The Cult of Jeep Owners

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Sounds Like A Cult

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2025-02-25

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What is it about Jeeps that inspires such intense devotion? In this week’s episode, Amanda, Chelsea, and a special guest listener dive into the world of Jeep culture—a community that goes way beyond just owning an off-road vehicle. From the infamous Jeep Wave and secret handshakes to brand tattoos and entire lifestyles built around rugged independence, we’re breaking down the cult-like loyalty that Jeep enthusiasts wear like a badge of honor. How did a military vehicle evolve into a global symbol of rebellion and freedom? Is it just marketing magic, or something deeper? Buckle up as we explore how this rolling status symbol became a lifestyle—complete with rituals, rites of passage, and a strong dose of obsession. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube! Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles.  Thank you to our sponsors! Start earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to https://joinbilt.com/CULT Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULT to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULT Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/CULT to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  Find exactly what you’re booking for on https://Booking.com, Booking.YEAH! Please consider donating to those affected by the Los Angeles Fires. Some organizations that Team SLAC are donating to are:  https://mutualaidla.org/ https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/#!/donation/checkout https://shorturl.at/SGW9w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • The views expressed on this episode, as with all episodes of Sounds Like a Cult, are solely host opinions and quoted allegations.

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  • Did you know, Tyler, that Jeep owners have a secret wave called the Jeep Wave solidifying their membership in Jeep hood?

  • I am a big fan of the Jeep wave and there's some unwritten rules as well.

  • The newer Jeep waves first out of respect for the older Jeep.

  • There's also another layer past that and it's how modded and dirty your Jeep is.

  • Say there was someone driving the same Jeep as me, I would then go is their Jeep bigger than mine?

  • Is it dirtier that they've taken it off roading?

  • And if so, then I need to wave first out of respect that they're using their Jeep for what it's intended.

  • For Cult hierarchy is alive and well in Jeep Culture.

  • This is Sounds Like a Cult, a show about the modern day cults we all follow.

  • I'm Amanda Montel, author of the books Cultish and the Age of Magical Overthinking.

  • And I'm Chelsea Charles, an unscripted TV producer.

  • Every week on this show we discuss a different group or guru that puts the cult in culture, from chiropractors to K Pop to try and answer the.

  • Big question, this group sounds like a cult.

  • But is it really?

  • And if so, which of our three cult categories does it fall into?

  • A live your life, a watch your back, or a get the fuck out?

  • After all, not every cult y seeming group these days is equally nefarious.