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L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast

L.A. Not So Confidential

An L.A. based podcast brought to you by two forensic psychologists who dissect the intersections where true crime, forensic psychology, and entertainment meet."True Crime, Psychology, and Snark: Trust Us. We"re Doctors." All of our episode resources can be found on our website: www.la-not-so-confidential.com and be sure to follow along on Instagram: @lanotsopodcast, TikTok: @lanotsoconfidential & X: @lanotsopod

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215. Behind the Couch: Getting the Story Right w/...

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2025/09/17

For our final Behind the Couch, we talk with Leah, the producer and co-host of the Dark City podcast, about the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling and revisit some of the vintage cases we have both covered, including Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd of the Trunk Murders.Listen to Dark City here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dark-city-touring-the-hidden-history-of-famous/id1738799067Watch our conversation over on YouTube:

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214. Poisonings

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2025/09/03

Cults, Black Widows, and spies, oh my! The act of poisoning has been used by a very diverse set of perpetrators throughout history and all the way up to today. We give you several case examples to try and cover them all after looking at the profiles of poisoners and answering the question- Do women kill more often with poison?Episode 32 Killer NursesEpisode 69 Facticious Diroder Part 1Episode 70 Facticious Diroder Part 2Episode 107 AssassinationsBehind the Couch: Medical Child Abuse w/ Det. Mike

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52:37

213. "The Mother Next Door" with Detective Mike Weber

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2025/08/20

Join us as we have a conversation with Detective Mike Weber about his book, The Mother Next Door, three stories of incredible cases of medical child abuse (Munchausen By Proxy).Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Next-Door-Deception-Munchausen/dp/1250284279Det. Mike Weber's page: https://www.mikeweberconsulting.com/Nobody Should Believe Me podcast: https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our

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89:04

212. Piquerism

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2025/08/06

This week, we dive into a very specific sexual paraphilia, often associated with serial murder cases. We lay out the foundational research and see how it has been analyzed in case studies, dating back to the 1700's. We also discuss the London Monster, the Whitechapel Murders, and more recent cases, including whether or not we think piquerism fits with the Idaho 4 case.Dr. Watson short video on the London MonsterEavesdroppin PodcastOur Knife Crime Crisis documentaryWatch our past Behind the Couch

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54:25

Behind the Couch: Women Who Talk to the Dead with...

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2025/07/30

Join us as we have a conversation with Katherine Schweit about her new book, Women Who Talk to the Dead, a story of incredible determination of female law enforcement officers in the pursuit of justice for 200+ murder victims.See LA in A Day ToursKate Schweit's bookKate Schweit's websiteLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of

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Special Announcement

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2025/07/18

A special announcement about the future of the show. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

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58:20

211. Behind the Couch: Crime in the Media with Women...

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2025/07/16

We welcome our Criminology besties, Dr. Meghan Sachs and Dr. Amy Schlosberg of the podcasts Women & Crime and Direct Appeal to talk about the intersection of media and crime. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

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210. Echoes of Salem: Modern Witch Hunts and the Courts

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2025/07/02

Jumping off of our last forensic psych episode on true vs false confessions, we explore how moral panic has infiltrated our country's history from the beginning, and how it rose it's ugly head again in the 80's and 90's. It even lingers today (despite some major research in the right direction) in some legal cases and in politically-fueled phenomena.Cult Liter podcast episodeDevil and the Deep Blue Sea episodeLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our

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58:20

209. Behind the Couch: "Noir by Necessity: How my...

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2025/06/18

Join us as we talk to author, attorney, and former CA State Assemblyman, Mike Gatto, about his book Noir By Necessity which covers the unsolved murder of his father here in Los Angeles.If you prefer to watch this conversation, go here!Mike Gatto's BookMike Gatto's websiteCrime Victim Resources Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) ProgramsVictims of Crime Act (VOCA) FundingNational Center for Victims of CrimeVictimConnect Helpline LANSC Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopodYou can find all of our

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53:40

Re-Release 179. Vintage Case: Zoot Suit Riots (Ad Free)

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2025/06/12

It's Dr. Scott's birthday, so why not drop a re-release. This one felt appropriate. This week, the docs delve into the sequence of events that precipitated the tragic and disastrous "Zoot Suit" riots in Los Angeles. Despite the Zoot Suit riots receiving far less attention than deserved in the annals of the civil rights struggle in the United States, they represent a pivotal moment in both Los Angeles and national history. The docs investigate how the media exacerbated tensions by demonizing the

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208. True vs. False Confessions

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2025/06/04

We now know a lot about false confessions and how they happen, but what does the research say about "true" confessions and how does it compare? We explore various cases associated with the various types of false confessions and give you an understanding into Mermory Distrust Syndrome. Defense Diaries Karen Read coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@DefenseDiariesPod/streamsTruth & Justice- The Science of False Confessions:

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57:16

207. Behind the Couch: Vanished- The Heather Elvis...

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2025/05/21

Join us as we talk to true crime producer and filmmaker, Michael Bayer, about his new docuseries, Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network

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206. The Psychology of Hate

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2025/05/07

Today we look at the research associated with the trajectory of developing true hate for someone or a group of others. We also look at brain imaging research when it comes to fear and empathy, including across political party lines. We cover the Rwanda genocide and the rise in Asian hate crimes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.Engage mindfully, folks!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our

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55:09

Behind the Couch: Columbia University's Mass Murderer...

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2025/04/30

Bonus episode time!Ragy Girgis, MD, MS, is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute and we will be discussing the Columbia Mass Murderer Database and what we can learn about prevention.Dr. Girgis' book, On Satan, Demons, and Psychiatry: Exploring Mental Illness in the Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Satan-Demons-P...If you would like to watch this conversation please check it out here. Linktree:

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205. Behind the Couch: True Crime in the News

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2025/04/16

No guest this week- JUST US! We spend a live hour discussing updates in the Maura Murray case (new evidence, new suspect?), offender prison updates in the Slenderman case, and then jump int othe Zizian Cult out of California and the related murders across the nation. If you want to hear us talk more in depth about the Zizians, watch our appearance on Defense Diaries. Get started at factormeals.com/lansc50off and use code lansc50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box.Linktree:

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204. When Bad Things Happen To The Rich

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2025/04/02

This week we explore the current AND historical animosity that arises between economic classes in times of financial crisis. If there were ever a time for “eat the rich” content to go viral, it’s now. Prices are up, wages are down, and Millennials and Gen Z are working harder than ever—for way less. Despite being the most educated generation, they’re drowning in debt while CEO pay has exploded—now 399 times what the average worker makes. Meanwhile, the middle class is shrinking and billionaires are

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203. Behind the Couch: "Inconceivable" Producer Jason...

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2025/03/19

This week we get to have a discussion with our amazing colleague, co-creator Jason Usry.Jason is a multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast media veteran with three movies produced with one in post-production and others currently in development. He's the editor of some of your favorite podcasts (including this one), he's founder of Ear Cult, LLC - a company he's working to build into a multimedia storytelling empire. He's an editor, consultant, creator, storyteller, journalist, and most importantly a

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202. The Sinister Trifecta: Conduct Disorder, ASPD &...

L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic... ·

2025/03/05

Building on the last few forensic psychology episodes, the doctors explore how attachment disorders intersect with other childhood maladaptive conditions. From there, they trace the troubling progression into even darker psychological phenomena, revealing how these issues can escalate over time.If you want audio access to these episodes early and ad free, you can join Patreon and you will get all Behind the Couch episodes released on the secret podcast feed.You can find all of our resources on our

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201. Behind the Couch: Matthew Perry's Death with...

L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic... ·

2025/02/19

Welcome to Behind the Couch! The companion livestream to L.A. Not So Confidential's forensic psychology & true crime podcast.Another celebrity overdose? We discuss the nuance that comes with high-profile substance abuse deaths with Justin Evans, host of the Generations Why and Peripheral Podcasts.Generation WhyThe PeripheralIf you prefer to watch this content visit our YouTube channel.If you want audio access to these conversations early and ad free, you can join Patreon for all Behind the Couch

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200. Live 200th Episode!

L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic... ·

2025/02/05

It's our 200th episode and we are doing it LIVE! Please enjoy this look back, with special guest friends and fan-favorite moments.Tim Pilleri: https://www.youtube.com/@CrawlSpaceRebekah Sebastian: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/John Lordan: https://www.youtube.com/@LordanARTSHollywierd Paranormal: https://hollyweirdparanormal.blubrry....If you prefer to watch this, please head over to our YouTube channel.Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our

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