Sounds Like A Cult
Episodes
The Cult of Instagram Therapists
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have an Instagram account, you’ve probably seen those beautifully curated infographics explaining "trauma,” “attachment theory,” and "b...
The Cult of Trader Joe's
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trader Joe's, the most beloved "neighborhood grocery store" in America, has a super-loyal "cult following"... a sentiment that needs no explanation. T...
Sounds Like a Cult Trailer!
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and more culty than ever! Sounds Like A Cult, your favorite comedy-cult podcast about the modern-day “cults” we all follow, is relaunch...
Sounds Like A Cult Is Changing Forever…
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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The Cult of The NFL
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On theme for Thanksgiving, we've got a bonus episode for you on the "cult" of America's most zealously worshipped, physically hazardous sport: NFL foo...
The Cult of LuLaRoe
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the zealously consumed LuLaRich docuseries on Amazon Prime, we’re releasing a bonus episode on the leggings multilevel marketing comp...
Season 2 Is Coming...
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of Sounds Like A Cult is coming December 7th! We are so grateful for all you loyal Culties who tuned in to Season 1 and sent us scores of sug...
The Cult of Tony Robbins
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Super-wealthy motivational speaker Tony Robbins physically towers over his thousands of adoring acolytes, boasting a booming voice and omniscient life...
The Cult of Astrology
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Omg, is mercury in retrograde?? Or is this week’s episode analyzing the “cult” of astrology just *that* intense? Co-hosts Amanda (Aquarius) and ...
The Cult of Celebrity Megachurches
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our favorite topics to date: In this can’t-miss episode, we’re unpacking the wave of trendy evangelical church groups (like Hillsong, Mosai...
The Cult of Marathon Runners
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the world of fitness trackers, high-performance athletic gear, nutrition goo, obsessively comparing your stats, and trying to beat your P...
The Cult of Feet
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A slightly NSFW episode of your favorite cult podcast comes courtesy of this week’s two special guests: the ever-so-charismatic podcaster/writer Gab...
The Cult of Multi-Level Marketing
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask and you shall receive! This week, we’re covering our single most listener-requested topic: The “cult” of multi-level marketing (aka MLMs). M...
The Cult of Fraternities & Sororities
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Why does it feel like everything that has to do with tradition is actually a cult?” Such is one of our many musings from this week’s episode on...
The Cult of The Royal Family
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intense secrecy and exclusivity, unquestioned protocols and rituals, deception, isolation, hierarchies, and soooo much money… nope, we’re not talk...
The Cult of Celebrity Stans
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These days, the lines between celebrity, religious figure, political leader, lifestyle guru, and best friend have blurred so hardcore that enthusiasti...
The Cult of Flat Earthers
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We always thought of “flat earthers” as nothing but a bunch of spoofable Devil advocates with too much time on their hands... but after closer exa...
The Cult of The Bachelor
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A heavily controlled, totally isolated group of polygamists who worship one charismatic figure and aren’t allowed to read magazines, watch TV, or sp...
The Cult of SoulCycle
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SoulCycle is without question a “cult-followed” brand, but is this exclusive boutique workout studio actually more insidious than that? This week,...
Sneak Peak!
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Sounds Like A Cult, a podcast about the zeitgeisty cults that have inducted us all—from SoulCycle and Peloton to spiritual influencers to fr...
Sounds Like A Cult - Welcome Trailer!
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about Elon Musk stans? Or the Royal Family? What about spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? We’...