The Cult of Jared Leto

Sounds Like A Cult

Studio71

Comedy, Education, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

4 • 3.8K Ratings

🗓️ 14 June 2022

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

From his Jesus-like hair, erratic on-set antics, and fanatical 30 Seconds to Mars music fandom to his glazed-over sexual assault allegations and literal in-person cult compound, Jared Leto basically represents every possible meaning of the word “cult,” from the cheeky to the gravely serious. He may have Hollywood’s support in the way of an Oscar and desirable roles like the Joker, and many of his music stans worship him enough to follow him off the grid, but Jared Leto might be inching from “cult-followed” celebrity closer to full-blown cult leader. This week, with the help of listener tips, Isa and Amanda are here to untangle the story.

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0:00.0	We talk about a lot of really fun subjects on this podcast, but I do think something we always do is kind of slip into a British accent when we feel uncomfortable.
0:07.3	That's so true, babes.
0:09.8	And that's what we're gonna do all week when we're in London town.
0:15.0	Dude, I am so fucking excited. We're doing our first ever London show on Friday, May 26th at 6.30pm, at the Lester Square Theatre in London.
0:26.4	It's going to be fucking lit.
0:28.2	Which by the way, why is Lester Square Theatre spelled like that? That was like like Heistr.
0:32.8	We are so excited for the stamp show. We're gonna have games.
0:37.5	We're gonna have audience participation.
0:39.4	And of course, we're gonna have our juicy analysis while diving into a much requested and never before discussed top secret cult.
0:48.5	You cannot hear this cult subject matter on any episode because it's what we do for our live show,
0:54.0	so you really have to be there and then meet us after the show by some merch.
0:58.9	We're there to chat with you, babes.
1:00.6	Tickets are on sale now at SoundsLikeAkult.com and at the link in our IG bio.
1:06.3	Again, that's Friday, May 26th, 2023, aka this year at 6.30pm, we will see you there at Lester Square Theatre in London.
1:15.2	See you there, babes.
1:16.5	Before we start this episode, we want to mention that we will be discussing accusations of sexual assault at some points,
1:22.6	which may be disturbing to some listeners, so do take care.
1:26.4	Hi, SoundsLikeAkult. I'm Marissa, calling from Florida.
1:31.2	I think the cultiest thing about Jared Leto is his event on Mars Island, where people pay thousands of dollars
1:41.3	to hear him play his music and give sermons from what I've heard.
1:46.2	I know he could be a cult leader because I saw 30 seconds to Mars open for Muse and I get it now.
1:52.0	Just being in the same presence as Jared Leto had a comforting, warm feeling where I was drawn to him, even though I can't stand him.
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