The Cult of 12-Step Programs: Part 2

The Cult of 12-Step Programs: Part 2

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The Cult of Pantone (the Color Conspiracy)

What does it mean for a color to be official? This week, Amanda is joined by lexicographer and writer Kory Stamper (@harmless_drudge) to dive into the oddly powerful world of Pantone, the company that turned color into a global authority system complete with sacred swatches, cryp ...  Show more

The Cult of OneTaste, Creepy Church of Orgasms

This week, Amanda and Chelsea dive into the cult of OneTaste, the controversial wellness company that built an empire around “orgasmic meditation.” To help break this one down, they’re joined by journalist Ellen Huet (@ehuet), whose reporting pulled back the curtain on the organi ...  Show more

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