

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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Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 11min
130. Date Rape
The docs at L.A. Not So Confidential have covered sex crimes in a number of ways over the years: female sexual homicide, a wide spectrum of paraphilias as well as a three-part series on Internet sexual offending. However, we have not covered the basics of adults that commit sexual assaults against other adults. In this episode the docs lay that foundation of the various permutations of sexual assault before drilling down into the specific phenomenon and history of “date rape” or “acquaintance rape.” TW: Sexual assault, rape, use of substances to induce unconsciousness for purposes of sexual assault Resource: Talking with teens about date rape Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/lanotsopod and use code LANOTSOPOD25 to get $25 off your first order by June 30, 2023. Terms and conditions apply. 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 18min
129. Documentary Review: Sins of Our Mother
This week the docs recount & review the Netflix docuseries, Sins of Our Mother. This series dives into the timeline of Lori Vallow's descent into the extremist religiosity and delusional thinking that cost many people their lives, including her children. The docs review the types of filicide and praise the show for the narrative led by the surviving family members. 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Feb 15, 2023 • 52min
128. Funeral Home Crimes
In this week’s episode we explore the crimes against the deceased AND the living; The nefarious dealings of funeral homes and mortuaries. While the majority of funeral homes provide supportive services to individuals and families at their most vulnerable, there are some that use the opportunity for grift and crime. Body Horror, Necrophilia, Murder & Desecration of bodily remains are all discussed, so be prepared for a discussion of those that mishandle or deliberately mistreat human remains. TW: Body horror, necrophilia, murder, desecration of bodily remains For more information go to ForThePeople.com/LANSC. 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 5min
127. Vintage Case: The Trunk Murders & Winnie Ruth Judd
On October 16, 1931, on a typical Friday night in the dry desert air of Phoenix Arizona, Winnie Ruth Judd went to her friends' bungalow for dinner and drinks. What happened next was an ever changing mystery told by the sole survivor through years of court cases and escapes from mental hospitals. Winnie, as the only survivor of the mysterious altercation fled to Los Angeles by train, carrying with her some of probably the most disturbing luggage contents in history. Join us for another vintage episode where we look back through history to unravel the conflicting motives that led to a gruesome murder. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/lanotsopod and use code LANOTSOPOD25 to get $25 off your first order by June 30, 2023. Terms and conditions apply. Try luxury home fragrance trusted by the pros by going to scentair.com and using promo code LANOTSOPOD for 25% off your first order. Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LANSC and use code LANSC to get a 100% grass-fed chuck roast and a whole chicken FREE in your first box plus $20 off. 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 8min
126. Survivor Guilt
The true crime genre at times seems to be an endless stream of tragic victims’ stories. In this episode, the docs focus on the lesser known phenomenon of “Survivor Guilt”. The friends, family and peers that survive horrific situations, when their loved ones do not, are also subject to significant emotional distress. The docs review several recent cases that resulted in survivor guilt as well as provide you with an understanding of how the syndrome is diagnosed and treated. Surviving the Survivor YouTube channel 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 15min
125. Documentary Review: Don't Pick Up the Phone
This month we give our run down and review of the 2022 Netflix documentary, Don't Pick Up the Phone, which account the 10 year span of "hoax" calls in which a person pretending to be a police officer called up fast food managers and had them perform strip-searches on employees suspected in thefts. We discuss what sexual offense category this fits under and what psychological processes are at work with the people submitting to these outlandish requests by the caller. Our YouTube channel Pretend Podcast with Javier Leiva Surviving the Survivor YouTube channel 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 6min
124. Toxic Sports Parents
Bring your energy drinks and your pom poms, as we navigate our way through the world of youth sports and parents behaving badly at their children's games. We review several examples from a covert assault on the field to an infamous murder for hire plot and what the research says about parents who over-identify with their children's successes and failures. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/LANSC. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/lanotsopod50 to get 50% off your first two orders when you use code LANOTSOPOD50 by February 28, 2023. Terms and conditions apply. CrimeCon UK: Get your ticket's here and use code CONFIDENTIAL for 10% off. What's Up Doc podcast 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Jan 11, 2023 • 46min
123. Vintage Case: The Disappearance of Sister Aimee
In 1926 Los Angeles, no one was bigger than Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, megachurch and radio evangelist. But this remarkable woman went missing during a swim in the Pacific Ocean, only to "resurrect" five weeks later. We discuss the theories and aftermath of her disappearance and review the key issue with people who fake their own victimization. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/lanotsopod50 to get 50% off your first two orders when you use code LANOTSOPOD50 by February 28, 2023. 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 4min
122. Pathological Lying
Liar, Liar, pants on fire. Is pathological lying a symptom or a psychopathology all on it's own? Let's see what the research says in this first episode of 2023! Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/LANSC. 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 8min
Behind the Couch Livestream: Madman in the Woods w/ Author Jamie Gehring
Join us for a conversation with Jamie Gehring, the author of the new memoir and true crime book, Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber. Jamie recounts a simple, yet wildly fulfilling life in the Montana wilderness with her family, as Ted Kaczynski plotted in a small cabin he built on a parcel of land purchased from her family. She offers a perspective into the Unabomber that only a small-town community neighbor could, with an incredible amount of her own research into Ted, his background, and de-evolution. Find her book here: https://amzn.to/3PR0SFe Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions right now at ROCKETMONEY.COM/LANSC. This season, try luxury home fragrance trusted by the pros by going to scentair.com and using promo code LANOTSOPOD for 25% off your first order. 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. http://crawlspace-media.com/