In Cultish, Montell argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology, community, and us/them attitudes all comes down to language. In both positive ways and shadowy ones, cultish language is something we hear—and are influenced by—every single day. Amanda is a creator, host, and producer of the iHeart Radio Award-winning podcast, Sounds Like A Cult, and the Apple New & Noteworthy podcast, Magical Overthinkers. Amanda Montell. Writer. Author. Linguist. Home; Cultish; Wordslut; Magical Overthinking; More Writing; Podcasts; Press; Events; Blog Post Title. Posted on November 1, 2018 November 1, 2018 by amandamontell. What goes into a blog post? Helpful, industry-specific content that: 1) gives readers a useful takeaway, and 2) shows you’re an industry expert. Use your company’s blog.
Amanda Montell. Writer. Author. Linguist. Home; Cultish; Wordslut; Magical Overthinking; More Writing; Podcasts; Press; Events; Blog Post Title. Posted on November 1, 2018 November 1, 2018 by amandamontell. What goes into a blog post? Helpful, industry-specific content that: 1) gives readers a useful takeaway, and 2) shows you’re an industry expert. Use your company’s blog. Amanda Montell. Writer. Author. Linguist. Home; Cultish; Wordslut; Magical Overthinking; More Writing; Podcasts; Press; Events; Author: amandamontell Blog Post Title. Posted on November 1, 2018 November 1, 2018 by amandamontell. What goes into a blog post? Helpful, industry-specific content that: 1) gives readers a useful takeaway, and 2) shows you’re an industry expert. Use. Amanda Montell. Writer. Author. Linguist. Home; Cultish; Wordslut; Magical Overthinking; More Writing; Podcasts; Press; Events; Writing. Harper’s Bazaar How Therapy-Speak Became the Love Language of the Modern Workplace. In an era of worsening mental health, we’ve evolved new ways to talk about our feelings at work. Read the full story. The Guardian The Simple Trick. With vulnerability, humor, and refreshing sincerity, Montell excavates everything from celebrity worship to toxic relationships to the allure of nostalgia. In readable, stylish prose, she offers nuanced insights into contemporary culture, all while giving the reader companionship and hope.” “In her signature combination of wit and humor, Amanda Montell examines how society’s belief in magical thinking is more common than we might think.” Nylon “Anyone who’s ever been trapped in their own head can find solace in Amanda Montell’s latest work.”
Amanda Montell. Writer. Author. Linguist. Home; Cultish; Wordslut; Magical Overthinking; More Writing; Podcasts; Press; Events; Writing. Harper’s Bazaar How Therapy-Speak Became the Love Language of the Modern Workplace. In an era of worsening mental health, we’ve evolved new ways to talk about our feelings at work. Read the full story. The Guardian The Simple Trick. With vulnerability, humor, and refreshing sincerity, Montell excavates everything from celebrity worship to toxic relationships to the allure of nostalgia. In readable, stylish prose, she offers nuanced insights into contemporary culture, all while giving the reader companionship and hope.” “In her signature combination of wit and humor, Amanda Montell examines how society’s belief in magical thinking is more common than we might think.” Nylon “Anyone who’s ever been trapped in their own head can find solace in Amanda Montell’s latest work.” February 18, 2025: Los Angeles, CA — Kelsey McKinney of Normal Gossip discusses You Didn’t Hear This From Me with Amanda Montell at the Wilshire Ebell, 8pm (buy tickets here) February 21, 2025: Vancouver, Canada — Just For Laughs Festival, “The Big Magical Cult Show” at the Biltomore Cabaret, 7pm ( buy tickets here ) SOLD OUT
