In this episode we explore the Vietnam War, focusing on the My Lai Massacre as a lens to examine the psychological toll of war and the fragility of human morality.   Links:   Kill Anything That Moves by Nick Turse  https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250045065/killanythingthatmoves/   Vietnam War Timeline:  https://www.history.com/articles/vietnam-war-timeline   Pulitzer Article:  https://www.pulitzer.org/article/i-sent-them-good-boy-and-they-made-him-murderer   Four Hours in My Lai (film):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NwnnLnvQYA   Like, subscribe, and follow us. Here's how:

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This week we discuss kidfluencers, exploring the ethical implications and parental responsibilities associated with children in the digital entertainment space. We look at the complexities surrounding child influencers, the psychological impacts on children, and the dilemmas faced by parents. 

Links:

Mom Uncharted:

https://www.momuncharted.com/

Bad Influence: The Darkside of Kidfluencing

https://www.netflix.com/title/81728889

Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke

https://press.hulu.com/shows/devil-in-the-family-the-fall-of-ruby-franke/

Kidfluencers:

https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/kidfluencers/umc.cmc.7iou8l4mc4jufv51a0k3sxera

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In this episode of the Secret Passage Podcast, we look at the life of Jayne Mansfield, 1950s Hollywood icon and proto-influencer. We explore her rise to fame, her branding and marketing savvy, her complex relationships, her tragic death, and her enduring impact on celebrity culture.   Links:   Jayne Mansfield and the American Fifties:   https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Martha-Saxton/dp/0553025562   Like, subscribe, and follow us. Here's how:

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This week's episode provides a sneak peek into the kind of content we'll offer on our upcoming Patreon. Our producer, Tim, interviews us as we revisit the Dubai Porta Potty Parties episode together. Join us as we discuss our favorite moments from the Porta Potty episode, our worthless college degrees, youthful mischief, and much much more.    Like, subscribe, and follow us. Here's how:

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This week we discuss the heartbreaking case of Gabriel Fernandez, an eight-year-old boy from Palmdale, California, who was brutally abused and murdered by his mother, Pearl Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, in 2013. We explore the systemic failures that allowed the abuse to continue despite multiple reports from family, Gabriel's teacher, and a security guard.    Links:   The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez:  https://www.netflix.com/title/80220207   Murder In America: The Torture and Murder of 8-Year-Old Gabriel Fernandez:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-99-california-the-torture-and-murder-of-8/id1547409175?i=1000600169959   Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:  https://www.childhelphotline.org/   Like, subscribe, and follow us. Here's how:

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This week we explore Dubai porta potty parties, where influencers and Only Fans models are allegedly paid exorbitant sums for degrading acts. We discuss addiction, porn’s cultural impact, and Dana's experience in the adult industry. This episode (trigger warning: graphic content) mixes humor, horror, and introspection—perfect for those with an iron stomach and a taste for the bizarre. Listener discretion is advised.       Links:   Article about Only Fans model Maria Kovalchuk:   https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/onlyfans-model-found-on-side-of-the-road-with-broken-spine-report/   Medium article by Gal Darrash:   https://medium.com/@galdarrash/the-dubai-porta-potty-is-the-end-product-of-the-digital-crisis-b644090a379e   The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease:   https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/237880/the-biology-of-desire-by-marc-lewis/9780385682305   The Fit Mind Podcast featuring Donald Hilton MD:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitmind-podcast-mental-fitness-neuroscience/id1461518124?i=1000484919097   Ways to get help for porn addiction:   NoFap

Reboot Nation

Your Brain On Porn

Fight The New Drug  

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This week we discuss the Casey Anthony case and her emergence as a TikToking, Substacking legal advocate. Rather than rehashing the trial, we speculate on what drives Casey’s audacity and apparent lack of remorse, drawing parallels to psychopathy and narcissism. We examine her family dynamics, the infamous 911 call, and the chilling Firefox search history (including "foolproof suffocation") that the prosecution overlooked. Was Caylee’s death an accident or a calculated act by a mother who saw her child as an obstacle? We wrestle with these questions, blending behavioral analysis with personal reflections on compassion, forgiveness, and the limits of understanding someone who seems "reptilian" in nature.

Links:

Coach Steph's website:

https://stephanielicata.com/meet-stephanie

Nancy Grace, like a dog with a bone:

https://nypost.com/2025/03/07/us-news/casey-anthony-new-legal-advocate-career-called-out-by-nancy-grace/

Casey's Substack:

https://substack.com/@therealcaseyanthony

Psychololgy Today Article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spycatcher/201107/the-not-so-obvious-lessons-from-the-casey-anthony-trial

Psychopaths are capable of empathy:

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/dark-triad/

Television Documentaries:

Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/casey-anthony-where-the-truth-lies/8263985552066829112?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/

Casey Anthony's Parents: The Lie Detector Test

https://www.hulu.com/series/casey-anthonys-parents-the-lie-detector-test-b02e99c1-8c67-4f0d-9885-f7e7e245e8ab

Casey Anthony's Parents Speak

https://www.aetv.com/specials/casey-anthonys-parents-speak

 

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This week we discuss Eli Roth's Hostel and Hostel: Part II, exploring the films' subversive take on class, power, and the "Elite Hunting Club" where rich predators torture unsuspecting travelers. From Paxton’s revenge in the first film to Beth’s brutal escape in the second, we unpack horror’s cultural commentary, touching on the abject, dehumanization, and real-world parallels like the depravity of Diddy and Jeffrey Epstein. We also reflect on Eli Roth's genius, humor, and how much we both enjoyed these films. Both films feel like special gifts to horror film fans. Shannon shares her unpopular take that Hostel Part III is not that bad.

Links:

Hostel IMDB:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450278/

Hostel: Part II IMDB:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0498353/

 

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In this episode of the Secret Passage Podcast, Dana and Shannon explore the complexities of modern pornography and sites like Only Fans, particularly focusing on Lily Phillips and Bonnie Blue. They discuss the implications of sex work, the ethical dilemmas surrounding pornography, and Dana shares her personal reflections on her experiences in the industry. 

Links:

The Case Against the Sexual Revolution:

https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+Case+Against+the+Sexual+Revolution-p-9781509550005

Article about the book:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jun/06/the-case-against-the-sexual-revolution-by-louise-perry-review-an-act-of-insurrection-a-new-guide-to-sex-in-the-21st-century

 

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In this episode, Dana and Shannon discuss the Kassenoff case, a highly contentious divorce and custody battle that highlights issues of parental alienation, abuse, and the complexities and of the family court system. They explore the dynamics between Catherine and Allan Kassenoff, their treatment of their children, and the implications of their actions on the family. The conversation delves into the systemic failures within family courts and the challenges faced by parents in custody disputes. This conversation delves into the complex and tragic story of a custody battle that culminated in assisted suicide, exploring themes of family dynamics, media representation, and the emotional turmoil faced by all involved. The hosts discuss the psychological implications of parental conflict on children, the role of social media in amplifying personal tragedies, and the challenges of forgiveness within family relationships. 

Links:

The Free Press article about the case:

https://www.thefp.com/p/a-wifes-revenge-from-beyond-the-grave

Kassenoff files Google Drive:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1ZitsXgychSTNxN4FXFjjoip93w4E6EaN?direction=a

Pegasos Clinic article:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13627445/Inside-bleak-Swiss-suicide-clinic-industrial-estate-Catherine-Kassenoff.html

Article about Allan Kassenoff's case against TikToker Robbie Harvey:

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/former-biglaw-partner-settles-defamation-suit-against-social-media-influencer#google_vignette

Perfumes we love!

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Dark Wave and Maisoru

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Daddy + Saffron Flour

https://www.bykilian.com/

Black Phantom - 'Memento Mori'

https://www.byredo.com/us_en/perfume/

Gypsy Water

 

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