Fran Fernandez Podcasts

Life wasn't all easy for The Nanny actress, Drescher faced many challenges on her rise to fame, including a brutal attack in 1985. 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 ou…

In June 1960, Lake Bodom was the site of one of the most famous unsolved murder cases in Finnish history. Two couples were viciously attacked by a mysterious assailant as they were camping in a popular recreation area. All these years later and we're still no closer to knowing who did it. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcas…

This cult made headlines when details of sexual abuse and branding were made public. This week, we cover everything NXIVM: how it started, who was involved, the abuse, and the HBO show The Vow. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepo…

The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has been absolutely dominating the headlines lately and we're here to give you a rundown of all the details. We also issue a trigger warning for talk about domestic violence. We are absolutely devastated to learn of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas last week and we would like to help the community and urge you to …

*TRIGGER WARNING* for talk of child abuse. Gabriel Fernandez was just 8 years old at the time of his death. Details of his abuse shocked the world as Gabriel was not only neglected by his family, but the social workers who were assigned to him as well. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculture…

Whether you grew up hearing that moss grows on the North side of the tree or that you should always pee on a jellyfish sting, we're here this week to debunk popular survival myths to keep you safe on all your summer adventures! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCu…

Today we're celebrating Kaitlin's birthday by talking about some of the best (and some questionable) horror movies from the year of her birth! How many have you seen? Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon!…

Happy Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month! To highlight all the amazing contributions the AAPI community has given us we are talking about some badass horror movies out of Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and more. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod F…

This story dominated the news in the past few years. Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell were accused of killing Vallow's children in association with a cult. This week, we give you the backstory and up-to-the-minute information regarding the trial. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Tw…

Happy (almost) 4/20 to all those who celebrate! This week, we talk about the history of the unofficial weed holiday, what it's become, and more. We also talk about the injustice people of different races face in terms of marijuana possession and places you can support! Organizations mentioned in the episode include: The Last Prisoner Project NORML …

The world was rocked in 1995 when the stolen sex tape of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee was leaked on the internet. That one moment changed the model/actress's life forever. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Pa…

This week, we cover the tragic (and possibly cursed?) set of 1939's The Wizard of Oz before we reminisce on FOUR YEARS of the podcast! We talk about it in the episode but we want to sincerely thank every person that has listened to us these past four years and we are SO excited for what is to come! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimecul…

In our final episode of Women's History Month, our Patreon chose this case. Definitely a name that will go down in history, the life of Anna Delvey/Sorkin is a fascinating look into the life of a professional swindler. Music at the end of the episode is "Hurts Like Hell" by the incredibly talented Gina Royale! Listen to her wherever you get music! …

During the first world war, one of the most sought-after jobs for women was painting the radioluminescent numbers on watches. But after months of fun, something terrible began happening to the women... This week, we're talking about the incredible women who, in the face of death, fought with everything they had to bring an evil corporation to justi…

"Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks..." or did she? Lizzie Borden was the woman at the center of one of the most talked-about cases in American history, but did she have a hand in her stepmother and father's deaths? Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter:…

We're continuing our celebration of Women's History Month by talking about final girls. You know the one, the virginal brunette that had her suspicions from the beginning. The one who saw all her friends get killed before her. The one who makes it to the end of the movie, face to face with the killer, and lives to tell the tale. We cover how this t…

In honor of Women's History Month, we'll be telling women's stories for the next few weeks. To start us off, we're talking about Piper Kerman and how her book about her time in prison led to a successful Netflix show. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod F…

We're back to quizzing Kaitlin on her knowledge of "ripped from the headlines" Law & Order episodes. How many did you get right? Let us know! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be …

In this "So You Wanna Know About" episode, we give you a little bit of the backstory and recent updates on the Ghislaine Maxwell 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 …

Chad Wheeler had a promising career in football, but problems off the field changed the course of his future. * Trigger warning for discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 (800) 799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org for more…

In the wake of the Astroworld tragedy, we're talking about the danger of crowds. What causes crowd accidents? Are there other incidents like the one in Houston? And most importantly, how can we keep ourselves safe the next time we're in a big crowd? Sorry for the funky audio, we have it all fixed for next week! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Webs…

In our continued effort to bring you all the most up-to-date facts about what is happening NOW in true crime news, our Patreon supporters overwhelming chose the Gabby Petito case for our next installment of our "So You Wanna Know About..." series. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodca…

Social media may have made it look like the Harts were the perfect family but behind closed doors, they were anything but perfect. 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 ou…

In the summer of 1976, the largest kidnapping in the US took place in California. This week, we talk about the inept criminals who tried to pull off the heist, a Clint Eastwood movie, and a disrespectful song by Robert Goulet. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCul…

Hello, 2022! We're welcoming in the new year by talking about some of the big headlines in true crime and horror in 2021. 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…

Yes, we are talking about Marky Mark this week! You know him from his movie and music career but do you know about his questionable history and run-ins with the law? Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! …

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: crimeculturepo…

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 so…

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: @crimec…

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 Websi…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.tu…

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…

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 ou…

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…

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 l…

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 …

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: @crimecult…

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: Ha…

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 P…

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 …

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 lin…

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…

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: crimeculturepod…

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 Face…

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: @CrimeCultureP…

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 Faceboo…

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 link…