Best Dr Daniel W Cox Podcasts (2025)

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600 // The Murders of Elizabeth Short & Leila Welsh - Live w/ Eli Frankel 1:19:02

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Eli Frankel to discuss his new book, "Sisters In Death: The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress, and Their Killer." This is a groundbreaking account of the gruesome 1941 murder of Leila Welsh and the equally horrific 1947 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠murder of Elizabeth Short. Eli believes the murde…

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599 // The Rise of The Slasher Film w/ Dr. Adam Jortner 58:34

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Dr. Adam Jortner. Adam is the Goodwin-Philpott Professor of History at Auburn University and has contributed his expertise in a series for Audible called The Great Courses. Dr. Jortner speaks about the rise of 80s slasher movies and the…

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Unraveling Emotional Change with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone 53:58

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Welcome back! Dan is joined once again by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Windsor, Canada. In this episode, Dr. Pascual-Leone emphasizes the importance of empirical research over hunches in developing therapeutic approaches. He covers the non-linear process of writing a book, the fiv…

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598 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 6 - Vermont Mysteries & Folkore w/ Joseph Citro & Ross Griffiths 1:04:47

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In today's episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths and Vermont folklorist and author Joseph Citro. Joe coined the term Bennington Triangle, and we discuss that as well as Joe's writing, etc. This episode was previously published on Missing on November 20th…

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597 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 5 - Frieda Langer 55:47

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont. Today we speak about the disappearance of 53 year old Frieda Langer from Bennington, Vermont on October 28th, 1950. This episode was previously published on M…

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596 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 4 - Paul Jepson 1:04:59

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont; and the disappearance of 8 year old Paul Jepson from Bennington, Vermont on October 12th, 1950. Sources: ⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington_Triangle⁠⁠…

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595 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 3 - James Tedford 1:10:10

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠⁠Worcester State University ⁠⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of James Tedford. 68 year-old World War I veteran James Tedford went missing on December 1st, 1949. Tedford had been visiting relative…

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594 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 2 - Paula Welden 1:34:48

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University ⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Paula Welden on December 1st, 1946. Paula Welden was last seen on the afternoon of December 1st, 1946. She left the campus that after…

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593 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 1 - Middie Rivers 1:14:03

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University ⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Middie Rivers from Bickford Hollow, Vermont on November 12th, 1945. 74 year old Middie Rivers was known to be an outdoorsman and disa…

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592 // Understanding That Beast w/ Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon 53:09

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon, a retired forensic psychologist and author. In his new book, That Beast Was Not Me, Dr. Smalldon recalls the five decades he has spent corresponding with and and studying serial killers, mass murders and spree killers. Jeffrey also shares…

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591 // The Cult of Orgasm w/ Ellen Huet 51:31

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, journalist and writer, Ellen Huet. Ellen spent years uncovering the cult-like practices of OneTaste, an organization dedicated to unlocking the sexual wellness potential in their clients. To pick up a copy of Ellen's book, The Empire of…

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590 // NXIVM After Allison Mack w/ Natalie Robehmed 49:55

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome the great author and journalist, Natalie Robehmed. Natalie's latest project, Allison After NXIVM, is a highly fascinating and emotional story documenting the journey, struggles and triumphs of Allison Mack. Allison shares with Natalie her startling journey from early…

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ENCORE! We Can't Predict Suicide, So What Should We Do? With Dr. Matthew Large 59:03

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In this encore presentation, Dan and Dr. Matthew Large, a Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney, discuss the progresses and changes in the field of mental health. Dan and Dr. Large delve into the limitations of Suicide Risk Assessment, the closure of asylums, and the improvement in the treatment of mental illness. Dr. Large …

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589 // The Return of Madison McGhee 57:01

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna again welcome the great Madison McGhee to sit down for a wide-ranging discussion. From the unsolved murder of Madison's father JC, to the future of her podcast, Ice Cold Case, all topics are on the table. Check out everything Madison has going on: https://www.icecoldcase.co…

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588 // Through the Shadows w/ Lauren Samples 56:00

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by true crime podcaster and author Lauren Samples to discss her new book Through the Shadows, her podcast Paradise After Dark and more! Check out everything that Lauren has going on: Site: https://paradiseafterdark.com/. Check out Through the Shadows: https://www…

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587 // Defending The Defenseless w/ Roger Canaff 51:47

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, Mr. Roger Canaff. Roger is an author, legal expert, child protection & special victims advocate. He has dedicated his life to protecting, defending and fighting for the rights of special victims, with a focus on child and women safety…

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Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner 41:57

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In part 2 with Dr. Richard Koestner, we discuss the concept of hyper-parenting, the pressures parents face regarding their children's achievements, and the importance of balancing autonomy and limit-setting in parenting. Dr. Koestner also explores how these principles apply to education, emphasizing the need for fostering autonomous motivation amon…

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586 // Uncovering The Boston Stranglers w/ Casey Sherman 57:43

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by the great investigative journalist, author and documentarian, Casey Sherman. For this conversation, Casey delivers a deeply personal story as he depicts his decades long journey to bring justice to his aunt, Mary Sullivan, the last known victim of t…

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585 // A Killer Interview w/ David Scott 37:52

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are honored to host veteran Emmy and Peabody winning journalist, Mr. David Scott. David’s become an expert at interviewing convicted and incarcerated killers and his work is on display in CourtTV’s program, Interview With A Killer. Watch Interview With A Killer: https://you…

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Building Autonomy, Motivation, Identity, & Self Determination with Dr. Richard Koestner 43:58

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This week's guest is Dr. Richard Koestner, a professor of Psychology at McGill University where he has conducted research on human motivation for 25 years. Dr. Koestner discusses the importance of autonomy in motivation, contrasting autonomous motivation with controlled motivation, and emphasizes the role of values in guiding personal interests. Da…

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584 // The Impact of A.I. In True Crime w/ Prof. David Perlmutter 1:01:18

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by friend of the show, Prof. David Perlmutter. David is a professor of Media & Communications at Texas Tech University and, along with being a verified human, is very concerned with the direction we are going in regards to the impact of A.I. in True Crime c…

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583 // The Haunting of the Smurl Family w/ Maxim Furek 52:32

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the fantastic Maxim Furek. This is a wide ranging conversation that spans many paranormal and spiritual topics but focuses on the 1974 - 1989 haunting of the Smurl Family in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Buy a copy of Maxim's new book, The Smurl Haunting,…

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The Evolution of Psychotherapy: From the DSM to the Unified Protocol with Dr. David Barlow 46:30

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Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University. Dr. Barlow is back! Dan and Dr. Barlow pick right up to explore the evolution of psychopathology classification, the advancements in treatment protocols, and the development of transdiagnostic approaches in psychotherapy. Dr. Ba…

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582 // The Murder of Vanessa Guillén w/ John Quiñones 42:55

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones about the disappearance and murder of 20 year old soldier Vanessa Guillén from Fort Hood, Texas in April of 2020. This episode was published on Missing on October 13th, 2025. John is hosting a great new podcast series called Van…

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581 // The FBI's Real Profiler w/ Julia Cowley 1:01:51

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a great discussion with retired FBI profiler, Julia Cowley. Julia has a podcast called The Consult and it's very much worth the listen, check it out! The conversation here covers everything from Bryan Kohberger to the unsolved case of Karina Holmer, an au pair from Swe…

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Key Player in the Evolution of Psychotherapy with Dr. David Barlow 49:24

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Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University. Known for his world-renown research in anxiety disorders, Dr. Barlow joins Dan to discuss the evolution of psychological practices, particularly the transition from traditional behavioral therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy …

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580 // He Confessed to Murdering His Parents on TV - The Disturbing Tale of Lorenz Kraus 1:18:48

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about a wild and recent story out of Albany, New York. On September 25th, 2025, 53 year old Lorenz Kraus called CBS6 and asked to do an interview. During the interview with journalist Greg Floyd, Kraus confessed to murdering his parents years earlier and burying them in…

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579 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Con '25 w/ Joseph Scott Morgan 1:09:49

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In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan of ⁠Body Bags⁠ to discuss this wild incident in true crime media. In March of 2024, the media began to report on the strange discovery of bodies found in multiple locations over a time-frame of less than a week in the New England region. Almost immediately, social…

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578 // The Curse of Julia Brown w/ Brandon Schexnayder 54:58

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by old friend of the show, fellow podcaster and the great storyteller, Brandon Schexnayder. Brandon introduces Ms. Julia Brown, a rumored Vodou practitioner from Frenier Louisiana, a swamp town that is no longer. Was Julia responsible for the hurricane that…

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, executive producer and investigative journalist Maria Awes. Maria's production company, Committee Films, helmed the ABC News Studios doc, Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America's Most Famous Pair of Shoes. It's a wild and fascinating account…