The Bad Taste Crime Podcast

If you're looking for a podcast about sex and cults, then by golly you've found the right one! In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at two cults with sex at the center of their practices for very different reasons. You can check out the High Expectations podcast here! Research links below: Bloomberg - "The Dark Side of the Orgasmic Meditation Company" "Orgasm, INC. " on Netflix The Spinoff - "M...

There is nothing that wets your true crime whistle like a juicy fraud story. Luckily, we've got two for you! Join Janelle and Vicky as they tackle more stories of people trying to game the system. You can check out Murder and Such here! Research links below: Thought Co. - "The Whiskey Ring: Bribery Scandal of the 1870s" National Archives - "Grant, Babcock, and the Whiskey Ring" History - "Ulysses...

Join Janelle and Vicky for this live show at the Dark Matters Podcast Festival! This time, the ladies are talking about Illinois crime. A special thank you goes to Side Street Studio Arts and Ghostly Podcast ! Research links here!: The National Registry of Exonerations - "Julie Rea" University of Illinois Innocence Project - "Julie Rea" Investigating Innocence - "Julie Rea" abc30 - "Woman details...

They say everything is bigger in Texas. Here at the BTC, we believe that applies to crime as well. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two crimes from the Lonestar state. You can check out the Not Fade Away podcast here! Research links here!: WFAA-TV - "Dallas serial killer Billy Chemirmir charged with killing 22 Texas women gets 2nd conviction" The Guardian - "How a Texas serial killer went un...

There are plenty of conspiracies out there about government coverups. But what happens when the coverup turns out to be real? In this episode of the BTC, Janelle, and Vicky look at two cases of government coverups and what happens when the lies run out. You can check out Murder Road Trip here! Research links here!: UCLA Newsroom - "An Army base isn't as safe as you think" Newsweek - "Details About...

If you could change your identity, what would you do? In the cases the ladies look at in this episode, these folks choose to commit crimes. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at criminals using aliases. You can check out 600 Second Saga here! BBC News - "Piecing together serial killer Peter Tobin's past" The Guardian - "Serial killer Peter Tobin dies while serving life sentences in Edinburgh" The...

Happy Holidays from all of us here at the BTC. During this time of joy and togetherness, we mustn't forget the women and girls who have been the victims of crimes. This week, Janelle and Vicky discuss two of these stories. You can check out the Book Vs Movie Podcast here! Research links below!: "Elsa Lanchester Herself" by Elsa Lanchester Kat Devitt - "Edith Lanchester: How A Victorian Feminist En...

During every criminal trial, the accused has the option of defending themselves. If they choose to do so, it rarely results in a positive outcome. In this episode of The BTC, Vicky and Janelle discuss two times defendants chose, and were forced to, defend themselves. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/show/were-all-just-pretending Research links...

The ladies of the BTC are back! After a short hiatus, Janelle and Vicky return with two stories from the high seas. This week, we're talking oceanic crimes! You can check out the Vocal Fries Podcast here!: https://vocalfriespod.com/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-145---international-waters-baby/

While we here at the BTC take a little break, we wanted to share one of our favorite podcasts with you! This week we bring you the Ghostly Podcast! Does the Sausage King’s wife still haunt Chicago? Favorite guest Mondo joins Pat and Rebecca to discuss and debate the story of the Sausage King. In 1897, the wife of Adolph Luetgert, the Sausage King of Chicago, was reported missing. Two trials later,...

This week we are bringing you the Bad Taste Crime Podcast live from the Elgin Fringe Festival! You can check out more about the Fringe here!: https://www.elginfringefestival.com/ We'd like to give a special thank you to Side Street Studio Arts and Ghostly Podcast! https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/ https://ghostlypodcast.com/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episo...

When the average person visits the doctor, they expect a certain level of care. These are not stories about receiving that level of care. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two doctors-gone-rogue. You can check out the High Expectations Podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-expectations-podcast/id1071712255 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/epi...

We've seen countless examples of the average person joining a group that ends up being more trouble than it is worth. In this episode, Janelle and Vicky talk cults, government, and drug counseling. You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://www.instagram.com/murderandsuch/?hl=en Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-142---exit-exit-exit/

In this week's episode, the ladies of the BTC talk about one of their favorite subjects: satanic crimes. Join us as we mark the start (unofficial) start of spooky season with these two tales. You can check out the Not Fade Away Podcast here!: https://www.spreaker.com/show/not-fade-away-podcast Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-141---can-i-speak-to-the-hell-man...

Join us for this live recording of our show at Parapalooza 2022! You can find out more about Graveside Paranormal here!: https://gravesideparanormal.com/ You can check out Ghostly Podcast here!: https://ghostlypodcast.com/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-140---live-at-parapalooza-2022/

Recently, the BTC crew has had an overwhelming feeling of wanting to be anywhere else but here. So in this episode, join Janelle and Vicky as they look at crimes on the Korean peninsula. You can check out the Murder Road Trip Podcat here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/murder-road-trip-545869 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-139---automotive-genghis-khan...

This week, Janelle and Vicky go on a tour de France to find crimes in the country known for cheese, croissants, and wine. Join us as we look at French crimes. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending Podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/show/were-all-just-pretending Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-138---a-boarding-school-but-also-wine-making/

This week, we look at two examples of how women can do anything, even murder! Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two cases of black widows. You can check out The Vocal Fries here!: https://vocalfriespod.com/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-137---i-hate-it-here/

In this episode of the BTC, we take a look at one of the largest problems in the US: hate crimes. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two cases that changed the course of history. You can check out the High Expectations Podcast here!: https://anchor.fm/highexpectationspodcast?fbclid=IwAR3KCa1wtlL3guLbgfvSW6AbTwwM5B1q0Pc6rJsqt4El-xm5u1hgShLvKSg Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast...

The BTC Crew is taking another trip down memory lane as we revisit long-haul murderers. In this episode, Vicky and Janelle look at two new cases of truckers turning to the dark side. You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://linktr.ee/murderandsuch Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-135---superhighway-of-trash/

With school finishing up for the summer, it's hard not to look around and notice the children that have been unleashed on the weekday world. In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at two examples of why (as Janelle likes to say) "children are the f***king worst." You can check out the Not Fade Away Podcast here!: https://www.spreaker.com/show/not-fade-away-podcast Research links here!: https://ww...

Summer is arriving and to get in the mood, we here at the BTC have decided to check in on Florida. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two crimes from the sunshine state. You can check out the Murder Roadtrip podcast here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/murder-road-trip-545869 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-133---the-alexander-graham-bell-of-phone-s...

Here at the BTC, we enjoy the finer things in life: fancy wine, stinky cheeses, and expensive art. In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at two of the art world's biggest trouble-makers. You can check out We're All Just Pretending here!: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-were-all-just-pretending-p-43094822/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-132---aye-aye-ca...

In this episode, we decide to revisit our earliest topic: movies based on real crime! This time Vicky and Janelle look at two brand new cases that remind us that sometimes, really can't write this stuff! You can check out The Vocal Fries podcast here!: https://vocalfriespod.com/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-131---its-all-about-the-gains/

On this episode of the BTC, Janelle and Vicky dive into two stories of absolutely horrible people. Enough said. You can check out Murder Road Trip here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/murder-road-trip-545869 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-130---the-british-bill-cosby/