It's a cult of one dynamic almost too frightful for this show. When your very own caregiver poisons, manipulates, exploits, and lies to you for personal gain... it's the cult of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome, a nightmare phenomenon made internationally famous by the notorious (iconic?) Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a victim of child medical abuse, who played a role in the murder of her cult leader of one, aka, her very own mother. To explore the many culty angles of this week's unique subject, host Amanda is joined by novelist and investigative podcaster Andrea Dunlop, whose show Nobody Should Believe Me was inspired by her very close personal connection to the "cult" of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome. Stick around for the verdict—we're fascinated to know if you agree!

Get your tickets now to The Big Magical Cult Show—dates and ticket links below!

April 9: Los Angeles, CA — feat. Pauline Chalamet (tickets here)

April 12: Brooklyn, NY — THE BIG MAGICAL CULT SHOW feat. Ceara & Griff from Petty Crimes (tickets here) Use code CULTMAGIC for a 10% discount!!

April 13: Boston, MA — THE BIG MAGICAL CULT SHOW feat. Sasha Sagan (tickets here)

April 15: Washington DC — Solid State Books (tickets here)

April 16: Philadelphia, PA — THE BIG MAGICAL CULT SHOW feat. Kelsey McKinney from Normal Gossip (tickets here)

April 17: Portland, OR — in conversation with Chelsea Bieker (free, no ticket needed)

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