The Black Culture Club

Breonna Taylor

Tristin and Jiselle talk about the 2020 shooting of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor in Louisville, KY after watching New York Times', New York Times Presents episode on Hulu.  The hosts talks who, what, where, when, why, and share their own perspectives on how things could have ended differently and suggestions on how to move forward. 

The Central Park Five

Welcome back, murder friends! Co-hosts Tristin and Jiselle chat about the 1989 case of the Central Park Five-- also known as the Central Park Jogger case.  Listen to learn about that infamous case and it's impact it's made on American history and specifically, the image of the young black man. 

Intro to BCC/Trial Four

We are so excited to bring you The Black Culture Club. If you’ve been a murder friend for a while, you’ve heard us both talk about racial injustice, Black Lives Matter, speaking up about being a strong ally for minority groups. It’s something we’re super passionate about and we are excited to share that through this podcast — it’s a long time in the making!! We are really proud of this and we hope you’ll listen.   In our first episode, BCC hosts discuss Trial Four, a Netflix docuserie...

Last Nancy Series Ep AND BLM Chat

May 14, 2015, DC firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire that seemed to be contained to the second floor of a home in an affluent DC neighborhood. Listen to the MMC's final Nancy episode that includes twists, turns, and the sad story of multiple murders.   Second half of the episode, Tristin and Jiselle digress into current BLM topics that relate to their third season! 

MMC Update 2: Thanksgiving, Life Updates, The Election, THE WORKS!

MMC Hosts Tristin and Jiselle are back after a mini self-care break! Join the MMC family and check in with what the hosts have been spending their free time on during the pandemic and how they're feeling about the values that shift and shape our world. 

The Nancy Series: Murder of Michelle Mockbee

The MMC hosts discuss the 2012 murder of Michelle Mockbee who was found beaten to death at work. Watch as the hosts discuss the crime itself as well as the way it was presented on Nancy Grace's InJustice series on Oxygen. 

The Nancy Series: Murder of Annie Kasprzak

In 2012, a 15-year old girl in Utah was reported missing. The next day, a runner by the Jordan River saw a pile of rocks covered in blood and a shoe and called the police. Shortly after, police helicopters found a body.  Listen as the Murder Club hosts dissect the third episode of Nancy Grace's Injustice on Oxygen. 

The Nancy Series: Disappearance of Jerry Michael Williams

In the year 2000, a man goes missing after taking out a life insurance policy for his family. Everything about the lake he disappeared in says foul play.... but his family, and most importantly his mother, doesn't get answers until 17 years later.  

The Nancy Series: Pamela Vitale Murder

Welcome to Part 1 of our Nancy Grace Series! This week, MMC hosts have begun their binge of Nancy Grace's Show Injustice on the Oxygen network.  Episode one begins with the mysterious murder of Pamela Vitale, a friend of Nancy's. Join us as we discuss the case, the show, and Nancy herself!

Nancy Series: Pamela Vitale Murder

Welcome to Part 1 of our Nancy Grace Series! This week, MMC hosts have begun their binge of Nancy Grace's Show Injustice on the Oxygen network.  Episode one begins with the mysterious murder of Pamela Vitale, a friend of Nancy's. Join us as we discuss the case, the show, and Nancy herself!

Rebecca Zahau

Murder Friends and Hosts, Jiselle and Tristin discuss the mysterious death of Rebecca Zahau whose body was found hanging from her boyfriends 27-room, Coronado Mansion just a day after his son was found unconscious in their foyer (in 2011).  Millennial Murder Club hosts talk theories, suspects, and of course, murder. 

ID's "The Lost Boys of Bucks County"

Asked and you shall receive! Millennial Murder Club hosts present... The story deemed "the Lost Boys of Bucks County". In July 2017, 4 young men between the age of 18-22 went missing-- in the span of 24-48 hours.  Initially, there's seemingly no connection between these mysterious disappearances. But when their families start connecting the dots that the police don't, they discover there may be more relating these disappearances than they thought. 

MMC Update: "When Everything Went Cray"

Welcome back, Murder Friends! Join Tristin and Jiselle as they return with updates on their time from the beginning of the pandemic, the racial injustice resurgence and the pressures of working from home.  We have more episodes coming up, welcome back to our murder friends, old and new! 

Ted Bundy

For about a decade, Theodore Robert Bundy terrorized the women of Washington, Utah and Florida. All through the 1970's Ted beat or strangled college-aged women to death after either convincing them to get into a car with him by pretending to be injured or by breaking into their homes while they were asleep.  He is known for going after young women with long brown hair, escaping prison and making it on the FBI's Most Wanted list. Not to mention, his ability to maintain a long-term relations...

Murder! With a Twist!

What does the murder of a married couple and the disappearance of a teenage girl, in two different parts of the country have to do with each other? Join Millennial Murder Club hosts as they discuss the first of many Murder stories with a twist!    Join MMC chat about what happened to husband and wife, Bill and Lorraine Currier and teen Samantha Koenig.  

Chris Watts

The murders now referred to as, the Watts Family Murders occurred August 13, 2018 in Frederick, Colorado. Chris Watts pleaded guilty and later admitted to killing his wife Shan'ann and their two daughters, Celeste and Bella. Join the Millennial Murder Club hosts as they enter into Season 2 with this unbelievable story of murder, deception and annihilation. 

Season 1 Finale!

Serial, Undisclosed, and The Case Against Adnan Syed

Join Millennial Murder Club hosts as they discuss the social impact of the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee and the trailblazing podcast that covered it, Serial. The hosts share their recommendations for other media and the spark Serial ignited; Undisclosed and HBO's The Case Against Adnan Syed. 

Jodi Arias & Travis Alexander

In 2008, Travis Alexander was found lying naked in his shower, 5 days after he had been stabbed and shot to death. Join the Millennial Murder Club hosts as they go through ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias' timeline before, during and after Alexander's murder and all the evidence that pointed right to her. Murder Media reviewed is Investigation Discovery's Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery. 

Candy Man & Associates

Happy Halloween Murder Friends! We are so pleased to bring you our first serial killers episode of Season 1! This week we are talking about the 27+ murders Dean Corll and his accomplices (Elmer Wayne Henley & David Brooks) committed between 1970 and 1973. Murder Media reviewed includes Investigation Discovery's (s1:E12) Blood, Lies and Alibi's and Podcast True Crime All the Time (ep 72). 

Sister Cathy & Netflix's The Keepers

Welcome to the 60's! This week's episode, MMC hosts discuss the '69 disappearance & murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik in Baltimore. The hosts discuss their take on Netflix's reporting through their limited docu-series The Keepers, as well as potential suspects and theories surrounding her still unsolved, yet mysterious death. 

Hey, Murder Friends // How we got our Intro

Listen to a clip of one of our earliest recordings to hear how we determined what to say at the start of every episode! It's a one minute long, blooper-like audio clip of silliness. We hope you have fun listening as much as we have fun recording!  Sincerely,  Your murder friends!

The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey

In 1996, 6-year old JonBenet Ramsey's mother, Patsy, found a ransom note on the staircase. It said that JonBenet had been kidnapped and that she would die if any authorities were notified. Join Millennial Murder Club hosts as they delve into the Ramsey family's world following the death of their youngest member. Murder Media reviewed include HLN's How it Really Happened? Series and Barbara Walters Presents: American Scandals, JonBenet Ramsey: Inside the Mystery. 

The Menendez Boys

On August 20, 1989, brothers Lyle and Eric Menendez shot their parents (Jose and Kitty Menendez) to death; making this one of the most famous Parricide murders in America. These wealthy young men, took viciously killed their mother and father with shotguns. They have spoken openly about these killings ever since. MMC hosts look into the murders, the family dynamics, their motive for murder and the brothers' lives today.  **Note: This is the last episode from season one recorded using old r...

Amanda Knox

In 2007, British exchange student, Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her room in Italy. Millennial Murder Clubs hosts investigate the case the Italian police built against her American roommate of 1 month, Amanda Knox. Murder Media reviewed include: Netflix's Amanda Knox and Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom S2 E1: The Wrongful Conviction of Amanda Knox. 

The Caylee Anthony Story

In 2008, 3-year old, Caylee Anthony was missing for 31 days before reported missing and later found dead in her neighborhood. This is the story of how her mother (Casey Anthony) was accused of her murder and the fight for the truth amidst a world filled with lies. Murder media covered: Investigation Discovery, Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery.

The Story of Aaron

This Murder Monday, MMC's hosts discuss murder media that have covered the life and crimes of Aaron Hernandez. This media includes Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. by Wondery. Tristin and Jiselle also spend some time talking about tapes from the Trial for Oden Lloyd, one of the 3 men Aaron was accused of killing during his lifetime.    **A warning that topics such as suicide and abuse are discussed throughout this episode**

Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman

This week, on Murder Monday, Jiselle and Tristin discuss the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Murder Media used to discuss this case include, If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer and Truth and the podcast Confronting OJ Simpson.  

Laci and Conner Peterson

This week, on Murder Monday, Jiselle and Tristin discuss the 2002 murders of Laci and Conner Peterson. Murder Media used to discuss this case include, The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story and Truth and Lies: The Murder of Laci Peterson. Note: This episode has more static and feedback than others. You can expect better quality from the upcoming season. 

Intro to Millennial Murder Club

Welcome to Millennial Murder Club! In this episode we will introduce you to your hosts, Jiselle and Tristin, and learn a little more about how this podcast came about. Listen now to hear what to expect from season 1 of Millennial Murder Club.