Terror Talk – True Crime • Serial Killers • Horror Movies
Criminal Psychology • Horror Cinema • Dark Minds - Dive deep into the psychology of killers and the art of fear. Terror Talk explores true crime stories, serial killers, horror films and the dark minds behind them—led by therapists Shannon and Cathy. From real-life predators to on-screen nightmares, we dissect motive, myth and media with a twist of dark humor. Listen for expert insight, surprising pop culture takes, and a community obsessed with what scares us.
Episodes
Welcome to the Best of 2025: What the Hell?! episode of Terror Talk Podcast, where we round up the most ridiculous, unbelievable, and head-scratching crimes of the year — the stories that made us stop mid-sentence and say, “What. The. Hell.”
This special episode is packed with all-new 2025 crime stories featuring spectacularly bad decision-making, deeply confused criminals, and situations so absurd they sound fictional… but unfortun...
In this True Crime Night episode of Terror Talk – True Crime • Serial Killers • Horror Movies, we dive deep into some of the most disturbing, emotional, and controversial true crime documentaries streaming right now. With a balance of serious analysis and our signature dark humor, we unpack the crimes, the psychology, and the uncomfortable truths behind these cases — and then top it off by roasting the most ridiculous one-star revi...
Welcome back to Shrink Chat, where two therapists break down horror, TV, books, and the wonderfully bizarre corners of pop culture—one laugh, one eyeball twitch, and one One-Star Review at a time.
In this episode, we’re diving into a massive wave of new and upcoming horror releases across film, TV, and documentary storytelling. From rebooted classics to brand-new nightmare fuel, we’re reviewing everything spoiler-free, so you can de...
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, Shannon and Cathy unpack the Amanda Knox Netflix documentary through the lens of criminal psychology, media influence, and cultural bias. We’re not lawyers or investigators — just two mental health professionals exploring human behavior and how it’s portrayed in the media.
We discuss:
Amanda Knox’s behavioral patterns and emotional responses as seen in the documentary
The psychological trait...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 serv...
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 dec...
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 ...
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 ...
Episode Description
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:
...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 decade...
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...
Welcome to Season 8 of Terror Talk Podcast! 🎉 We’re back with a new format — weekly episodes PLUS weekly Patreon clips so you can get a taste of the exclusive content our supporters enjoy.
In our Season 8 premiere, we dive into three of the biggest true crime stories of 2025:
🔎 Kohberger’s Life in Prison – We explore the psychological aspects of Bryan Kohberger’s adjustment to prison life and what it reveals about his criminal prof...
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 explore transformation, disease, technolog...
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 mushrooms.
🍽️ A man literally kills hi...
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the future of mental health and Gen Z.
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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 – Because who wouldn’t move in next do...
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...
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