Best Dr Robert M Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Hybristophilia and Heaven: The Ballad of Gert and Joey | Part 2 17:38

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5d ago17:38

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves further into the disturbing true story of Gert van Rooyen and Joey Haarhoff—South Africa’s most notorious criminal duo. Listener sneak peek: Discover more about the pair driven by paedophilic obsession and toxic complicity; who abducted and presumably murdered at least six young girls in the late 1980s, l…

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Hybristophilia and Heaven: The Ballad of Gert and Joey | Part 1 21:34

13d ago21:34

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the disturbing true story of Gert van Rooyen and Joey Haarhoff—South Africa’s most notorious criminal duo. Listener sneak peek: Explore the story of the pair driven by paedophilic obsession and toxic complicity; who abducted and presumably murdered at least six young girls in the late 1980s, leaving …

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The Tale of Eustace the Monobrow: Misshapen, Misformed, Misinformed, and Misunderstood 7:41

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into Delusional Body Dysmorphic Disorder and its consequences. Listener sneak peek: Learn about a man who suffered from severe delusional body dysmorphia; how he went untreated for years; and what triggered him to commit a violent crime. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explore…

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When Love Becomes a Destructive Obsession: Repeating Toxic Relationships 7:36

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the persistence of self-destructive behaviour, despite devastating consequences. Listener sneak peek: Hear a case about a woman, whose repeated relationships with truck drivers unravel into a deadly pattern of obsession, jealousy, and control. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podc…

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Eponymous Syndromes and the Enduring Appeal of Ilya Oblomov 10:16

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the curious world of eponymous syndromes! Listener sneak peek: Learn how medical conditions get their names; why some are renamed or erased; and their cultural and fictional origins. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of sel…

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Would you want a healthy limb amputated? 7:32

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into Apotemnophilia; a rare condition where individuals feel an overwhelming need to amputate part of their body. Listener sneak peek: Discover the desire to amputate a healthy limb; what the psychological, neurological and ethical dimensions are; as well as medical controversies; and treatment challenges…

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Bernadette Soubirous:The Healing Broom 26:18

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book! In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into Bernadette Soubirous; a French Saint known for her visions of the Virgin Mary, in the small town of Lourdes, France. Listener sneak peek: Discover more about the 70 medical miracles at Lourdes, recognised by the Catholic Church; the comp…

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A Case of Denied Pregnancy 7:52

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into denied pregnancy; a condition where a woman is unaware she is pregnant. Listener sneak peek: Hear about Janine's case of denied pregnancy; the tragic consequences, such as neonaticide; and the psychological and emotional impact it has. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast expl…

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Harold Lasseter: Flying Too Close to the Sun 28:46

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book! In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into the mystery of Harold Lasseter’s fabled gold reef, in the Australian Outback. Listener sneak peek: Hear about Lasseter’s ill-fated expedition into the Outback; the dangers of obsession; and the enduring legend of treasure lost to the des…

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The Hammer-Wielding Neighbour from Hell 7:39

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into a patient case about Ellen, a woman who attacked her neighbour with a hammer. Listener sneak peek: Discover why Ellen attacked her neighbour; what happened next; and what she was diagnosed with. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and me…

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Trebitsch-Lincoln: The Conman of the Century 38:04

7M ago38:04

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book! In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into Ignaz Trebitsch-Lincoln; a Jewish, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Anglican, German Nazi, British MP, coup conspirator, white-nationalist-terrorist, Czech spy, Buddhist monk, Japanese propagandist, and Dalai Lama. Listener sneak peek: Hear about…

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Frida Kahlo: The Patron Saint of Pain 28:02

7M ago28:02

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into pain, central to Frida Kahlo’s life, and examined within the wider scope of chronic pain research. Listener sneak peek: Learn about Kahlo's relationship with pain; the evolution of pain relief; discover what phantom limb pain is; and how psychological treatments can help. Listen now to find out more!…

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Body Fluids are the Best 5:15

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the atypical uses of body fluids. Listener sneak peek: Hear about historical beliefs surrounding the healing powers of body fluids; a case of unconventional medical treatment; and the critique of home remedies. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and menta…

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A Hole in the Head and the Leaking of Modern Minds 11:03

7M ago11:03

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book! In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into trepanation; claimed to be the oldest surgical operation. Listener sneak peek: Discover what trepanation is; how far back it has been traced; it's uses; and some DIY cases. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast exp…

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Maurice Wilson - The Man Who Almost Climbed Mount Everest 18:00

8M ago18:00

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book! In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into the life of Maurice Wilson, Everest's most peculiar casualty. Listener sneak peek: Hear about Maurice Wilson's early life; his mystic revelation; a wild idea; and his inexperienced mountaineer journey up Mount Everest. Listen now to find…

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Ira Einhorn: The Unicorn Murderer 13:22

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter from his new book! In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into the tale of a well-known environmental activist, Ira Einhorn, who is now remembered as a murderer. Listener sneak peek: Discover more about the charismatic guru’s activism; his tumultuous relationship with women; the evidence of his evil…

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Belle Gibson - Duping the Dupes 18:02

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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads a chapter of his soon-to-be published book! In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into Belle Gibson; the Australian, cancer con-woman. Listener sneak peek: Hear about Ms Gibson’s shocking deception; the big businesses who believed her; and discover why she was a fraudster. Listen now to find out more! *Conte…

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Adolf Hitler: Illness & Health | Part 3 15:50

10M ago15:50

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In this three-part mini-series, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the life of Adolf Hitler, particularly his illness and health. Listener sneak peek: Discover more about Hitler's family history; what illness changed him for the worst; and why he wanted to be cremated. . Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology …

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Adolf Hitler: Illness & Health | Part 2 15:49

11M ago15:49

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In this three-part mini-series, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the life of Adolf Hitler, particularly his illness and health. Listener sneak peek: Hear what doctors and historians have to say about Hitler sanity and health; discover what his secret deformity was; and how signs of Hitler’s early Parkinsonism were picked up on. Listen now to find ou…

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Adolf Hitler: Illness & Health | Part 1 20:12

11M ago20:12

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In this three-part mini-series, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the life of Adolf Hitler, particularly his illness and health. Listener sneak peek: Hear about Hitler’s youth and his close relationship with his mother; his time during WWI and WWII, including receiving successful psychotherapy; plus, his love life and end of life. Listen now to find …

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Britain's Worst Serial Killer: Dr Harold Shipman | Part 2 21:28

11M ago21:28

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In this two-part mini-series, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into Dr Harold Shipman, who is estimated to have killed close to 400 patients. Listener sneak peek: Discover how Dr Shipman’s killing career came to an end; the evidence that led to his downfall; and come to understand the mind of a serial killer. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidanc…

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Britain's Worst Serial Killer: Dr Harold Shipman | Part 1 24:22

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In this two-part mini-series, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into Dr Harold Shipman, who is estimated to have killed close to 400 patients. Listener sneak peek: Hear about Dr Shipman's early career; how his close relationship with his mother possibly became his killing template; and what a typical murder looked like. Listen now to find out more! *Conte…

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History of Psychedelics 24:02

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into a short history of psychedelics. Listener sneak peek: Discover how psychedelics were used for survival; explore their healing uses; the fear driven by media; and learn why a group of doctors and nurses took LSD. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and ment…

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How to Spot an Assassin? 32:31

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into assassins and their targets. Listener sneak peek: Explore political assassinations throughout history; have conspiracy theories around the assassination of President JFK and the killing of his assassinator, Lee Harvey Oswald, debunked; and discover if a tapeworm or a communist ended apartheid in Sout…

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The Mind of a Mass Murderer 26:20

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[EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Dr Robert M. Kaplan reads his work; ‘Timothy McVeigh: Portrait of a Political Mass Murderer.’] In this episode, Dr Kaplan delves into the life of Timothy McVeigh – the American domestic terrorist who carried out the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. Listener sneak peek: Hear what Timothy McVeigh had in common with the lea…

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Medical Murder 28:13

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In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into doctors and nurses who kill, why they do it and reveals the name he coined in relation to medical serial killing. Listener sneak peek: Hear about Dr Harold Shipman, estimated to have killed close to 400 patients; a genocidal psychiatrist; and a group of Viennese nurses compete in murdering the most p…

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Introducing Dr Robert M. Kaplan 1:57

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Be introduced to Frontal Lobotomy's Host Dr Robert M. Kaplan. Robert has an extensively varied background; from starring in documentaries to working as a forensic psychiatrist. He also knows how to “carve a Sunday roast” (which is not what you think it means). Listen now to find out more! Website: www.rkaplan.com.au Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan Produc…