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Cult Liter with Spencer Henry
Hosted by Spencer Henry | Morbid Network · EN
Cult Liter Podcast Host Spencer Henry brings the bizarre every Tuesday. Each week we'll dive into a new story of cults, crime, televangelists gone wild, you never really know what you're going to get, just a guaranteed good time.
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Hannah Kobayashi
Jan 7, 2025Tap to summarizeCult Babes! This week we’re discussing the bizarre disappearance, and reappearance?! of Hannah Kobayashi. Call the Hotline: 747-322-0273Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagram.com/spencerhenryJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://apnews.com/article/missing-woman-hawaii-hannah-kobayashi-237f5a7131079d4666aa5b0e77dd783ehttps://apnews.com/article/hannah-kobayashi-voluntary-missing-9acafd23f4bc6d8f400e8e0ad6ad123dhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-03/how-hannah-kobayashi-case-led-to-mexico-and-new-revelationshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-25/hannah-kobayashi-father-dead-suicidehttps://www.the-sun.com/news/12973366/missing-hannah-kobayashis-family-venmo-payments-scam/https://www.the-sun.com/news/13011124/hannah-kobayashi-missing-mexico-video/https://nypost.com/2024/11/25/us-news/conspiracy-theories-may-have-sparked-tragic-twist-in-hannah-kobayashis-case/https://nypost.com/2024/11/29/us-news/hannah-kobayashis-friends-think-final-texts-before-disappearance-were-faked-because-they-dont-include-emojis/https://people.com/hannah-kobayashi-update-hawaiian-woman-crossed-mexico-border-on-foot-8748262?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14153013/hannah-kobayashi-gofundme-donors-answers-missing-update.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/hannahkobayashi/https://lamag.com/news/investigators-want-to-know-if-hannah-kobayashi-is-involved-in-green-card-marriage-scamhttps://people.com/hannah-kobayashi-spent-10-hours-with-man-she-met-at-lax-before-going-to-border-8757898 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Brenda Spencer
Dec 17, 2024Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode we are discussing the tragic story of a school shooting from the 1970’s, back when they weren’t an everyday occurrence. Listen in as I discuss how Brenda Spencer became known as the “Grandmother of the school shooting.” Call the Hotline: 747-322-0273Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagram.com/spencerhenryJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7953273/Infamous-dont-like-Mondays-killer-inducted-Golden-Girls-club.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Elementary_School_shooting_(San_Diego)https://allthatsinteresting.com/brenda-ann-spencerhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jan-21-mn-10587-story.htmlhttps://www.snopes.com/articles/463142/brenda-spencer-i-dont-like-mondays/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2019/01/29/40-years-ago-brenda-spencer-took-lives-changed-lives-in-a-mass-shooting-at-a-san-diego-elementary-school/https://www.nytimes.com/1979/01/30/archives/san-diego-girl-slays-2-with-rifle-and-wounds-9-on-school-grounds.htmlhttps://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/sa-weekend/i-dont-like-mondays-school-shooter-brenda-spencers-bid-for-freedom/news-story/edc28524f11afaa7bbee4583d163955chttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/35996181/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308221608_Brenda_Spencer_Sorting_Out_the_Contradictionshttps://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DS19800609.2.30&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1999/04/23/echoes-of-a-different-schoolyard/b94d62b6-fcd6-4392-935b-7f9f085d3c33/https://usafacts.org/articles/the-latest-government-data-on-school-shootingshttps://www.statista.com/statistics/1463594/number-of-k-12-school-shootings-us Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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470: HOTLINE: Boundaries!
Nov 29, 2024Tap to summarizeThis week we’re talking haunted, we’re talking moidah, but we’re also talking boundaries! Call the Hotline: 747-322-0273Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryMerch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliterCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagram.com/spencerhenryJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Connecticut River Valley Killer
Nov 19, 2024Tap to summarizeThroughout the 1970s and 1980s the bodies of 7 young women found to be brutally murdered began appearing along the Connecticut River Valley, in this week’s episode we’re discussing the serial killer known as the Connecticut River Valley Killer as well as the possible suspects. Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagram.com/spencerhenryJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20100430233553/http://newenglandunsolved.blogspot.com/2008/08/valley-killer-part-1.htmlhttps://www.wmur.com/article/connecticut-river-valley-killings-newport-7924/61547309https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_River_Valley_Killerhttps://www.vnews.com/Police-investigation-teams-search-Newport-property-believed-connected-with-cold-case-55257316https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nicholaou-michael.htmhttps://eagletimes.com/2024/09/06/officials-remain-quiet-regarding-cold-case-homicides/https://invisible-tears.com/invisible-tears-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →433: Lust in Space
Jul 16, 2024Tap to summarizeThis week we’re discussing an intergalactic love affair that led to one of the most sensationalized stories involving astronauts right here, on earth. We’ve got wigs, space rocks and….diapers. Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryMerch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliterCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagram.com/spencerhenryJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Nowak#https://time.com/5685017/lucy-in-the-sky-true-story-lisa-nowak/https://people.com/crime/astronaut-love-triangle-nine-years-later-victim-colleen-shipman-on-new-life/https://people.com/crime/astronaut-love-triangle-lisa-nowak-15-years-attempted-murder-ex-boyfriend-girlfriend/https://www.houstoniamag.com/news-and-city-life/2018/11/astronaut-diapershttps://www.biography.com/musicians/lisa-nowak-lucy-in-the-skyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/06/us/06cnd-astronaut.htmlhttps://crimereads.com/the-sad-surprisingly-relatable-story-behind-the-astronaut-love-triangle-scandal/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna22253347https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2007/05/02/astronaut-love-triangle/https://www.npr.org/2007/02/06/7214668/love-triangle-leads-to-shuttle-astronauts-arresthttps://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/06/us/06cnd-astronaut.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/11/10/florida.astronaut.trial/https://nypost.com/2019/10/03/nasa-mission-launched-lisa-nowaks-career-downfall-and-diaper-jokes/https://www.foxnews.com/us/ex-astronaut-lisa-nowak-forced-out-of-navyhttps://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/02/moon-rock-thief-thad-roberts/582757/https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2003/november/apollo_111803https://www.thedailybeast.com/sex-in-space-will-look-like-nothing-weve-ever-seen-beforehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_sexologySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →The Cult of Playboy Part 2: Death of a Centerfold
Jun 25, 2024Tap to summarizeIn the second installment of our Playboy miniseries we’re diving into the even darker underbelly of the Playboy empire, including the grisly 1980 murder of Dorothy Stratten. Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagram.com/spencerhenryJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://www.villagevoice.com/death-of-a-playmate/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/09/29/hugh-hefner-the-murder-of-dorothy-stratten-and-the-dark-side-of-playboy/?pagewanted=allhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/02/08/hugh-hefner-secrets-of-playboy-allegations/9301152002/https://www.yahoo.com/news/revisiting-hugh-hefner-apos-1986-171018496.htmlhttps://www.eonline.com/news/884093/hugh-hefner-s-most-controversial-momentshttps://people.com/crime/secrets-of-playboy-hugh-hefner-predator-number-one/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/sep/28/hugh-hefner-playboy-founder-91-dark-sidehttps://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a6301/rob-lowe-playboy-mansion-hugh-hefner/https://www.vice.com/en/article/bjvyvw/dont-mourn-for-hugh-hefnerhttps://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/entertainment/history-of-playboy-magazine/https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/01/new-york-city-1980s-clubs-playboy-advice.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/hugh-hefner-wives-girlfriends-list-2017-9#at-the-same-time-he-was-dating-crystal-harris-who-eventually-became-his-third-wife-12https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hugh-hefner-rape-allegations-secrets-of-playboy-011034682.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Israel Keyes
May 21, 2024Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode we’re discussing serial killer Israel Keyes. From meticulous cover-ups to pre-planned kill kits, his crimes thrusted him into infamy, though he would’ve much preferred to remain anonymous. Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast instagram.com/spencerhenryJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-xpm-2012-dec-11-la-na-nn-israel-keyes-serial-killers-20121211-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2012-dec-08-la-na-alaska-serial-killer-20121208-story.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-keyes-fbi-evidence-serial-killer-unknown-victims-48-hours/https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/israel-keyeshttps://www.oxygen.com/method-of-a-serial-killer/crime-time/serial-killer-israel-keyes-suicide-notehttps://www.fbi.gov/@@search?SearchableText=israel+keyes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Lawson Family Murders
Jan 2, 2024Tap to summarizeIn the weeks leading up to Christmas Day of 1929 Charles Lawson took his wife and their brood of children to have a family portrait taken, little did they know it would be their last. This week we’re discussing the tragedy that’s since become known as the Lawson Family Murders. Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuaryCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcastJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Lawson_familyhttps://southerncalls.com/article/the-lawson-family-tragedy/https://www.newspapers.com/image/937234562/https://www.newspapers.com/image/617296267/https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/14lujum/why_did_charlie_lawson_murder_his_family_on/?rdt=51911https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2015/02/different-mental-disorders-cause-same-brain-matter-loss.htmlhttps://www.strangecarolinas.com/2018/10/lawson-family-murders-museum-madison-nc.htmlhttps://myfox8.com/true-crime-nc/deadly-secrets-the-lawson-family-murder/https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30065567https://www.songlyrics.com/vandaveer/the-murder-of-the-lawson-family-lyrics/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →369: The Spooky History of Chiropratic
Nov 28, 2023Tap to summarizeHappy Tuesday Cult Babes! This week I did a little deep-dive into the chiropractic world after learning about it’s ghostly beginnings. We’ll discuss a man named D.D. Palmer and how he essentially wanted to start a cult! Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliterCome see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcastJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://www.habbaspilaw.com/how-common-are-chiropractic-injuries/#:~:text=Injury%20to%20arteries%20in%20the,1%20in%20every%206%2C000%2C000%20manipulationshttps://quackwatch.org/chiropractic/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_therapyhttps://nationalpost.com/health/the-first-chiropractor-was-a-canadian-who-claimed-he-received-a-message-from-a-ghosthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_David_Palmerhttps://www.acatoday.org/about/history-of-chiropractic/#:~:text=Daniel%20David%20Palmer%20is%20widely,in%201897%20in%20Davenport%2C%20Iowahttps://www.healthline.com/health/is-chiropractic-pseudoscience#benefitsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Jeffrey Epstein
Oct 24, 2023Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode we’re exploring the twisted world of one disgusting man. The life of Jeffrey Epstein is quite the story in and of itself, from dropping out of college to founding a company that only accepted billionaires as clients, but it was the unthinkable crimes he committed that made him a household name. TW: SA. Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcastJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now! Sources: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/jeffrey-epstein-island-ghislaine-maxwell-b2111535.htmlhttps://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a28397298/jeffrey-epstein-homes-real-estate-properties/https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/police-believe-man-found-dead-in-derby-was-jeffrey-epstein-mentor-steven-hoffenberg/2859814/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/nyregion/jeffrey-epstein-dalton-teacher.htmlhttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/07/how-did-jeffrey-epstein-make-his-fortune.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/10/jeffrey-epstein-life-profilehttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2019/10/30/post-exclusive-never-before-seen-jeffrey-epstein-biography-surfaces/2210602007/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48913377https://www.vox.com/2018/12/3/18116351/jeffrey-epstein-case-indictment-arrested-trump-clintonhttps://apnews.com/article/epstein-maxwell-timeline-b9f15710fabb72e8581c71e94acf513ehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-worked-at-towers-financial-with-stephen-hoffenberg-who-committed-ponzi-scheme-crimes/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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