A deep dive into cults

👂 Behind the curtains of cults. A Little Bit Culty offers listeners an exploration of high-control groups and the abuses of power within them. Hosted by Sarah Edmondson and Anthony Ames, the podcast focuses on the lived experiences of survivors and the psychological underpinnings of cult behavior.

We get the breakdown of why people join cults, with an emphasis on the idea that individuals often join “a good thing” that gradually becomes harmful. Through interviews with survivors and experts, the hosts explore the nature of manipulation, showing how victims are put through isolation, humiliation, and coercive tactics.

These conversations uncover patterns of abuse that listeners may recognize even from everyday contexts, such as corporate environments or toxic relationships. Discussions with guests like linguist Amanda Montell and business expert Cameron Herold reveal how language, social cohesion, and authority can become tools of control, challenging listeners to reevaluate cultural norms and recognize manipulative behaviors in their own lives.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart.