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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 1H 7M

NXIVM & Stan Culture with Amanda Montell from Sounds Like a Cult

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In today's episode, Troy and Dara are talkin' cults with two-time NYT best-selling author and podcaster, Amanda Montell! We compare NXIVM vs the Manson Family, Jared Leto's budding cult, and the stan CULTure of Taylor Swift, Heated Rivalry, and Britney Spears. Follow Amanda on Instagram Check out her podcasts: Sounds Like a Cult and Magical Overthinkers Buy her books! Cultish, The Age of Magical Overthinking, and Wordslut Listen or Watch ad-free on Patreon Follow us on Instagram @whatsyourissueshow @TroyJeanSpears & @Daralaine The article we discussed in this episode: The Horny Holy Man by Vanessa Grigoriadis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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