Best of 2025: What the Hell?! The Dumbest Crimes, Wildest Criminals & Absolute Chaos

Welcome to the Best of 2025: What the Hell?! episode of Terror Talk Podcast, where we round up the most ridiculous, unbelievable, and head-scratching crimes of the year — the stories that made us stop mid-sentence and say, “What. The. Hell.”This special episode is packed with all-new 2025 crime stories featuring spectacularly bad decision-making, deeply confused criminals, and situations so absurd they sound fictional… but unfortunately are very real. If you love true crime with a heavy dose of humor, this one is for you.As always, we balance our disbelief with laughter, commentary, and just enough psychological insight to ask the real question: how did anyone think this was a good idea?These episodes are a reminder that while true crime can be dark and disturbing, there’s also a strange, absurd side of criminal behavior that deserves to be examined — and laughed at.No glamorizing.No sympathy.Just consequences… and comedy.📸 Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast🎥 YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast🎃 Facebook: Halloween All Year LongOriginal music by Mannequin Uprising

In this True Crime Night episode of Terror Talk – True Crime • Serial Killers • Horror Movies, we dive deep into some of the most disturbing, emotional, and controversial true crime documentaries streaming right now. With a balance of serious analysis and our signature dark humor, we unpack the crimes, the psychology, and the uncomfortable truths behind these cases — and then top it off by roasting the most ridiculous one-star reviews we can find.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of violence, murder, abuse, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.🔪 Aileen Wuornos: Queen of the Serial KillersWe revisit one of the most infamous female serial killers in American history, exploring how media narratives, trauma, and gender expectations shaped the story of Aileen Wuornos — and how documentaries continue to frame her legacy.🧬 My Father’s the BTK KillerWhat happens when the monster is your parent? We discuss the psychological toll of discovering your father is Dennis Rader, examining identity, denial, and generational trauma.🏘️ The Perfect NeighborA chilling look at how obsession, entitlement, and unchecked aggression can escalate into deadly violence — and what this case reveals about warning signs we too often ignore.🚪 Death in Apartment 603We break down the strange circumstances, conflicting narratives, and investigative gaps that make this case linger long after the credits roll.📱 Unknown Number: The High School CatfishA deeply unsettling story of deception, vulnerability, and digital manipulation — and why catfishing crimes continue to thrive in online spaces.🧩 Girl in the PictureOne of the most haunting documentaries discussed this episode, raising questions about identity, control, and the devastating impact of long-term abuse.As therapists who specialize in understanding behavior, we examine:Patterns of manipulation and coercive controlTrauma responses in victims and familiesHow documentaries shape public perception of guilt, innocence, and blameWhy some cases resonate more deeply than othersAfter heavy material, we lighten things up by reading and reacting to ridiculous one-star reviews of these documentaries — proving once again that sometimes the comments section is its own crime scene.

Welcome back to Shrink Chat, where two therapists break down horror, TV, books, and the wonderfully bizarre corners of pop culture—one laugh, one eyeball twitch, and one One-Star Review at a time.In this episode, we’re diving into a massive wave of new and upcoming horror releases across film, TV, and documentary storytelling. From rebooted classics to brand-new nightmare fuel, we’re reviewing everything spoiler-free, so you can decide what to watch next without fear of us ruining the trauma for you.What We’re Reviewing This Week (Spoiler-Free!) TV & Streaming SeriesThe Beast in Me – Atmospheric horror with emotional teeth.Zero Day – A political thriller that may or may not be predicting the future.IT: Welcome to Derry – Pennywise returns… and we have thoughts. Big ones.Movies (from prestige horror to pure chaos)Black Phone 2 – New victims, old trauma, same terrifying phone.Frankenstein 2025 – A modern monster that hits closer to home than expected.Until Dawn – Survival horror that will spike your blood pressure.The Long Walk – Existential dread + tension = our happy place.The Conjuring: Last Rites – The Warrens are back… again… somehow.Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers – Don’t ask. Just listen.Toxic Avenger – Delightfully disgusting.The Gorge – Emotional action-thriller with genre surprises.Osiris – Sci-fi mystery meets psychological horror. DocumentariesThe Road Between Us – True crime meets intimate storytelling.Into the Fire – Heavy, important, and worth the watch.Fun Segments This Week⭐ Highlight ReactionsQuick takes on the weirdest, wildest, and most intriguing horror + true crime news headlines.🩸 Horror Facts with CathCath tests Shannon’s knowledge with trivia that is 90% horror and 10% “Why do we know this?”⭐ One-Star ReviewsThe internet has spoken… terribly. We read the worst reviews of beloved films and cope through laughter.🎧 Why Listen?This episode is perfect for horror fans of all ages and backgrounds who want:✔️ Spoiler-free guidance on what to watch next✔️ Therapist-level insight with zero clinical jargon✔️ A fun, fast-moving vibe✔️ Big series reviews (IT, Zero Day, The Beast in Me)✔️ A wide mix of movie styles—from arthouse sci-fi to campy gore📢 Connect With UsInstagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: Terror Talk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year LongMusic Credit:🎶 Mannequin Uprising — original music featured in every episode.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, fellow horror fan, or someone who needs a new series to obsess over. Sharing helps our indie podcast grow!

In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, Shannon and Cathy unpack the Amanda Knox Netflix documentary through the lens of criminal psychology, media influence, and cultural bias. We’re not lawyers or investigators — just two mental health professionals exploring human behavior and how it’s portrayed in the media.We discuss:Amanda Knox’s behavioral patterns and emotional responses as seen in the documentaryThe psychological traits of emerging adulthood and how they may have shaped her reactionsThe media narrative and possible agenda behind the Netflix documentaryThe prosecutor’s conduct, cultural misunderstandings, and how perception shaped public opinionWe don’t claim to have the answers — only insights from a psychological and cultural perspective. Listen as we examine how this case became a mirror for our collective fear, fascination, and judgment.💀 Join the conversationPatreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/terrortalk⁠📧 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠📱 Instagram: ⁠@terrortalkpodcast⁠🐦 Twitter: ⁠@TalkTerror⁠📘 Facebook: ⁠Halloween All Year Long⁠🎶 Music by Mannequin Uprising#AmandaKnox #TrueCrimePodcast #NetflixDocumentary #CriminalPsychology #PsychologyPodcast #MediaBias #EmergingAdulthood #TerrorTalkPodcast #CulturalAnalysis #TrueCrimeAnalysis

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

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.

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

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

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.

Welcome back to Terror Talk Podcast: Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff, where criminal psychology meets the weird, wonderful world of horror pop culture — with a side of dark humor. In this Shrink Chat episode, Shannon and Cathy are back with a spoiler-free round of horror movie, TV, and book reviews, trivia, and ridiculous one-star critiques that’ll make every horror fan laugh out loud.We’re diving into the latest releases shaking up the horror scene — from The Conjuring: Last Rites and Weapons, to the haunting Indonesian horror Perewangan. We also talk about our current TV obsessions, including Wednesday, The Institute, and Task, plus the creepy and addictive read Kill Beth by Jon Cohn.Along the way, we play a round of Horror Trivia, roast some truly unhinged one-star reviews of beloved horror classics, and chat about what’s trending in 2025 horror news. If you’re a fan of psychological horror, supernatural scares, and millennial nostalgia, this one’s for you. Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: Terror Talk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year LongOriginal music by Mannequin Uprising – bringing the eerie vibes that make our nightmares dance.