Crime, Killers, Cults and Beer: A True Crime Podcast

21/07/2025

Finally, it happened! Bill sits down with Andy, who like Bill was raised in the Faith Assembly Cult! Andy tells his story, and it becomes a discussion., rather than an interview. Andy did great! We're shining even more light on this deadly cult that has escaped criticism. Check it out!

Bill is joined by Andy, a fellow Faith Assembly Cult Survivor. They discuss the horrors of growing up in that cult. Its intense. Don't miss this one! Got a beer you…

11/07/2025

Cindy McKay thought she was a criminal mastermind—but in reality, she was more Dollar Store than Oceans Eleven. In this episode, we dive into the ridiculous rise and spectacular fall of Cindy McKay: con artist, arsonist, murderer…and, frankly, an idiot.
From scamming neighbors with laughably bad schemes to setting fires she couldn’t control (or even properly plan), Cindy’s life of crime wasn’t just evil—it was embarrassingly sloppy. We’ll follow her bumbling trail of fraud, greed, and flaming stupidity all the way to her inevitable downfall.
How did this walking disaster manage to cause so much chaos? And how did it all go up in smoke—literally?
Pour yourself a cold one and buckle up. This is one mess of a story.

Cindy McKay thought she was a criminal mastermind—but in reality, she was more Dollar Store than Oceans Eleven. In this episode, we dive into the ridiculous rise an…

05/07/2025

In this episode, we bring you the long awaited sequel to the Prison Tinder episode! We’re covering people who fell in love with criminals in prison. Bill is joined by Texas Jessica of Texas True Crime, and we cover everyone from Charles Manson’s flame, Star to Luka Magnotta and the Menendez Brothers, along with a couple you may not have heard of.

Also, Dick Darwin Dallas Detective makes his first appearance in a long time...And then there’s the Journey puns….You read that right.

In this episode, we bring you the long awaited sequel to the Prison Tinder episode! We’re covering people who fell in love with criminals in prison. Bill is joined …

04/07/2025

This is a teaser clip from Episode 154, Prison Tinder 2. Texas Jessica of Texas True Crime joins Bill, and somehow, we end up going from Charles Manson to a bunch of puns that somehow fit with the subject matter. As I release this, the episode isn't finished, due to technical difficulties, but its coming VERY soon, and how can you resist Prison Tinder 2???

https://youtu.be/RQkzwkyeOlo?si=Va1s-KxjyvkgjKIB

02/07/2025

Way back in the David Carpenter, Trailside killer episode, a cop said that they were looking for a needle in the haystack looking for him. That caused me to go on a rant about Zip Recruiter and the fact that they had been running commercials about finding the needle in the haystack for over 10 years. Same script, different person reading each ad. Well, about 6 months ago, they stopped running those commercials. Did they hear the episode and decide it was time to change it? As far as I'm concerned, that's exactly what happened. LOL

29/06/2025

Powder Blue was given to me by Todd's wife. It will be in the camera view of every episode from now on. :)

28/06/2025

Bill and Paul meet in person for the first time at Todd's celebration of life

28/06/2025

In this episode, Bill welcomes Kevin “History Goon” Carleton, and “Murder” Matthew Brockmeyer of “The Mighty” Murder Coaster in a lively discussion about historical executions, focusing on botched executions throughout history.
We delve into the stories of Margaret Pole and Mary Queen of Scots, and explore the life of Jack Catch, a notorious executioner. The conversation is filled with humor, personal stories, and insights into the darker aspects of history, making for an entertaining and informative episode.
This conversation delves into the dark and gruesome history of executions, exploring various methods, notable cases, and the evolution of capital punishment. The hosts discuss infamous criminals, botched executions, and the psychological aspects of witnessing such events. They also touch on the historical context of war crimes and the consequences faced by those involved in heinous acts. The dialogue is interspersed with humor and personal anecdotes, creating a unique blend of macabre history and light-hearted banter.

In this episode, Bill welcomes Kevin “History Goon” Carleton, and “Murder” Matthew Brockmeyer of “The Mighty” Murder Coaster in a lively discussion about historical…

20/06/2025

You want cats? WE GOT CATS! LOTS of them! Sorry, not sorry for the cliffhanger though! And part 2 is MUCH more intense than part 1.

In this chilling conclusion to our two-part deep dive into Sheryl Ruthven’s dark world, we follow her as she launches the notorious cat cult—a bizarre and twisted extension of her control. Ruthven forced her followers to take in up to 30 cats each, demanding they prioritize these animals over their own families.

With mounting financial demands and increasingly strange rituals, her grip tightened, driving her followers deeper into her warped and evolving religion.

Join us as we uncover the full extent of Ruthven’s manipulation and the devastating fallout that followed.

You want cats? WE GOT CATS! LOTS of them! Sorry, not sorry for the cliffhanger though! And part 2 is MUCH more intense than part 1. In this chilling conclusion to o…

14/06/2025

In this episode, we welcome back SANDRA! She is the current co-host of CKCB. She's had things going on, causing her absence, but she is BACK for the ATTACK!

In this episode, we cover Sheryl Ruthven, a cult leader who never had any religious training...A hypocrite in everything, meaning she twisted religion to suit her needs...from sexuality to murder. She would preach against homosexuality, but engage in it. She also tried her best to get her ex husband/baby daddy murdered, in the name of God. Then came the cats! Just listen!

We cover her rise to cult leader, and the beginnings of her insanity. Here kitty kitty kitty!

ALSO… Doug pays tribute to Todd in his Beer of the Week segment. Plus, he and Sandra talk about 2 nights with Metallica!!!

In this episode, we welcome back SANDRA! She is the current co-host of CKCB. She's had things going on, causing her absence, but she is BACK for the ATTACK! In this…

14/06/2025

Bill Pullman's son is going to be in Spaceballs 2. Mark this. I'm calling it right now. He will be Lone Star's son, and will be turned by Dark Helmet to the down side of the Schwartz!

06/06/2025

April 25th, 2025, I woke up to heartbreaking news. Todd Teal, My life long friend of 35+ years, as well as band mate, and the original co-host of CKCB had passed away from an apparent heart attack.
This episode is a tribute to Todd. I've taken segments from 7 episodes that stuck out in my mind, that were very funny, and put them in this episode. I've also included messages from his friends, as well as other podcasters who were on episodes with him.
Its a touching way for people to remember him, and hear and see him laughing and having fun. There's not just this. He was on over 90 episodes of this show. That's well over half the catalog! RIP, Brother...I'll catch you on the flip side.

April 25th, 2025, I woke up to heartbreaking news. Todd Teal, My life long friend of 35+ years, as well as band mate, and the original co-host of CKCB had passed aw…