Best Couch Detectives Podcasts (2025)

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Detecting Dropout Danger: Data-Driven Ways to Keep Clients Engaged and Reaching Goals, Ep. 256 1:04:26

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Dr. Keith Klostermann, LMFT, MHC, shares practical, evidence-based ways to use early feedback data to spot dropout risk, repair ruptures before clients vanish, and foster lasting engagement and progress. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Quick Note: You may notice a little clicking in Beth’s audio during this episode — turns out her microphone …

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Expensive Fortnite Skins, Future Gaming Dreams, Watching Breaking Bad | New Dad Gaming Ep. 375 33:04

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This week the dads discuss expensive Fortnite skins, introducing Breaking Bad to an eldest, and dream a little dream of games they will have. This week features some solid pumpkin beer to boot! 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id11…

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"Nabbing crooks" - part 2 22:52

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This is the second of a two-part interview with former Victoria Police Detective Senior Constable Brendan "Finni" Finn about nabbing crooks. First there was the Major Crime Squad, then the Fugitive Squad... both Squads tracked down escapees, crooks, murderers, armed robbers, parolees who breached their parole conditions and anyone who didn't want t…

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Listener letters, Saving for a Playstation, Kid Jobs | New Dad Gaming Ep. 374 31:07

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The Dads are back with pumpkin in their beer, With notes from listeners they definitely hold dear. Breaking the bank with a skin from Fortnite, And will a kid save for a Playstation? He just might. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/…

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"Nabbing crooks" - part 1 19:35

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Catching fugitives like the alleged police murderer Dezi Freeman has always been important in Victoria Police. Finding and nabbing crooks is routine for specialist units like the Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Fugitive Squad and former Detective Senior Constable Brendan Finn aka "Finni" was right in the thick of it. Finni was in the Fugitiv…

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Ethical Kink-Affirming Practice: Power, Culture, Consent, and Pleasure, Ep. 255 1:02:13

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Dr. Elyssa Helfer, CST, LMFT, explores the ethical and cultural dimensions of kink-affirming therapy, helping clinicians distinguish between abuse and healthy erotic expression to enhance ethical competence and cultural humility. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership fo…

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Pumpkin Beer Regret, Hades II Bliss, Hollow Knight Sleepover, & FF8 Cheats (Dad Mode!) | New Dad Gaming Ep. 373 38:50

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By Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley

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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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Empowering Neurodivergence: Honoring Neurological Differences from Giftedness to ADHD, Ep. 254 1:01:24

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Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, reframes “deficits” as different operating systems, highlighting neurodiversity across giftedness, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and OCD (the "big five"), and explores how clinicians can adapt care with supports that build on clients’ strengths and maximize skills. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listenin…

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"Policing the blue and the green" 18:06

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In 1964, Prime Minister Robert Menzies concluded Australia had inadequate defence manpower and wanted to increase our army's strength by introducing national service. This meant 20-year-old males like Gordon Beach, if selected, were conscripted for a compulsory two years in the army. Gordon was one of 58 Victoria Police members who served in Vietna…

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Codependency Reconsidered: History, Stigma, and Clinical Alternatives, Ep. 253 1:05:20

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Lara Okoloko, LICSW, traces codependency’s roots in addiction culture, exposing the cultural and clinical gaps created when vague definitions pathologize normal caregiving. She then introduces evidence-based strategies that promote autonomy and reduce harm. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joinin…

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In-Person Chaos! Hades II Hype, Teens Buying Games, & Couch-Co-Op Headaches | New Dad Gaming Ep 372 41:38

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We did it: our once-a-year in-person episode! Trevor and Jeff awkwardly remember how to record without Zoom, swap Toronto trip stories, and dive into dad-mode gaming topics: Hades II’s launch, whether it breaks our “no new games” pact, accessibility/difficulty debates (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring), letting a 15-year-old buy games on Steam, …

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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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Broken Controllers, No Man’s Sky Comeback & The Silk Song Struggle – New Dad Gaming Ep. 371 48:15

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Welcome to New Dad Gaming, the show where Trevor and Jeff prove that becoming a dad doesn’t mean game over. 🎮👨‍👧‍👦 This week, the dads dive into: Broken controllers & kid chaos – how one “dad-only” controller didn’t survive. No Man’s Sky resurgence – the dads revisit the galaxy, ship-building, and VR. Hard root beer & craft beer picks – Prairie Fai…

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"Prisons: the good, the bad, the mad and the sad" 29:30

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John Van Groningen has over 50 years' experience in the prison and corrections system. He's been a Prison Officer and Commissioner, academic researcher and teacher, bureaucrat, expert commentator and a ministerial and government advisor. John's lectured extensively and worked as a criminal justice consultant in the United States and Australia. He's…

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When Teens Threaten Self-Harm: Guidance for Clinicians and Parents, Ep. 252 1:00:00

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Dr. Jaimee Arnoff reviews evidence-based strategies to help caregivers support adolescents facing suicidal ideation or self-harm, including guidance on boundary setting, safety planning, and recognizing when to escalate to emergency services. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost m…

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Kids Back in School, Dads Back in Space: No Man’s Sky “Voyagers,” Kingdom Come 2 Hype & a Fortnite Confession | New Dad Gaming - Ep. 370 34:40

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Kids back in school, dads back in space. This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff swap school drop-off war stories, crack seasonal beers, dive into No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” (ship interiors! group missions! biomes!), pine for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and—dad confession—Trevor actually buys a Fortnite skin. If you’re a gaming parent balancing…

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When Parents Split Late: Supporting Adult Children of Divorce, Ep. 251 1:01:53

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Linda Hershman, LMFT, examines how later-in-life parental divorce disrupts rituals, relationships, finances, and caregiving for Adult Children of Divorce (ACODs), highlighting ways to validate their grief and foster resilience across family systems. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT.Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low…

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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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"The recapture of Australia's most wanted; Robert Lindsay Wright" 36:41

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In a dramatic week where two members of Victoria Police were ambushed and murdered and another officer injured; we return to another dangerous pursuit and recapture of one of Australia's most wanted, Robert Lindsay Wright. In January 1984, hard cops were needed for hard crooks and former Major Crime Squad detectives George Hateley, Jim Venn and the…

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Parenting as Shepherds, Not Engineers | Gaming Dads, Metal Detecting, & Elite Dangerous Adventures - Ep. 369 40:57

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Being a dad isn’t about engineering your kids’ every move—it’s about shepherding them through life’s adventures. In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into Dr. Russell Barkley’s powerful advice on parenting: guiding your kids like a shepherd instead of trying to engineer who they’ll become. The dads also share: 🎮 How their kids tr…

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Brewing Beer, Splitting Consoles, Roblox Controversy & Donkey Kong Bonanza – New Dad Gaming Ep. 368 46:20

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff cover the highs and lows of fatherhood and gaming life. From fan mail about homebrewing beer, to kids pitching in for a PS5, to the latest controversy with Roblox knockoffs, it’s another hilarious and heartfelt episode for gaming dads everywhere. Topics this week include: 🍺 Homebrewing adventures — is it…

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Elective Forgiveness in Trauma Therapy: Distinguishing Forgiveness from Reconciliation, Ep. 250 1:00:20

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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, offers a critical look at forgiveness in trauma therapy, clarifying its elective role and its distinction from reconciliation, as well as providing practical tools to help therapists integrate these concepts responsibly into treatment. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by jo…

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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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"The Silver City story-teller" 25:54

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Well, The Crime Couch has gone outback and recently I caught up with ABC Broken Hill journalist Bill Ormonde in the remote town. Bill's a former Nine reporter and video journalist and was named the 2024 Young Australian Journalist of the Year at last year's Walkley Awards. He also won the Visual Story-Telling category in the awards for "Out of the …

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When Clients Disengage: An IFS-Informed Approach to Repairing Ruptures and Improving Outcomes, Ep. 249 1:01:52

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Dr. Beth Mullen-Houser explores how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help therapists recognize and repair ruptures caused by disconnection. This episode examines the ethical responsibility of staying present and attuned, even when our own internal systems get activated. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this epi…

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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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Party Dad IPAs, Grow-a-Garden Addiction & Roblox Rage - New Dad Gaming Ep. 367 33:30

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Dogs, digital gardens, and dopamine loops—oh my! In this jam-packed episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into: 🐶 Puppy problems and the very real debate: Do we get a dog or keep our freedom? 🍺 Dad beers of the week, including Party Dad IPA and an Irish red ale from Smithwick’s. 🌱 The Roblox takeover: Why Grow a Garden has kids (and poten…

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"Crafting a new police veteran space" 28:49

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In her first public interview, the new Chief Executive Officer of Police Veterans Victoria, Debra Richardson talks about her vision for the organisation. The former Victoria Police Senior Constable and Criminal Intelligence Analyst also survived the 1986 Russell Street bombing. She was a 21-year-old Constable when the car bomb hit and believed she'…

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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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Microbrews, One Piece Cards, and a Not-So-Lost Gaming Challenge – New Dad Gaming Ep. 366 32:27

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Summer vibes, card battles, and dad dilemmas collide! In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff pour a couple of beverages (from microbreweries and grocery store seltzers), reflect on their infamous “No New Games” challenge, and dive deep into the growing obsession with trading card games — specifically the One Piece TCG that's taking teen…

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From Forced Repression to Safe Expression: Making Room for Anger, Ep. 248 1:00:47

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Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT explores how early attachment disruptions and alexithymia can impair a client’s ability to recognize and articulate anger. This interview offers structured strategies to support emotional identification and expression in session. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining …

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D&D and Dads and Drones | New Dad Gaming Ep. 365 36:04

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To dungeons, to dragons, one family does tread, While another dad decides to the sky he will head. This week both dads drop back into VR, And Death Stranding was beaten, via hoof bike and car. #GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #DeathStranding #Quest3 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife…