In this episode, Paula and Jen discuss the psychology behind Columbiners, Holmies, Roofies, and other online fan communities of school shooters and mass murderers. Because yes, this is a thing and they love tumblr. Listen to Jen explain these communities while Paula is horrified, but learns a lot about this very fascinating topic.  sidenote: Sorry about the sound editing at the end of the ep, just a tiny ooops.  LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!  http://www.facebook.com/foreshadowingpodcast http://www.instagram.com/foreshadowingpodcast 

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Jen and Paula go into a topic she cannot pronounce! We talk about the women of the world who are stary-eyed over criminals. 

Paula and Jen sit down with Chicago comedian Toby McMullen to discuss the time he worked with a serial killer in Chicago. We discuss all the dumb ways that other famous serial murderers got themselves caught, and all the Dahmer red flags (including his lies about owning exotic fish) went completely ignored.

Paula and Jen read the story of a strong woman who fell victim to a pathological liar/sociopath/alcoholic. We discuss gaslighting, projecting, slander, and false threats. Have a story you want to share? Feel like you may be able to help others with your experience? Write in to [email protected]!

Paula welcomes Chicago comedians Deanna Ortiz and Rebecca Loeser as we read through the story of a girl with a positive boyfriend. We discuss the time Rebecca casually avoided being kidnapped twice. We get into all the ways women are taught to be polite at all times. We touch on the hot gossip in the true crime podcast community. Paula goes through the psychopath checklist and sociopath riddles.

Paula talks to Chicago comedian Deanna Ortiz as they read the story about a woman who ended up in an unfortunate relationship in which she was emotionally abused into intentionally receiving bad grades and sacrificed her own joy for her partner. Have a story you want to share? Feel like you may be able to help others with your experience? Write in to [email protected]!

Paula and Jen talk to Chicago comedian Tessa Orzech about the time she avoided a dangerous situation involving a criminal who hired her on Craigslist. Join us as we talked about following your gut instincts. Have a story you want to share? Feel like you may be able to help others with your experience? Write in to [email protected]!

Paula and Jen discuss dysfunctional behavior that is encouraged in popular culture including love bombing, the idea of your "other half", harassment betrayed as romantic whimsy, and Bradley Cooper's red leathery face in a Star is Born. Have a story you want to share? Feel like you may be able to help others with your experience? Write in to [email protected]!

Paula and Jen welcome criminology expert Shannon Harper to talk crime statistics. In this episode we read the story of a male struggling with his new identity after losing a significant amount of weight and how he was manipulated into a very controlling relationship. As always we discuss the warning signs and red flags. Have a story you want to share? Feel like you may be able to help others with your experience? Write in to [email protected]!

Paula and Jen talk about how they met at a creepy dive bar in Chicago. The very first episode of Foreshadowing breaks down our mission of creating awareness and Emotional Self Defense Education. We read the story of a young woman who was manipulated into an abusive marriage and all the red flags that led to a very toxic situation. Have a story you want to share? Feel like you may be able to help others with your experience? Write in to [email protected]!