Amanda Montell

1 month ago | ssense.com | Tyrell Hampton |Delia Cai |Amanda Montell

Madeline Argy recently made the jump from the cold English countryside to the inviting vales of California—at least partially. “I think I might end up doing a bit of 50-50,” the 24-year-old TikTok influencer and host of the Pretty Lonesome podcast admits from her new home in West Hollywood. She’s already become obsessed with one upscale regional grocery chain in particular, and no, not that one. “This place called Bristol Farms!” Argy says. “It’s spectacular.

2 months ago | thespread.media | Rachel Baker |Amanda Montell

Spatchcockin’ Spreadikins,Just in time for the season of 12 hours in traffic, “bumped” flights, lost luggage, overtalkin’ in-laws, the food group known as Brown and the flavor family known as Bland, and crashing tidal waves of Mylanta, we bring you: The Annual Spread Thanksgiving Podcast Roundup! Herewith, gentle listeners, a combined 10 hours (or so) of entertainment guaranteed to whisk you away from it all. In mind, if not in body.

Jan 22, 2025 | columbustelegram.com | Amanda Montell |Jared Barton

If the concepts of celebrity worship, sunk cost fallacies in personal relationships and similar notions seem intriguing, so will author and podcaster Amanda Montell's latest work: "The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality."Ironically, in the information age, things seem to make less sense by the day in some areas, Montell said, which spurred her to research the topic a little more. On Jan.

Dec 6, 2024 | kqed.org | Sally Rooney |Isabel Banta |Amanda Montell |Keke Palmer

Dec 6Failed to save articlePlease try againLook, this year had its many ups and downs. But one thing that’s kept me sane is reading nearly every night instead of — or, when I did slip up, in addition to — scrolling on my phone. I also attended a friend’s monthly book club, which provided an opportunity to connect with other 20-somethings in San Francisco who have similar interests (and see their apartments, which is a nice bonus for my Architectural Digest-loving heart).

Sep 4, 2024 | sunstar.com.ph | Amanda Montell

Think of a day set aside for nothing but sinking into the pages of a beloved book and letting yourself unwind completely. When Sept. 6 arrives, it’s the perfect opportunity to hug the comfort that reading brings. For people searching for book ideas to enjoy on “National Read A Book Day,” check out this article for four top picks from enthusiastic literary fans:“The Age of Magical Overthinking” by Amanda MontellNikki Pardillo finds the book to be a delightful read so far.