Best Cruel Tea Podcasts (2025)

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We’re back/Bermuda Triangle! 27:12

14h ago27:12

27:12

Send us a text Hi! We’re back! in this episode, we talk about the Bermuda Triangle and the mystery around it. We also talk about one man’s strange flight through it. Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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AI Developer Sued Over Teen’s Death 24:55

2M ago24:55

24:55

Send us a text What do we do when AI commits a horrific crime? Is the company or developer to blame? Join us as we discuss a recent case. Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Mondays: The Existential Horror of AI Hallucinations 35:42

2M ago35:42

35:42

Send us a text Sometimes AI says some pretty…horrifying stuff. AI experts call this a hallucination. What does that mean exactly? Find out! Lillian explains while Merris derails. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Rise Of AI Cults 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Send us a text One effect of the prevalence of artificial intelligence is the rise in AzI encouraged religious delusion, a severe and dangerous mental health disorder. Join Lillian and Merris as they discuss this terrifying trend. Discord, merch, and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Update! 12:01

2M ago12:01

12:01

Send us a text Just a little update on what’s going on! We lost electricity and internet for nearly a week due to bad storms. All is well! Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Discussing Cold Cases 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

Send us a text In this episode we talk about a potentially solved case and theories on motive. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Monday: The Aurora, Texas UFO Case 26:47

3M ago26:47

26:47

Send us a text Yeeehaw we’re going to Texas in 1897! A UFO exploded and ruined Judge Proctor’s flower garden. Oh…and the alien body might still be buried in the local cemetery! Sorry for the late upload. We had equipment issues. Which are still issues but I managed to stable it so the audio is great on this episode. We are not on hiatus, we’re shif…

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The Unsolved Murder of Laralee Spear 26:21

3M ago26:21

26:21

Send us a text In 1994, in Deland Florida, 15 year old Laralee Spear got off the bus after school and was never seen alive again. Join us as we discuss her haunting, unsolved murder. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Merch, discord and more! Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Pascagoula Abduction 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

Send us a text Heeeey! Lillian had some family issues but we’re back! ❤️🤠 One of the most credible UFO abduction cases occurred in Pascagoula, Mississippi on October 11, 1973. Two men were taken snoard a craft and experienced hell on this earth. Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Monday: Mince Pie Martians 30:40

4M ago30:40

30:40

Send us a text Sorry for the delay! We had storms and no Internet for a day. The absolute weirdest thing we’ve ever covered. In 1979 a woman in England had some strange visitors in her living room and her life was never the same Discord, Patreon, merch and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show…

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The Gravel Pit Killer 33:05

4M ago33:05

33:05

Send us a text “Hausjarvi Gravel Pit Murders” were a series of violent crimes in Finland believed to be linked to a single perpetrator, occurred during the 1990s in and around a gravel pit near Hausjärvi. Join us as we discuss this cold case. Discord, merch, patreon: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show…

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Merris Monday: Space Hot Dog or Aliens?? 26:00

4M ago26:00

26:00

Send us a text Neither obviously. On this Merris Monday we talk about our interstellar visitor, Oumuamua…what is it? And why is Lillian talking science? Merch, patreon, discord and more! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Monday: Oliver the Humanzee 25:23

4M ago25:23

25:23

Send us a text In 1976 a chimp named Oliver took the world by storm. He walked upright, had a hairless face and convinced the world he was a human chimp hybrid. But…was he? And what happened to him in the end? Merch, Patreon, Kofi, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Unsolved Murder of Julie Ferguson 30:33

4M ago30:33

30:33

Send us a text On March 20th 1995, Julie Ferguson disappeared from the parking lot at the strip mall she worked at. The next day, her body was found on the side of the road. Join us as we discuss this cold case. Patreon, merch, discord, Kofi and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Chilling Unsolved Case of Mister Cruel 1:00:48

4M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Send us a text TW/CW: CSA, child death Mr Cruel is the name used for an unidentified Australian serial child rap*st who attacked three girls in the northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is also the prime suspect in the 1991 abduction and murder of a fourth girl, Karmein Chan https://linktr.ee/cru…

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Merris Monday: The Zizian Death Cult 33:31

4M ago33:31

33:31

Send us a text To date, this complicated and strange death cult has been responsible for the death of six people. What does Silicon Valley, veganism, and altruism have to do with it. Well, let me explain… Lillian: Venmo: Lillian-Asterios, cash app: LillianAsterios, PayPal: [email protected] Support the show…

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The Murder of Alexis Sharkey 33:10

4M ago33:10

33:10

Send us a text 26 year old Alexis had gathered quite a following on social media. Newly married, Alexis portrayed a charmed life online. But behind closed doors, not all was what it seemed. TW: DV, su*cide [email protected] https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Monday: Is Bigfoot an Alien? 31:08

4M ago31:08

31:08

Send us a text lol…lmao… I mean. No. But those ancient alien guys think so. [email protected] Merch, Kofi, discord, Patreon and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Murder of Dimebag Darrell 34:40

5M ago34:40

34:40

Send us a text December 8, 2004 was a dark day for heavy metal fans. Dimebag Darrell, the lead guitarist for the trailblazing band Pantera was killed by an obsessive fan. Join us as we discuss this case. Discord, Kofi, Patreon, merch and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Murder of Bianca Devins 34:31

5M ago34:31

34:31

Send us a text In 2019, 17 year old Bianca Devins was about to become a social media star. Unfortunately, it would take her death to get her there. Join us as we discuss this tragic case. Merch, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Mondays: The Shared Dream of Mall World 32:51

5M ago32:51

32:51

Send us a text All over the world for years, thousands of people have strange dreams about malls. Join us as we discuss this phenomenon. Patreon discord and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Murder of John Lennon 35:46

5M ago35:46

35:46

Send us a text On December 8, 1980, a young man shot and killed the biggest pop star of the era, former Beatle John Lennon. Join us as we discuss this case. Discord, merch, patreon and Kofi https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merlinka, Serbian Actress 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

Send us a text Merlinka is widely considered to be the first openly trans/gender queer person in Serbia. She was a sex worker and actress and was murdered in 2003. Join us as we discuss this case. Mattie: $mattiecrypt Patreon, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Ghosts, fame, and a curse, the Dominique Dunne Case 33:35

5M ago33:35

33:35

Send us a text When Poltergeist was released in 1982 it was an instant classic. Dominique Dunne played Dana Freeling and gave a stellar performance. Soon, she was going to be a household name. Or she would have been had she not been murdered when she was only 22. Patreon, merch, discord, Kofi and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show…

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Merris Mondays: Was The Shining Kubrick’s Confession? 43:43

5M ago43:43

43:43

Send us a text One of the most iconic horror movies, The Shining may not be about what it seems to be about on the surface. Join us as we discuss this film. Discord, Kofi, merch, patreon and more here: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Forbidden Love, the case of Casey White and Vicki White 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

Send us a text Casey White was serving a 75 year sentence for a wild crime spree when he met Vicky White, a prison guard. The two fell in love and then staged a jail break. Join us as we discuss this wild story! TW/CW: su*cide, DV, mention of animal abuse Patreon, merch, discord, and kofi: https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show…

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Meet Mattie! 40:36

5M ago40:36

40:36

Send us a text Today, we’re happy to grow our Cruel TEAm! Mattie joins us as a new cohost! She will be covering Friday’s episode…for now, Lil and Mattie chat so y’all can get to know her. We think you’ll love her! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Mondays: RealiTea, Amy’s Baking Company 19:14

5M ago19:14

19:14

Send us a text Long story short, Lillian is very sick! Please enjoy this RealiTea episode. Meow meow!!! Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Mondays: Y’all Remember Them Clowns?? 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

Send us a text Remember in 2016 there were like…killer clowns everywhere? And it was on the news? And there was clown hunting and riots? Well. I remember Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Oscar Pistorius Case 42:30

6M ago42:30

42:30

Send us a text On Valentines Day in 2013, para athlete and blade runner Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Was it an accident like he claimed or was it murder? https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Twisted Case of Amanda McClure 34:54

6M ago34:54

34:54

Send us a text John McQuire went on a road trip with his girlfriend and never returned home. Join us as we discuss this case where a man ended up dead and a daughter married her father. Discord, Merch and more: https://linktr.ee/crueltea?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d71306e7-08fc-4e3f-b046-a3b74fc5cde8 Support the show…

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Merris Mondays: Exciting News! 17:07

6M ago17:07

17:07

Send us a text This isn’t a proper episode but we have exciting news for y’all! Discord and lots more! https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala Season 4 Episode 435 1:23:51

6M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Send us a text One of America's most notorious serial killers, Rodney Alcala, once appeared on the Dating Game, a game show where the contestants tried to win a date. Join us as we do a deep dive into this horrifying case. Please consider donating to Sophia's gofundme. Her kids could use the support. RIP Sophie, we love you. https://www.gofundme.co…

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Merris Monday: The Abduction of Kelly Cahill Season 4 Episode 434 30:23

6M ago30:23

30:23

Send us a text In April of 1993 in Australia, Kelly and her husband Andrew were driving home when they saw a strange glowing craft in the sky. It would be days before Kelly remembered the horrific events that followed. Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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The Strange Case of Noah Donohoe Season 4 Episode 433 32:02

6M ago32:02

32:02

Send us a text n June of 2020, 14 year old Noah Donohoe goes missing in Northern Ireland. CCTV captures almost every step of his journey...but when the footage is viewed, it only creates more questions. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the showBy Cruel Tea, True Crime Podcast

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Merris Mondays: UFO NEWS (it's all stupid) Season 4 Episode 432 32:50

7M ago32:50

32:50

Send us a text The UFO guys are fighting. There is an EGG. The pope is mixed up in it for some reason and we're all doomed by 2027 https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show

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The Bizarre Disappearance of Sandra Hughes Johnson Season 4 Episode 431 34:43

7M ago34:43

34:43

Send us a text In July of 2020, 54 year old Sandra Hughes Johnson vanished from her campsite in the Sierra National Forest. There would be several sightings of her, each more strange and eerie than the last. Join us as we discuss this chilling disappearance. https://linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show…

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Merris Mondays: The Dancing Plague of 1518 Season 4 Episode 430 24:50

7M ago24:50

24:50

Send us a text The middle ages sucked. The people of Strasberg, France had it particularly rough. And then? They started dancing. And they didn't stop until they died. Join us for this fascinating tale! That's true! ((sorry for the late upload, I had NO internet cause of the winter 'storm' My net goes out if you fart at it cross ways) https://linkt…

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The Murders of Bibba Henry and Nina Smallman Season 4, Episode 429 1:08:19

7M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Send us a text On Monday, June 8th, 2020, the murders of sisters Bibba Henry and Nina Smallman made the news. It wasn't just their brutal murder that was so harrowing, or the fact they were so close...or that the killer was so depraved. No. It was the way police mishandled their case, refusing to treat them with dignity. Merch, patreon, discord, ko…

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Section 01 23:08

7M ago23:08

23:08

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Section 02 15:43

7M ago15:43

15:43

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Section 03 20:52

7M ago20:52

20:52

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Merris Mondays and the Flaming Hand of Doom! Season 4 Episode 428 20:53

7M ago20:53

20:53

Send us a text Sounds like an Indiana Jones movie! But no. In 1916 near Atlantic City, something fell from the sky into the Prantl family's fields. The rest is...well I guess it's stupid. Was it a hand of doom? A weird rock? A meteorite? A wad of nonsense? Was it cursed? Listen to find out! (the answer is dumb) linktr.ee/crueltea Venmo: Lillian-Ast…

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Section 04 20:36

7M ago20:36

20:36

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Section 05 21:24

7M ago21:24

21:24

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Section 06 11:10

7M ago11:10

11:10

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Section 07 19:26

7M ago19:26

19:26

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Section 08 21:09

7M ago21:09

21:09

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Section 09 16:25

7M ago16:25

16:25

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edgar Wallace

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Merris Mondays on a Tuesday: DRONES. DROOOONES. Wtf is up with all these drones? Season 4 Episode 427 43:36

7M ago43:36

43:36

Send us a text So...the drones in New Jersey are still droning. And now they're in just about every state and every continent. WTH is going on? The Pentagon said it was Santa Claus but I think they may be taking the piss as the Brits say. Join us as we delve even more deeply into this bizarre topic. linktr.ee/crueltea Support the show…

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