Cult Liter with Spencer Henry

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Cult Liter Podcast Host Spencer Henry brings the bizarre every Tuesday. Each week we'll dive into a new story of cults, crime, televangelists gone wild, you never really know what you're going to get, just a guaranteed good time.

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  • Jane 1890
    Love !!!
    Listen all the time thank you very much:)šŸ’ššŸ’š
  • Radiantjill
    A New Favorite!
    Spencer you did a fantastic job breaking down the Waco Cult in story like fashion. Donā€™t skip part 1, because hearing the back story starting in the 1920ā€™s was fascinating, engaging and I educational. Okā€¦. I smiled at the last rhyming comment at the end of part 1.
  • Madi4491
    Drowning out the trolls
    Here to drown out the peasant trolls who arenā€™t a part of the cult. We all love Spencer and are so grateful for him.
  • Mibs666
    5 stars!!
    One of my favorite podcasts ever!! I love the genuine vibe and dry humor. Super interesting stories and subject matter every episode. Iā€™m a big fan!!
  • Nawell Ponson
    My Fav Podcast
    Spencer Henry is a great host who puts in the research while still feeling relatable and easy to listen to. It feels like youā€™re on the phone with a friend. Love it.
  • Mightyjoe5280
    Cult Bro
    Spencer is the best. Iā€™ve been listening since the beginning and it only gets better with time. Pro tip- check out Obitchuary as well :)
  • Ingrid8503
    Factual errors
    4 minutes into an episode and heā€™s already getting basic information wrong. Interesting that comments are turned off on Spotify, I guess he canā€™t handle corrections.
  • Xrybjoddvhkyrghgj
    Not a fan of format
    Stories that I tried to listen could be good, but host speaks like heā€™s just speeding through, reading a script. And the fact that itā€™s just him, no sound effects or anything else, makes it quite boring for me.
  • Boreas22!
    Smug
    I appreciate your not being smugšŸ˜Ž Love the show!
  • LaurenF2020
    New listener!! Love!
    New here and already love your podcast and just the whole vibe!! I heard on one of your recent eps that someone was annoyed that you just ā€œchit-chattedā€ on a recent episode but- I personally think some of us love stuff like that! It starts to feel like some *likable* podcasters are like.. your friends and you want to hear a little bit about them and just like de-stress and ā€œhangā€ without actually having to be social or make any effort! Lol As long as everything is clearly organized and labeled like: ā€œJust a chitchat episode for my bestiesā€- I think theyā€™re great! Keep doing them- and everything else, of course! Thanks for being here for us and excited to binge all the archives!! x
  • AAW0818
    Change Isnā€™t Always Good
    Love Spencer and the pod but this new hotline format is a no for me. Not a fan of listening to others tell random stories.
  • lamatz13
    One of my favorites !
    Been listening to Cult Liter for a while now . I listened to it all and then started Obitchuary and they are by far my go to when iā€™m cleaning or working . I deliver for Amazon so since I donā€™t have to interact with anyone , i can just pop my headphones in and hit play until iā€™m done with my route . Iā€™m sure people think Iā€™m nuts when iā€™m driving and laughing . Currently catching up on episodes from earlier this year and I love them all so far ! Keep up the good work!
  • Meeemose
    Not about cults
    Dude is interesting & fun to listen too but itā€™s all true crime & murderers, not about cults at all. Great podcast name, give it to someone who will actually talk about cults pls
  • MN Buffy II
    Iā€™ve triedā€¦
    Spencer, not all that interested in listening to you googling and reading reviews. This format may work for some, but not for me. Iā€™ll be taking a lilā€™ breakā€¦
  • LucyGranroth
    One of my faves!
    Listen every week! Thanks for the vibes
  • skp0218
    I love your show
    And less curated is nice :) love it
  • issagory
    Podcast
    I am so happy I discovered this podcast because I love it !!!! Spencer you are a great storyteller, and so cool ā¤ļø !!!
  • Tayatch70
    Welcome to the Cult babes
    The cult has everything to personal stories to well documented stories to intense stories to so crazy theyā€™re funny stories to paranormal to cults and straight up murder. Spencer talks about anything and everything in a way thatā€™s easy to digest. He does a summary of a story, not a deep analysis. Everyone is welcomed to cult!
  • TinaTem
    Love love love
    I love this show! It rarely gets too gruesome and if it does, Spencer warns you.
  • Jesssssiccccaaaaa
    Not Spencer Henryā€¦
    Complaining about the amount of ads on Lifetime while having 4 ad breaks in his 25 minutes episode lolā€¦ love you though!!
  • Blah blah blah2008
    Just discovered
    Just found this gem!! LOVE
  • fi.flap
    LOVE IT!
    Long time Geoff, fresh cult babe here. Absolutely love the Gypsy Rose Life After Lock Up recaps. My mom has munchausen and the was definitely some Munchausen By Proxy among my sisters and myself from her. I want to know all about the show, because of course. Currently Iā€™ve reached a break though in my own healing resulting in me finally being an artist who makes art: in pain I g fourteen canvases! All this to say, Iā€™m not watching media at the moment. Spencerā€™s commentary and retelling of highlights is just what I needed! Even subscribed to wondery for the early access, because I freaking love the vibes here. While I donā€™t find myself laughing as much as when listening to oBITCHuary, but Iā€™m learning A LOT! Sorry for the long winded review, just wanted to say I appreciate the Gypsy Rose mini episodes greatly šŸ©·šŸ©·šŸ©·
  • 2vland
    (In)Sanity Refresher
    This show is one of a few I look forward to every week and went back in the catalogue to listen to. Itā€™s always interesting to hear multiple takes of a case or a cult or any situation really. Spencer Henry does a great job of researching a variety of subjects and is a joy to listen to.
  • K.Tull
    Yes!
    As in Y E S you should give this podcast a listen. I recently stumbled across it and cannot get enough
  • CC124567
    Top pod!
    Straight to the point and great storytelling along with his own interesting input. Easy to listen to! Love you Spencer!!!
  • Disneyland Donna
    The best !!
    Love love your little leader and obituary podcasts. They are so great thank you for all your hard work! You and Madison are the best hi to hotdog and all the pups. Love you, all ā¤ļøā¤ļøDonna.
  • Jersey Girl in Vermont
    Great!
    Just found you and the podcast is fabulous!
  • Shayyyyyyy12344
    Love love love! More detail please?
    I absolutely love cult leader! My only ā€œcomplaintā€ is that they are so short! The episodes are so interesting,but I need more detailsšŸ¤
  • Tanner dog Tucker
    Speed of podcast
    Please sloooowwwww down!! You go way too fast! You have interesting stories.
  • Sugarrrrr70
    Westboro Baptist
    The story of this hate group has been around TOO longā€¦with you speaking on it recently, it brings back memories from approx 12 years ago. Our local Baptist church was having a funeral for a young man. If recall correctly he had been a soldier and took his own life- military and suicide- prime picking for these people with so much hate to spew. Ugh! They show up- signs, bull horns, just a ridiculous scene. The local high school was directly across the street- so this church and this school have been on the same block for MANY years. The school transportation dept. took it upon themselves to surround the entire church with school busses. As family and friends were safely inside- the busses pulled around and blocked these people from getting closer and it reduced the noise so those inside could not hear them. It was an amazing show of support for local folks. Westboro never returned! Love your content Spencer!!
  • zonlv
    Best!
    I just get so happy when a new episode appears!
  • djakqjenrbskx djsjs
    Love love love!
    My only ā€œcomplaintsā€ are that Maddison isnā€™t on more episodes (or every time!) and the little liters are so fast!! So essentially I love everything and just want more bc Iā€™m a little greedy like that šŸ„²šŸ¤£
  • PW from GR
    Pronunciation?
    So listen. Itā€™s good storytelling but Spencer, listen.. Joyce McKinneyā€™s Kirk is not ā€œman OCK ldā€ but MAN ah cld. And ā€œhim and his friend went to the storeā€ should be ā€œhe and his friend wentā€ unless you want to say ā€œhim went to the store.ā€ If you want to be a serious podcaster You have an obligation to check out pronunciations of words, places and names youā€™ve never heard used before. Ouch
  • .jaye
    Keep ā€˜em comin
    Obsessed! Fully genuinely obsessed! Thanks cult dad! For an amazing show every single time! Hey HotDog! Hugs and kisses coming to both of you! From one cult babe to anotherā¤ļø
  • lindsaym3213
    Best podcast
    I listen to this podcast every single day on top of his other one Obituary.
  • hihoneyitsbunny
    spencer = daddy
    obsessed with this show and specifically spencer. follow him on insta, I didnā€™t realize how hot he is until listening for like six months
  • alexreichelt
    Revisit Natalia Grace!
    Spencer! Love cult liter and obitchuary, Iā€™m dying to know your opinions on the curious case of Natalia Grace HBO special as I just finished your episode on her!
  • marin hottuber
    Love both your podcasts! Conspiracy theory
    Letā€™s create a conspiracy theory that suggests Anna Nicole Smith, our supreme prophet will be returning and will be appearing at your next show!
  • Jane Ryder
    Fun podcast
    I enjoy the host
  • Lalalynn22
    Echo suggestion
    Hey Spencer, I have a suggestion for the echo issue in the Little Liter episode. Search amazon for a tabletop compact microphone isolation shield. Just a suggestion but I think it will help.
  • Chrissylocs
    Great Pod
    Recently became obsessed with cults and serial killers and this show is great! Good mix of storytelling and humor, really enjoying it.
  • Mo Collins
    Lighthearted, fun, great host
    So many interesting and dark stories told with a light hearted tone. The host is so charming and likeable. A great podcast if you like spooky stories.
  • koala lover cj
    Spooky and intriguing
    Great podcast it has the interesting part of the true crime but taken with thought to unreliable pieces of evidence. Good podcast.
  • Trinimamba
    Older episode
    Normally I donā€™t write a review, however I am truly bothered by the episode on Jehovahā€™s Witness. Your guest was dripping in distain as she was discussing her experience on the religion. Every point has an exaggeration to it and a splash facts. As the host I would think you would do your own due diligence about the religion and ask harder , tougher, thought provoking questions if the goal is to classify this religion as a cultā€¦ side note if your guest hated being a Jehovahā€™s Witness, she would not care about her status in the congregation and she would want nothing to do with the religion, much less sit on a podcast mischaracterising the religion and the members that are willing and happy to be a Jehovah Witness. Itā€™s important for your platform to do due diligence on all of the religions or groups of congregations so that the material you are providing has facts, good points and counter points and something to review objectively .
  • Monkey Maze
    Very well done
    I just found this podcast. Well researched and well told. I appreciate all the work that goes into this. Learned about this podcast from Morbid podcast.
  • Shiiraa
    Die hard cult babe
    I love this podcast SO much! Spencer is such a wonderful story teller and I truly feel like Iā€™m in a room with my friend as they tell me a story when I listen. I have struggled to find an easy to listen to podcast with a host that I enjoy but baby this is it!
  • jhuebner15
    A great find!
    I really enjoy this show because itā€™s all about storytelling and not about what tv shows are on or mercy for sale etc etc. The topics are timely and juicy, and the little liters are a nice mid week treat. Well donešŸŽŠ
  • TheFakeHuman
    Free refills!
    Remember: You donā€™t need cults; they need you. You need Spencer. Heā€™ll slap that kool aid right out of your hand. šŸ˜˜
  • jennykwhitee
    I love your podcast butā€¦
    Iā€™m honestly getting tired of the qAnon episodes. The first few were fine but I just donā€™t find it interesting at all. Iā€™ll just skip the future ones.
  • Fearsgirl
    Like
    Please learn how to speak without using the word ā€˜likeā€™ every two seconds. I think this is like, probably a great podcast but like, Iā€™ll never know.
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