A Little Bit Culty A Little Bit Extra: A Casual Xmas Chat, AMA, and Listener Voicemails
Dec 25, 2025
In this festive bonus chat, the hosts humorously banter about holiday traditions while navigating the sensitive terrain of NXIVM-related legalities. They reflect on memorable episodes from the past year and touch on listener voicemails revealing personal stories and critiques about recent cult discussions. Exciting plans for 2026 include a new book release and a live Patreon event. With their signature gallows humor, they tackle intricate topics like consent and accountability within cult dynamics, all wrapped up in a cozy holiday vibe.
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Legal Constraints Shape Public Commentary
- Sarah and Anthony are cautious discussing recent NXIVM-adjacent podcasts because legal issues limit what they can say.
- They recorded a longer Patreon conversation with Mark Vicente to share deeper feelings and analysis.
Patreon Deep-Dive With Mark Vicente
- Sarah recorded a lengthy Patreon episode with Mark Vicente to unpack feelings about new podcasts.
- Anthony was meant to join but missed it due to family matters.
Listener Praise For Theme Song
- Listener Frank praised the show's audio and theme song and suggested making it available as a ringtone.
- Sarah responded that the theme was licensed and encouraged following the musician John Bryant.