Best Peter webster Podcasts (2025)

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Psychoanalytic Defenses and the Battle Over America's Classrooms 35:59

2d ago35:59

35:59

This episode delves into the intense conflicts surrounding race, history, and education in America, asking why classrooms have become such volatile battlegrounds. Moving beyond surface-level political or ideological debates, two psychoanalysts, Drs. Karyne Messina and Felecia Powell-Williams apply some of the tools of psychoanalysis to uncover the …

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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 31:27

5d ago31:27

31:27

Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…

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Peter Ash, actor (Coronation Street, Picture You Dead) 20:42

3d ago20:42

20:42

Peter Ash, actor (Coronation Street, Picture You Dead) In this episode of The Stress Sessions, we’re lifting the curtain on the reality of men’s mental health in the world of stage and screen. 🎙️ I sat down with the brilliant Peter Ash – best known for his powerful performance in Coronation Street and now touring with Picture You Dead – to talk abo…

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S3 Eps 12: True Crime Edition: The Ryan Smith Case 29:47

6d ago29:47

29:47

In this gripping true crime edition of The Dirty Verdict, hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden are joined by criminal law expert Anthony Osso to dissect one of the most disturbing cases Houston has seen in years—the murder of Cameron Smith by his own son, Ryan Mitchell Smith. From a shocking crime spree to an insanity defense, the episo…

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Jo Jo with Levi Friedman 49:23

10d ago49:23

49:23

Folksy diner worker Jo Jo remains bummed that his boss won't invite him into the walk-in freezer to make out in a circle with the rest of his coworkers. But the idea that a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin would be able to help him is more absurd than thinking White Lotus season 3 would end any way but darkly and tragically! Get out of there, Jo Jo, b…

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Can feminism be African? With Minna Salami and Nolita Mvunelo 29:43

13d ago29:43

29:43

What does freedom look like for African women in a world shaped by crisis, colonial legacies, and patriarchy? How does African feminism take shape across the continent, from urban political centres to rural communities? And is feminism rooted in African values, or has it too often been misrepresented and misunderstood? In this episode Nolita Mvunel…

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S3 Eps 11 - Receiverships and the Lies Beyond 59:49

19d ago59:49

59:49

This week on The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe and Kyle Herbert (filling in while Bill Ogden mourns the loss of his grandfather—our condolences, Bill) dive into the world of court-appointed receiverships—where judgments get enforced, zebras get seized, and helicopters in backyards are fair game. Peter and Kyle are joined by two of the most notorious …

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Gohar Homayounpour, "Persian Blues, Psychoanalysis and Mourning" (Routledge, 2022) 1:26:42

18d ago1:26:42

1:26:42

In this episode, Matthew Pieknik and Christopher Russell speak with Gohar Homayounpour about her book Persian Blues, Psychoanalysis and Mourning (Routledge, 2023) Psychoanalysis is, Homayounpour tells us early in the interview, “a profession for dreamers, for people who don't know what to do with themselves. for freaks. This is not a profession for…

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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich 30:41

19d ago30:41

30:41

First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …

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Episode 176 "Book Oscars 2024" 1:17:06

28d ago1:17:06

1:17:06

This week we celebrate the best in the books we read in the past year. It's time for the Book Oscars!! We debate fun categories such as best villain and best scene before announcing the winners for best book, best character, and best author. We love doing this episode and this year was no different. Also, if you like upcoming book news we have a bi…

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S3 Eps 10- Legal News: Big Verdicts, Busted Pools, and Burned Video Games 45:55

1M ago45:55

45:55

In this episode of The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden dive into a whirlwind of courtroom showdowns, massive verdicts, legal slip-ups, and yes… concrete cancer. With their signature humor and insider takes, the gang tackles everything from billion-dollar wins to NFL drama, all while wearing suspenders and dreaming of the n…

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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 38:22

1M ago38:22

38:22

Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…

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What it Means to Forget 47:36

1M ago47:36

47:36

The recent removal of information about Black, Indigenous, and female military personnel from the Arlington National Cemetery’s website exemplifies how cancel culture intersects with broader societal dynamics, particularly in the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Under directives from the Department of Defense, pages hi…

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Gerald Sanders with Matt Mack 48:40

1M ago48:40

48:40

Gerald Sanders is a man who has struggled to be known as good at anything. But excelling to much at his most recent hobby has not fully been the success story he had hoped for. And with a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin as his therapist, Gerald might be doomed to violence and vigilantism simply because he's not getting the therapeutic perspective he …

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S3 Eps 9 - Burned Into Memory: Inside the $100M CPS Energy Verdict 55:52

1M ago55:52

55:52

In this high-stakes, high-impact episode of The Dirty Verdict, Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden sit down with powerhouse Dallas trial lawyers Chris Simmons and Mike Lyons to talk about one of the most jaw-dropping jury verdicts in recent memory: a $109.5 million win against CPS Energy following a devastating natural gas explosion in San A…

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Episode 175 "Flashman in the Great Game" 55:36

1M ago55:36

55:36

Since we started this podcast we have read one Flashman book a year. This year we read book five, "Flashman in the Great Game." This time we follow Flashman to India as he becomes involved in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. But before we discuss our latest Flashman book, Matt makes a point about Christmas and Peter discusses texting Matt's Dad about …

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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…

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S3 Eps 8 - Jason Webster Interview 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

In what might be the most unfiltered and entertaining episode yet, The Dirty Verdict crew welcomes their most requested guest: Houston trial lawyer Jason Webster. From calling out inflated verdict marketing to breaking down how hedge funds are quietly reshaping the plaintiff’s bar, Jason pulls no punches. You’ll hear why Jason is every plaintiff la…

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Richard Reichbart, "The Anatomy of a Psychotic Experience: A Personal Account of Psychosis and Creativity" (Ipbooks, 2022) 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

In Anatomy of a Psychotic Experience (Ipbooks, 2022), psychoanalyst Richard Reichbart recounts a psychotic experience when he was in his thirties juxtaposing an account written a few years after the experience with reflections made decades later. This unique work captures both the subjective experience of a particular kind of psychosis, and the ana…

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Episode 174 "March Additions; Bookshelf Purge" 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

This week we're adding and subtracting. First, we nominate some new books to add to our TBR. I always say this but lots of interesting titles. Lastly, the main attraction, a new game called, the bookshelf purge. Each of us brought a stack of books to discuss this week, revolving around the question of should I keep this book? Let us know if you lik…

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Adrian Keith Perkel, "Unlocking the Nature of Human Aggression: A Psychoanalytic and Neuroscientific Approach" (Routledge, 2023) 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Today I began my discussion with Dr. Adrian Perkel about his new book Unlocking The Nature of Human Aggression: A Psychoanalytic and Neuroscientific Approach (Routledge, 2024) “Aggression is to the mind what the immune system is to the body. It doesn’t seek the fight.” With this perfect mind-body analogy Dr. Perkel proposes a clear way to think the…

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S3 Eps 7 - Legal News Edition 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

Welcome back to The Dirty Verdict! In this episode, hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden dive into some of the hottest legal stories making headlines. From the Tony Buzbee vs. Jay-Z legal battle to Airbnb liability in a violent attack in Mexico, we break down the key developments in these high-profile cases. Plus, we discuss recent Hous…

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When People Can't Listen 51:02

2M ago51:02

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Dr. Karyne Messina, host of this series, and Dr. Felecia Powell-Williams, the co-host, talked about what happens when people can’t listen. They discussed events that occurred at the Annual Conference of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) that took place in San Francisco earlier this month and the half time show at Super Bowl 59. Dr. Pow…

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

2M ago1:35

1:35

It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contai…

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Alfie Bown, "Post-Comedy" (Polity, 2025) 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Not so long ago, comedy and laughter were a shared experience of relief, as Freud famously argued. At their best, ribbing, roasting, piss-taking and insulting were the foundation of a kind of universal culture from which friendship, camaraderie and solidarity could emerge. Now, comedy is characterized by edgy humour and misplaced jokes that provoke…

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S3 Eps 6 - Anna Greenberg on High Stakes Sexual Assault Litigation 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

In this riveting episode of the Dirty Verdict Podcast, hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert and Bill Ogden are joined by special guest attorney Anna Greenberg for an in-depth discussion of high-stakes sexual assault litigation. The conversation spans groundbreaking cases—from the evolving legal battles against Massage Envy following recent changes in b…

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Rejoin Rants - Ep10 - Katie Serena 53:17

2M ago53:17

53:17

On this episode, we introduce you to Katie Serena, up and coming Tik Tok creator who's joining with NRM to create excellent content for us as well as campaign to Rejoin the EU after being too young to vote in 2016. We discuss Brexit, Ukraine, Feminism and much more! Watch Rejoin Rants on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@marchforrejoin, or listen to…

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Brittany with David Armstrong 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

Brittany sounds like a pretty typical teen. She's in Model UN, loves her phone, and can't help but be real (thanks in part to a particular application on said phone). But with a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin as her therapist, Brittany is given almost no time at all to discuss whatever her struggles might be! Like, therapy shouldn't be sex education…

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Episode 173 "Great Granny Webster" 58:00

2M ago58:00

58:00

This week we begin with a little AI chat before discussing a fantastic novella. In 1977, Lady Caroline Blackwood published, "Great Granny Webster," a biting, bleak, hilarious take down of a "great" house. Full of fantastic characters and brilliant prose this book impressed us both immensely. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewill…

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Peter Shabad, "Passion, Shame, and the Freedom to Become: Seizing the Vital Moment in Psychoanalysis" (Routledge, 2024) 1:35:55

2M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

Passion, Shame, and the Freedom to Become: Seizing the Vital Moment in Psychoanalysis (Routledge, 2025), by Peter Shabad, examines how humans can overcome feelings of shame through self‑acceptance and regain their innate passion and freedom to grow. Shabad examines in detail how self-shaming and passivity are intertwined with the fatalism of self-p…

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S3 Eps 5- Kathryn Casey Interview 48:13

2M ago48:13

48:13

Welcome back to another riveting edition of The Dirty Verdict Podcast! In this episode, hosts Peter Taaffe, trial lawyers Kyle Herbert and Bill Ogden, along with co-producer Amanda, sit down with acclaimed true crime author Kathryn Casey to explore some of the most complex and chilling cases in recent history. With over 100 episodes under their bel…

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Special Postbag Edition #5 46:57

3M ago46:57

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It’s time for the fifth traditional postbag episode, where I (attempt to) answer your questions, read out your comments and mull over your queries. In this edition: giant turkeys, great crisps we have known, burnt bread and Yorkshire puddings – plus much, much more! Thank you for your support in this eighth season of the podcast. It shall return la…

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Eugene W. Holland, "Perversions of the Market: Sadism, Masochism, and the Culture of Capitalism" (SUNY Press, 2024) 1:49:29

3M ago1:49:29

1:49:29

Perversions of the Market: Sadism, Masochism, and the Culture of Capitalism (SUNY Press, 2024) argues that capitalism fosters sadism and masochism--not as individual psychological proclivities but as widespread institutionalized patterns of behavior. The book is divided into two parts: one historical and the other theoretical. In the first, Eugene …

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Jamieson Webster, "On Breathing: Care in a Time of Catastrophe" (Catapult, 2025) 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

A few moments after birth we begin to use our lungs for the first time. From then on, we must continue breathing for as long as we are alive. And although this mostly happens unconsciously, in a society plagued by anxiety, climate change, environmental racism, and illness, there are more and more instances that “teach us about the privilege that is…

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Trump, Anti-DEI and Psychoanalytic Defense Mechanisms 47:14

3M ago47:14

47:14

In this episode my co-host and I had planned to talk about how the new Trump administration could create unity in America. The episode title had been, “Starting with a Clean Slate: How the Trump administration could create unity in America.” By starting anew, without a political agenda, we intended to explore how a new sense of community and pride …

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Carl Waitz, "Youth Mental Health Crises and the Broken Social Link: A Freudian-Lacanian Perspective" (Routledge, 2024) 1:18:51

3M ago1:18:51

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Today I spoke to Dr. Carl Waitz about his new book Youth Mental Health Crises and the Broken Social Link: A Freudian-Lacanian Perspective (Routledge, 2024). “The kids are not ok” blurbs Patricia Gherovici in her endorsement of Dr. Waitz’ necessary new book. We know this. On the weekend we recorded this interview (February 9, 2025) the New York Time…

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S3 Eps 4 - David Temple True Crime Edition w/ Anthony Osso 54:19

3M ago54:19

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Welcome to another gripping episode of the Dirty Verdict podcast, the "No Sneeze, Dark Edition." Join hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden, along with frequent guest and criminal defense expert Anthony Osso, as they dive into the chilling true crime case of David Temple. In 1999, Temple, a former college football player turned high scho…

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Episode 172 "The Spectre of Alexander Wolf; Plus TBR Short Stories" 1:13:06

3M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

We're back after winter break to talk about a books! We begin by discussing "The Spectre of Alexander Wolf" by Gaito Gazdanov. A book with a tremendous premise but we discuss why the book fails to build on that. Next we add a bunch of short stories to our TBR. Lots of interesting selections to look forward too. Short Stories added to TBR: -”The Ret…

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