
The Cult of Momfluencers, Part 2
Behold, a re-air of our most popular episode of 2023—The Cult of Momfluencers—which takes on new relevance, thanks to the disturbing recent case of (allegedly) abusive YouTube momfluencer Ruby Franke!...
17 Okt 20231h 23min

The Cult of Purity Rings
Anyone who grew up evangelical Christian and/or plugged into teen celebrity news circa 2008 will be familiar with today's cult: Purity Rings. You know, the dainty piece of jewelry placed ritualistical...
10 Okt 20231h 6min

The Cult of Bachelorette Parties
The Cult of Bachelorette Parties is one we have all been a part of, whether from an observational distance or as a member yourself, this cult spares no one. This week, Isa is joined by a very special ...
3 Okt 202356min

The Cult of Gary Vee
To his fanatics, he's an inspiring businessman, marketing guru, tough-love motivational speaker, and blue-collar-masculine embodiment of the American Dream; but, to his critics, he's just a bro-y blow...
26 Sep 202334min

The Cult of Life Coaches
Why does it seem like certain "life coaches" are exactly the kinda folks who shouldn't be giving life advice? The unregulated life coaching industry is perfectly set up to turn culty: It's rife with N...
12 Sep 202348min

The Cult of Burning Man
Strap on your steampunk lewks and get ready to blast off to the dusty, glittery, and undeniably culty alternate universe that is Burning Man—an event explicitly inspired by the New Age fringe religion...
5 Sep 202351min

The Cult of Disney Adults (With Bonus Q&A!)
Before we return with regularly structured episodes next week (stay tuned for the "cult" of Burning Man!), here's another ad-free bonus episode featuring a rerun of our most-listened to episode of all...
29 Aug 20231h 10min

The Cult of The Bachelor (Bonus Part 2!)
A heavily controlled, totally isolated group of women who worship one "charismatic” male figure and aren’t allowed to read magazines, watch TV, or speak to their families… is this a cult or the most p...
22 Aug 202346min




















