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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Introducing: The Shrink Next Door

Veteran journalist Joe Nocera’s neighbor in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike. Ike counted celebrities and Manhattan elites as his patients. He’d host star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered that Ike was gone and everything he’d thought he’d known about his neighbor -- and the house next door -- was wrong. From Wondery, the company behind Dirty John and Dr. Death, and Bloomberg, “The Shrink Next Door” is a story about power, control and turning to the wrong person for help for three decades. Written and hosted by Joe Nocera, a columnist for Bloomberg. The Shrink Next Door is now an Apple Original series, starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. Watch now only on Apple TV+. Listen to the Shrink Next Door now! https://link.chtbl.com/shrink_next_door?sid=Audio-Shrink_Next_Door_2021-Cult_Liter_with_Spencer_Henry See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Spencer Henry

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A New Favorite!

3d ago

Radiantjill

Spencer you did a fantastic job breaking down the Waco Cult in story like fashion. Don’t skip part 1, because hearing the back story starting in the 1920’s was fascinating, engaging and I educational. Ok…. I smiled at the last rhyming comment at the end of part 1.
Drowning out the trolls

Jan 28

Madi4491

Here to drown out the peasant trolls who aren’t a part of the cult. We all love Spencer and are so grateful for him.
5 stars!!

Jan 27

Mibs666

One of my favorite podcasts ever!! I love the genuine vibe and dry humor. Super interesting stories and subject matter every episode. I’m a big fan!!
My Fav Podcast

Jan 21

Nawell Ponson

Spencer Henry is a great host who puts in the research while still feeling relatable and easy to listen to. It feels like you’re on the phone with a friend. Love it.
Cult Bro

Jan 18

Mightyjoe5280

Spencer is the best. I’ve been listening since the beginning and it only gets better with time. Pro tip- check out Obitchuary as well :)
Smug

12/21/2024

Boreas22!

I appreciate your not being smug😎 Love the show!
Factual errors

Jan 9

Ingrid8503

4 minutes into an episode and he’s already getting basic information wrong. Interesting that comments are turned off on Spotify, I guess he can’t handle corrections.
Not a fan of format

12/23/2024

Xrybjoddvhkyrghgj

Stories that I tried to listen could be good, but host speaks like he’s just speeding through, reading a script. And the fact that it’s just him, no sound effects or anything else, makes it quite boring for me.
New listener!! Love!

11/15/2024

LaurenF2020

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 “chit-chatted” 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 “hang” without actually having to be social or make any effort! Lol As long as everything is clearly organized and labeled like: “Just a chitchat episode for my besties”- I think they’re great! Keep doing them- and everything else, of course! Thanks for being here for us and excited to binge all the archives!! x
Change Isn’t Always Good

11/11/2024

AAW0818

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.