Psychology In Seattle Podcast The Psychology of Ted Bundy (2019 Rerun)
Nov 11, 2025
Explore the chilling psychology behind Ted Bundy’s gruesome crimes. Delve into his early life, revealing familial and biological influences on his violent tendencies. Discover how his intense relationship with Stephanie Brooks may have sparked his horrific fantasies. The hosts dissect society's morbid fascination with serial killers and examine the impact of misogyny on Bundy’s psyche. Gain insights into his psychopathic traits and how they compare to less extreme forms of deception. A deep dive into the darkness of human behavior awaits!
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Growing Public Fascination With Villains
- Interest in serial killers has grown with media and the internet, turning villains into cultural fascinations.
- Kirk Honda notes this shift makes figures like Ted Bundy more prominent and mythologized over time.
Host's Personal Proximity To Crimes
- Kirk Honda shares his personal connection to Bundy's crimes, recalling living near Lake Sammamish and UW where Bundy operated.
- He describes asking his mom if they might have been at the park the day two women were killed, illustrating local proximity and fear.
Episode's Clinical, Not Forensic, Aim
- The episode frames its aim as educational about psychopathy and sadism, not a factual documentary on every detail.
- Kirk warns listeners he's not a Bundy scholar and may get minor details wrong, focusing on clinical understanding instead.
