Cryptic Soup Pod

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they talk about Chicago’s unknown murder of Kenneka Jenkins. Well, was it a murder? Or, was it an accidental suicide? Were her friends to blame? Did the hotel cover it up? Is this Hotel Cecil part two in the making? Find out and help us crack the case or at least find out what happened that wild weekend at a hotel party in 2017.

Welcome to Cryptic Soup, join Thena and Kylee as they talk folklore and specifically the New Jersey Devil. There is something spooky in the woods with wings, a tail, and hooves for feet… is it Krampus’s long lost family member or something more sinister? Help us learn the truth about the infamous Jersey Devil.

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they break down the internet sensation that is the Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard trial of 2022. In part 2, they dive deeper into everything that happened in the witness testimonies, closing statements, and where they are currently with a verdict.

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they cover (by popular demand) the internet sensation that is the Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard trial of 2022. Strap in for another multi-part breakdown of everything you didn't see on social media...the nitty-gritty if you will. What happened at the beginning of the relationship? Did you know there were previous trials? You'll never guess who the star witness was for that farce. They will also be covering the opening statements, as well as some of the outrageous and scandalous hearsay, *cough cough* I mean...details. Yes, details. 

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena, Kylee, and special guest Jimi, as they talk about the crazy Club Kids that took the 80s and 90s by storm. They will discuss a few of the key players in this wild group of friends, and how their drug-fueled parties led to a full-blown murder. This episode has something unique in the system, unlike previous episodes, where rehabilitation gave someone a second chance. So join the conversation as we break down Michael Alig, Club Kids, The murder of Angel Melendez, and all the drug-fueled haze that makes you wonder if rehab is a possibility. Can people really come back from murder?  

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they talk about Brittanee Drexel. This case has had an unknown answer since 2009, as of 2022 we now have the answers! Brittanee disappeared at 17 years old on April 25, 2009 while on a vacation with other teens. No one knew if she was kidnapped,  if she ran away, or if she was murdered. Now a missing 411 finally has been solved and we are going to bring you the horrific answers. 

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they talk about Phoebe Handsjuk in this two-parter. Phoebe was a beloved person and it shocked everyone when they heard of her tragic and brutal death on December 2nd, 2010. In this episode, we talk about everything that makes the case a doozy and why it still baffles the true crime community. Also, what happened to Ant? Welcome to Part 2!

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they talk about Phoebe Handsjuk in this two-parter. Phoebe was a beloved person and it shocked everyone when they heard of her tragic and brutal death on December 2nd, 2010. In this episode, they talk about everything that makes the case a doozy and why it completely baffles the true crime community.

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they talk about a true Con Man, Lou Pearlman. Lou was convicted of running one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history and stealing a whole lot of money from banks and people alike. If all this was not enough to peak your interest, he also has some VERY close ties to boy bands in the 90’s including Backstreet Boys AND *NSYNC. He also just really likes blimps. Do you know what ties everything together?

Welcome to Cryptic Soup. Join Thena and Kylee as they start a new medical-type discussion, the last one for this month (sad face). They talk about the difference between lobotomies and trepanation, where they both started, and just how good or bad they both "might" be. Who knows, maybe you’ll want to hear about other crazy medical events after getting this first dose.