This week Sarah & Anna take you on a winding journey through cults, criminals, and celebrity drama, and somehow it all connected. Sarah dives into the documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet, Anna shares the memoir The Sound of Gravel, and then we spiral (in the best way) into pop culture chaos, from Alex vs Alex to the internet’s obsession with picking sides.

At the center of it all is one big question: why do humans get pulled in so easily? Whether it’s a charismatic leader, a viral personality, or a trending feud, we talk about manipulation, belonging, groupthink, and the psychology behind why people follow, defend, and sometimes ignore their gut instincts.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls

This week Ana and Sarah talk about what happens when astrology, faith, and curiosity all collide in one conversation. This episode started with zodiac signs and quickly turned into a bigger discussion about belief, decision making, and trusting your instincts.

We also talk honestly about faith, church experiences, and why questioning can be a healthy part of belief. And somewhere along the way, our favorite book boyfriend becomes part of the conversation.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls

We listened to Sarah J. Maas on Call Her Daddy… and we have thoughts. In this episode, we unpack the interview, what stood out to us, and how it changed the way we see her and her books.

Plus, we spiral into all things ACOTAR, what might be coming next, and the theories already taking over the internet. Spoilers for ACOTAR only.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls

Is Heathcliff romantic… or the biggest red flag in literary history?

This week Sarah & Anna watched "Wuthering Heights" so you don’t have to keep pretending it’s a love story. From obsessive devotion and identity fusion to generational revenge and emotional manipulation, we unpack why this classic feels less like destiny and more like a psychological spiral.

If you’ve ever said “I am Heathcliff” unironically… we need to talk.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls

Why did we have so many friends in 2016… and only a handful now?

This week, Sarah and Anna unpack the seasonality of friendship and why shrinking circles aren’t a sign that something went wrong. From nostalgia-fueled throwbacks to real psychology and anthropology, we explore how proximity, life transitions, and emotional capacity shape who stays close over time.

We break down the science behind social limits, why adulthood naturally reshuffles relationships, and how modern research reframes friendship as an allocation of time and emotional energy not a popularity contest.

If you’ve ever looked back at old photos and wondered where everyone went, this episode is your reminder that depth often replaces volume and that growth doesn’t mean loss.

Settle in. This one’s about making peace with who’s in your circle now.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls

In this episode, Sarah & Anna are diving headfirst into cults, allegedly. From Scientology to Mormonism, we unpack how faith can sometimes cross the line into high-control systems, why certain groups get labeled as cults, and what that label actually means.

This conversation is based on publicly available documentaries, reporting, and personal accounts. We’re not here to attack individual beliefs, we’re talking about power, control, and the red flags that make people say… yeah, that’s cult behavior.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls

WE'RE BACKKKK!

This week Sarah and Anna are calling it: January is a scam. After the holiday chaos, the last thing we need is pressure to reinvent ourselves overnight. We break down why most resolutions fail, how to set goals that actually fit your real life, and why peace over pressure is the only energy we’re bringing into the new year.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls

In this episode, Sarah & Anna unpack how holiday traditions evolve from generation to generation and why change doesn’t mean loss. From Christmas tree debates and post-war family gatherings to food traditions, Christmas movies, and the great Grinch debate, we explore why so many of our “classic” traditions look different today.

We share the traditions we grew up with, the ones we still love, and the ones we’re learning to reshape as life, family, and seasons change. We talk about the memories that make traditions stick, the logistics that shaped them, and how creating new traditions can feel just as meaningful.

We also hear from you in the Insomniac Hotline as listeners share their traditions.

However you celebrate this season, we hope this episode feels like a reminder that home isn’t about doing everything the same, it’s about connection.

We’ll be taking a short break for the holidays and will be back January 8th at Midnight.

Follow us:

Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠

Goodnight Midnight Girls