S01E125: Cult Linguistics w/ Amanda Montell

Girlboss. Oily Mamas. Bridesmaid fonts. Linguist Amanda Montell joins us to discuss the languages cults use to control you. Check out her new book, Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, coming to bookstores everywhere this June. Plus, an update on Sue’s stepdad’s rifle scope scam. And, should adult friends really be expected to remember each other’s birthdays? Is it just too much?  RESOURCES: Visit www.formulate.co/podcast and use our code “scamwow” at checkout. Order today and get a second order free! Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism amandamontell.coml  Meet the Influencer Witches of Instagram  https://www.youtube.com/c/caitlinBrodnick http://suesmithcomedy.com  https://stereo.com/caitybrodnick  https://stereo.com/suesmith666  DISCLAIMER: We are comedians and this is satire. C’mon Send us your scams! scamwowpodcast@gmail.com Or call: 347-509-9414 scamwowpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices