Crime Culture

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 co...

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 Instagra...

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: crimec...

So yeah... This is a rough one.   Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And ...

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...

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: cri...

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...

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...

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@g...

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 li...

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 cr...

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 ...

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...

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 involvemen...

Join us as we talk about the dark side of amusement parks...   Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebo...

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: crimeculturepodcas...

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: crime...

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: crimecult...

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 ...

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 befo...

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 ...

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...

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 un...

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 violen...

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...

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 jus...

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 pos...

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...

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 ev...

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.c...

Pop quiz, hot shots! Kaitlin comes in this week with a quiz for Hayley guessing the real-life inspirations behind some of the best Criminal Minds episodes. How well did you do? Let us know!   Email: c...

This week we are on a journey through the haunting history of Willowbrook State School, an infamous institution that once stood on Staten Island. Discover how the uncovering of Willowbrook's atrocitie...

Ripped from the headlines: Our patrons voted to hear about a story that just broke earlier this month!   Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimecultu...

Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into the life, death, and legacy of Gwen Araujo. After leaving her home to go to a party in the small town of Newark, California, Gwen was brutally murdered f...

Are you too afraid to watch the horror movie Barbarian but want to know every detail from someone who watched it high? You are in the perfect place so grab a joint and take a seat.   And don't forget ...

In 1997, 34-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau, a wife, mother, and teacher, was found guilty of having a sexual relationship with her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau. The story that follows is the opposi...

In our first episode of 2024, we delve into the perilous history of Mount Everest, the majestic yet treacherous pinnacle that has drawn adventurers and claimed lives in equal measure. From the early e...

Happy last week of 2023 everyone! We've really enjoyed bringing you new episodes every week and can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2024. This week, we're rounding out the year with some ...

He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake... Santa isn't always the holly jolly symbol of Christmas cheer, sometimes something more sinister is hiding just beneath the surface...   ...

We've talked about last meals in the past so let's get into last words! What do some of the world's worst criminals have to say before they're put to death? Hayley quizzes Kaitlin and it goes just as ...

How does an upbeat ska song relate to a series of horrible attacks? Well, we'll tell you this week in a request that may have come from beyond the grave...   And don't forget to check out Cosmic Green...

This month, our patrons wanted to hear about the recent allegations against TikToker and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes's brother, Jackson Mahomes.   And don't forget to check out Cosmic Green Can...

We're back with even more songs that were inspired by the true crime world! Enjoy this part 2 and enjoy your Thanksgiving however you celebrate, we here at Crime Culture are thankful for all of you wh...

In September 2020, Stinnett, TX police chief Jason Collier celebrated his wedding anniversary with his wife Opal. That December, he proposed to his girlfriend, a Kansas woman named Kristi Shaffer, who...

Hot off the heels of Spooktober, we're headed back down to Florida to see what wild and crazy things "Florida Man" got into on Hayley's birthday, November 12th! We also read from a funny police blotte...

As is the tradition, we are ending Spooktober with a round-up of creepypastas! Happy Halloween, we'll see you tonight for our spooky movie live stream on Twitch!   And don't forget to check out Cosmic...

Per listener request, we're talking about Steven Brian Pennell, infamously known as the Route 40 Killer. In the early 1980s, Pennell terrorized Delaware, abducting and brutally murdering multiple wome...

We kick off our last double episode week with a dive deep into the twisted world of McKamey Manor, a place where fear knows no bounds. We're going to unravel the mysteries behind this notorious haunte...

He's done it again! We're talking about the Mike Flanagan series "The Fall of the House of Usher" based on the works of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. SPOILERS for the entire series if you have not fi...

From their mysterious inception in the 19th century to their enduring popularity in the world of paranormal exploration, this week we're talking about the Ouija board! We cover the truth behind the bo...