When asked about his horrific crimes Holmes would say that “he was born with the devil in him” HH Holmes is widely regarded as Americas first serial killer. His house of horrors, or “murder castle” would shock the world of late 19th century Ame...

The lens in which we look at the world goes a long way in determining the quality of our life. For some those lenses are called cognitive distortions. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the history, provide examples, and offer alternative ways ...

Ever have that feeling of difficulty recalling an artist, or an actor? You resist to look it up to reassure yourself that your memory isn’t “slipping”. Why? What’s the fear? What happens if your memory starts to fail you? What is lost? Now imag...

Achieving beyond the norm, giving life to something other than themselves. Looking at the chaos in the world and accepting that whatever happens good or bad I’m going to stick to my path. These are just some of the attributes of a hero. Joi...

Hero’s and Villains typically have the same origin story, a trauma occurs and the subsequent choices create a positive or a negative figure. In light of our final Halloween season installment we are going to focus on the villain. Join Dave ...

As a part of the month long celebration of spooky episodes we discuss Washington Irving’s 1820 short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the themes, its connection to urban legends, social anxieties, and mo...

Ed and Lorraine Warren are legends in the world of paranormal investigation. If there were claims of otherworldly activity somehow the couple would be involved. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss their famous cases, their interesting relatio...

Stigmata is phenomenon in which the wounds suffered by Christ inexplicably appear on the body of an individual. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss specific cases, and possible explanations, both scientific and spiritual. 

We are talking about ancient history, architecture, literature, music, and subculture through the dark, and uncanny aesthetic that can only be described as Gothic. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the origins, evolution, and modern interpreta...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a theoretical approach to psychotherapy that involves accepting your thoughts and feelings, mindfulness, and moving towards your ultimate goals using your newly identified values as a compass. Join ...

Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the “side show” the staples, the unsettling classic “Freaks”, P.T. Barnum, and more. From the colosseum to Jerry Springer and Instagram we have a culture of observation, we watch each other, we look at each...

OCD is an often misdiagnosed, misunderstood disorder. It can be unique to each individual, and if left untreated it can become debilitating, but fear not, it is incredibly treatable through psychotherapy. Join Dave and Greg as they talk through...

Marie Laveau is a name synonymous with voodoo and the city of New Orleans itself. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Voodoo, and the incredible woman who was most influential in its worldwide recognition. 

Would you be surprised to know that the man synonymous with the most abhorrent murders didn’t participate in the actual execution of the crimes? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the infamous Charles Manson, his brush with fame, and his hor...

Spirituality is a phenomenon most of us can identify with on some level depending on the way we conceptualize it. So why is the study of something so widely experienced considered a pseudoscience? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss, a...

Carl Rogers was a founder of  humanistic psychology, and developer of person-centered therapy. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss his contributions to the field, what person-centered therapy is, how it’s used, and his continued i...

NSSI is a maladaptive coping strategy that can be extremely dangerous for those dealing with various mental disorders. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss what it is, why it’s done, as well as coping and treatment strategies in an atte...

(Re-release from July 2022) The seven deadly sins were proposed so that your immortal soul would find peace in heaven, but what purpose did they serve for those in power here on earth? Join Dave and Greg as they discover how the 7 deadly sins a...

(Re-release from June 2022) Imagine being stuck on a lighthouse miles away from society with someone you dislike while outside there seems to be never-ending storms. Now imagine that person sitting across from you dies, leaving you isolated a...

We understand it to be self evident that not all podcasts are created equal. If that sounds a little Declaration of Independence, you’re onto something. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss “The American Dream” what is was, what it is, ...

Showing the world who we are is easy for most people, but what if it came with consequences. What if it could sever your connections to family, friends, work, or religion? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the difficulties of coming ...

The middle passage, part of the transatlantic slave route was filled with despair, disease, anguish, unimaginable fear, and trauma on a level unparalleled. Join Dave and Greg as they discussion the conditions on the ships and the self deceit ...

71% of all high school dropouts, 90% of homeless and runaways, 63% of youth suicides, and over 80% of the prison population all share one thing in common, or we should say lack of one thing, and that’s the presence of a father. In hon...

Maybe the biggest mystery for us all is what happens when we die. Most of us want to believe that there is more than just this mortal existence. Could the phenomenon of children remembering past lives be proof of the soul’s existence? Join Da...

Is it possible to be a family man, church leader, scout leader, and horrifying criminal? Is it possible to be born evil? Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the psychology and crimes of serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. ...