64 episodes

The Common Cult Podcast explores subcultures that range from enthusiastic hobbyists to borderline cult-like groups. Join hosts Eryn and Heather on a sometimes zany, sometimes serious, sometimes contemplative journey as they explore and discuss these subcultures.

The Common Cult Heather and Eryn

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 38 Ratings

The Common Cult Podcast explores subcultures that range from enthusiastic hobbyists to borderline cult-like groups. Join hosts Eryn and Heather on a sometimes zany, sometimes serious, sometimes contemplative journey as they explore and discuss these subcultures.

    Ep. 63 Parenting Philosophies

    Ep. 63 Parenting Philosophies

    Are people too fanatical about their parenting philosophies? How fanatical is TOO fanatical? Why do parenting style evoke so much emotion? What type of parenting style resonates with you? Listen in this week and we tacking this tough topic and share our own experiences.

    • 53 min
    Ep. 62 Cookie Con

    Ep. 62 Cookie Con

    Today we are getting cookie crazy! What is the sugary + delicious cousin to comic con? Cookie Con! Today we are telling you all about this delectable event and hobby that draws thousands and makes millions. But is it a cult? Tune in to hear our take!

    • 34 min
    Ep. 61 Entourage Cults

    Ep. 61 Entourage Cults

    This week we are discussing a concept we are calling "encourage cults." What made people fall for the likes of Anna Delvey and other recently con artists? What roles to cult leader and celebrity entourages play? Also, what real life entourages can you name? Listen in this week to hear us discuss!

    • 34 min
    Ep. 60 Cultural Narratives

    Ep. 60 Cultural Narratives

    Cultural narratives is buzzy term that's getting thrown around these days. What exactly does it mean and are there some culty aspects to cultural narratives? What's the difference between a cultural and a personal narrative and where do they intertwine? These are just a few of the questions we are getting into in this week's episode. 

    • 37 min
    Ep. 59 Kids Sports

    Ep. 59 Kids Sports

    Do you have a kid that plays sports? Or perhaps you are an outsider looking in wondering why people will spend thousands of dollars and loads on time on kid's sporting endeavors? Ever seen any questionable behavior at a sporting event and wonder what could motivate someone to act out of character? This week we're tacking the topic of kids sports and asking ourselves if this is something that can dip into culty territory.

    • 40 min
    Ep. 58 HOAs, Neighborhood Facebook Groups, and Next Door, Oh My!

    Ep. 58 HOAs, Neighborhood Facebook Groups, and Next Door, Oh My!

    Why do people take on new persona's in neighborhood Facebook groups? Are HOAs really necessary? What's the craziest thing you've ever seen go down on NextDoor, and what is landscape bullying??? Who loves the HOA and who doesn't? Listen in to hear us get in IRL and online neighborhood drama!

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

jessamagee ,

I want to join the CC cult

Listening to this podcast is so entertaining!! It’s been very validating for a lot of things I’ve felt when it comes to some of these topics, so it’s refreshing to hear their fun dialogue and well researched opinions. Keep ‘em coming!!

Debbie141 ,

Common Cult

I have truly enjoyed this podcast! I love your communication style. You share just enough about yourselves that makes a listener feel they know both of you and care about you without making your lives the main focus. It is just the right mix of conversation, information and opinion. I love that you both seem open minded but also share your biases. You have introduced me to so many topics. Look forward to what you have in store for the future podcasts.

BeautifulMinimalMillennial ,

Binge worthy and hilarious

OMG these two have me binging all of their episodes and laughing all the way. I love how they talk about all different types of cults. Now they have me doubling checking all the things I do to make sure I didn’t accidentally join a cult. I mean is yoga and reading books really a cult. Hmm 🤔 …. Maybe 🤔

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