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Crime Culture

Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar talk about true crime events and how they have influenced our culture through film, literature, music, and the way we live.
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216 - So You Wanna Know About: Josh Duggar

In our new series within the podcast, "So You Wanna Know About..." we'll cover all the most up-to-date facts about what is happening NOW in true crime news. Our patrons chose the first topic and we're here to break down (as best we can!) everything that is going on with the Josh Duggar trial. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can b...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 216

215 - The Joker

How many crimes can be traced back to Batman's arch-enemy? This week, we cover just a few of 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 Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you next Tuesday! xx...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 215

214 - The Unsolved Murder of Bob Crane

How does a successful radio personality and TV star end up brutally murdered? And how does a sex addiction fit in there? This week, we are covering the tragic murder of "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane. 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 Kait...

Dec 07, 202159 minEp. 214

213 - The Real Beauty and the Beast

It seems far-fetched but the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast is partially based on a real-life case (with some wild liberties, we're looking at you, Mrs. Potts). This week, we talk about the long history of the legend including the tragic life of Petrus Gonsalvus and the nearly endless list of adaptations. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All...

Nov 30, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 213

212 - The Ripper (Review)

We're finally talking about the Peter Sutcliffe docuseries! 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 next Tuesday! xx...

Nov 23, 202140 minEp. 212

211 - Marla Hanson

A beautiful model's career is cut short when she becomes the survivor of a vicious knife attack in 1986. 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 next Tuesda...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 211

210 - True Crime Quiz Show

This week we have a little fun and Hayley quizzes Kaitlin on all things true crime, cryptids, and horror! What is your score? Let us know on all of our socials! 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 Qu...

Nov 09, 202156 minEp. 210

209 - The Murder of Breck Bednar

Do you REALLY know the people you interact with online? Elliot joins us this week to talk about the tragic case of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old who was groomed online and murdered by a man named Lewis Daynes. We discuss the case and the importance of staying safe in your virtual world. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found ...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 40 minEp. 209

208 - Scary Stories to Tell on a Podcast: Part 4

That's right everyone, Spooktober 2021 is coming to a close and we're going out with our traditional creepypasta episode! 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 se...

Oct 28, 202149 minEp. 208

207 - Barbora Skrlova

A teenage boy goes missing and when he's found, it's revealed he is actually a 33-year-old woman?? See how this case inspired the widely popular 2009 horror thriller, "Orphan". 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 Comp...

Oct 26, 202148 minEp. 207

206 - Bigfoot

It's a BIG(foot) one! Hayley and Kaitlin are joined by Bigfoot fan, Elissa, to talk all things 'foot! 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 next Tuesday! ...

Oct 21, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 206

205 - Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (Review)

You know the drill, we're breaking down the Richard Ramirez docuseries put out by Netflix at the start of the year. 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 19, 202153 minEp. 205

204 - Bachelorette Party Crimes

It's Hayley's bachelorette party tonight! In honor of the festivities, we're talking about all of the things that WON'T be happening tonight. 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: E...

Oct 14, 202145 minEp. 204

203 - Truth in Horror Movies

Have you ever watched a horror movie and thought "well at least its just a movie!"? In this episode, we'll explore 4 horror movies that seem like they MUST be fake but are actually based in reality! 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...

Oct 12, 202147 minEp. 203

202 - Curses

Think you might be cursed? Kaitlin is going to tell us how to find out! 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 next Tuesday! xx...

Oct 07, 202150 minEp. 202

201 - Our Favorite Halloween Specials

To kick off Spooktober right, we're giving you the top 10 Halloween TV episodes of all time (according to us)! Remember to join us again on Thursday for more spooky content. 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 05, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 201

200 - The 200th Episode Special

That's right, 200 episodes! Join us in looking back at some of the cases we've covered with recent updates. Thank you to every single person that has stuck with us this long, we love you. 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...

Sep 28, 20211 hr 38 minEp. 200

199 - Benedict Cumberbatch

Betcha didn't see this one coming! This week, we talk about the famous actor's brushes with the true crime world. 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 ne...

Sep 21, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 199

198 - Hispanic/Latino Horror

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month beginning tomorrow, we're talking about the representation of the Hispanic/Latino communities in horror (and we also give you a healthy amount of movies to add to your watch list!) Don't forget to sign up for our Secret Satan gift exchange! (Link in all of our social bios!) The deadline to submit your information is September 15th!! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePo...

Sep 14, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 198

197 - The Parker-Hulme Murder

In 1950's Christchurch, New Zealand, a murder by two teenage girls rocked the community and the nation at large. The case went on to inspire platys, novels, and Peter Jackson's "Heavenly Creatures". Don't forget to sign up for our Secret Satan gift exchange! (Link in all of our social bios!) Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be...

Sep 07, 202159 minEp. 197

196 - True Crime in Musical Theatre

We're bringing two of our interests together this week as we talk about 4 true crime events that have inspired musicals! Don't forget to sign up for our Secret Satan gift exchange! (Link in all of our social bios!) 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 La...

Aug 31, 202141 minEp. 196

195 - Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo was a star making a comeback when he was murdered in 1976. This week, we talk about his life, death, and long career. Don't forget to sign up for our Secret Satan gift exchange! (Link in all of our social bios!) 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: Ha...

Aug 24, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 195

194 - The Murder of Elyse Pahler

What does a Satanic murder of a high school girl in 1995 have to do with a feminist horror movie? Find out this week! Don't forget to sign up for our Secret Satan gift exchange! (Link in all of our social bios!) 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 Langa...

Aug 17, 202155 minEp. 194

193 - Flordelis

This crime (that is currently STILL developing) has so many twists and turns, you have to hear it to believe 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 Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you nex...

Aug 10, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 193

192 - Cryptid Museums of the US

Ever go on a road trip and it's just not spooky enough? We've got you covered! This week we're talking about a few different museums and roadside attractions dedicated to cryptids! From Bigfoot to Mothman, these places are sure to satisfy any fan of the weird and paranormal! 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...

Aug 03, 202145 minEp. 192

191 - The Hollywood Ripper

Another Patreon poll pick, you may have heard about this case when a famous star testified at the trial... 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 next Tues...

Jul 27, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 191

190 - The Disappearance of Tom & Eileen Lonergan

Is there anything scarier than being lost in the middle of the ocean? Tom & Eileen Lonergan were experienced scuba divers who broke off from their group on the last dive of the day. What happened next is largely unknown which makes it the stuff of nightmares. 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 lin...

Jul 20, 202151 minEp. 190

189 - The West Virginia Mine Wars

This might not have been on your history curriculum, but the mine wars (or coal wars) in West Virginia are an extremely important part of US history! Starting in 1912 with West Virginia coal miners demanding basic human rights and safety measures for their deadly job, this episode covers the first workers strike and all of the crime and murder that comes with it. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Fac...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 189

188 - Terry Jo Duperrault

After her entire family was murdered on a small sailboat in the middle of the night, 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault managed to survive for 4 days alone in the ocean. This is her harrowing story of survival. 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 an...

Jul 06, 202159 minEp. 188

187 - Harvey Milk

As Pride Month comes to a close, we talk about the amazing life in activism and service of Harvey Milk. 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 next Tuesday...

Jun 29, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 187
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