Terror Talk: True Crime, Serial Killers and Horror

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...

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:...

When you think about 1980s killers, names like Bundy, Ramirez, and Dahmer come to mind. But what about the women? Part 1 of Shannon and Cathy's decade-by-decade Female Psychopath Series pulls back the curtain on the women who terrorized the 1980s — both the ones who made headlines and the ones who terrified us on screen. Because in a decade defined by lipstick, motherhood, and obsession, the m...

⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of murder, assault, and disturbing case details. Listener discretion is advised. A brutal unsolved murder. America's most infamous serial killer. A missing TV anchor whose case has never been closed. And two more documentaries that prove real life is consistently stranger and darker than fiction. Shannon and Cathy dive into five true crime...

The 28 Days Later franchise is complete. Two therapists who have been waiting for this trilogy to close have thoughts - and they're not all positive. Season 8's first Shrink Chat is here and it's packed. Horror film reviews, a folk horror book recommendation, TV series, one star review roasts, horror trivia, and the casual chaos you come here for. Horror Facts with Cath returns. Nothin...

Three of the biggest true crime cases of 2025 reached major turning points at the same time. Two therapists with strong opinions, clinical expertise, and no patience for gaslighting have thoughts. Shannon and Cathy dive into the psychological underpinnings, the verdicts, the cultural fallout, and the unfiltered reactions that these three landmark cases demand. This episode covers: P. Diddy Sentenc...

Welcome to the season finale of our Influential Horror Director Series ! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the strange, squishy, and utterly unforgettable world of David Cronenberg — one of the most influential horror film directors of all time. From Videodrome to The Fly , Scanners to Crash , Cronenberg carved out an entirely new subgenre: body horror . We’ll talk about the way his films ex...

In this week’s What the Hell? episode of Terror Talk Podcast , we dive into the wildest, weirdest, and most head-scratching crimes you’ll hear all year. From fungi gone fatal to dinner parties turned deadly, we’re serving up a menu of chaos and comedy with a side of true crime absurdity. Here’s a taste of the madness we cover: 🍄 A dinner party in Australia takes a deadly turn thanks to toxic mush...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the future of mental health and Gen Z. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to another gloriously unhinged One Star Review episode of Terror Talk Podcast , where we take the horror (and horror-adjacent) masterpieces you love — and read the most ridiculous, petty, and downright baffling one-star reviews the internet has to offer. This week, we’re taking aim at: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Apparently, some folks think Leatherface just needs a hug. Fright Night – B...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss how a serial killer thought neuroscience would free him... Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this jam-packed Shrink Chat episode of Terror Talk Podcast , your favorite horror-loving therapists dive into the latest blood-soaked screen screamers and page-turning terror tales. From the much-anticipated 28 Years Later and the fresh twist on the classic franchise in Final Destination: Bloodlines , to the bloody chaos of Clown in the Cornfield and the sleek horror mystery ASH — we’re reviewi...

This is a preview clip of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss birthdays and how they affect us. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to our 600th episode ! 🎉 In this milestone edition of Terror Talk Podcast , we look back on 7 seasons of true crime deep dives featuring some of the most disturbing and infamous names in criminal history. From the manipulative charm of Ted Bundy to the terrifying depravity of Albert Fish , we've spent years diving into the dark minds of murderers—and today, we reflect on it all. Over...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss emotional contagion and psychopathy. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast , we're diving deep into the wild, weird, and wonderfully low-budget world of Roger Corman , the godfather of indie horror and cult cinema. From gothic Edgar Allan Poe adaptations to biker gangs and blood-soaked exploitation flicks, Corman did it all—and on a shoestring budget. We chat about Corman’s signature filmmaking style , his unapologetically fast shoo...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the possibilities of a new psychopathy test. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Trigger Warning : This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, murder, and graphic descriptions of gore. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this episode of Terror Talk, we dive deep into the disturbing real-life case explored in Netflix’s A Deadly American Marriage . From toxic relationships to shocking revelations, we unpack the timeline of events and the chilling psychological dy...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange alien occurrence of the Bermuda Triangle. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to another What the Hell? edition of Terror Talk Podcast , where things get weird, wacky, and totally unhinged. In this episode, Shannon and Cathy dive into some of the most ridiculous and jaw-dropping true crime headlines we’ve seen all year. From a Greek woman who trusted ChatGPT to predict infidelity through coffee grounds , to a man in a Teletubby costume breaking into his friend’s hou...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange epidemic of the Sweat Plague. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Halfway through 2025 and horror is killing it ! In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast , your horror-loving therapist hosts count down their Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far) . From unsettling indies to major streaming hits, we dive into what scared us, impressed us, and stayed with us. Some titles we totally agreed on, others sparked some playful debate. Whether you're looking fo...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some recent psych news: trauma rewires the brain, memes can predict mass violence and some habits that assist us. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast , Shannon and Cathy dive headfirst into a jam-packed Shrink Chat featuring fresh horror reviews, buzzy series reactions, and a double dose of spooky games. We share our thoughts on the latest horror flicks and thrillers including Sinners , The Rule of Jenny Pen , The Woman in the Yard , Locked , The Surrender , and Hell of a Summer . We also get into TV serie...

This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the Black Plague. Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support! Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...