Ceara O’Sullivan and Griff Stark-Ennis, hosts of the Petty Crimes podcast, dive into the bizarre tale of Nat Mendelsohn, the mastermind behind a disastrous 1960s real estate scheme in California City. They reveal how the allure of desert land turned into a nightmarish scam. With humor, they discuss the intersection of gullibility and personal anecdotes involving scams, particularly in the gig economy. Their insights highlight the absurdity of promises made by speculators against the stark reality of underdeveloped land, leaving listeners both entertained and informed.

Guest host Griff from Petty Crimes podcast joins Sounds Like A Cult to discuss the cultish obsession with Rae Dunn pottery. They explore the allure of Rae Dunn products, suburban white women's fascination, and the influence on suburban identity. The podcast delves into cult entry points, the craze for Rae Dunn items, and closes with event promotions and an invitation.