Amanda Montell, Laurie Kilmartin, and Lizzie No
This episode features writer and podcaster Amanda Montell, stand-up comedy from Laurie Kilmartin, and music from singer-songwriter Lizzie No.
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Show Notes
Writer and podcaster Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) unpacks her new book The Age of Magical Overthinking, which looks at our cognitive biases, like why some of us worship celebrities or believe in the power of manifestation; stand-up comedian Laurie Kilmartin gets stoked about her son going to college, so she can start dating again; and singer-songwriter Lizzie No performs "Deadbeat" from their newest album Halfsies. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share what truths our listeners are struggling to accept.