Well y'all, it's been fun. As we come to a close on Spooktober, we also end our podcast. In the usual tradition, we end the spookiest month of the year reading you some of the best scary stories we could find, and this time, we have some help! Happy Halloween and be good to each other out there. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links ca...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 366
What exactly is an exorcism and how accurate are some of Hollywood's most famous exorcisms? We're finding out today! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 365
We thought we'd hit you with a fun one after the heavy episode earlier this week. In this episode, we are getting high and talking about a horror movie that is 100% medically accurate. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme S...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 364
So yeah... This is a rough one. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you on Thursday! xx...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 363
Today we are diving into the popular Reddit thread, r/AmITheAsshole, to find some crime-related queries and share our thoughts Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 362
Yes, we're talking about cannibalism today, but we're going to make it fun! Did you know that there are multiple different kinds of cannibalism? Tune in and we'll tell you all about them! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Them...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 361
This episode is all about the life and tragic death of actress Brittany Murphy. From her rise to fame in Hollywood to the controlling relationship with her husband, and her death that may have ties to P Diddy of all people?? Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts:...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 360
Everyone's favorite sad gothic poet, we're talking all things Poe today! His beginnings, his tragic personal life, his works, and all of the adaptations that have come over the years. Poe truly is one of the biggest influences on modern popular culture and we're gonna tell you all about it! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be ...
Oct 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 359
We're back for part 2 baybeee! Here are the top 5 countries (outside of the US) in terms of our listenership! More spooks to come all this month, every Tuesday and Thursday! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Compose...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 358
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Welcome all to Spooktober 2024: The Final Countdown! As we work our way to the end of our podcasting days, we wanted to show some love to our international listeners in a special 2 part episode. We checked our analytics and found our highest listenership (outside of the US) and we're counting down all the spooky and creepy things about the top 10. Enjoy 10-6 and make sure to come back on Thursday to hear the top 5! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Websit...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 357
We've talked about cursed families before and the Folgers family (of the Folger's coffee fame) really seems like they might be one of them. From attempted kidnapping to one of the most talked about crimes of the century, bad luck seems to hang on the Folgers. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktre...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 356
What's worse than a home invasion? Answer: someone secretly living in your house undetected for days, weeks, months, or even years. A funny name for a horrifying action, we're talking Phrogging! Lock your doors and check your security system! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social m...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 355
Way back in 2019, we put out an episode casting our own true crime movies and now we're back with even more to say! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you ...
Aug 27, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 354
we delve into the shocking and convoluted case of Pam Hupp, a woman whose life and actions have become the subject of intense scrutiny and fascination. Known for her chilling and perplexing involvement in multiple criminal investigations, Hupp's story is one of deception, betrayal, and murder. Pam Hupp, a seemingly ordinary woman from Missouri, first came to national attention with the suspicious death of her mother, which was initially deemed a tragic accident. However, the investigation took a...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 353
Join us as we talk about the dark side of amusement parks... Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you two Tuesdays! xx...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 352
We're back AGAIN to talk about some of the craziest conspiracy theories we could find on the internet. Don your tinfoil hats and join us! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Ellio...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 351
More commonly known in the true crime community as 'The Black Dahlia', there's more to Elizabeth Short than the gruesome way her body was discovered. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Eng...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 350
Our Discord members voted and we answered the call! If you're too afraid to watch 2019's Midsommar, let someone who is high tell you all about it. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engine...
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 349
When the explosive docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV premiered earlier this year, it was all over the news for weeks on end. This week, we are breaking down episode by episode and all the information that has come out since. **Trigger warning for conversations about: child abuse, child sexual abuse, racism, workplace harassment, and CSAM** Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 348
In the early morning hours of July 23rd 2007, two criminals broke into the Petit family's home in Cheshire, Connecticut and held them hostage for hours. They were beaten, restrained and assaulted before the perpetrators set the home on fire. In this episode, we cover the crime, the lack of action by the police, and the many foundations and funds that were set up in the Petit family's honor. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast T...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 347
If you were going to create a fictional serial killer, you might give him some creepy clear aviators to rock and an unmarked white van to drive around in, but why? Why are these things somehow linked to unsavory activity? This week, we break down these tropes and see where they came from in the first place. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All ot...
May 07, 2024•50 min•Ep. 346
We couldn't possibly get to all of the seemingly neverending true crime documentaries that are streaming but this week, we're pulling a couple that we needed talk about. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: M...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 345
In this episode, we delve into the tragic disappearance of Lori Hacking, a young woman whose life was cut short in a chilling twist of fate. Lori's story captivated the nation as the search for her unfolded amidst a web of lies, deceit, and heartbreak. Join us as we unravel the layers of Lori's life, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the shocking revelations that emerged in its aftermath. From the idyllic beginnings of her marriage to Mark Hacking to the devastating discov...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 344
In part 1, we talked about some of the most popular books that have inspired heinous crimes. This week, we're going even deeper to pull out some titles you never knew could incite such terrible violence. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Ka...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 343
This month, our Patreon patrons voted to learn more about the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary, gender fluid student who suddenly died the day after an altercation in their high school’s bathroom. Their story has quickly captured the attention of the nation, prompting an ongoing investigation into the Owassa, OK public school district by the Department of Justice and sparking discourse on the widespread ramifications of anti-LGBTQ+ laws and rhetoric on today’s youth. Email: crimecu...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 342
Well, we finally did it. We're talking about the heart-wrenching tale of "Dear Zachary," a documentary that transcends the boundaries of storytelling to capture the raw emotions of love, loss, and justice. In this episode, we explore the captivating narrative of filmmaker Kurt Kuenne, who embarked on a deeply personal journey to memorialize his friend, Dr. Andrew Bagby, tragically murdered by his ex-girlfriend, Shirley Turner. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and Kuenne's heartfelt...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 341
In this episode, we're talking about the tragic story of Zackery Bowen and Addie Hall, a couple whose love story took a dark turn in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Set against the backdrop of post-Katrina New Orleans, their relationship was marked by passion, resilience, and ultimately, heartbreak. But after Zackery is found dead, a mysterious note leads back to a gruesome discovery at their shared apartment. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram...
Mar 12, 2024•47 min•Ep. 340
Anne Marie “Annie” Fahey wanted to date someone her own age who didn’t have a family, who wasn’t controlling and obsessive, and who didn’t insist they keep their relationship a secret from pretty much everyone in her life. But when she finally summoned the courage to break off her two-year relationship, she disappeared months later. What followed in the search for Annie—and, ultimately, justice— was a whirlwind trial that unequivocally proved no one, regardless of their popularity, connections, ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 339
Waaaaay back in episode 56, we talked about the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard and the shocking case of her daughter, Gypsy Rose. With Gypsy newly released from prison, our patrons voted to hear about everything she's been up to lately. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 338
Have you ever read a book that was so influential and immersive that you just felt you WERE the main character? Well, these people have, and for all the wrong reasons. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Theme Song Composer: Mic...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 337