Joe Son: MMA fighter, actor, murderer? This week, we cover the case of "Austin Powers" actor Joe Son and the horrific crime he is convicted of. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast (All other links can be found on our website) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Social Media Manager: Elissa Sanci Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see yo...
Nov 06, 2018•45 min
When the weather gets colder and the mood gets spookier, crime rates increase. Although not as funny as Fourth of July nudity, we cover a wide variety of crimes that have happened on Halloween night. Happy Halloween everyone! Stay safe and spooky! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast (All other links can be found on our website) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Socia...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Kaitlin and Hayley have differing options when it comes to scary movies in that Kaitlin thinks everything is scary and Hayley is a normal, rational person. In this episode, we talk about traditionally non-scary movies and how Kaitlin is still afraid of them. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast (All other links can be found on our website) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin ...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 36 min
As we get even closer to our all-time favorite holiday, we wanted to give you all a history lesson. Today, we learn about the origins of Halloween, how it came to America, how some of our favorite traditions started, and how people all over the world celebrate! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast (All other links can be found on our website) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitl...
Oct 23, 2018•51 min
We're back with part 2 of Ted Bundy! We pick up where we left off with Bundy's grand escape from jail in Colorado and we continue onto his rampage in Florida. We also get to all of the Bundy references in pop culture from books and music to movies, including the latest Zac Efron feature coming soon! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast (All other links can be found on our ...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 4 min
It's Ted Bundy week! Arguably one of the most prolific serial killers in history, Bundy was a good looking, charismatic killer who evaded police in 7 states before he was finally put to death for his crimes. For people familiar with the case, we try to cover all of the details (of which, there are a LOT) and for people with only a basic knowledge of the case, strap in for a huge two parter! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast T...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 7 min
In 1974, eight-year-old Timothy O'Bryan died on Halloween night after eating a poisoned Pixy Stix collected while trick-or-treating and thus, the tainted Halloween candy urban legend was born. Unfortunately, the story is even more sinister when you find out what really happened to the little boy. Get more information on the case and the urban legend it inspired on our website. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @Crime...
Oct 11, 2018•53 min
We're really getting into the Halloween spirit this episode where we read each other some spooky creepypastas. Share with us your favorite scary stories on our website or email us! (info below) Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast (All other links can be found on our website) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Social Media Manager: Elissa Sanci Theme Song Composer: Mic...
Oct 09, 2018•54 min
Danny Rolling (aka The Gainsville Ripper) terrorized Florida in the late 1980's and early 1990's. His rough childhood and abusive father lead to a similar pattern in his adult life that culminated with the murder of five people. We talk about his similarities to other serial killers, his connection to a very popular horror franchise, and Hayley annoys Kaitlin by predicting the events of the case! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepod...
Oct 03, 2018•57 min
We’re going on the road to kick off our big October celebration! In this episode, we take you down Clinton Road in West Milford, New Jersey - the most haunted road in America! There are tales of phantom trucks, a little ghost boy and his dog, and even Satanic rituals, pretty much everything you could want in a haunted location! Listen to Kaitlin get scared, Hayley getting excited, and Elliot trying to get us there and back in one piece! Remember to check back for another all new episode this Thu...
Oct 02, 2018•58 min
We've got a heavy hitter this week: Ed Kemper! Known as the "Co-ed Killer" or "Co-ed Butcher", he murdered ten people (including his grandparents and mother) in California between 1964-1973. Standing at a whopping six foot nine inches with a nearly genius IQ, once he chose a victim, there was little chance of them escaping with their life. We cover his sad upbringing, his brutal and disgusting crimes, and then jump into some pop culture references including Cameron Britton's incredible portrayal...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 23 min
It’s the last part of Black Mirror! We finish up our conversation with series three and four of the show so spoiler alert if you haven’t seen the last 2 seasons of the show (but you should because it’s on Netflix right now!) We also talk about our exciting news for October, we will be releasing episodes twice a week! So keep a look out for all things spooky and crime related next month! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitt...
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 33 min
We couldn't release an episode on 9/11 and not cover one of the worst terrorist attacks in American history. The events that took place on this day 17 years ago changed not only America, but the entire world forever. We briefly cover the events of the day and the aftermath before diving into all of the memorials, movies, documentaries, music, and more that resulted in the wake of the tragedy. We barely scratch the surface with our research so check out the website for more links and information!...
Sep 10, 2018•2 hr 5 min
We're back with part 2 of Black Mirror. This week, we pick up where we left off analysing Black Mirror episode by episode. SPOILER ALERT if you haven't seen the series up to San Junipero (arguably the best-known episode, but we'll get into that next time.) This is going to be a three-part series because we've been having so much fun talking about the show! We have something planned for next week's episode but tune in the week after that for the conculsion of our discussion on this amazing sci-fi...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 8 min
No crime this week, but an amazing amount of information on the dystopian, horror, sci-fi, British anthology series, Black Mirror! We love the show and there is so much to talk about, we're making this a multi-parter. This may be obvious but SPOILER ALERT for series 1 and 2 of Black Mirror. Honestly, if you saw the title, clicked on the episode, and are offended by spoilers for some episodes that came out over 5 years ago, this one is kind of on you. We'll see you guys next week for part 2! Emai...
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 26 min
The Highway of Tears is a nearly 500 mile stretch of Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada where countless women have gone missing since 1969. Nearly all of the women have been Indigenous and many believe that racism plays a role in the underreporting of the case. We cover the little facts we have about the 18 most well known missing women and multiple documentaries that bring awareness to this tragedy. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculture...
Aug 20, 2018•58 min
Episode twenty calls for a heavy hitter and you got it with Ed Gein! The man whose infamy extends long beyond his crimes, we could talk about him forever. We do a quick recap of his life and crimes and then dive into the countless references to Gein in pop culture in everything from movies to books and music to merchandise. Stay tuned until the end for an apperance from a special guest! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitt...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Madame LaLaurie was a New Orleans Creole socialite in the early 1800s who had a thing for murder. She tortured and murdered many of her slaves in the now infamous mansion in the French Quarter. We discuss her history, crimes, and ties to a season of American Horror Story with our new social media manager Elissa! *Disclaimer* We did not know that Elissa's mic was not working properly until about three quarters of the way through the episode and because of time constraints, we could not re-record....
Aug 07, 2018•57 min
Hayley and Kaitlin are having a really busy week so we are giving you our first mini episode! We found some true crime quizzes, took them, and talk about our answers. That's it! You can find links to the quizzes we took on our website. Next week, we will be back for a new full-length episode with a crazy case! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast (All other links can be fo...
Jul 31, 2018•30 min
Chances are, you have seen an AMBER Alert at some point either on your phone, a highway message sign, or one of the various other ways the system distributes information. AMBER Alerts are used all over the world to aid in the recovery of abducted children. The system has helped recover hundreds of children since it was created in 1996 and continues to do wonderful things. In this episode, we explain how the system was created, how an alert is issued, and the stories of the children that inspired...
Jul 24, 2018•49 min
Our episode today covers the series of abductions and murders of young boys in California between 1926-1928. Resident scumbag, Gordon Northcott, kidnapped, sexually abused, and murdered at least three (some say the number could be around 20) young boys around his farm in Wineville, California. We discuss the facts of the case along with its place in pop culture including a famous Clint Eastwood movie. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimecultu...
Jul 17, 2018•58 min
It's Hayley's hometown favorite this week: The Jersey Devil! This creature has been lurking in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey since the year 1735. It has been spotted dozens of times since the legend began and it holds a special place in the hearts of New Jerseyans everywhere. We cover the legend itself as well as some sightings, how the story relates back to a United States founding father, and some of the extensive references to the Devil in pop culture. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.c...
Jul 10, 2018•55 min
The sun is shining, lots of people have off from work and school, the alcohol is flowing, it's the perfect time to talk about crime! The 4th of July is widely considered the most deadly holiday by many law enforcement officials. Today, we're talking about some of the deadliest crimes and also some of the weirdest ones that have happened on Independence Day. Please take this as a reminder to stay safe this holiday weekend! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com I...
Jul 03, 2018•35 min
We're celebrating our thirteenth episode by exploring superstitions and phobias, starting with what makes the number 13 so unlucky. From black cats to the thirteenth floor of hotels, we talk about where this fear comes from and even a few celebrities that suffer from it. We only scratched the surface for references to the number thirteen in pop culture so for more information, visit our website! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodc...
Jun 26, 2018•59 min
This one is for you, Australian listeners! We're covering the Backpacker Murders that happened in New South Wales between 1989 and 1993. Seven backpackers went missing during this time and their bodies were discovered in horrific fashion in the Belanglo State Forest. We discuss the franchise based on the case as well as an interesting copycat and a tourist attraction that seems in poor taste, to say the least. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @c...
Jun 19, 2018•51 min
This week, we're covering the Guinness World Records most prolific female serial killer in history. Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed was a noblewoman in the Kingdom of Hungary and was alleged to have killed up to 650 young women between 1585 and 1609. "The Blood Countess" was said to have bathed in the blood of virgins to retain her youth and some even say that she may have partly inspired the story of Count Dracula. We cover all of the gruesome details and some of the most interesting mercha...
Jun 12, 2018•50 min
There's no case this week! Instead, we're going to talk about the four classifications of serial killers. In 1988, Ronald Holmes created the Holmes typology which gave us the names to describe how different serial killers operate: Hedonistic killers, Mission-Oriented killers, Visionary killers, and Power-Control Killers. In this episode, we break down the four primary classifications and get into some of the psychology of killers. Thank you for sticking with us for 10 episodes! Email: crimecultu...
Jun 04, 2018•42 min
We're taking you to 1933 France for the case this week to talk about Christine and Léa Papin. These two sisters were working as maids for the Lancelin family in Le Mans, France when one night, Madame Lancelin failed to show up for dinner, Monsieur found her and their daughter beaten to death so savagely, they were unrecognizable. Where were the Papin sisters? Sitting quietly in their room, naked, and sharing a bed. We share all the gruesome details and Kaitlin's connection to the pop culture sid...
May 29, 2018•48 min
This week's episode is honestly a huge bummer. We're talking about the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by her caretaker, Gertrude Baniszewski. In the summer of 1965, Sylvia and her sister were staying with Gertrude Baniszewski and her seven children in Indianapolis, Indiana. When payment for the girl's care failed to arrive on time, Gertrude took out her frustrations on the girls. Her abuse was soon exclusively focused on Sylvia with her children and other neighborhood kids joining in. We ta...
May 22, 2018•56 min
This week we're talking about Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner, the two women who inspired the play/musical/movie "Chicago"! They met in prison after shooting each of their lovers and their stories gained wide-spread attention as they played the part of weak, pretty, and innocent women. We cover each of their cases and trials, their relationships, how the media viewed them, our love for musical theatre, and all that jazz. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com In...
May 15, 2018•40 min
