Cruel Tea

Send a textOn March 11, 2011, Japan was hit with one of the largest earthquakes in the history of the earth. Then, to compound the tragedy, a tsunami followed, killing nearly 20,000 people. Did some of those victims return? Join us as we discuss.Support the show

Send a textHurricane Katrina barreled into New Orleans in late August of 2025. It left over 100,000 people stranded and in need of aid. It was poorly handled by FEMA and by the New Orleans PD. Henry was killed by police for stealing baby clothes. Join us as we discuss this tragic case.Support the show

Send a textHi! 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 show

Send a textWhat 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 show

Send a textSometimes 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textOne 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textJust 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 show

Send a textIn this episode we talk about a potentially solved case and theories on motive. https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textYeeehaw 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 shifting around recording days to accommodate everyone’s work schedules! Bear with us, we’re figuring it out!If you want to help with our equipment issues or join our discord etc…go here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textIn 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 show

Send a textHeeeey! 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 show

Send a textSorry 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 sameDiscord, Patreon, merch and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textNeither 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textIn 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textOn 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textTW/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 Chanhttps://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textTo 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] the show

Send a text26 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*[email protected]://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textlol…lmao…I mean. No. But those ancient alien guys think so. [email protected], Kofi, discord, Patreon and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textDecember 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textIn 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textAll 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textOn 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textMerlinka 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: $mattiecryptPatreon, discord and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textWhen 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textOne 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textCasey 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textToday, 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textLong story short, Lillian is very sick! Please enjoy this RealiTea episode. Meow meow!!!Support the show

Send a textRemember in 2016 there were like…killer clowns everywhere? And it was on the news? And there was clown hunting and riots? Well. I rememberSupport the show

Send a textOn 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textJohn 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-a3b74fc5cde8Support the show

Send a textThis isn’t a proper episode but we have exciting news for y’all! Discord and lots more! https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textOne 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.com/f/support-sophias-children-after-tragic-loss?qid=969765210f34eb10935753a4f9b09c46Support the show

Send a textIn 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 show

Send a textn 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/cruelteaSupport the show

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

Send a textIn 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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textThe 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://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textOn 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, kofi and more here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textSounds 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-Asterios, Cash App: $LillianAsterios, PayPal: [email protected] if you want to assist with the car fund! No pressure my friends! Support the show

Send a textSo...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/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textAfter spending years telling family and friends of these missing girls and women, the League City PD went on to bungle evidence, ignore tips and calls, refuse the help of other counties and the FBI, and keep in their employ a criminally negligent medical examiner. Join us as we discuss this frustrating case. https://linktr.ee/cruelteaHelp Lillian if you can: Venmo: Lillian-Asterios. Cash app $LillianAsterios Paypal: [email protected] the show

Send a textWillow covers the cases from the 90's and we talk about suspects and how the police in various counties dropped the ball on this investigation. Merch, Patreon, Discord, Kofi and more: linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textHannah Kobayashi is a 30 year old woman from Hawaii who went missing on November 11th. The case is strange and the LAPD claims she is missing of her own free will. What's going on with this case? Plus, we give an update on the truly bizarre drone swarm.Merch, Patreon, Discord and Merris's RealiTEA podcast here: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textFrom the early 70's all the way to the late 90's a 25 acre stretch of land between Houtson and Galveston Texas has been the dumping ground for a killer...or several killers. The bodies of at least 33 young girls and women have been discovered and most of those cases have never been solved. Who were these girls and women? Who killed them? And why did the League City PD mess this case up SO bad? Join us for the first of four parts on the deep dive of the Texas Killing Fields.Donate to the Texas Equusearch https://texasequusearch.org/make-a-donation/Merch, Kofi, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textAre we under attack?? Are aliens invading? Is it al nonsense? FIND OUThttps://linktr.ee/cruelteaOur other pod, realiTEA: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/vIXABdoIZObSupport the show

Send a textTw/cw: CSAWho were the men that were killing all those women? What did they have in common? Join us as we discuss the diabolical Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr.https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send a textI don't know about you, but I really wanna talk to aliens. So, I decided to take on Steven Greer's CE5. YOU CAN TOO! It's a meditation that is supposed to...make ufo's appear. Is it nonsense? DOES IT WORK? Let's find out. Here's the guided meditation: https://soundcloud.com/meagan-cohn/ce5-meditation-adapted-from-dr-steven-greer?in=yali-poliak/sets/c-e-5https://linktr.ee/crueltea For Patreon, merch, discord, Kofi, and so much more! Support the show