In this special interview episode of Terror Talk – True Crime • Serial Killers • Horror Movies, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in modern forensic psychology: Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, trauma researcher, pioneer of the FBI Behavioral Science Unit, expert witness, and author of the new book Expert Witness.

This conversation is aimed at listeners who want more than true crime storytelling — they want psychological insight, behavioral science, and the real challenges behind criminal investigations.

If you’re a woman who loves true crime, forensic psychology, or the history of profiling, this episode was made for you.

We explore how her early research in trauma, victimology, and sexual assault shaped her groundbreaking career and opened the door to her work with law enforcement and the FBI.

As well as:*Her Role as an Expert Witness — Including the Eric Menendez Trial*The Early Days of the FBI Behavioral Science Unit

• What It Was Like to Sit with Ed Kemper• Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated FieldExpert Witness - the bookHer new book explores decades of clinical work, expert testimony, and behind-the-scenes insights into some of the most challenging criminal cases in the United States.
We discuss its themes, its impact, and why her voice is so important in today’s true crime landscape.Music Credit

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Welcome back to Shrink Chat, where horror, humor, and psychology collide!
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, Shannon and Cathy dive headfirst into the latest in horror and true crime-inspired media — with their signature mix of sharp insight and dark humor.

🎬 This Week’s Reviews:
We’re unpacking the brand-new I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), the chilling thriller The Woman in Cabin 10, the high-tech horror sequel Megan 2.0, and the unnerving Monster: Ed Gein. Plus, we explore HIM, the cozy crime book Thursday Murder Club, and the eerie docuseries The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox and Haunted Hill.

💡 Segments You’ll Love:

• 🧠 Horror Facts with Cath — Can you guess the dark trivia before we do?

• 💬 One-Star Reviews — The internet never disappoints. We read and react to the most unhinged audience takes on your favorite horror flicks.

• 😂 Highlight Reactions — The best (and weirdest) horror headlines of the week.

No spoilers here — just laughs, vibes, and a little analysis on why these stories get under our skin.

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This week on Terror Talk – Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, Shannon and Cathy dig into the real and fictional female psychopaths who defined the 1990s.

From Aileen Wuornos and Karla Homolka to Pamela Smart and Susan Smith, we explore the psychology behind manipulation, obsession, and media fascination. Then we head to Hollywood for the dangerous allure of Catherine Tramell (Basic Instinct), Annie Wilkes (Misery), and Hedy from Single White Female — women who made fear sexy, smart, and deeply unsettling.

We analyze how the decade turned “the femme fatale” into both a horror icon and a cultural warning — blending criminal psychology, gender dynamics, and pop culture history with our usual mix of insight and dark humor.

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In this episode of Terror Talk – Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, hosts Shannon and Cathy ask the big question: Is the Devil still scary?
From The Devil’s Advocate to The Witcher and beyond, we explore how modern horror and pop culture have reimagined Satan — not just as a monster, but as a mirror of human fear, power, and faith.

Join us as we discuss the remnants of Satanic Panic and unpack why belief in the Devil might still serve a purpose for some — as both rebellion and reflection.

Of course, no episode would be complete without a little humor — Cathy’s “Satanic Facts” trivia segment brings the laughs as we test our knowledge of infernal lore and devilish pop culture.

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In this Unsolved Crimes episode of Terror Talk – Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, Shannon and Cathy dig into three of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.
From Hollywood’s glittering shores to 19th-century New York and the shadowed aisles of 1980s Chicago, these cases reveal how beauty, mystery, and tragedy intertwine.

We begin with the death of Natalie Wood, whose drowning off the coast of Los Angeles still raises questions decades later. Was it an accident, or something darker beneath the Hollywood glamour?
Next, we travel back in time to the murder of Mary Rogers, the beautiful cigar girl whose unsolved death inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling story The Mystery of Marie Roget.
Finally, we discuss The Chicago Tylenol Murders, a case that sparked national panic and changed the way America viewed consumer safety forever.

This episode blends psychological insight with historical intrigue, exploring the archetypes of the “femme fatale,” the cultural fear of random violence, and the enduring fascination with unsolved crime.

• The psychological and cultural archetype of the “beautiful victim”

• How Natalie Wood’s case blurred lines between tragedy and scandal

• Edgar Allan Poe’s real-life inspiration for The Mystery of Marie Roget

• The panic and policy changes caused by the Tylenol murders

• Why these cases continue to captivate decades later

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Welcome back to Terror Talk Podcast: Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, where criminal psychology meets the weird, wonderful world of horror pop culture — with a side of dark humor. In this Shrink Chat episode, Shannon and Cathy are back with a spoiler-free round of horror movie, TV, and book reviews, trivia, and ridiculous one-star critiques that’ll make every horror fan laugh out loud.

We’re diving into the latest releases shaking up the horror scene — from The Conjuring: Last Rites and Weapons, to the haunting Indonesian horror Perewangan. We also talk about our current TV obsessions, including Wednesday, The Institute, and Task, plus the creepy and addictive read Kill Beth by Jon Cohn.

Along the way, we play a round of Horror Trivia, roast some truly unhinged one-star reviews of beloved horror classics, and chat about what’s trending in 2025 horror news. If you’re a fan of psychological horror, supernatural scares, and millennial nostalgia, this one’s for you.

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Hold on to your sanity (and your helmets), because this week on Terror Talk we dive into the weirdest true crime stories that make us all shout, What the Hell?! From a criminal butt sniffer and an emotional support alligator to high school catfishing and model imposters, these bizarre tales will have you laughing, gasping, and questioning humanity.

We also cover a truly head-scratching experiment: two men who shot each other in the head while wearing helmets… to see if they’d survive. Plus, we tackle some serious-yet-confusing stories and answer a listener question about Kohberger—because even in the chaos, we’ve got you covered.

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When you think about 1980s killers, names like Bundy, Ramirez, and Dahmer come to mind. But what about the women? In this episode of Terror Talk: Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, Shannon and [co-host’s name] pull back the curtain on female psychopaths of the decade — both the ones who made headlines and the ones who terrified us on screen.

We move through the decade year by year, uncovering shocking real crimes:

• Christine Falling, the teenage babysitter turned child killer.

• Genene Jones, the Texas nurse who murdered infants in her care.

• Diane Downs, whose narcissism led her to shoot her own children.

• Dorothea Puente, the “sweet old lady” running a boarding house of death.

• Griselda Blanco, the ruthless “Cocaine Godmother.”

• And the emergence of Aileen Wuornos, one of history’s most infamous female serial killers.

At the same time, Hollywood and international horror were building their own female psychopath archetypes:

• The Fan (1981) and the dangers of obsession.

• Bloody Birthday and Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker tearing apart family and innocence.

• Fatal Attraction (1987), where Glenn Close redefined the “woman scorned.”

• And finally Misery (1990), with Kathy Bates’s Oscar-winning portrayal of Annie Wilkes.

Together, we explore why these women — real and fictional — terrified the world. Why did betrayal of trust by mothers, nurses, and lovers cut deeper than stranger-danger? And what did these portrayals reveal about shifting gender roles, cultural anxieties, and the way society views dangerous women?

This episode is part history lesson, part cultural analysis, and part psychological deep dive into why the 1980s cemented the female psychopath as both a real and reel icon.

✨ Listen now and step into a decade where lipstick, motherhood, and obsession became weapons just as lethal as knives and guns.

Welcome to a brand new Terror Talk Podcast true crime documentary discussion! In this episode, we’re diving into five documentaries that left us stunned, creeped out, and full of questions. If you’re a true crime podcast listener who loves deep dives into unsolved mysteries, infamous killers, and bizarre cases, this one’s for you.

Here’s what we cover:

🔪 The Yogurt Shop Murders – A brutal crime, a botched investigation, and a decades-long fight for justice that still haunts Austin, Texas.

🧠 Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil – Inside the twisted psychology and chilling manipulations of one of America’s most infamous serial killers — and why the cultural fascination with Bundy refuses to die.

📺 Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit – The haunting unsolved disappearance of a young TV anchor and how the media both shaped and obscured the mystery.

🕵️ Spy High – A case as strange as its name, blending espionage vibes with true crime oddity.

🌌 One Night in Idaho – A bizarre and unsettling story that proves real life is often stranger than fiction.

Expect our psychological insights, cultural reflections, and plenty of conversation as we explore why these documentaries hit so hard — and what they say about crime, justice, and the world we live in.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: We discuss murder, assault, and disturbing case details. Listener discretion advised.

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We’re back with Season 8 of Terror Talk Podcast and kicking things off with our first Shrink Chat of the season! 🎉

This episode is packed with horror news, trivia, and plenty of laughs as we cover everything from new releases to cult classics. And yes — the 28 Years Later trilogy review is front and center.

Here’s what we dig into:
🎥 Movie Reviews:

• The full 28 trilogy: 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, and the brand-new 28 Years Later

• Weapons, MadS, Kissed, The Surfer, and The Shrouds

📺 TV Series:

• The Hunting Girls

📚 Books:

• Slewfoot (folk horror with teeth 🐐)

• Small Sacrifices (true crime classic that still shocks)

🎲 Shrink Chat Fun:

• A round of horror trivia games

• Our infamous One-Star Review Roasts of horror favorites

• Casual horror news highlights & random tangents

This episode is all about fun, freak-outs, and fresh takes on horror + true crime — perfect for longtime fans and new listeners alike.

👉 Big reminder: We’re now releasing weekly episodes, PLUS Patreon listeners get exclusive content — but you’ll hear a clip every week in the main feed for a sneak peek!

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