Terror Talk - Killer Minds and Creepy Stuff
Criminal psychology meets the dark corners of true crime and horror cinema with a sense of humor. Hosted by Shannon and Cathy, we dive deep into the twisted minds of serial killers, uncover the mysteries behind true crime documentaries, and explore the artistry of horror films and their creators. From ridiculous crimes and unhinged criminals to female and male psychopaths and narcissists, no topic is off-limits. With our dark sense of humor and a conversational approach, we aim to entertain first and educate second—because sometimes the truth is scarier (and funnier) than fiction.
Episodes
What the Hell? Murderous Mushrooms, Dinner Party Drama & a Literal Clown Car
In this week’s What the Hell? episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive into the wildest, weirdest, and most head-scratching crimes you’ll hear all year. From fungi gone fatal to dinner parties turned deadly, we’re serving up a menu of chaos …
PATREON BONUS - The future of Mental Health and Gen Z
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the future of mental health and Gen Z.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enj…
One Star Review Roast: Texas Chainsaw, Fright Night, Jaws, Child’s Play, Silence of the Lambs & Interview with the Vampire
Welcome to another gloriously unhinged One Star Review episode of Terror Talk Podcast, where we take the horror (and horror-adjacent) masterpieces you love — and read the most ridiculous, petty, and downright baffling one-star reviews the i…
PATREON BONUS - Serial Killer believes Neuroscience will free him?
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss how a serial killer thought neuroscience would free him...Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join…
Shrink Chat: 28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines & Killer Clowns in Cornfields – Horror Reviews & Trivia!
In this jam-packed Shrink Chat episode of Terror Talk Podcast, your favorite horror-loving therapists dive into the latest blood-soaked screen screamers and page-turning terror tales. From the much-anticipated 28 Years Later and the fresh t…
PATREON BONUS - Birthdays and How They Can Affect Us - An Interlude from Psychopathy
This is a preview clip of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss birthdays and how they affect us.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enj…
13 Serial Killers Later – Our 600th Episode - Serial Killer Retrospective
Welcome to our 600th episode! 🎉 In this milestone edition of Terror Talk Podcast, we look back on 7 seasons of true crime deep dives featuring some of the most disturbing and infamous names in criminal history. From the manipulative charm …
PATREON BONUS - Emotional Contagion and Psychopathy
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss emotional contagion and psychopathy.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy…
Roger Corman: The King of Cult Horror | Influential Horror Directors Series
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we're diving deep into the wild, weird, and wonderfully low-budget world of Roger Corman, the godfather of indie horror and cult cinema. From gothic Edgar Allan Poe adaptations to biker gangs and bloo…
PATREON BONUS - Psych Research - Do we need a new psychopathy test?
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the possibilities of a new psychopathy test.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord a…
The Chilling Case Behind A Deadly American Marriage
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, murder, and graphic descriptions of gore. Listener discretion is strongly advised.In this episode of Terror Talk, we dive deep into the disturbing real-life case explored …
PATREON BONUS - Aliens in the Bermuda Triangle
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange alien occurrence of the Bermuda Triangle.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our …
What the Hell? - ChatGPT Cheating Scandals & Teletubby Break-Ins: The Weirdest Crimes Yet!
Welcome to another What the Hell? edition of Terror Talk Podcast, where things get weird, wacky, and totally unhinged.In this episode, Shannon and Cathy dive into some of the most ridiculous and jaw-dropping true crime headlines we’ve seen …
PATREON BONUS - Strange Epidemic - Sweat Plague
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange epidemic of the Sweat Plague.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and …
Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far!) – A Mid-Year Breakdown
Halfway through 2025 and horror is killing it! In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, your horror-loving therapist hosts count down their Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies of 2025 (So Far). From unsettling indies to major streaming hits, we di…
PATREON BONUS - Trauma Rewires the Brain, Memes Predict Mass Violence, and Habits that Help Us
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some recent psych news: trauma rewires the brain, memes can predict mass violence and some habits that assist us.Want more? Head on over to Patreon a…
Shrink Chat Mayhem – Locked, The Surrender, Hell of a Summer, Sirens
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, Shannon and Cathy dive headfirst into a jam-packed Shrink Chat featuring fresh horror reviews, buzzy series reactions, and a double dose of spooky games. We share our thoughts on the latest horror fli…
PATREON BONUS - Strange Epidemic - The Black Plague
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the Black Plague.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depend…
The Federal Case Against P. Diddy: A Psychological Breakdown (Weeks 1–5)
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we shift our usual lens from horror fiction to real-life darkness. Shannon and Cathy examine the unfolding federal case against music mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. From disturbing allegations to courtr…
PATREON BONUS - Yellow Sales Stickers, Why your boss yells
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some late breaking psychological research news about using yellow sales stickers, why your boss might yell at you and a surprise study to be revealed…
Influential Horror Director - Tobe Hooper: Chainsaws, Suburbia & Salem’s Shadows
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we rev up the chainsaw and dive into the horror legacy of Tobe Hooper, the groundbreaking director behind The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist, and Salem’s Lot. Join us as we unpack Hooper's uniqu…
PATREON BONUS - Strange Epidemic Cotard's Syndrome
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the strange epidemic of Cotard's Syndrome.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and…
Female Psychopath Series: Images (1972) and the Fragmented Mind
In this installment of our Female Psychopath Series, we dive into Robert Altman’s 1972 psychological thriller Images, exploring the unraveling psyche of protagonist Cathryn. Is she experiencing a full psychotic break or something more nuanc…
PATREON BONUS - Psych News - News changes our Morality, Our Brains Stories & Psych Bed Shortage for Youth
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some psychology research about how news changes our morality, the way the brain organizes our memory and story and the psych bed shortage for youth.W…
The Shining: King vs. Kubrick – A Chilling Divide
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the eerie world of The Shining — both Stephen King's original novel and Stanley Kubrick’s polarizing 1980 film adaptation. They share a title… but tell two very different stories. We…
Stranger Danger of the '70s and '80s – True Crime Cases that Created the Myths
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive headfirst into the Stranger Danger phenomenon that gripped the U.S. in the 1970s and 1980s. From disturbing true crime cases like the disappearances of Etan Patz and Adam Walsh, to dramatized …
PATREON BONUS - Psych Research - 8 Nighttime Habits that Steal your Joy
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss some psychology research about 8 habits that steal your joy. A few you know, a few you don't and a few Cathy disagrees with.Want more? Head on over t…
Shrink Chat - Sinners, Screamboat, Death by Unicorn, The Woman in the Yard, Drop
In this week's Shrink Chat, we’re back with our signature blend of horror news, quick-hit reactions, and Horror Facts with Cath trivia! We dish out our rapid-fire takes on a batch of horror films, from weirdly wonderful to just plain "what …
What the Hell? | Ridiculous Crimes, Dumb Criminals &... Sperm Racing?!
It’s time for another wild ride in our What the Hell? series! On this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive headfirst into some of the most ridiculous, unhinged, and hilariously dumb criminal stories we've ever come across — and yes, we s…
PATREON BONUS - Menendez Brothers News, Trauma in the Courts and how politics will influence
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the Menendez news, relate it to newer changes in the court system with regards to how we consider trauma plus the political influences that will play…
Ranking Black Mirror Season 7 – Worst to Best
Get ready for tech nightmares and twisted futures! On this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we rank all six episodes of Black Mirror Season 7 from worst to best (according to us, of course). It's reactions, laughs, and strong opinions as we …
Unsolved Case Files — The Disappearance of the Beaumont Children
In this chilling episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we revisit one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved cases: the 1966 disappearance of Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont. We explore the cultural climate of 1960s Adelaide, the shocking nature o…
PATREON BONUS - Devil in the Family and the Fall of Ruby Franke
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss the documentary Devil in the Family and the fall of Ruby Franke.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, t…
Shrink Chat - From Dead Alive to Goodnight Mommy + Mommie Dearest Trivia
It’s Mother’s Month on Terror Talk! In this Shrink Chat episode, we dive headfirst into the creepy, complex, and unhinged world of terrifying mothers in horror and thriller films. From the grotesque mother-son nightmare of Dead Alive to the…
Narcissistic Mothers in Film: White Oleander, Terms of Endearment & Mommie Dearest
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive into the layered portrayals of narcissistic mothers in three iconic films: White Oleander, Terms of Endearment, and Mommie Dearest. From emotional manipulation and guilt-tripping to martyr com…
Influential Horror Director - Dario Argento
On this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the stylish, surreal, and slash-happy world of legendary Italian horror director Dario Argento. As part of our Influential Horror Directors Series, we explore how Argento redefined h…
Female Psychopath Series: To Die For & Pamela Smart
This week on Terror Talk Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the true crime case that inspired the 1995 film To Die For. That’s right—we’re talking about the real-life story of Pamela Smart, her controversial trial, and how it all morphed …
PATREON BONUS - The Science of the Ick, New Research on Narcissism Trait
This is a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode where Shannon and Cathy discuss new psych research.Want more? Head on over to Patreon and become a patron for exclusive bonus content, to join our Discord and enjoy other perks depe…
1-Star Horror Reviews: Roasting Bad Takes on Hellraiser, Nosferatu, and More
This week on Terror Talk Podcast, we’re diving into the deep end of horror fandom absurdity—yep, we’re reading and ROASTING 1-star reviews of some of our favorite horror films: Hellraiser, Slumber Party Massacre, The Host, The Omen, and the…
Female Psychopaths Series: The Trauma, Control & Chaos of Ma (2019)
In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we're diving deep into the psychological profile of Sue Ann, aka Ma—Octavia Spencer’s chilling yet complex character in the 2019 psychological horror thriller.This isn’t just your standard horror revi…