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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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Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
156. Fast & Furious: Road Rage
This week the docs explore the increasingly deadly phenomenon of Road Rage, formerly and less famously known as Highway Hostility. These moments of uncontrolled emotion often lead to criminal acts and the loss of innocent life. This episode goes heavy into the most recent research showing a startling increase in road rage around the world. And, of course, the docs end with a few valuable tips for decreasing the likelihood that you'll get caught in one of these dangerous dilemmas. Supercell watch party 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/

Sep 13, 2023 • 43min
155. Vintage Case: The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd
In 1935, actress Thelma Todd had it all. She had transitioned successfully from the silent movie era, was in a relationship, and was the owner of a popular restaurant right on the beach. So what led to her untimely death at the age of 29? Was it murder, suicide, or accidental? The jury had their ruling and we have ours. Pacific Palisades Historical Society, Thelma Todd's restaurant YouTube channel Supercell watch party Head to factormeals.com/lansc50 and use code lansc50 to get 50% 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/

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
154. Delusional Parasitosis
The docs once again revisit another psychotic disorder, Delusional Parasitosis. In this terrifying disorder, individuals believe that they are infested with parasites or other unidentified organisms despite no concrete evidence supporting this notion. There is controversy surrounding this condition and we explore all of it, and cover a criminal case linked to the disorder as well as film depictions and a celebrity’s journey with the condition. When listening to the episode, just remember, there's NOTHING crawling under your skin, we promise! 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/

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 11min
Behind the Couch Livestream: Heard/ Depp Trial with Dr. John Delatorre
A live bonus episode for the 5th week of the month! Please enjoy this conversation with fellow forensic psychologist & friend of the show, Dr. John Delatorre. We discuss many aspects of the Amber Heard/ Johnny Depp trial including expert witnesses, the Black Sheep Phenomenon, and our general observations and opinions on the "circus of the century." *This was recorded August 2022.* Dr. Delatorre can be found discussing other topics with us on our Behind the Couch web series on YouTube and please follow him on IG and X.

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 15min
153. Documentary Review: The Anthrax Attacks, In the Shadow of 9/11
This week, Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh review the documentary, The Anthrax Attacks on Netflix. This domestic terrorism attack terrified the nation in an already scary time. The docs review & rate the documentary itself, as well as offer some potential psychological hypotheses for the offender. Netflix's The Anthrax Attacks Surviving the Survivor 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/

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 16min
152. Scared Straight: Reform Schools
In this week’s episode, “Scared Straight: Reform Schools”, the docs review the very concerning history of the way various states in the US have historically (and now currently) handled juveniles deemed “out of control.” From incarceration, to reform schools and now the trend of “wilderness camps,” young people are forced by into brutal environments by sketchy and poorly trained facilitators. From children of the average American family all the way to celebrities themselves, the experiences were rarely positive. For years ineffective interventions have move across the line from discipline into torture, leaving emotional scars that take years to heal. Head to factormeals.com/lansc50 and use code lansc50 to get 50% 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/

Aug 9, 2023 • 53min
151. Vintage Case: Baby Killer Erna Janoschek
This week, as promised in the past vintage episode, we discuss the story of Erna Janoschek. Erna was a teen in the late 1920's tasked with a very grown up job. We explore her family history, developmental background, and the stressors present in her life that led to her decision to take the life of a child within her care. 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/

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 21min
150. Domestic Terrorism
Thank you for allowing us to bring you 150 episodes of L.A. Not So Confidential!! We have danced around this topic in many other episodes on mass casualty incidents and threat assessment, but today we are drilling down into this specific form of violence. We review the categories of domestic terrorism, cover the background of the offender in the Oklahoma City Bombing, and discuss where Misogynistic Extremism fits in to all of this. American Terrorist book Memorial to victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing 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/

Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 21min
149. Documentary Review: Menendez + Menudo, Boys Betrayed
This month we review the documentary that has opened up an old case for new considerations. Menendez + Menudo puts the Menendez brothers in the background as a brave sexual abuse survivor shares his story and seeks justice for himself and other members of Menudo, while possibly giving new legal hope to Erik & Lyle's life sentences. Available for streaming on Peacock. An Open Secret documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhZMIoiSWi4 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/

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 12min
148. Cop Love Triangles
The docs FINALLY get around to doing an episode on love gone WAY wrong with cops in relationships and the love triangles end in murder. Are police relationships really that unique or do they parallel the issues that the civilian population face? Listen to the docs cover two wild cases, one from right here in the heart of Los Angeles. 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/