The Woman Who Helped Shape FBI Profiling: A Conversation with Dr. Ann Burgess
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 CreditSpecial thanks to Mannequin Uprising for our show music.Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: Terror Talk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year Long
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Shrink Chat - Ed Gein, Haunted Hill, The Woman in Cabin 10
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. Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast▶️ YouTube: TerrorTalk Podcast📘 Facebook: Halloween All Year LongWant more creepy content and exclusive behind-the-scenes convos?Join us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and early access!Original music by Mannequin Uprising — bringing the eerie atmosphere to every episode.
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Fatal Charm: The Female Psychopaths of the 1990s — Real & Fictional Killers Who Shaped an Era
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.💀 Follow & Connect:📸 Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast📺 YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast📘 Facebook: Halloween All Year Long🎵 Music by: Mannequin Uprising
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Is the Devil Still Scary? Fear, Faith, and the Cultural Mirror
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.Support the show on Patreon for exclusive deep dives, early access, and bonus discussions.Music by Mannequin UprisingFollow Us:Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: Terror Talk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year Long
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Unsolved Case Files - The Mysteries of Natalie Wood, Mary Rogers, and the Tylenol Murders
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 scandalEdgar Allan Poe’s real-life inspiration for The Mystery of Marie RogetThe panic and policy changes caused by the Tylenol murdersWhy these cases continue to captivate decades laterDon’t miss weekly episodes diving into true crime, psychology, and horror culture.👉 Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast👉 YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast👉 Facebook: Halloween All Year LongMusic by Mannequin Uprising — Original score for Terror Talk Podcast.
About 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.
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