Sounds Like A Cult

The Cult of Cruise Ships

Mar 19, 2024

The podcast explores the cult-like characteristics of cruise ships, revealing consumerism, exploitation, and psychological tricks used by companies. Former cruise ship employee shares insights on hierarchies and hedonistic lawlessness. Discussed the allure and challenges of cruise ship living, drawing parallels to cult systems and societal issues.

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Episode guests

Emmy McGreeghan

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Quick takeaways

Working conditions on cruise ships mirror a cult-like system with intense loyalty and harsh consequences.

Entertainment staff blur lines with passengers, leading to unique social dynamics and relationships akin to a cult.

Repeat cruising forms a microcosm of dedicated cruise life, offering an escape from real life challenges.

Deep dives

Cult Show Extravaganza Tour with Amanda Montel

Amanda Montel announces a live tour extravaganza to celebrate her new book and all things culty. Featuring special guests, performances, merch, and more. Tickets available at provided links.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Cult-like Characteristics of Cruise Ships

6min

Exploring the Cult-like Aspects of Cruising

19min

Inside the Cult-like Environment of Cruise Ship Work Culture

6min

Navigating the Challenges of Cruise Ship Employment

8min

Cruise Ship Hierarchies and Exploitative Practices

13min

Exploring the Cult-Like Culture of Cruise Ships

8min

Podcast Show Announcements and Promotions

2min

Come party with Amanda on tour!!!

Ahoy, and welcome to our first ever "Interview a Listener" episode of Sounds Like A Cult!!! Could you imagine a more tantalizing subject for this week's ~dive deep~ than this gazillion-dollar industry of floating compounds where the lines between leisure and obsession blur worse than a Carnival cruiser's vision after 12 "free" Mai Tais?? Joining the pod as Amanda's guest host is Sounds Like A Cult devotee/former long-time cruise ship employee (she's fine) Emmy McGreeghan, who went positively overboard as she divulged the culty consumerism, hierarchies, exploitation, hedonistic lawlessness, and psychological tricks cruise companies use on their acolytes to turn a simple holiday into an almost religious experience. I mean, has anyone heard of the NINE MONTH CRUISE??? So much to discuss—hope you enjoy (and possibly rethink your next floating vacation).

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Sounds Like A Cult

The Cult of Cruise Ships

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Cult Show Extravaganza Tour with Amanda Montel

Exploring the Cult of Cruise Ships

Labor Exploitation on Cruise Ships

Entertainment and Social Dynamics on Cruises

Socioeconomic Escape Through Cruises

The Oscillation Between Cultish and Cringy Moments on Cruises

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