Have you ever wondered how early trauma and untreated medical conditions can shape a criminal mind? Join me, Kevin Bennett, and my guest, Nate Coonfare, on this episode as we promise to unravel the chilling life story of Richard Ramirez, a.k.a.

Charles Manson: Unraveling the Cult Leader's Psychopathic Charm

May 15th, 2024 41m 42s

In this episode, we delve into the mind of one of history's most enigmatic figures, Charles Manson. Guided by the expertise of my guest, Aaliyah Booker, a criminal justice graduate of Penn State Beaver, we navigate Manson's formative years and

Serial Killer Psychology: Fact vs. Fantasy

Jun 5th, 2023 26m 11s

In this episode, Dr. Bennett explores the fascinating topic of serial killers. Listen to him discuss his top 10 myths about serial homicide. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A psych professor's podcast about da

Thrill-Seeker and Risk-Taker Psychology

Jun 4th, 2023 35m 34s

In this episode, Dr. Bennett discusses the exuberant and sometimes dangerous psychology of thrill seeking, a personality trait also known as risk taking and sensation seeking.Take this test to see if you are high or low on this personality dime

2-Minute Welcome Teaser: Enter the Snarl

May 18th, 2023 2m 27s

A podcast for curious & cool (but chronically stuck) over-analyzers.The problem: It's getting harder and harder to make sense of the tangled world we inhabit. If this sounds familiar, unfortunately, it means you have entered the snarl... and yo

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