Nature vs Narcissism
Nature vs Narcissism is a true crime/comedy podcast based in Cincinnati, Ohio where Heather and her guests discuss true crimes and the narcissists who commit them. Sometimes we have alcohol and sometimes things get weird. Relaunching on our 4th PodBirthday (Oct 22, 2021), the structure changed a lot. Every episode is different and every episode is entertaining! We will delve into whether we think nature made the criminals commit these heinous acts, or if it's simply their narcissism getting the best of them. Keep in mind, this podcast is strictly for entertainment purposes and is in no way a professional diagnosis of the subjects discussed.
Episodes
January 27, 2023 • 37 min
This is Part 2 of the book review that Heather and Kelsey recorded as a BONUS & follow up to the Part 1 and Part 2 case coverage on Charles Schmid aka The Pied Piper of Tucson. **Please note: at the beginning of this episode; you will hear a disclaimer about the audio. We know; it is awful. We had some technical difficulties during the recording process and this is the cleanest that we could get it through tons of editing. W...
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January 27, 2023 • 50 min
The book is called I, a Squealer: THE Insider’s Account of the “Pied Piper of Tucson” Murders by Richard Bruns. This book is a firsthand account of the person Charles Schmid as Richard’s friend and murderer. Richard was the whistle blower who ended Schmid’s reign of terror in Tucson. But does Richard share everything he knows in the book? We will let you be the judge of that. Heather and Kelsey sit down and discuss their thou...
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January 13, 2023 • 35 min
SURPRISE! In the new year, we have decided to give you a taste of the Patreon feed!
In this extended Patreon episode, Heather and Brittany discuss the different types of execution methods and methods used in different countries. Additionally, we discuss different death row inmates who met their maker via some of these execution methods.
What is the scariest method of execution to you?
What would your ideal last meal be?
Serial Killer...
In this extended Patreon episode, Heather and Brittany discuss the different types of execution methods and methods used in different countries. Additionally, we discuss different death row inmates who met their maker via some of these execution methods.
What is the scariest method of execution to you?
What would your ideal last meal be?
Serial Killer...
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January 13, 2023 • 58 min
SURPRISE! In the new year, we have decided to give you a taste of the Patreon feed!
Heather and Brittany discuss the controversial topic of executions. We discuss facts around executions and one method in particular...hanging. We also discuss a couple of main feed killers that we will delve deeper into and how they were executed.
What is the scariest method of execution to you?
What would your ideal last meal be?
Serial Killer Cookbo...
Heather and Brittany discuss the controversial topic of executions. We discuss facts around executions and one method in particular...hanging. We also discuss a couple of main feed killers that we will delve deeper into and how they were executed.
What is the scariest method of execution to you?
What would your ideal last meal be?
Serial Killer Cookbo...
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January 1, 2023 • 84 min
Heather and Courtney (from The Cult Of Domesticity Podcast) talk about the history of New Year’s Eve Festivities as well as some New Year’s Eve Parties/gatherings that didn’t go according to plan. Some were murdered and some were running naked through the neighborhood. ENJOY! Here is the Naked Peeping Tom link from the episode: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2016/01/naked_peeping_tom_wearing_rona.html HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! STAY SAF...
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December 31, 2022 • 64 min
This is Part 2 of Charles Schmid case. For this episode, I have Kelsey joining me to discuss our thoughts on the case as a whole as well as what we think is at play here. Was it nature? Nurture? A combination? Why? Also – did they catch the right guy? Or is there more to the story?? If you are interested in ad-free and extra episodes as well as merch and other swag; think about joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/NVNpodcast fo...
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December 31, 2022 • 26 min
Born as Charles Howard Smitty Schmid Jr. aka the “Pied Piper of Tucson” to an unwed mother in Tucson, Arizona on July 8, 1942. The day after his birth, he was adopted by Katharine and Charles Schmid, hence the name. He was an American rapist and serial killer who is known to have killed three teenage girls between 1964 and 1965. For his crimes, he was sentenced to death in 1966, at just 24 years old. But would he make it to his...
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December 25, 2022 • 66 min
This is Part 2 of the Earle Leonard Nelson case. For this episode, I have Brittany joining me to discuss our thoughts on the case as a whole as well as what we think is at play here. Was it nature? Nurture? A combination? Why? If you are interested in ad-free and extra episodes as well as merch and other swag; think about joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/NVNpodcast for as little as $1 per month! Check out our website for sources ...
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December 24, 2022 • 40 min
Born as Earle Leonard Ferral on May 12, 1897 to parents James C Farrel and Fannie Nelson in San Francisco, California; he was the first known serial sex murderer of the twentieth century. His rape and murder spree began in 1926 and ceased upon his arrest in 1927. He was responsible for at least 22 murders and was eventually executed for his crimes in 1928, at the age of 30. But how does one get to this point, at such a young age...
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December 19, 2022 • 66 min
Heather and Brittany reviewed the documentary about Dennis Nilsen. We heard, in his own words, about his crimes. And to say it was chilling, is an understatement.
What would you rate this documentary?
**Also - Heather was incorrect about the way the intruder entered the TikToker's home. It was through a door but not a sliding glass door. Link is below.
Links discussed in the episode:
Key facts about the documentary
Dennis Nilsen'...
What would you rate this documentary?
**Also - Heather was incorrect about the way the intruder entered the TikToker's home. It was through a door but not a sliding glass door. Link is below.
Links discussed in the episode:
Key facts about the documentary
Dennis Nilsen'...
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December 10, 2022 • 48 min
This is Part 2 of the Dennis Nilsen case. For this episode, I have Brittany joining me to discuss our thoughts on the case as a whole as well as what we think is at play here. Was it nature? Nurture? A combination? Why?
If you are interested in ad-free and extra episodes as well as merch and other swag; think about joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/NVNpodcast for as little as $1 per month!
Check out our website for sources and ...
If you are interested in ad-free and extra episodes as well as merch and other swag; think about joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/NVNpodcast for as little as $1 per month!
Check out our website for sources and ...
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December 9, 2022 • 30 min
Born as Dennis Andrew Nilsen on November 23, 1945; to parents Elizabeth Duhthie Whyte (AKA Betty Whyte with y and not an i) and Olav Magnus Mokshame in Fraserburah, Aberdeenshure - a small fishing village in Scotland. Dennis was a serial killer and necrophile who had murdered at least 12 young boys and men between the years of 1978 and 1983 in London. His moniker was Muswell Hill Murderer as he committed his final murders in the ...
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November 12, 2022 • 80 min
WARNING!!! VERY GRAPHIC / DARK HUMORED CONTENT
This is Part 2 of the Fritz Haarmann case. For this episode, I have Brittany joining me to discuss our thoughts on the case as a whole as well as what we think is at play here. Was it nature? Nurture? A combination? Why?
QUESTION FOR YOU: In high school anatomy class; which animal did you dissect?
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This is Part 2 of the Fritz Haarmann case. For this episode, I have Brittany joining me to discuss our thoughts on the case as a whole as well as what we think is at play here. Was it nature? Nurture? A combination? Why?
QUESTION FOR YOU: In high school anatomy class; which animal did you dissect?
If you are interested in ad-free and extra episodes as well as merch and other swag; th...
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November 11, 2022 • 44 min
Born as Friederich Heinrich Karl Haarmann on October 25, 1879; Fritz was the son of father Ollie and Johanna Haarmann. He was the youngest of 6 children (2 girls and 4 boys) and was doted on by his mother; who was often described as invalid. His father was nicknamed Sulky Ollie for his gloomy and unhappy disposition. Fritz was a German serial killer with several monikers; the Butcher of Hanover, the Vampire of Hanover, and the W...
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August 21, 2022 • 73 min
This is Part 2 of the Albert DeSalvo case. For this episode, I have Brittany joining me to discuss our thoughts on the case as a whole as well as what we think is at play here. Was it nature? Nurture? A combination? Why?
We talked lot about HOW someone would have been able to gain access to each of the victim’s homes without a struggle. As if they knew the perpetrator or trusted them for some reason. But the victimology still...
We talked lot about HOW someone would have been able to gain access to each of the victim’s homes without a struggle. As if they knew the perpetrator or trusted them for some reason. But the victimology still...
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August 21, 2022 • 26 min
Born on September 3, 1931 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to parents Frank and Charlotte DeSalvo; Albert Henry DeSalvo who eventually confessed to being the “Boston Strangler”. From 1962 to 1964; the Boston Strangler was an American rapist and serial killer who was linked to 13 murders of women in the Boston, Massachusetts area. In 1967, DeSalvo was imprisoned for life for a series of rapes…his murder confession though, has been disput...
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March 17, 2022 • 50 min
Hello friends! This is a BONUS 2-parter about St. Patty's Day! In part 2, you will hear a mash-up of different crimes and deaths that occurred on St. Patrick's Day.
Courtney from The Cult of Domesticity Podcast joins in on the conversation, share her knowledge and experiences with Solon, Ohio, and to provide helpful information about when to call the cops.
Courtney from The Cult of Domesticity Podcast joins in on the conversation, share her knowledge and experiences with Solon, Ohio, and to provide helpful information about when to call the cops.
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March 17, 2022 • 57 min
Hello friends! This is a BONUS 2-parter about St. Patty's Day! In part 1, you will hear all about St. Patty's Day and the history, celebrations, legends, and more.
Courtney from The Cult of Domesticity Podcast joins in to share a wealth of knowledge on the topic at hand!
Courtney from The Cult of Domesticity Podcast joins in to share a wealth of knowledge on the topic at hand!
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March 6, 2022 • 45 min
As promised; LILY SPARKS is back!!!
In this BONUS episode, Lily and Heather discuss their thoughts on the 1973 film "Badlands". Throughout the episode, you will hear their thoughts and opinions about the film, the connections it has to the Charles Starkweather & Caril Ann Fugate case, the psychology connections, and some interesting facts and trivia about the film.
Check out her book: Teen Killers Club
Check out the interv...
In this BONUS episode, Lily and Heather discuss their thoughts on the 1973 film "Badlands". Throughout the episode, you will hear their thoughts and opinions about the film, the connections it has to the Charles Starkweather & Caril Ann Fugate case, the psychology connections, and some interesting facts and trivia about the film.
Check out her book: Teen Killers Club
Check out the interv...
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March 6, 2022 • 43 min
Welcome to part 2 of the Charles Starkweather & Caril Ann Fugate case. For this episode, I have a returning guest joining me to discuss our thoughts on the case as a whole as well as what we think is at play here. LILY SPARKS is back!!!
Check out her book: Teen Killers Club
Check out the interview episode: Teen Killers Club - Interview with the author: Lily Sparks
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Check out her book: Teen Killers Club
Check out the interview episode: Teen Killers Club - Interview with the author: Lily Sparks
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