Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of Podcast Hosts
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Dec 23, 2025 The hosts delve into the cult-like dynamics of their podcast and share how they met through a mix of chance and social media. They explore intriguing cults they'd consider joining, from whimsical Etsy witches to roller derby leagues. Listener questions lead to confessions about conspiracy theories they secretly believe, and regrets over past cult ratings. With a lightning round of favorites and a peek into Amanda's novel, the trio reflects on the intricacies of being perceived by listeners while playfully questioning if their show itself is a cult.
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DMs Led To A Podcaster Hiring
- Chelsea slid into Amanda Montell's DMs after being a longtime listener and pitched herself as a co-host after a few glasses of wine.
- Their Zoom talks turned into a hosting relationship that began about two years ago and led to the current trio dynamic.
Live Show Sparked A Recruitment
- Reese attended a Sounds Like a Cult live show in December 2022 and later joined the team after building an online rapport.
- That live-show meeting helped complete the trio and shaped their on-air family dynamic.
Topic Selection Balances Tone And Timing
- Episode topics follow a tone-and-timing calculus balancing relevance, evergreen value, and audience fit.
- The team mixes mainstream and niche subjects and avoids overly polarizing or exhausted topics to protect the show's voice.