The Cult of Renaissance Faires

The Cult of Renaissance Faires

From Sounds Like A Cult by Studio71

May 5, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode explores the cult-like aspects of Renaissance Faires with guests from the Morbid podcast.

Hear ye, hear ye! These culty wenches doth have-est a new episode for thine ears. Grab your turkey legs and your chainmail because we are galavanting into the culty lair of Renaissance Faires! Amanda and Iman are joined this week by the fair maidens of Morbid (@morbidpodcast), Alaina Urquhart (@alainatothemax) and Ash Kelley (@ashkell83) to discuss the cult-like rituals, language, and charismatic leaders of the Ren Faire, from ye olde accents to full on immersive experiences. We’re talking the tight knit communities, the rules of the realm, and asking the real questions like: when does cosplay become identity? How many “huzzahs” does it take before you’re fully indoctrinated? And why is Mark Hamill here? Is this a Live Thine Life, Mind Thy Back, or Get Thee to a Nunnery? Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia. Thank you to our sponsors! To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda Montell, Iman Hariri-Kia

Guests: Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley

Topics covered

  • Renaissance Faires
  • cult-like rituals
  • community
  • cosplay
  • immersive experiences
  • identity

Keywords

  • Renaissance Faires
  • cult
  • community
  • cosplay
  • immersive experiences
  • identity
  • huzzah

Sponsors

Squarespace, Article

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Morbid, Studio71

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