Amanda Montell

Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books CultishWordslut, and The Age of Magical Overthinking. Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like A Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. Speaking about her work, Amanda has appeared in documentary series including Netflix’s How to Become A Cult Leader and Vice TV’s True Believers. Her newest podcast, Magical Overthinkers, premiered in May 2024. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets.

Past Shows


Jul
13
th
2024
The Cedar Cultural Center
Jul
13
th
2024
The Cedar Cultural Center

More Shows

Sep
20
th
Fine Line

Austin Snell

Aug
17
th
Fine Line

Dessa and the 29:11 South African Ensemble

Oct
16
th
First Avenue

LIVE! ON STAGE ⏤ JONATHAN RICHMAN

Aug
2
nd
7th St Entry

Chatham Rise

with Real Numbers, Lumari and Basement Apartment