Criminal psychology meets the dark corners of true crime and horror cinema with a sense of humor. Hosted by Shannon and Cathy, we dive deep into the twisted minds of serial killers, uncover the mysteries behind true crime documentaries, and explore the artistry of horror films and their creators. From ridiculous crimes and unhinged criminals to female and male psychopaths and narcissists, no topic is off-limits. With our dark sense of humor and a conversational approach, we aim to entertain ...
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Kohberger in Prison, P. Diddy Sentenced, and Menendez Brothers’ Parole Hearing
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39:46Welcome to Season 8 of Terror Talk Podcast! 🎉 We’re back with a new format — weekly episodes PLUS weekly Patreon clips so you can get a taste of the exclusive content our supporters enjoy. In our Season 8 premiere, we dive into three of the biggest true crime stories of 2025: 🔎 Kohberger’s Life in Prison – We explore the psychological aspects of Br…
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David Cronenberg: Master of Body Horror | Influential Horror Directors Finale
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30:09Welcome to the season finale of our Influential Horror Director Series! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the strange, squishy, and utterly unforgettable world of David Cronenberg — one of the most influential horror film directors of all time. From Videodrome to The Fly, Scanners to Crash, Cronenberg carved out an entirely new subgenre: body…
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What the Hell? Murderous Mushrooms, Dinner Party Drama & a Literal Clown Car
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28:37In this week’s What the Hell? episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive into the wildest, weirdest, and most head-scratching crimes you’ll hear all year. From fungi gone fatal to dinner parties turned deadly, we’re serving up a menu of chaos and comedy with a side of true crime absurdity. Here’s a taste of the madness we cover: 🍄 A dinner party in Au…
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PATREON BONUS - The future of Mental Health and Gen Z
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5:07This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the future of mental health and Gen Z. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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One Star Review Roast: Texas Chainsaw, Fright Night, Jaws, Child’s Play, Silence of the Lambs & Interview with the Vampire
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32:19Welcome to another gloriously unhinged One Star Review episode of Terror Talk Podcast, where we take the horror (and horror-adjacent) masterpieces you love — and read the most ridiculous, petty, and downright baffling one-star reviews the internet has to offer. This week, we’re taking aim at: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Apparently, some folks thi…
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PATREON BONUS - Serial Killer believes Neuroscience will free him?
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4:23This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss how a serial killer thought neuroscience would free him... Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines & Killer Clowns in Cornfields – Horror Reviews & Trivia!
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34:34In this jam-packed Shrink Chat episode of Terror Talk Podcast, your favorite horror-loving therapists dive into the latest blood-soaked screen screamers and page-turning terror tales. From the much-anticipated 28 Years Later and the fresh twist on the classic franchise in Final Destination: Bloodlines, to the bloody chaos of Clown in the Cornfield …
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PATREON BONUS - Birthdays and How They Can Affect Us - An Interlude from Psychopathy
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4:49This is a preview clip of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss birthdays and how they affect us. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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13 Serial Killers Later – Our 600th Episode - Serial Killer Retrospective
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34:59Welcome to our 600th episode! 🎉 In this milestone edition of Terror Talk Podcast, we look back on 7 seasons of true crime deep dives featuring some of the most disturbing and infamous names in criminal history. From the manipulative charm of Ted Bundy to the terrifying depravity of Albert Fish, we've spent years diving into the dark minds of murder…
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PATREON BONUS - Emotional Contagion and Psychopathy
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4:49This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss emotional contagion and psychopathy. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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Roger Corman: The King of Cult Horror | Influential Horror Directors Series
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21:22In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we're diving deep into the wild, weird, and wonderfully low-budget world of Roger Corman, the godfather of indie horror and cult cinema. From gothic Edgar Allan Poe adaptations to biker gangs and blood-soaked exploitation flicks, Corman did it all—and on a shoestring budget. We chat about Corman’s signature f…
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PATREON BONUS - Psych Research - Do we need a new psychopathy test?
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4:20This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the possibilities of a new psychopathy test. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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The Chilling Case Behind A Deadly American Marriage
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28:23Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, murder, and graphic descriptions of gore. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this episode of Terror Talk, we dive deep into the disturbing real-life case explored in Netflix’s A Deadly American Marriage. From toxic relationships to shocking revelations, we unpack the time…
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PATREON BONUS - Aliens in the Bermuda Triangle
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4:13This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange alien occurrence of the Bermuda Triangle. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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What the Hell? - ChatGPT Cheating Scandals & Teletubby Break-Ins: The Weirdest Crimes Yet!
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27:08Welcome to another What the Hell? edition of Terror Talk Podcast, where things get weird, wacky, and totally unhinged. In this episode, Shannon and Cathy dive into some of the most ridiculous and jaw-dropping true crime headlines we’ve seen all year. From a Greek woman who trusted ChatGPT to predict infidelity through coffee grounds, to a man in a …
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PATREON BONUS - Strange Epidemic - Sweat Plague
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4:00This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange epidemic of the Sweat Plague. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far!) – A Mid-Year Breakdown
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27:00Halfway through 2025 and horror is killing it! In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, your horror-loving therapist hosts count down their Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far). From unsettling indies to major streaming hits, we dive into what scared us, impressed us, and stayed with us. Some titles we totally agreed on, others sparked som…
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PATREON BONUS - Trauma Rewires the Brain, Memes Predict Mass Violence, and Habits that Help Us
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4:46This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some recent psych news: trauma rewires the brain, memes can predict mass violence and some habits that assist us. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your l…
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Shrink Chat Mayhem – Locked, The Surrender, Hell of a Summer, Sirens
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31:42In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, Shannon and Cathy dive headfirst into a jam-packed Shrink Chat featuring fresh horror reviews, buzzy series reactions, and a double dose of spooky games. We share our thoughts on the latest horror flicks and thrillers including Sinners, The Rule of Jenny Pen, The Woman in the Yard, Locked, The Surrender, and …
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PATREON BONUS - Strange Epidemic - The Black Plague
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4:40This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the Black Plague. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on Facebook…
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The Federal Case Against P. Diddy: A Psychological Breakdown (Weeks 1–5)
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38:13In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we shift our usual lens from horror fiction to real-life darkness. Shannon and Cathy examine the unfolding federal case against music mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. From disturbing allegations to courtroom developments, we cover major trial highlights from Weeks 1–5 and explore how Diddy's upbringing may offer …
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PATREON BONUS - Yellow Sales Stickers, Why your boss yells
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4:29This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some late breaking psychological research news about using yellow sales stickers, why your boss might yell at you and a surprise study to be revealed at the end. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our D…
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Influential Horror Director - Tobe Hooper: Chainsaws, Suburbia & Salem’s Shadows
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28:32In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we rev up the chainsaw and dive into the horror legacy of Tobe Hooper, the groundbreaking director behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist, and Salem’s Lot. Join us as we unpack Hooper's unique blend of suburban fear, supernatural tension, and raw terror that shaped modern horror. We explore his direc…
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PATREON BONUS - Strange Epidemic Cotard's Syndrome
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4:29This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange epidemic of Cotard's Syndrome. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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Female Psychopath Series: Images (1972) and the Fragmented Mind
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29:40In this installment of our Female Psychopath Series, we dive into Robert Altman’s 1972 psychological thriller Images, exploring the unraveling psyche of protagonist Cathryn. Is she experiencing a full psychotic break or something more nuanced? We offer a clinical lens on her symptoms and propose a specific psychological diagnosis, while also reacti…
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PATREON BONUS - Psych News - News changes our Morality, Our Brains Stories & Psych Bed Shortage for Youth
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5:28This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some psychology research about how news changes our morality, the way the brain organizes our memory and story and the psych bed shortage for youth. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and en…
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The Shining: King vs. Kubrick – A Chilling Divide
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27:57In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the eerie world of The Shining — both Stephen King's original novel and Stanley Kubrick’s polarizing 1980 film adaptation. They share a title… but tell two very different stories. We compare and contrast the drastically different portrayals of Jack Torrance, the mystery of the Overlook Hotel…
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Stranger Danger of the '70s and '80s – True Crime Cases that Created the Myths
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35:57In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive headfirst into the Stranger Danger phenomenon that gripped the U.S. in the 1970s and 1980s. From disturbing true crime cases like the disappearances of Etan Patz and Adam Walsh, to dramatized media like Girls Beware and Wheels of Terror, we explore how a cultural wave of fear shaped parenting, public …
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PATREON BONUS - Psych Research - 8 Nighttime Habits that Steal your Joy
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4:47This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some psychology research about 8 habits that steal your joy. A few you know, a few you don't and a few Cathy disagrees with. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks dependin…
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Shrink Chat - Sinners, Screamboat, Death by Unicorn, The Woman in the Yard, Drop
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33:33In this week's Shrink Chat, we’re back with our signature blend of horror news, quick-hit reactions, and Horror Facts with Cath trivia! We dish out our rapid-fire takes on a batch of horror films, from weirdly wonderful to just plain "what the hell did we just watch?" — including: 🧠 Movies Discussed: Sinners (yes, we have thoughts) Death of a Unico…
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What the Hell? | Ridiculous Crimes, Dumb Criminals &... Sperm Racing?!
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27:05It’s time for another wild ride in our What the Hell? series! On this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive headfirst into some of the most ridiculous, unhinged, and hilariously dumb criminal stories we've ever come across — and yes, we saved the weirdest for last: a criminal competition involving actual Sperm Racing (we’re not kidding). From arr…
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PATREON BONUS - Menendez Brothers News, Trauma in the Courts and how politics will influence
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5:31This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the Menendez news, relate it to newer changes in the court system with regards to how we consider trauma plus the political influences that will play out with Menendez. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to joi…
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Ranking Black Mirror Season 7 – Worst to Best
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26:10Get ready for tech nightmares and twisted futures! On this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we rank all six episodes of Black Mirror Season 7 from worst to best (according to us, of course). It's reactions, laughs, and strong opinions as we revisit the show's latest dystopian gems—and some that maybe missed the mark. We debate standout performances,…
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Unsolved Case Files — The Disappearance of the Beaumont Children
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37:25In this chilling episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we revisit one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved cases: the 1966 disappearance of Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont. We explore the cultural climate of 1960s Adelaide, the shocking nature of this case at the time, and how it changed public perception of safety in Australia forever. We cover the kno…
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PATREON BONUS - Devil in the Family and the Fall of Ruby Franke
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5:10This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the documentary Devil in the Family and the fall of Ruby Franke. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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Shrink Chat - From Dead Alive to Goodnight Mommy + Mommie Dearest Trivia
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29:26It’s Mother’s Month on Terror Talk! In this Shrink Chat episode, we dive headfirst into the creepy, complex, and unhinged world of terrifying mothers in horror and thriller films. From the grotesque mother-son nightmare of Dead Alive to the manipulative matriarch in The Manchurian Candidate, we explore how these mother figures get under our skin—an…
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Narcissistic Mothers in Film: White Oleander, Terms of Endearment & Mommie Dearest
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35:37In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive into the layered portrayals of narcissistic mothers in three iconic films: White Oleander, Terms of Endearment, and Mommie Dearest. From emotional manipulation and guilt-tripping to martyr complexes and full-blown control tactics, we explore the psychology of maternal narcissism through each character…
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Influential Horror Director - Dario Argento
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26:58On this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the stylish, surreal, and slash-happy world of legendary Italian horror director Dario Argento. As part of our Influential Horror Directors Series, we explore how Argento redefined horror with visually arresting masterpieces like Deep Red, Tenebrae, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, and Ope…
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Female Psychopath Series: To Die For & Pamela Smart
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23:25This week on Terror Talk Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the true crime case that inspired the 1995 film To Die For. That’s right—we’re talking about the real-life story of Pamela Smart, her controversial trial, and how it all morphed into Gus Van Sant’s icy, satirical thriller starring Nicole Kidman as the unforgettable Suzanne Stone. We brea…
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PATREON BONUS - The Science of the Ick, New Research on Narcissism Trait
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4:57This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss new psych research. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on Facebook…
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1-Star Horror Reviews: Roasting Bad Takes on Hellraiser, Nosferatu, and More
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25:51This week on Terror Talk Podcast, we’re diving into the deep end of horror fandom absurdity—yep, we’re reading and ROASTING 1-star reviews of some of our favorite horror films: Hellraiser, Slumber Party Massacre, The Host, The Omen, and the new classic Nosferatu. From the emotionally complex to the cult classics, these films deserve more respect—an…
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Female Psychopaths Series: The Trauma, Control & Chaos of Ma (2019)
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21:33In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we're diving deep into the psychological profile of Sue Ann, aka Ma—Octavia Spencer’s chilling yet complex character in the 2019 psychological horror thriller. This isn’t just your standard horror review—we break down Ma through the lens of female psychopathy, trauma, and emotional control. From childhood bul…
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This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss Capgras Syndrome. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on Facebook…
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Shrink Chat - The Monkey, The Rule of Jenny Pen, Bloody Axe Wound
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30:32In this episode of Shrink Chat from the Terror Talk Podcast, we're diving into our latest horror watches and reads—from the weird to the WTF. We’re reviewing: 🏡 825 Forest Road – Indie isolation vibes? Yep. 🩸 Bloody Axe Wound – The name says it all. 🐒 The Monkey – Yes, the Stephen King short story adaptation, and yes, we loved it. 🐰 Rotten Tail – T…
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The Villisca Axe Murders - Small Town Terror and the Psychology of a Killer
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21:30In this chilling and baffling episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we swing into the gruesome unsolved case of The Villisca Axe Murders — one of America’s most haunting mass murders. Eight people. One house. One night. And not a single arrest. We break down: The horrific crime scene in 1912 Iowa The suspects (including some real weirdos) The early failu…
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This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the hit limited series Adolescence. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on F…
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The Texas Killing Fields Part 2: Suspects, 90s Victims & Calder’s Shadow
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26:57We’re back for Part 2 of our deep dive into the Texas Killing Fields—a case so messy and heartbreaking, it’s no wonder it keeps true crime fans up at night. In this episode, we continue to uncover the haunting details surrounding the 1990s victims, possible suspects, and why Calder Field remained such a tragically perfect place to dump bodies for d…
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The Texas Killing Fields: Victims, Profiling & Police Failures | Part 1
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29:27In Part 1 of our two-part series on the Texas Killing Fields, we dive into the disturbing stretch of land off I-45 near Calder Road—a place that became a dumping ground for dozens of young women and girls from the 1970s through the 1980s. We chronicle the murders and disappearances that shocked the nation, analyze the crime scene at Calder Field, a…
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PATREON BONUS - 10 prison meal recipes inmates make
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4:59This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss 10 Prison recipes where the inmates got very creative. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on …
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What the Hell?! Crimes Featuring Bunnies, Bizarre Lawsuits & Spork Attacks
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34:04Welcome to another chaotic ride on Terror Talk Podcast where we dive into the unhinged side of humanity with our What the Hell? series. This episode is jam-packed with the most absurd crimes we could find—from chocolate bunny assaults to someone using a spork as a weapon (yes, really). We’re giving equal love (and side-eyes) to all these weird tale…
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