rodriguez
5. E. Jean Carroll
6. Daniel Kolitz
7. Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
8. Dr. Mikhail Varshavsky
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