Summer 2022, it seemed like everyone and their cult leader was *devouring* the TV show The Bear: an inside look at the hierarchical, co-dependent, misfit-ridden, sometimes downright abusive—but also totally transcendent—“cult” of restaurant kitchen culture. This week, Amanda and Isa are chatting with Matty Matheson, a big-time chef and cast member of the show, for a no holds barred analysis of the culty power dynamics and rituals found in the world of knives, remoulades, shift drinks, “family meal,” and everyone screaming “behind!!!!” Get Tickets to Isa's Live Comedy Shows Here: https://linktr.ee/isaamedinaa Attend Amanda's Live Book Events: http://amandamontell.com/events/ Thank to our sponsors: Dipsea: Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial at: DipseaStories.com/CULT Honey: Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/cult. BetterHelp: When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/CULT today to get 10% off your first month. Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/cult to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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