Crimes, Killers, Cults And... A True Crime Podcast
A true crime comedy podcast that dives deep into cases of crimes, killers, and cults. The hosts discuss the cases in a conversational style, making it feel like hanging out with friends.
Episodes
186 Kent McGowen Wrongful Imprisonment Story Part 2: The Prison Years
Houston Texas PD Officer, Kent McGowen is back! In episode 183, he told his story about the events that led up to him being put in prison for 20 years. In this episode, he tells us about his horrific experience in prison. This is a must listen.Clickhere to buy the book, Reasonable Doubts: How Rumor and Innuendo Convicted Deputy Kent McGowen of MurderDonate to Kent’s Legal FundContact the show atc
185 Dana Sue Gray: Greedy Granny Killer
In the second installment of the Lethal Ladies Binge, we are covering Dana Sue Gray. A very vicious serial killer who was more vicious than probably a third of the men we’ve covered on this show. She was entitled since the day she was born, and her sole reason for existence was to live large...at someone else’s expense. One day, she got the idea that if she killed rich old ladies, she could rob th
184 Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soapmaker of Correggio
Tonight, Kevin takes the lead, and tells us the story of Leonarda Cianciulli. From birth, she stood no chance. Her mother hated her from birth, and it just gets worse. She got into witchcraft, and because of a prophecy by a fortune teller, saying she’d outlive all her kids, she got busy learning the trade, and decided that the curse would not come true. When her son joined the army and went into W
183 Thrown In Prison For Murder That Wasn't Murder: Officer Kent McGowen Tells His Story
Tonight, we have an exciting story for you. Kent McGowen, a Houston police officer had to make a life and death decision in seconds when a gun was pulled on him while trying to serve a warrant. He warned the person 3 times, then fired when it appeared that she was about to shoot. After that, he was railroaded by a corrupt system, and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Now, he is out, and seeking jus
182 The Netflix 'The Crash' Documentary Discussion
Yep. Kevin and Bill are jumping on the Netflix 'The Crash' documentary bandwagon, and discussing it with the same candor that we would any other topic on this show. Enjoy!Contact the show atckcbpodcast@gmail.comHistory Goon links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historygoonhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9d7is-xxGztCVrlezdRL-ACKCA links:https://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/ht
181 The Murder Of Lauren Giddings
Tonight, we cover the tragic murder of a Mercer University law school grad, Lauren Giddings. She was top of her class, and was studying for the bar exam when she was killed. But, the investigation into her murder had a deep pool of suspects and persons of interests including a love triangle before they finally found the killer due to his stupidity...And, a little bit ofluck. But it was a good thin
Rewind to Ep 30, William Cottrell; Bills Song, The Dickhead Mayor of Cedar Key
Tonight, we have a special episode. We’re going all the way back to Episode 30, Psycho Florida Mayor, William Cottrell. Why? In Episode 1, The Death of Michael Malloy, there is an original song by Bill of the same name. A song about Michael Malloy. Bill has written and recorded a song about William Cottrell called The Dickhead Mayor of Cedar Key. That song deserves to be on the podcast too, right?
180 Herb Baumeister Part 2
We’re back, as Kevin brings you the finale of the Herb Baumeister story. In this episode, we cover the bizarre police chase, and Herb’s bizarre behavior, leading up to his conclusion. There was strange shenanigans afoot for this entire investigation. We also cover the alleged hauntings at his Fox Hollow estate. Contact the show atckcbpodcast@gmail.comHistory Goon links: https://www.facebook.com/
BONUS! History Goon Episode, Cleveland Mafia Guy, Danny Greene Who FAFO'd
Cross promotion time! In case our listeners haven't made it over to check out Kevin's show, here's a full length episode of it. This is what Wiki says about this guy:Danny Greene was an American mobsterin Cleveland, OH whose conflicts with the Cleveland,OH Crime Family of the Italian American Mafia ended in Greene's murder in 1977. Greene would build a close working relationship
179 The I-70 Killer, Herb Baumeister Part 1
Kevin is taking lead on a 2 part on the weird gay serial killer, obsessed with mannequins. Part 1, we cover his early life and the weirdness that ensued, his ownership of the Save Alot grocery store, and up to his first known murder attempt. Herb is definitely one of the weirdest serial killers that there have been.Contact the show at ckcbpodcast@gmail.comHistory Goon links: https://www.facebook
178 Stephen Port: The Grindr Serial Killer
On this episode, we are covering a criminal mastermind of the worst kind...No. We’re covering a complete and total moron named Stephen Port. A gay British serial killer, who preyed on young gay men, and couldn’t keep his story straight if his life depended on it. He killed 4 men, and his story changed repeatedly. But the real bafoonery here is the police. Port was practically serving himself up to
177 Cult! Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps
NOTE:THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VIDEO ON THIS EPISODE, SO IT IS AUDIO ONLY! Sorry about that.We’re getting culty again! This is the first militant Christianfundamentalist cult. Join us as we talk about the leaders, James and Deborah Green and the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps. These lunatics didn’t hide the fact that they were a cult. They proudly told everyone that they were.
176 Ken & Barbie Killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Part 2
Here we are, for part 2 of Ken and Barbie. In this episode, we cover the pair’s second and third murders, the trial, the blunders, and Paul’s abuse of Karla, and his delusions that he was a good rapper. We even have an exclusive recording of his song, Deadly Innocent Guy!Contact the show atckcbpodcast@gmail.comHistory Goon links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historygoonhttps://www.youtube.com
175 The Ken and Barbie Killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Part 1
We finally did it. The pride of Canada! (I'm being facetious of course) We're finally covering these two chuckleheads. In part 1, we cover both Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka's early years, their meeting, Paul's crimes as the Scarborough Rapist, and all the events that led to the first murder. Contact the show at ckcbpodcast@gmail.comHistory Goon links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historygo
174 Old Florida Insanity With The John Ashley Gang
Bill is back in the big chair, taking lead on a crazy story of a crazy early 1900s gang of bank robbers and rum runners, The John Ashley Gang. They were public enemy #1 in South Florida, and they were feared. But what went on is everything you'd expect to hear on the news, where the story title starts with the words "Florida Man___" So, get ready to laugh!Contact the show at ckcbpod
173 The Texarkana Phantom and the Moonlight Murders
Well, we had something planned, but it fell through at the last minute. So, History Goon, Kevin aka Mr Clutch pulled an episode out of thin air so that we'd have an episode to release. To those of you playing drinking games, betting on who was going to host, if you said that Bill would host...Drink up.Tonight, we're covering the Texarkana Phantom Murders. A hooded maniac was going around s
172 2 Polish Nutjobs Part 2: Ed Gein Wannabe
This was originally supposed to be one episode, with 2 subjects. But when the first story went long, we made it a 2 part. We’re discussing 2 Polish killers with really weird stories, bad police work, and all out strangeness. We have a guy with incel traits, and an Ed Gein wannabe. Funny stuff in an unexpected 2 part episode. This episode is the Ed GeinWannabehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6r5t9m
171 2 Polish Nutjobs Part 1: Kot The Vampire
This was originally supposed to be one episode, with 2 subjects. But when the first story went long, we made it a 2 part. We’re discussing 2 Polish killers with really weird stories, bad police work, and all out strangeness. We have a guy with incel traits, and an Ed Gein wannabe. Funny stuff in an unexpected 2 part episode. This episode is the Kot, the Vampire.Contact the show atckcbpodcast@gmai
170 Marc Lepine: Canadian Misogynist and School Shooter
History Goon, Kevin takes lead again and brings us another God awful and horrific story. Marc Lepine, aka Incel One. In 1989, he shot 14 and killed women, and wounded many more at a Canadian college. Why? He hated women. Why? They had no business in the work place, or anywhere else other than at home, making babies. Good thing no woman degradedherself enough to make a baby with him. Contact the sh
169 The Beasts Of Satan: Italian Satanic Heavy Metal Murder Cult
In the mid to late 90s, there was a local heavy metal band in Milan, Italy called Beasts of Satan. They practiced Satanic rituals in addition to playing their music. But when 2 members of the band disappeared without a trace, the father of one of them decided he wouldn’t rest until he knew where he was. 6 years later, a drunk man who was a member of the band was picked up off the streets. This unc
168 Loser Kills His Girlfriend Over Her Facebook Habits
Brian Lewis was a jolly ol’ chap from Wales. When he was 18, he met the love of his life, Hayley, who was 13 years old. They became an item and had 4 kids over the next 13 years. Brian then loses his job, and becomes a couch slouch, while Hayley stepped up and got a job to support the family. She then realizes how much of a loser Brian is, and discovers Facebook. Brian, a control freak had lost co
167 The Wichita Massacre
We’re back with a gruesome story. 2 brothers from Dodge City, Kansas decide to go on a crime spree in Wichita...Where the REAL money is. This results with 5 people dead, and a story that is ready made for a horror movie script. This one is brutal.Contact the show atckcbpodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/https://twitter.com/CKC_Beerhttps://www.youtube.com/ch
166 The Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala Part 2
We’re back with the conclusion of the Rodney Alcala series. Bill and Kevin cover his escalation and eventual capture, the infamous Dating Game appearance, and all the theatrics in his multiple trials. PLUS, Bill and his lovely girlfriend, Skye recreated the Dating Game appearance.Enjoy!Contact the show atckcbpodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/https://twitter.
165 The Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala Part 1
Bill is back in the big chair, hosting! History Goon joins him as the co-host, and we're doing the episode that we've been teasing for several months now. The 2 part series on Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala.In this episode, we cover his upbringing, college and army years, leading up to his horrific first (known) attempted murder, and his first 2 (known) murders. We also cover the pathet
164 Nazi General and Scumbag, Oscar Dirlewanger with History Goon
Help! History Goon Kevin is STILL holding me hostage! This time, he’s forcing me to listen to a horrible story about a Nazi scumbag that I’d never heard of. Oscar Dirlewanger. This puke valued human life a little bit under the value of a German cockroach, which made him a perfect choice as a general to people like Hitler or Himmler, who he served under. This guy was a monster from the day he was b
163 Gary Heidnik With History Goon
In this episode, we cover serial killer, rapist, torturer, kidnapper, and all around psychotic P.P.S. Gary Heidnik, who kidnapped 4 women in order to knock them up, and have a big happy family. We cover his childhood, military career, entrepreneur experience, and his brief stint as a cult leader, leading up to him kidnapping women, and keeping them in his basement. Fun stuff!Once again, we are joi
162 Insane Canadian Cult, His Rest Christian Fellowship Part 3: Interview With A Survivor
We're going back to the Canada Binge once again, and this is an interview with survivor of the 'His Rest Christian Fellowship' cult, Daniel. In the initial episode, we covered the cult. In part 2, Survivor, Desti told us other stories about the cult, and her experience. In this episode, Daniel gives us more insight, as well as his post cult experiences. Don't miss this one!Part 1 is Episode 104. p
161 Israel Keyes Pt 2 With History Goon
Here we are with History Goon and Bill for the conclusion of Israel Keyes.In this episode, we cover the abduction and murder of Samantha Koenig, as well as Keyes’ arrest and demise. Also, Dick Darwin apparently was involved in the arrest, and he lets us know his version of the story. Got a beer you want Doug toreview? Send him an email at ckcbeer@gmail.comAny other podcastcorrespondence, send it t
160 Israel Keyes Part 1 (With History Goon)
We're BACK folks! The new studio is up and running, and we are ready to return to putting out episodes weekly!This week, History Goon joins Bill to cover part 1 of the heavy hitter, Israel Keyes. We cover his upbringing, shady cast of characters that he hung out with, as well as his first known murders. https://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/https://twitter.com/CKC_Beerhttps://www
159 The Thrill Killer Couple, Benjamin and Erika Sifrit
Its another solo episode from Bill...But, things will be back to normal soon hopefully. I really appreciate you all sticking with me!Tonight, I'm covering Benjamin and Erika Sikrit. Benjamin, a failed Navy Seal, with a taste for the wild side of life, who believed he was owed everything. Erika, a woman who lived a very strict yet neglected upbringing with daddy issues. When the thrill of the S
158 Eric Locke, Deadeye Dickhead
We're back! Kind of...Bill released a solo episode to get something out there. He explains the situation in the episode.Tonight, we're covering Eric Locke, an Irish ass clown who was born with a deformity in the nether regions. He later used that as an excuse for stalking and murdering a sweet woman, who actually pretended to care about this chucklehead, because she was a good person. He r
157 Killers Who Were Stupid and Got Themselves Caught
In this brutally satisfying episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer, we dive into the dumbest decisions that brought some of the world’s most dangerous serial killers to justice. These weren’t master criminals brought down by genius detectives—they were their own worst enemies. From Israel Keyes using his victim’s debit card at ATMs on camera, to Arthur Shawcross returning to the scene of the c
156 The Murder of Captain Marty Theer
When U.S. Air Force Captain Marty Theer was gunned down in a Fayetteville parking lot just days before Christmas in 2000, authorities were baffled. But as investigators unraveled the case, they discovered a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and a deadly love triangle. At the center? His wife, Michelle Theer — a seemingly sweet marriagecounselor with dark secrets and a dangerous lover.In this episode
CKCB Features, EP 12: 2 Faith Assembly Cult Survivors Discuss It
Bill is joined by Andy, a fellow Faith Assembly Cult Survivor. They discuss the horrors of growing up in that cult. Its intense. Don't miss this one!Got a beer you want Doug to review? Send him an email atckcbeer@gmail.comAny other podcastcorrespondence, send it to ckcbpodcast@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crimeskillerscultsandbeer/https://twitter.com/CKC_Beerhttps://www.youtube.com/chann
155, Cindy McKay: Con Artist, Murderer, Idiot
Cindy McKay thought she was a criminal mastermind—but in reality, she was more Dollar Store than Oceans Eleven. In this episode, we dive into the ridiculous rise and spectacular fall of Cindy McKay: con artist, arsonist, murderer…and, frankly, an idiot.From scamming neighbors with laughably bad schemes to setting fires she couldn’t control (or even properly plan), Cindy’s life of crime wasn’t just
154 Prison Tinder 2, with Texas True Crime
In this episode, we bring you the long awaited sequel to the Prison Tinder episode! We’re covering people who fell in love with criminals in prison. Bill is joined by Texas Jessica of Texas True Crime, and we cover everyone from Charles Manson’s flame, Star toLuka Magnotta and the Menendez Brothers, along with a couple you may not have heard of. Also, Dick Darwin Dallas Detective makes his first a
153 Botched Executions Through History: With History Goon and Murder Coaster
In this episode, Bill welcomes Kevin “History Goon” Carleton, and “Murder” Matthew Brockmeyer of “The Mighty” Murder Coaster in a lively discussion about historical executions, focusing on botched executions throughout history. We delve into the stories of Margaret Pole and Mary Queen of Scots, and explore the life of Jack Catch, a notorious executioner. The conversation is filled with humor, pers
152 Sheryl Ruthven and her Doomsday Cat Cult, Part 2
You want cats? WE GOT CATS! LOTS of them! Sorry, not sorry for the cliffhanger though! And part 2 is MUCH more intense than part 1. In this chilling conclusion to our two-part deep dive into Sheryl Ruthven’s dark world, we follow her as she launches the notorious cat cult—a bizarre and twisted extension of her control. Ruthven forced her followers to take in up to 30 cats each, demanding they prio
151 Sheryl Ruthven and her Doomsday Cat Cult Part 1
In this episode, we welcome back SANDRA! She is the current co-host of CKCB. She's had things going on, causing her absence, but she is BACK for the ATTACK!In this episode, we cover Sheryl Ruthven, a cult leader who never had any religious training...A hypocrite in everything, meaning she twisted religion to suit her needs...from sexuality to murder. She would preach against homosexuality, but eng
150 Tribute to Todd Teal, the Original CKCB Co-Host, RIP
April 25th, 2025, I woke up to heartbreaking news. Todd Teal, My life long friend of 35+ years, as well as band mate, and the original co-host of CKCB had passed away from an apparent heart attack.This episode is a tribute to Todd. I've taken segments from 7 episodes that stuck out in my mind, that were very funny, and put them in this episode. I've also included messages from his friends,
149 Lloyd Avery II: Actor, Murderer, Murdered
You might remember him as the trigger man in Boyz in the Hood, but Lloyd Avery II’s story didn’t stop when the cameras stopped rolling. In this episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer,we crack open a cold one and dive into the wild and tragic descent of a Hollywood actor who blurred the lines between fiction and reality.Avery’s rise from South Central to the big screen was meteoric—and short-li
148 Cult! Jane Whaley and the Word of Faith Fellowship
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to April 25, when Todd died. The previous episode was recorded after, because I wanted to address his death on the next episode that I released. Kevin from History Goon once again joins Bill on this one, and as of the time of release, Kevin’s podcast, History Goon has been released! Show link is with the links below.In this episode of Crimes, Killers, Cults an
147 Clarence 'Preacher' Heatley, aka The Black Hand of Death
In this episode, we're cracking open a cold one and getting into thetwisted saga of Clarence “Preacher” Heatley — a man whosenickname made him sound like a man of God, but whose actions werestraight out of hell. Preacher wasn’t just a gangster — he wasthe head of a ruthless criminal enterprise that ran Harlem like asermon soaked in blood. From kidnapping and extortion to drug dealingand murder
146 Toy Box Killer, David Parker Ray
It was time, folks! During the Dexter episode, Bill told Sandra about Toy Box Killer, David Parker Ray, after mentioning the killer from the TV show that could have been inspired by him. She was a little spooked by the very brief description, so Bill figured, LET’S COVER THAT ONE!!!David Parker Ray was a sadistic serial rapist and killer. He would abduct women, and restrain them in his toy box, a
145 The Stayner Brothers, Steven and Cary with Jody Plauche
On this episode, we’re covering a tale of 2 brothers. 2 brothers who couldn’t be more different. Steven and Cary Stayner. The whole saga of the Stayner family is heartbreaking, and one of the strangest cases in true crime. In the early 70s, Steven Stayner was abducted by a predator who in addition to abusing him for 7 years, attempted to make him his son..until he aged out, and the predator tried
CKCB Features Ep 11 A Redemption Story With Jonathan Schwartz
Jonathan Schwartz was a self made success in the management of Hollywood celebrities like Beyonce, Alanis Morrisette, and others, until he got into trouble with gambling and drugs. He hit rock bottom, and wound up in prison after losing everything. Now, out of prison, he fights for redemption. He joins Bill on CKCB Features and tells his incredible story of his ordeal, and how he is redeeming hims
144 The Dexter Episode! Dex Characters Based on Real Life Killers
Here it is, folks...The episode I’ve wanted to do since I started CKCB. The Dexter Episode. Characters in the show that were based on real life murderers. We cover the heavy hitters, and a bunch of the ‘Scumbag of the Week’ villains. This is an interesting episode, whether you’re a Dexter fan or you’ve never seen the show. This episode will make you want to see it!Sandra and Bill are joined by Jim
143 Scott Lee Kimball, FBI Informant Serial Killer
Meet Scott Lee Kimball, if you want. He’s a major tool. Oneof the most cunning serial killers in American history. From 2003 to 2006, Kimball murdered four people, including his own uncle, and manipulated those around him to cover his tracks. But what makes Kimball's case particularly shocking is his audacious pose as a PAID FBI informant, which allowed him to evade capture for years. Join us
CKCB Features 10 Interview with Joe 'MFn' Lozito: The Man Who Took Down Maksim Gelman
Funny how things happen. Joe Lozito heard the episode on Maksim Gelman, and reached out. Now, he's on CKCB, telling the story from his point of view....and BOY did the NYPD try to change the story! Bill brought History Goon, Kevin back on as well for this. Joe's a great guy, and we had a great time with him!Joe's Twitter https://x.com/joe_lozitoJoe's book https://www.amazon.com/New
142 'Mad Maks' Maksim Gelman with History Goon
Join Bill and Kevin of the History Goon Podcast, as we delve into the shocking and disturbing case of Maksim Gelman, a man who went on a 28-hour rampage in New York City in 2011, leaving a trail of violence and death in his wake. We'll explore the events leading up to the attacks, the brutal crimes themselves, and the aftermath, including Gelman's dramatic capture and trial.In this episode
141 Cult! David Berg and Children of God
David Berg was a cult leader that emerged from the Pentecostal movement in the early 1900s. His parents were both evangelists, who preached the faith healing doctrine.As a kid, he was abused by a babysitter, which resulted in him becoming s-xually super charged for the rest of his life. He got into ministry as well, and was heavily influenced by William Branham early on.He set up a hippie type chu
140 The Stalking and Murder of Christine Belford
Christine Belford married David Matusiewicz. The offspring of a couple who could do nothing wrong. They had 3 kids, on top of Belford's daughter from a previous marriage. His mother and father moved in, and his mother decided SHE was better than Christine to raise kids. This led to David and his mother kidnapping Christine's 3 kids, and taking them into Central America.This led to...JUST L
139 Valentines Day Broken Hearts Collab, 2.0
Happy Valentines Day! I’m sure some of you remember the Valentines Day Broken Hearts collab that CKCB was part of last year, that was put on by the Buried Motives Podcast. Well, Buried Motives invited us again, and we gladly accepted the invite! This year, its Buried Motives, Music City911, A Million Other Choices, and of course, us. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the other podcasts as well!Burie
138 Introducing History Goon Podcast: FBI Miami Shootout
Hey, everyone..Tonight, we have a special episode because we’re introducing a brand new podcast called History Goon, and we have the host of the show on with us to tell us a story. Welcome Kevin, as he takes the lead, and tells us the story. This episode was recorded about 2 months ago.
The 1986FBI Miami shootout occurred
on April 11, 1986, in Miami-Dade County, Florida,
U.S. (the specific area wa
CKCB Features 9 Acting Lab Senior Ensemble Cult Survivor, Al Tessier
Some cults aren’t religious. Tonight on CKCB Features, I’m talking with a survivor named Al Tessier, who was part of the Acting Lab Senior Ensemble. An acting class, led by a Hollywood reject, who later turned his organization into a cult. This is a fascinating story that reminds us to be vigilant in any situation that is led by a charismatic figure. Small cults can be extremely damaging.
Check ou
Vape Hits on the Podcast
Hi, everyone. Its been brought to my attention that my vape hits are pretty distracting to the content on the episode. This is just me letting you all know that I am correcting the problem.
Thanks for listening!
-Bill
137 Satanic Panic: The Miami Aerospace Academy Incident
In October, 1979, most of the student body at Miami Aerospace Academy went into riot mode. Strange occurrences were happening too, such as levitating, super human strength, and an overall pack mentality. But, what caused it? It was reported as mass demonic possession, and this event would be the catalyst that launched the Satanic Panic into the mainstream the very next year, in 1980.
Join us as
136 Kosta Fotopoulos and Diedre Hunt: How NOT to stage a Love Triangle
This episode is a textbook on how NOT to commit murder. You have a somewhat wealthy man, who marries into a super wealthy family, just to grow the family. A marriage of convenience. But the man wants it ALL, except for his wife. A gorgeous young woman enters the picture, and they two begin manipulating each other. This leads to the murder,
and an attempted murder of the man’s wife.
Diedre Hunt a
135 The Cleveland Strangler, Anthony Sowell
Anthony Sowell was a very vicious, but lesser known serial killer. He was the worst serial killer in all of Cleveland’s history, and was dubbed ‘The Cleveland Strangler’ by the media. He had a rough childhood, and was abused by his mother, but he also abused his nieces, sexually. He joined the Marines, and should have stayed there. He was a good Marine. But after he got out, he turned to crack, an
134 British Binge! Charles Bronson: Human Donkey Kong
Charles Bronson is a life long British criminal. He never killed anyone, but not due to lack of trying. He was a menace to society, and had such an infamous reputation that he was shuffled back and forth to just about every prison in England.
He raised hell. His most famous antics were going onto the roofs of prisons, and staying there for days, while causing extensive damage to the rooftop. He
133 What's Going On Out Here?? Florida Man Stories with OMGitsWicks!!!
We're back folks! And to make up for making you wait so long, we've got a VERY special episode. Crazy Florida Man stories, with commentary from the one and only Florida Man, Tiktok sensation, OMGitsWICKS!
This episode was a blast, and we're going to have Wicks on with us again soon!
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CKCB Features #8 Brother of a Serial Killer Tells All: Bryce Wardrip on Faryion Wardrip
Going back to Episode, 116. Texas serial killer, Faryion Wardrip! And the 2 guests I had on that episode, Matthew Brockmeyer from Murder Coaster, and Jessica from Texas True Crime return. PLUS, Sandra is on, and we have a guest as well. Bryce Wardrip, Faryion's younger brother joins us, and there is MUCH MORE to the story than the information available about Faryion. Bryce tells ALL, and he doesn'
132 British Binge! Kidnapper, Extortionist, Rapist, Murderer, Idiot, Michael Sams
Its the third British Binge episode! Michael Sams. He was a kidnapper. He kidnapped 2 women and held them for ransom. He killed one of them. And the way he messed with the police would make BTK blush.
Join us as we discuss this case. There are lots of twists and turns, and at first, the police thought this puke had a military intelligence background. That all changed though, when he started feeli
131 British Binge! Serial Killer, Patrick Mackay
Welcome to the second British Binge installment. If Mark Martin was the opening act, this week's subject is the headliner. Their origin stories are very similar, but once Patrick Mackay gets a taste for blood, he goes on a bloody killing spree, becoming one of the most infamous of England's serial killers. He didn't do it for the notoriety. He did it just because.
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130 British Binge! Mark Martin: Nottingham's First Serial Killer
Welcome to part 1 of The British Binge!
Mark Martin had an abusive childhood. He was abusive to his classmates, and it wouldn't take too long for him to wind up on the streets, where he became a bully to the homeless and a drug dealer.
He had a goal. Become Nottingham's first serial killer! He wanted the infamy of becoming a serial killer. So, he did, preying on 2 homeless women, and a woman who
129 Ed Gein Part 2
We have reached the end of the Wisconsin Cheese Binge, with part 2 of Ed Gein. In this episode, we discuss the findings at Gein’s place, the aftermath, all the money grabbers who were capitalizing on the case, his trial and imprisonment, and Ed’s impact on pop culture, with books, movies, TV shows, as well as his influence on horror movies.
Also, the Beer of the Week segment with Sandra’s husban
128 Ed Gein Part 1
Tonight, we start the 4th and final episode in the unplanned Wisconsin Cheese Binge, with part 1 of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield.
We cover his upbringing with his religious fanatic of a mother, who sheltered him, abused him, but made him view her as some kind of divine figure. We also cover the deaths of his parents, and the likely murder of his brother, the 2 murders he is known to have co
127 The Murder of Jessie Blodgett
This episode of CKCB is brought to you a day early by Hurricane Helene. We wanted to make sure that we got the episode out in case we lose power on Thursday, the 26th because this is a biggun!
This is also part 3 of the Wisconsin Cheese Binge.
Jessie Blodgett was a winner. She was super intelligent, a gifted musician, aspiring actress, music teacher. advocate for the stopping of violence against
126 Thad The Durable and The Bonebreaker Killer, Joe Clark
Episode 2 of the Wisconsin Cheese Binge! Tonight, we’re covering Thad Phillips, and Joe Clark, The Bonebreaker Killer. Joe Clark was a sicko who had aspirations of becoming a serial killer. He killed a teenager named Chris Steiner, by kidnapping him, and forcefully breaking his bones. He died of internal bleeding, and Joe dumped him
in a river. His murder would be unsolved for a year, until Joe di
125 Steven Zelich aka Mr Handcuffs, and the Suitcase Murders
Hey, everyone.. We’re going to Wisconsin to cover a really sick individual named Steven Zelich. He was a sadistic killer, who took BDSM a little too far, and his online screen name was Mr Handcuffs. He was a cop in Wisconsin, who lost his job because of multiple complaints from women, specifically strippers about him stalking them.
But, he soon amped up his routine, grooming women to come to him
124 Dr Death: Michael Swango, One of Many
We are BACK, baby! With a brand new co-host! Sandra is the new CKCB co-host. She is simply amazing!
We're covering a serial killer doctor, Michael Swango. Dubbed by his college medical school classmates, working on actual patients as Double 0 Swango, License to Kill, he slipped through the cracks because he had the highest body count of any other student.
But, that didn't stop him from be
CKCB Features EP 7 Interview With Richard Kiers, Author and Survivor of The Movement of God Cult
The second interview I’ve done with a cult survivor. Richard Kiers, who I talked about in Episode 118, The Movement of God cult. He fills in the details on his story, and he’s written a book about his experience. We also discuss cults in general.
It was a great interview. His book is a very good read, and you can get it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Swindled-Faith-Reconciliation-Richard-Kiers/dp/
123 Insane Canadian Cult, His Rest Christian Fellowship PART 2: Interview with a Survivor
Tonight, we’re going back to the Canada binge, and episode 104, the Insane Canadian Cult, His Rest Christian Fellowship, led by sadistic cult leader, Rima Ailing. She was horrible. I recommend you go back and listen to that episode before listening to this one, if you haven’t yet.
But the story didn’t end when Ep 104 did. It went on for another 20 years, and I’m joined tonight by Desti, who was
122 CULT! Word of Life Christian Church and the Death of Lucas Leonard, With Grinding True Crime
Joining us tonight on CKCB is Todd, of the Grinding True Crime Podcast. We’re covering the Word Of Life Christian Church cult, led by Jerry and then Tiffanie Irwin. It was located in Chadwicks NY, and it was a particularly nasty cult, with all the trappings of one of the craziest. And it escalated as time went on, gradually getting worse and worse, until things exploded in 2015 with the brutal and
121 Florida Serial Killer, William Darrell Lindsey with Natasha of Cryptids Creeps and Conspiracy
William Darrell Lindsey is a lesser known serial killer from Florida. But he definitely is a heavy hitter. And, a sadistic one as well. He was another woman hater who fixated on sex workers. His biological parents were killed in a car accident when he was 3 months old. He survived, but likely suffered a head
injury.
He was adopted by a family, where the mother was an extremely ultra religious sad
CKCB Features Ep 6: Did Dahmer Murder Adam Walsh? Interview with Willis Morgan, Author of Frustrated Witness
Author, Willis Morgan was in the Sears in Hollywood, FL on July 27, 1981, where he had a disturbing encounter with a strange and creepy man. He watched the man go into Sears, and to the toy department. Later that day, when the news reported that a young boy, Adam Walsh had been abducted, Willis knew it had to be that guy who did it.
The police began their "investigation" and were intent
120 Keith Hunter Jesperson, The Happy Face Killer
Keith Hunter Jesperson aka The Happy Face Killer was a Canadian born US Serial killer. He was a long haul truck driver, and used that occupation as a cover for his hobby. He had an abusive father, who he blamed for his issues. He would taunt the police and media with detailed letters about his murders. He ultimately turned himself in when he knew the jig was up, but not before killing at least 8 w
119 Jerry Brudos: Shoe Fetish Killer
Jerry Brudos had issues. Born to a mother who made it known that she hated him because he wasn't born a girl, he never stood a chance. He started with his shoe obsession at 5 years old innocently enough, but his mothers reaction to it, combined with losing the only 2 people who cared about him in a matter of months, his obsession escalated.
He began stealing shoes, and before too long, his obs
CKCB Features Ep 5, Teen Torture Inc Documentary Discussion
Tonight, we're discussing the Troubled Teen Industry documentary on Cinemax, Tortured Teens Inc. No guest for this Features episode, so Todd filled in. We've covered TTI several times before, but this is the first time we've covered a documentary on it. The other 2 docs that have been made focused mostly on one location. This one focuses on several, with several different survivors. C
118 CULT! The Movement of God and Sam Fife
Tonight, we’re doing a cult! A lesser known cult that had its roots in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. A cult that had its own troubled teen industry camps set up to reprogram people...mostly kids who didn’t tow the line of the doctrine.
Sam Fife, and The Movement of God cult started in the early 1970s. It hit its peak in the late 70s, and ran strong into the 2000s, where it mostly fizzled out. Th
