Best Forensic Psych Podcasts (2025)

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"She's So (Other)worldly" Part Two: Proof Stranger Than Fiction with Forensic Paranormal Scientist Carol Malone 1:00:15

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Ghosts, ghouls, goblins, aliens, millennials-dressing-up-weird-because-they-can't-afford-homes-but-they-can-splurge-on-hair-dye, and candy corn... It’s that time of year again — October 2025, when brainrot meets toothrot on All Hallow’s Eve. And this week, we’re concluding our two-part special that’ll keep you shivering in your skivvies. Carol Malo…

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"She's So (Other)worldly" Part One: The Science of Spirits with Forensic Paranormal Scientist Carol Malone 49:33

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Ghosts, ghouls, goblins, aliens, questionable Taylor Swift lyrics, and candy corn... It’s that time of year again — October 2025, when brainrot meets toothrot on All Hallow’s Eve. And this week, we’re kicking off a two-part special that’ll have you shivering in your skivvies. Carol Malone, a forensic paranormal scientist, has been featured on the T…

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The Psychology of Goodbye 50:29

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Welp. Here it is. All the thanks you and goodbyes in the world would not be enough. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network…

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216. AI Psychosis 1:58:06

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We are leaving you with the future. For our final episode, we explore the occurrences of "AI Psychosis" and lay out what chatbots are really doing. Spoiler alert, they don't care about your well-being. Future Policing podcast The Daily Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral podcast Episode 28 Folie a Deux: The Madness of Two Episode 185 Folie a Deux Revisited…

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215. Behind the Couch: Getting the Story Right w/ Dark City Podcast 57:17

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For our final Behind the Couch, we talk with Leah, the producer and co-host of the Dark City podcast, about the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling and revisit some of the vintage cases we have both covered, including Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd of the Trunk Murders. Listen to Dark City here: https://podcasts.apple.c…

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Greg Hypno Travels on the Magical Psyche Highway with Jason Gobeli and Xcott Privette 39:56

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Greg took a magical road-trip* (he was interviewed) on the psychedelic Superhighway (on another podcast)..... Hypno-Travelers on the Magical Psyche Highway!!! Show Description: "Jason Gobeli and Xcott Privette have created this podcast in order to develop a community of like minded individuals with interest in the mysteries of the mind, the secrets…

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Prince Greggy, Fabulous He, Greggy of Mindf***s 18:20

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A tragic tale of karaoke, a meditation on failure as social connection, and other ways you can brainwash yourself into having positive experiences on the reg. Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops…

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Open Loops 300th Episode Special with.... 18:57

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Greg calls this podcast, "a late-nite talk show for the shamelessly fringe." But for Episode 300, he's waited to bring on one guest. Just one. And it might be his weirdest episode yet. Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops…

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....Listen to the Episode Before This One Instead 10:16

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Hey, it's up to you. Throw that lucky pair of decibel dice and listen in. Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloopsBy Greg Bornstein

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Downward Facing Dogma: Fascist Yoga and the Grandiose Grifters of "Wellness” with Stewart Home 58:48

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Stewart Home, writer, artist, man who can literally stand on his head and recite hia work (which includes cultural commentaries, poems, short stories, essays, and well, if it involves the written word and a radically political bent...Stewart's done it). He's been at it since the early 1980s, born and raised in London, and.... Let's cut to the chase…

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...But Don't NOT Follow My Substack 24:02

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More words, less meaning, less doing, more being. How to become an infinite bounty of ideas! Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haikuor whatever twisted thoughts you want to share athttps://ratethispodcast.com/openloopsBy Greg Bornstein

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214. Poisonings 1:07:22

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Cults, Black Widows, and spies, oh my! The act of poisoning has been used by a very diverse set of perpetrators throughout history and all the way up to today. We give you several case examples to try and cover them all after looking at the profiles of poisoners and answering the question- Do women kill more often with poison? Episode 32 Killer Nur…

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Don't Follow My Substack 17:39

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Part one of a series of words that add up to sentences which terraform into ideas which may or may not be coherently chaotic. Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloopsBy Greg Bornstein

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213. Behind the Couch: The Mother Next Door with Detective Mike Weber 52:37

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Join us as we have a conversation with Detective Mike Weber about his book, The Mother Next Door, three stories of incredible cases of medical child abuse (Munchausen By Proxy). Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Next-Door-Deception-Munchausen/dp/1250284279 Det. Mike Weber's page: https://www.mikeweberconsulting.com/ Nobody Should Believe Me podca…

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212. Piquerism 1:29:04

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This week, we dive into a very specific sexual paraphilia, often associated with serial murder cases. We lay out the foundational research and see how it has been analyzed in case studies, dating back to the 1700's. We also discuss the London Monster, the Whitechapel Murders, and more recent cases, including whether or not we think piquerism fits w…

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Behind the Couch: Women Who Talk to the Dead with Kate Schweit, Ret. FBI 54:25

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Join us as we have a conversation with Katherine Schweit about her new book, Women Who Talk to the Dead, a story of incredible determination of female law enforcement officers in the pursuit of justice for 200+ murder victims. See LA in A Day Tours Kate Schweit's book Kate Schweit's website Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon fa…

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Special Announcement 9:11

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A special announcement about the future of the show. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media NetworkBy L.A. Not So Confidential

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211. Behind the Couch: Crime in the Media with Women & Crime 58:20

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We welcome our Criminology besties, Dr. Meghan Sachs and Dr. Amy Schlosberg of the podcasts Women & Crime and Direct Appeal to talk about the intersection of media and crime. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confident…

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Red, White, Blue, and Black Ops: Dreamstates and Nightmares from the Real-Life X-Files with Dr. Richard Alan Miller 1:08:46

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Stars, Stripes, and Undisclosed Classified Projects Too Compartmentalized To Understand Yet Somehow Always Connected to Private Defense Contracting...4ever! It's.....🎆 THE OPEN LOOPS RED, WHITE, BLUE & BLACK OPS EXTRAVAGANZA 🎆 LIVE FROM AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION NEAR A MILITARY INSTALLATION! 🎺 MARCHING DOWN MAIN STREET, RIGHT THROUGH YOUR MIND: 🎺 👨‍🔬…

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210. Echoes of Salem: Modern Witch Hunts and the Courts 1:12:20

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Jumping off of our last forensic psych episode on true vs false confessions, we explore how moral panic has infiltrated our country's history from the beginning, and how it rose it's ugly head again in the 80's and 90's. It even lingers today (despite some major research in the right direction) in some legal cases and in politically-fueled phenomen…

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209. Behind the Couch: "Noir by Necessity: How my father's unsolved murder took me to dark places" w/ Author Mike Gatto, JD 57:41

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Join us as we talk to author, attorney, and former CA State Assemblyman, Mike Gatto, about his book Noir By Necessity which covers the unsolved murder of his father here in Los Angeles. If you prefer to watch this conversation, go here! Mike Gatto's Book Mike Gatto's websiteCrime Victim Resources Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Programs Victims of …

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Re-Release 179. Vintage Case: Zoot Suit Riots (Ad Free) 53:40

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It's Dr. Scott's birthday, so why not drop a re-release. This one felt appropriate. This week, the docs delve into the sequence of events that precipitated the tragic and disastrous "Zoot Suit" riots in Los Angeles. Despite the Zoot Suit riots receiving far less attention than deserved in the annals of the civil rights struggle in the United States…

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Vibe Séancing: Emotions, Entanglement, and a Unified Theory of the Paranormal with Psychical Researcher John Fraser 1:36:49

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In this must-listen paranormal podcast episode of Open Loops, Greg interviews John Fraser—Council Member of the Society for Psychical Research and author of Paranormal Perspectives: One Big Box of Paranormal Tricks. Together they explore the groundbreaking idea that all paranormal events—from ghosts to poltergeists to UFOs—might stem from a single …

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208. True vs. False Confessions 1:23:00

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We now know a lot about false confessions and how they happen, but what does the research say about "true" confessions and how does it compare? We explore various cases associated with the various types of false confessions and give you an understanding into Memory Distrust Syndrome. Defense Diaries Karen Read coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@Def…

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What DA Deuce??: Da Vinci, Da Pyramids, Da Pope, and Da True Truths of Da Ancient Wisdom-Keepers with Esoteric Researcher Michael Feeley 1:35:24

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“A lighthouse doesn’t jump in the sea to save ships. It stays lit. Those ready will find it.” —Michael Feeley, this episode As if quoting your guest in the show notes before saying anything else about him isn’t weird enough… brace yourself. Michael Feeley—master of mystic knowledge, symbolic decoder, esoteric researcher, and paranormal/UFO experien…

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207. Behind the Couch: Vanished- The Heather Elvis Case with Director Michael Bayer 56:45

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Join us as we talk to true crime producer and filmmaker, Michael Bayer, about his new docuseries, Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace M…

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206. The Psychology of Hate 1:26:29

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Today we look at the research associated with the trajectory of developing true hate for someone or a group of others. We also look at brain imaging research when it comes to fear and empathy, including across political party lines. We cover the Rwanda genocide and the rise in Asian hate crimes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Engage mindfull…

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Behind the Couch: Columbia University's Mass Murderer Database with Dr. Ragy Girgis 55:09

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Bonus episode time! Ragy Girgis, MD, MS, is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute and we will be discussing the Columbia Mass Murderer Database and what we can learn about prevention. Dr. Girgis' book, On Satan, Demons, and Psychiatry: Exploring Mental Illness…

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Christopher Nolan’s The Hypnotist: 4D Metaphors & the Multiverse of Inner Change with Hypnotherapist Adam Cox 1:17:23

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INT. SUBCONSCIOUS MIND – NIGHT. A man stares into a spiral. A voice enters the room. The loop begins. What starts as a podcast quickly becomes a paradox: Are you listening… or are you being rewritten? In this psychological-thriller-meets-transformational-masterclass, Greg invites Adam Cox—Harley Street hypnotherapist and host of The Hypnotist podca…

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205. Behind the Couch: True Crime in the News 55:54

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No guest this week- JUST US! We spend a live hour discussing updates in the Maura Murray case (new evidence, new suspect?), offender prison updates in the Slenderman case, and then jump int othe Zizian Cult out of California and the related murders across the nation. If you want to hear us talk more in depth about the Zizians, watch our appearance …

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The Man Who Built Britney Spears a Time Machine with Inventor Françoie Gagnon 1:40:45

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Oops, I did it again - click - oops, I did it again - click - oops, did it again.... He built a time machine in his car. It caught fire. The government showed up. Then Britney Spears bought one. Yes, really. Welcome to the mind of Francoie Gagnon, Quebec’s very own chrononaut, consciousness tech inventor, and DIY engineer of mind-matter machines. I…

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204. When Bad Things Happen To The Rich 1:41:03

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This week we explore the current AND historical animosity that arises between economic classes in times of financial crisis. If there were ever a time for “eat the rich” content to go viral, it’s now. Prices are up, wages are down, and Millennials and Gen Z are working harder than ever—for way less. Despite being the most educated generation, they’…

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203. Behind the Couch: "Inconceivable" Producer Jason Usry 1:05:04

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This week we get to have a discussion with our amazing colleague, co-creator Jason Usry. Jason is a multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast media veteran with three movies produced with one in post-production and others currently in development. He's the editor of some of your favorite podcasts (including this one), he's founder of Ear Cult, LLC - a co…

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UFOs & F.U. Ghosts with Paranormal Investigator Les Durrant 1:42:06

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Have you seen the film The Substance yet? You know, the one with Demi Moore. Where she’s a fading Hollywood star who injects herself with a green fluid that promises it can magically make her transform into the best version of herself? Young, pretty, perky, skin without wrinkles. The promise of youth again. It’s good. But gross. But, like, Demi Moo…

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202. The Sinister Trifecta: Conduct Disorder, ASPD & Psychopathy 1:04:42

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Building on the last few forensic psychology episodes, the doctors explore how attachment disorders intersect with other childhood maladaptive conditions. From there, they trace the troubling progression into even darker psychological phenomena, revealing how these issues can escalate over time. If you want audio access to these episodes early and …

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201. Behind the Couch: Matthew Perry's Death with Justin Evans 58:37

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Welcome to Behind the Couch! The companion livestream to L.A. Not So Confidential's forensic psychology & true crime podcast. Another celebrity overdose? We discuss the nuance that comes with high-profile substance abuse deaths with Justin Evans, host of the Generations Why and Peripheral Podcasts. Generation Why The Peripheral If you prefer to wat…

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The Wizard of Woodstock: A Sonic Trance-Mission with "Hypnotist's Hypnotist" Peter Blum 1:31:47

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Ready to journey beyond? Peter Blum isn’t just a hypnotherapist. He’s a shamanic sound healer, master of altered consciousness, NLP instructor, and author of What Is Your B.S.?: Exploring Belief Systems Through Hypnosis and NLP. He’s so far down the rabbit hole, he’s got permanent residency in Wonderland—and he’s inviting you to follow. Dubbed “The…

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200. Live 200th Episode! 1:57:06

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It's our 200th episode and we are doing it LIVE! Please enjoy this look back, with special guest friends and fan-favorite moments. Tim Pilleri: https://www.youtube.com/@CrawlSpace Rebekah Sebastian: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/ John Lordan: https://www.youtube.com/@LordanARTS Hollywierd Paranormal: https://hollyweirdparanormal.blubrry.... If y…

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IF- in a Hypothetical, Theoretically Non-Admissible, and Purely Speculative Reality- HE DIDN'T NOT DO IT: O.J. Simpson's Moon: O.J. Simpson's MOON with Author and Journalist B.T. Wedemeyer 1:15:06

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Sometimes Greg wonders if he's sick in the mind—and considering this is an episode about O.J. Simpson (the benchmark of mental stability), that's saying something. Why the fear? The trepidation? Because this week, Open Loops dares to go where it dare not tread without full commitment. (Greg also has issues with commitment.) Yes, we're talking about…

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Behind the Couch: Ethical Crime History and Tourism with Rebel Tours 58:25

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Welcome to Behind the Couch! The companion livestream to L.A. Not So Confidential's forensic psychology & true crime podcast. This month we chatted with the incredible women behind Rebel Tours in London. Dr. Shiloh attended their Jack the Ripper: What About the Women? tour while at CrimeCon UK and was so impressed by their empathetic and feminist a…

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199. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 2 54:11

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In Part 2, we move forward with discussing the two Attachments Disorder in children and considerations for treatment options, before looking at some real-life examples of child killers with seemingly attachment disturbances. We round out the episode with some really good entertainment examples. Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resou…

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198. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 1 48:52

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To kick off 2025, we cover Attachment Theory in two parts. In Part 1, we lay the groundwork for the different attachment styles that, in some extreme cases, can have the potential to result in harmful adult behavior. Part 2 will drop tomorrow. Harlow's Studies with Rhesus monkeys Strange Situation Experiments Join our Patreon family! You can find a…

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We Don't Talk About New Drones, No, No, No: Our Ancestral Lineage in the Stars with Ki'Shara Ninki, Author and Genetic Historian 2:16:34

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Welcome to 2025. Remember all the buzz last month about ET disclosure? Those strange ...things....hovering in the skies of New Jersey—lights blinking, colors shifting, orbs appearing and vanishing in plain sight. Large machines, unlike anything we’ve seen before, flying over military bases. But here’s the kicker: the news, social media, and those i…

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Behind the Couch: JonBenet Ramsey Case Discussion livestream w/ Rebekah Sebastian (2021) 1:11:01

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We have been asked about our thoughts on the JonBenet Ramsey case A LOT lately given the new documentary release. And although this is Dr. Shiloh’s Roman Empire, we have rarely commented on it. Therefore, we are releasing this audio from the Summer of 2021 (remember those pandemic days?) when Dr. Shiloh and Rebekah Sebastian discussed key elements …

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197. The Delphi Trial and the Challenges of Digital Ethics in Psychology 2:13:58

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This week we explore a rarely mentioned subject in Psychology- Are you allowed to research your clients and to what extreme is acceptable? We cover the ethical considerations in a day and age of Telehealth, social media, and DMs. We also consider these questions in the case of high-profile clients, using the Delphi murder trial as inspiration for o…

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#53 Filthy - Former Porn Director Vic Lagina 1:02:55

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Former porn director Vic Lagina joins me to talk about his book Filthy, a retrospective about his time as a director with Brazzers, the #1 porn website in the world. The industry he helped launch with them, the toll it took on him and the mental health issues he witness while shooting scenes and dealing with the personalities that came (pun intende…

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Law & Disorder: What Criminology and Forensic Psych Can Learn From Entertainment's Bad Behavior- Berkshire Podcast Festival live show 59:45

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Please enjoy this live recording from the Berkshire Podcast Festival from October of 2025. We teamed up with Dr. Megan from Women & Crime to dicuss the ethics of our professions by highlighting some VERY bad examples in the media, both creative and non-fiction. We also touch on how we take these ethical considerations into our work as content creat…

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#52 Sports Trolling Going Mainstream & United CEO 43:59

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Has identifying with your sports team crossed over into other areas of life? I argue that this identity and trash talking culture of sports has begun to cross over into other areas of culture and is getting worse with potential dire consequences. Then I give my take on the assassination of United Healthcare's CEO this week and how the continued gul…

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Cosmic Clucking Chickens**ts: What The "Disclosure" Movement Won't Admit with Antarctica Whistleblower Eric J. Hecker 1:57:37

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A guest too controversial for "Coast to Coast AM"?!? Eric J. Hecker, a contractor who spent time at South Pole Station and found stuff he wasn't supposed to (a directed energy weapon that might be mind-controlling the masses, but hey, forget that, shop Black Friday and you'll finally find happiness). Yes, Eric returns for his 3rd Open Loops appeara…

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196. Crossing the Line: The Dark Side of Parasocial Relationships 1:07:19

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A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also delve into real-life cases where fans crossed boundaries, causing harm to content creators. Related …