The Cult of Military Wives
October 31, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Full
90 of 222
October 31, 2023
The Cult of Military Wives
0:00 / 1:02:18
Excerpt playback isn’t available for this episode — use the full-episode link.
Search the Record
Moment search isn’t open for this episode yet
When it opens, you’ll be able to type any phrase and jump straight to the second it was said.
Amanda Montell Episodes Around October 31, 2023
Episode 90 of 222 — walk the feed in the order it was published.
1:02:18This episodeThe Cult of Military Wives
Summary
At long last, the man/myth/legend, Amanda's dad, Craig Montell, whose riveting stories of his childhood spent in the Synanon cult planted her fascination with all things "cultish," joins as this week's guest. In this *extremely wholesome* episode, Amanda and her pop analyze a quartet of listener-submitted stories, documenting four firsthand experiences with “culty” groups (from military wives to Abercrombie & Fitch) comparing each one to the surreal mindfuckery and power dynamics Craig witnessed in Synanon. The episode mostly focuses on the “cult” of military spouses... faaaaascinating how closely it resembles a bonafide '70s-era cult. But is it a Life Your Life, Watch Your Back, or GTFO?? Tune in to find out. Thanks so much to all who wrote in their culty tales!
To check out Amanda's new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking, click here!
The Magical Overthinkers newsletter can be found here.
Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod
Thank you to our sponsors!
The Cotton collection and more are available now at SKIMS.com.
Go to betterhelp.com/cult to get 10% off your first month
This episode reflects solely the opinions and work of Amanda and special guests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode details and artwork are published by the show’s own feed. Sentinel plays short cited excerpts and links every episode back to its publisher.