Cult Liter With Spencer Henry

Two Youtubers promise their followers the secret of true love. But when some of their believers cross the line from love to obsession, the Youtubers are accused of running a cult. As they fight for their new way of life, their followers face a choice too. They have been promised a chance to find The One, but how far is too far? Listen to Twin Flames: wondery.fm/CL_TwinFlames See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello Cult Babes! Are you ready to get out of this world with me this week? We’re discussing the whackiest cult to date, Raelism! Started by a French popstar, turned automotive journalist, turned cult leader. It’s a journey to say the least. Beam me up babe!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  June’s Journey: Find your inner detective! Download Junes Journey free today on the apple App Store or google play  Thrive Causemetics: Thrivecausemetics.com/cultliter for 15% off your first order!  Sources:  https://www.newsweek.com/inside-raelians-ufo-religion-naked-truth-1483521 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raëlism#Member_hierarchy https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/raelian-movement-in-ireland-some-think-it-s-a-cult-but-it-s-nothing-like-that-1.3575205 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2002/12/28/ra

Hello Cult Babes! This week’s little liter has it all, moidah, mayhem, and a made up relationship. PLUS we’re going over a list of the top 10 most expensive articles of murderabilia.  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com  Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast  Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter  Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!   Sponsors:   Audible: Visit Audible.com/cultliter or text ‘cultliter’ to 500-500 to become a member, new members can enjoy a free 30-day trial!  Hello Fresh: Visit hellofresh.com/cultliter16 and use code ‘cultliter16’ to get up to 16 free meals + 3 free gifts from America’s #1 meal kit!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Valentine’s Day my beautiful cult babes. My gift for you is today’s story of how Nellie May became the first woman sentenced to execution in the state of California for the moidah of her husband Eric Madison. But is there more to the love story gone wrong? You’ll see, you’ll all see!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Native: 20% off at Nativedeo.com/cultliter or just enter promo code ‘cultliter’ at checkout!  Daily Harvest: Visit dailyharvest.com/cultliter for up to $40 off your first box! Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/417096530 https://www.newspapers.com/image/417096512 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_May_Madison https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abuse_defense ‘A Crime To Remember’ S3E7 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac

Hi! Happy Friday! This week’s might be the longest little liter ever….but I promise it’s worth it because we’ve got some wild stories from the babes.  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/spencer to save 10% on your first month!  Everlywell: Visit everlywell.com/cultliter for 20% off your at-home lab test! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we have a special guest, my sister Olivia! I just had to give her the lowdown on a cult referred to as the ‘Holy Rollers’ aka Edmund Creffield and the Brides of Christ. Sit back, relax, and let me tell ya a story. Follow Olivia: instagram.com/everydayjubilee Check out her website: yayjubilee.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  FEALS: Go to feals.com/cultliter and you’ll get 50% off your first order + free shipping, it’s my favorite CBD.  BABBEL: Visit babbel.com and use promo code ‘CULTLITER’ and when you purchase a 3 month Babbel subscription you’ll get 3 more for free!  Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/565903502/?terms=Edmund%20creffield&match=4 https://www.newspapers.com/image/383762359/?terms=Edmund%20Creffield&match=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Creffield https://www.or

Oh man do I have a wild story for you babes this week. On August 23 1912 4 year old Bobby Dunbar disappeared. The story became sensationalized by the media and led to an onslaught of possible sightings, it wasn’t until months later that the little boy’s parents would have their Bobby back home for good…or would they?  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Stamps.com : Visit stamps.com and with my promo code ‘CULTLITER’ you’ll get a special offer that includes a 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale.  Hello Fresh: Visit hellofresh.com/cultlliter16 and use promo code ‘cultliter16’ for up to 16 free meals + 3 free gifts! Sources:  https://historyofyesterday.com/the-disappearance-of-bobby-dunbar-8c061b5b7c9b https://www.newspapers.com/image/183346115/?terms=Percy%20dunbar&match=1 ‘A Case for Solomon’  https://

TGIF Cult Babes! This week we’re talking about Caleb from West Elm…I’ll explain, and then getting into some w i l d stories from da babes including family drama, a Daybell connection, and one of the worst MLM’s I’ve ever heard of!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Everlywell: Visit everlywell.com/cultliter for 20% off your at-home lab test! Sources:  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/caleb-west-elm-dating-saga-1288386/ https://www.purewow.com/family/love-bombing-kids See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cult Babes! This week’s episode is about a lil cult outta Oklahoma who’s leader had some strange beliefs…like thwarting negative energy onto celebrities (all celebrities are zombies) or maybe soy milk (but make sure to dump it down the drain.) OH and don’t answer the phone, a vampire might take your soul! I know, I know, I’ll explain, come on in!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Thrive Causemetics: Visit thrivecausemetics.com/cultliter for 15% off your first order!  Lumineux: Visit getlumineux.com/cultliter and use code ‘cultliter’ to get 15% off your order! Sources:  https://www.ayspressreader.com/usa/american-outdoor-guide/20210801/282617445714522 https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMDD22_Black_Jail_Guthrie_OK https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/the-allen-ross-mystery-a-body-in-the-basement/ https://thislandpres

TGIF cult babes! This week’s little liter starts off with some bizarre celebrity stalkers, and then we get into stories from the babes, including a lotta close connections with moidahs, a personal connection with a cult (!) and so much more!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Audible: Visit Audible.com/cultliter or text ‘cultliter’ to 500-500 to become a member, new members can enjoy a free 30-day trial! Hello Fresh: Visit hellofresh.com/cultliter16 and use code ‘cultliter16’ to get up to 16 free meals + 3 free gifts from America’s #1 meal kit!  Sources:  https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/beyonce-wins-court-order-against-1696334 https://www.today.com/popculture/twilight-star-says-he-bores-people-2-minutes-wbna29123100 https://www.buzzfeed.com/andriamoore/celebs-who-talked-about-their-stalker https://www.thede

It’s Monday Cult Babes! This week we are going back to the 90’s to discuss the horrifying true story behind Bjork’s stalker, Ricardo Lopez. This case is perhaps the most well-documented cases of celebrity stalking. We’ll get into the different categories of stalkers and the tragic ending of Ricardo’s life.  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Daily Harvest: Visit dailyharvest.com/cultliter for up to $40 off your first box! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/spencer for 10% off your first month!  Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/175048881/?terms=Ricardo%20lopez%20apartment%20manager&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/640535526/?terms=Ricardo%20Lopez&match=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_López_(stalker) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/machiavellia

Cult Babes, this week we are talking about the horrifying true story behind a group dubbed the Kentucky Vampire Clan. From chaotic cult beginnings in Murray, Kentucky to a double homicide in Eustis, Florida this story is straight up bizarre.  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Native: Nativedeo.com/cultliter or promo code ‘cultliter’ for 20% off! Babble: Use promo code ‘cultliter’ at Babbel.com and you’ll get 3 additional months for free when you purchase 3 months! Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/234127880/?terms=Richard%20wendorf&match=1  https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/crime/2019/11/30/mother-of-vampire-cult-killer-ive-changed/2172372007/ https://rabrewster.com/2018/12/15/human-monsters-rod-ferrell-the-vampire-cult-killer/ https://slate.com/culture/2009/09/when-have-we-not-been-in-the-midst-of-a-vamp

Happy Friday Cult Babes! This week’s little liter starts off with some bizarre New Year’s traditions, and some wild listener stories, including making out a murderer, family secrets, and a serial killer run-in! To share a story with the cult send it on over to spencer@cultliter.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Join our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliter Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Feals: Visit feals.com/cultliter for 50% off your first order + free shipping!  Stamps.com : Visit Stamps.com and use the promo code ‘CULTLITER’ for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s 2022 and we’re coming in hot with an eery story from a small California town where a 9-1-1 call in May of 1990 led authorities to a horrifying crime scene. What appeared to be a quadruple homicide  later on revealed ties between one of the victims and a local cult where a Manson-like cult leader may have been responsible for orchestrating the massacre..only one way to find out… Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Better Help: Visit betterhelp.com/spencer for 10% off your first month!  Hello Fresh: Visit HelloFresh.com/cultliter16 for up to 16 free meals + 3 free gifts! Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/696361758/?terms=Michelle%20evans&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/625001586/?terms=Michelle%20evans&match=1 https://meaww.com/violent-california-cult-the-camp-gerald-cruz-quadruple-murder-punishment-wheel https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/a

Cult Babes! It’s our last episode of the year, next week we will be pausing to play catch up after the holiday madness, and will be back with a brand new episode on Monday, January 3rd. I decided that instead of a traditional little liter, we’d do something extra special, my gift to you, a sort of bonus episode before reading some of the cult babe mail. Love you all and hope you enjoy xx.  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Canva: Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Get a free 45 day extended trial by visiting Canva.me/cultliter  Today Tix:  Go to todaytix.com/cultliter and use promo code ‘cultliter’ for ten dollars of your first ticket purchase!  Sources:  https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/hans-trapp/ https://historycollection.com/ten-terrifying-christmas-customs-legends-around-world-will-give-chills/8/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_von_Trotha https://visitpaame

In this week’s A Very Culty Christmas special we’re covering the one, the only Krampus! We’ll get into the origins, the different depictions, as well as the many different celebrations that keep the Krampus spirit alive. Take a drink every time I say Krampus differently throughout the episode and you’ll end up thinking it was the best one yet!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Hello Fresh: Go to hellofresh.com/cultliter14 and use code ‘cultliter14’ for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts!  Ana Luisa: I LOVE them, their pieces start at $39, and they are currently running the biggest sale of the year. You can get 20% off if you go on https://shop.analuisa.com/cultliter  Sources:  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71999/9-facts-about-krampus-st-nicks-demonic-companion https://www.b

Happy Friday Cult Babes! This week’s little liter is wild, from a 3 year old with matches, to moidah, a dash of polygamy and another 23 & me scandal! Tune in now!  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Daily Harvest: Go to dailyharvest.com and use promo code ‘cultliter’ to get up to $40.00 off your first box! Bombas: Visit bombas.com/cultliter for 20% off your order!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ho! Ho! Ho! This week on Cult Liter we’re talking about Mnason Huntsman, well that was one of his names, and how the Santa-esque muse kept the Christ in Christmas. A truly bizarre tale from beginning to end, and a face you won’t forget. You better watch out…you better not cry…you better not pout…I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is startinnnnnng a cult.  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/spencer to save 10% on your first month! Hello Fresh: Visit hellofresh.com/cultliter14 for up to 14 free meals + 3 free gifts!   Sources:  https://www.coca-colacompany.com/au/news/definitive-history-of-santa-claus https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2021/12/santa-insanity-how-self-proclaimed.html https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2266951.The_Quest_for_Utopia_in_Twentieth_Century_America https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/a-pictorial-history-of-sant

Happy Friday Cult Babes! We made it through another week, so it’s time to sit back and let me share some stories from your fellow cult babes. This week’s little liter has got everything from moidah, to aliens, to a haunted house…typical! If you have a story you’d like to send in, send it on over to Spencer@cultliter.com  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  Thrive Causemetics: Visit thrivecausemetics.com/cultliter for 15% off your order!  Manly Bands: ManlyBands.com/cultliter to save 25% (limited time offer.)  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cult Babes, this week we are heading to St. Paul Minnesota to talk about the gruesome murder of a Highland Park housewife. Through twists and turns the truth about the killer’s identity shocked locals and created a courtroom frenzy.  Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/spencer for 10% off your first month!  Feals CBD: Visit feals.com/cultliter and you’ll get 40% off your first 3 months + free shipping!  Sources:  https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/us/t-eugene-thompson-dies-at-88-crime-stunned-st-paul.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/188254777 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/esther-salas-son-murder-roy-den-hollander-48-hours/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/188147111 https://www.newspapers.com/image/96825389/?terms=carol%20thompson&match=1 https://www.mnopedia.org/event/murder-carol-thompson A Crime to Remember S4E3  See Privacy