Happy Pride Month everyone! We're taking the entire month of June to talk about important LGBTQIA+ events in true crime history and we're starting with the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard. Matthew was a beautiful soul that was dedicated to helping others and standing up for equality. He was attacked after leaving a bar in Laramie, Wyoming and his story would touch people from all parts of the country and the world. The impact Matthew had can still be felt today. In addition to detailing Matthew's...
Jun 02, 2020•59 min•Ep. 126
Also known as the Spotsylvania Killer, Richard "Marc" Evonitz was responsible for the murders of three young girls in Virginia in the late 90s. He was finally caught when his last victim made a daring escape. 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 a...
May 26, 2020•52 min•Ep. 125
Today we're talking about the tragic death of Scott Amedure. Scott admired acquaintance Jonathan Schmitz and wanted to tell him on the Jenny Jones Show. Schmitz agreed to be on the show out of curiosity to find out who his secret admirer was. What happened next was a senseless and tragic crime... Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links c...
May 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 124
On our second Book vs. Movie episode, we're discussing another amazing Stephen King story, Gerald's Game! If you haven't heard of it, don't worry (Kaitlin hadn't either). 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: ...
May 12, 2020•21 min•Ep. 123
We're celebrating Kaitlin's birthday this year by talking about serial killers that share her zodiac sign! Some we have talked about in full episodes and there are some spoilers for future episodes... Listen all the way to the end to hear a fantastic new song from Ticker Tape's brand new album "Leap Year"! Our very own Elliot is the drummer and he and the rest of the band have just killed it with this new album. Check them out on Instagram and Twitter @tickertapeny and stream "Leap Year" on Spot...
May 05, 2020•47 min•Ep. 122
Surprise! It's a mid-week bonus episode! (Well, it's not a surprise if you listened to Tuesday's episode) We know a lot of people, including ourselves, are trying to find ways to pass the time in quarantine so we thought we'd bring you some of the best things we've been watching. There's the obvious true crime documentaries and series but we also have a few recommendations of other genres if you need something a little more light! Stay safe, stay healthy, stay positive, stay inside!! We will get...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 121
We're back with another creepypasta/urban legend! This week, we're discussing the very recent history of Momo, the creepy sculpture that supposedly urges kids to commit horrifying acts. But not all is as it seems with this 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!) H...
Apr 28, 2020•33 min•Ep. 120
This week we talk about the original Doctor of Death, Jack Kevorkian! We talk about his childhood and early fascinations with death before diving into where is research finally led him. 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 ...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 119
This week, we're covering another cannibal case. Armin Meiwes is the real-life Hannibal Lecter with a lot of pop culture references in music, theatre, and movies. 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 ...
Apr 14, 2020•57 min•Ep. 118
This week, we're talking about one of the first missing children to appear on a milk carton, Etan Patz. Etan was just six years old when he went missing on his two-block walk to the bus stop in 1979. What followed was decades-long search and the eventual creation of National Missing Children's Day in the United States. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patr...
Apr 07, 2020•53 min•Ep. 117
We're at the end of the Serial Killer Showdown this week! The final battle is between the unmistakable, terrifying cannibal Hannibal Lecter and the Killer Clown himself, John Wayne Gacy. Find out who is the ultimate nightmare fuel! 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!)...
Mar 31, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We've reached out semi-final week of the serial killer showdown! In this episode, we figure out which fictional killer will go up against our real serial killer to win the whole damn thing! 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 Th...
Mar 24, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We're in the first semi-final week in the Serial Killer Showdown! We're pitting our real-life killers against each other for a spot in the final. Who do you think will win: Jack the Ripper or John Wayne Gacy? 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 a...
Mar 16, 2020•50 min
On week 2 of the Serial Killer Showdown, we're talking about fictional killers! We have Literary Killers vs. Franchise Murderers and some big names to discuss! 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 Qui...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Welcome to our March Madness-style bracket challenge: the Serial Killer Showdown! Throughout the month, we will be pitting some of the most terrifying killers against each other to see who is the ultimate bogeyman! This week, we're examining some of the biggest names in true crime; our Heavy Hitters vs. Mysterious Murderers! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join ou...
Mar 03, 2020•53 min
This week, we're introducing some of you to the Netflix docuseries Dark Tourist! Although not a "true crime" documentary, Dark Tourist has a lot of elements that true crime fans will love as it explores some of the darker corners of our world. We talk about the series as well as the fairly new phenomenon of dark tourism itself! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Today, we're tackling the infamous case of the Central Park Five that gripped the New York area, and the world, in 1989. Five men were wrongfully convicted of the violent rape and beating of a jogger on April night in Central Park as well as a string of other assaults. What followed was one of the most publicized cases of the decade. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast An...
Feb 18, 2020•50 min
This episode is a certified bummer. We're covering the truly tragic case of James Bulger and the controversial pop culture it inspired. 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 ...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we tackle the tragic case of Jeffrey Franklin and his surprising connection to the Oscar-nominated film, Manchester By The Sea (and also some of the controversy surrounding the film). 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 Kaitl...
Feb 04, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week, we're tackling the polarizing story of Thirteen Reasons Why. We discuss the book, Netflix series, and all of the controversy surrounding the two. If you are unfamiliar with the story, please know that there is a trigger warning for suicide, rape, and gun 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 web...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In honor of yesterday's holiday, we are talking about the inspirational Martin Luther King Jr.! We talk about his early life, his rise as a civil rights activist, and events leading up to his assassination before diving into all of the numerous pop culture references. 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 an...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 22 min
As soon as we heard about this insane and tragic case, we knew we had to cover it. First, we talk about the Mount Washington scam where a young McDonald's employee was strip-searched and abused for over THREE HOURS while at work. If that isn't horrible enough, we also talk about how this was not an isolated incident and the pop culture this case inspired. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @...
Jan 13, 2020•49 min
Happy 2020! In our first episode of the new year, we talk about the tragic murder of the famous singer, Marvin Gaye. After a traumatic childhood and a troubled adolescence, Marvin excelled in the music industry but never felt personally satisfied. A large part of his personal turmoil came from a terrible relationship with his father that lasted until his final moments. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCultureP...
Jan 07, 2020•55 min
We close out our United States series on the last day of the year! (See how we did that?) We hope you all have a happy, productive, and podcast-fueled 2020. We have so many cool things coming that we're super excited about this year and we hope you'll stick around to hear 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 we...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 13 min
We're nearing the end of our series covering all of the serial killers, urban legends, and true crime pop culture in the United States! Join us next week for the conclusion but in the meantime, we wish everyone who is celebrating a very merry Christmas! 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 o...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 17 min
You know what we're doing, enjoy part 3 of our US series! 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 Social Media Manager: Elissa Sanci Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you next Tuesday! xx
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Happy 100 episodes! We are celebrating by continuing our United States series! Like last week, we talk about serial killers, true crime books and documentaries, and urban legends from all over the US! Stick with us all month to hear about all 50 states and again, thank you to everyone who listens to us across the country (and beyond)! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast A...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 16 min
We are starting off our US series with the first 10 states (alphabetically) in the United States! This week, we talk about serial killers, true crime books and documentaries, and urban legends from Alabama-Georgia! Stick with us all month to hear about all 50 states and thank everyone who listens to us across the country (and beyond)! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast A...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 10 min
*Trigger warning for this episode!!* Yesterday was the little known International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women so we wanted to bring attention to the cause. In this episode, we tell the stories of four incredible female survivors. We'll be talking about sensitive issues such as rape and torture so if you are uncomfortable, please take care of yourself and skip this episode. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please seek help. National Domestic Violence Hotline...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 11 min
We're back with part 2 of our episodes on Casey Anthony! This time, we get into the verdict, the aftermath, and of course, the pop culture side of things. 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 Social Media Manager: Elissa Sanci Th...
Nov 21, 2019•46 min
