The Cult of Weddings (Update)

Sounds Like A Cult

Studio71

Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Education

3.9 • 4.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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This week, Sounds Like A Cult is revisiting one of the most ritualistic, emotionally charged, and absurdly expensive cults of them all: The Cult of Weddings. We’re sharing (and offering a culty update) to Amanda’s Magical Overthinkers conversation with writer Allison Raskin, (@allisonraskin) author of I Do (I Think), about how weddings have transformed into a cult of consumerism, misogyny (comparing women with opinions to oversized mythical lizards???), and the illusion of perfection. From industrial-sized bridal expectations to the patriarchal rituals, we're sparing no criticism of how an alleged celebration of partnership became a capitalistic rite of passage. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube! Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles. Thank you to our sponsors! The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/SLAC10FM Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/CULT #rulapod Order online or download the free 1-800 Contacts app today at Https://1800contacts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:40.8	From a young age, I was pretty turned off by marriage culture, wedding culture.
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