The Midnight Girlcast

Drama, Cults & Human Behavior: A Late Night Spiral

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 [https://instagram.com/themidnightgirlcast/] Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidnightgirlcast] Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightgirlcast] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/] Goodnight Midnight Girls

Horoscopes and Holy Questions: Can Two Things Be True

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 [https://instagram.com/themidnightgirlcast/] Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidnightgirlcast] Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightgirlcast] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/] Goodnight Midnight Girls

Ep12 Sarah J. Maas on Call Her Daddy: ACOTAR, and Our Hot Takes

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 [https://instagram.com/themidnightgirlcast/] Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidnightgirlcast] Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightgirlcast] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/] Goodnight Midnight Girls

Ep11 We Watched Wuthering Heights So You Don't Romanticize It

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 [https://instagram.com/themidnightgirlcast/] Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidnightgirlcast] Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightgirlcast] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/] Goodnight Midnight Girls

Ep10 No New Friends: Seasonality of Friendships

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 [https://instagram.com/themidnightgirlcast/] Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@themidnightgirlcast] Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightgirlcast] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/] Goodnight Midnight Girls