CULT AMERICA | American Society, Life and History

the AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:49:45 +0000

In our final episode for the season, we discuss HEAVENS GATE and AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com.

the PROPAGANDA

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In our fourteenth episode, we discuss JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES and PROPAGANDA.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com.

the USA vs the WORLD

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In our thirteenth episode, we discuss WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH and the USA vs the WORLD.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com.

the AMERICAN GOD

Tue, 24 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In our twelfth episode, we discuss ROE v WADE and the AMERICAN GOD with ALYSE KNORR from SWEETBITTER podcast.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com.

the MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:06:00 +0000

In our eleventh episode, we discuss the MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX and the BRANCH DAVIDIANS with special guest, IAN MCGLYNN from WHY WHISKEY? podcast!

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com.

the MONEY

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:59:39 +0000

In our tenth episode, we discuss the MONEY and RAJNEESHPURAM.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com.

the BODY

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In our ninth episode, we discuss the BODY and the FAMILY (AUSTRALIA).

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com. Thank you to our guest this week, Paige from REVERIE TRUE CRIME podcast.

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

the POLICE

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000

In our eighth episode, we discuss the POLICE and KU KLUX KLAN.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com. If you'd like to be featured, please send your thoughts about the experience of being a woman or LGBTQIA++ in America or money in America -- we'd love to hear from you.

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

the GRIND

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In our seventh episode, we discuss the GRIND and PEOPLES TEMPLE.

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

the IN-GROUP MENTALITY

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In our sixth episode, we discuss the IN-GROUP MENTALITY and Q-ANON.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com. If you'd like to be featured, please send your thoughts about the POLICE or the experience of being a woman or LGBTQIA++ in America -- we'd love to hear from you.

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

the MYTHICAL NORM

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In our fifth episode, we discuss the MYTHICAL NORM and the SULLIVANIANS CULT.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com. If you'd like to be featured, please send your thoughts about American work culture (i.e. "the GRIND") -- we'd love to hear them.

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

the MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In our fourth episode, we discuss the MIGRANT EXPERIENCE and the FAMILY INTERNATIONAL.

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

We looked into it and American citizens are renouncing citizenship in record numbers!

APOLOGY: We had an issue with Carl's microphone this episode that our audio engineer did their very best to fix but could only do so much!

THANKSGIVING

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In our first bonus episode, we're discussing THANKSGIVING along with a bunch of other American (and Australian) holidays.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com. If you'd like to be featured, please send your thoughts about American work culture with us -- we'd love to hear from you!

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

APOLOGY: We had an issue with Carl's microphone this episode that our audio engineer did their very best to fix but could only do so much!

the FOUNDING FATHERS

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In our second episode, we discuss the FOUNDING FATHERS and the LATTER DAY SAINTS.

You can follow us on Twitter @cultusapod or email us at unclesam@cultusapod.com. If you'd like to be featured, please send your thoughts about the migrant experience with us -- we'd love to hear from you!

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

CORRECTION: Hamilton’s Father in law and Burr went after each other for the US Senate, not for Governor.

Big thank you to Ellie Brigida for stepping in to help us out with audio engineering this episode.

the PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:01:00 +0000

In our second episode, we discuss the PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE and ALEPH (formerly AUM SHINRIKYO).

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here. Last Podcast on the Left did a great series on it, you can listen to the first episode here.

Big thank you to Ellie Brigida for stepping in to help us out with audio engineering this episode.

the AMERICAN DREAM

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In our first episode, we discuss the AMERICAN DREAM and the NXIVM Cult.

Resources and transcript can be found on our website here.

Big thank you to Ellie Brigida for stepping in to help us out with audio engineering this episode.

Coming November 2nd... CULT AMERICA

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

CULT AMERICA podcast unpacks the American way of life from an outsider’s perspective. From the PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE to AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM, how did these behaviors become the norm in the USA?

Join Brooklyn native Carl Joseph-Black and migrant Leesa Charlotte as they unpack the weird, wonderful, and worrying rituals and sacrifices that make up American life. Coming November 2nd.