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Junko Furata
(Of all the forensic cases that I have covered, what happened to Junko Furata is one of the most disturbing)
Junko Furata was an innocent high school girl who was senselessly tortured, raped, and murdered by her own classmates. Even more shocking- there is evidence suggesting parents and even police knew about it and did nothing. In this episode- Prof. Drane explores the psychological phenomenon he has dubbed "Lord of the Flies Syndrome", and other psychological theories as to how this unspeakable carnage was allowed to happen
Scale Of Evil 14
Imagine the horror of being kidnapped. Let that sink in for a moment.
Now, imagine the horror of being buried alive, in a box, underground—which is worse?
Now, imagine both.
Level 19 psychopath Gary S. Krist was responsible for the abduction and ransom of Barbara Mackle, daughter to real estate tycoon Robert Mackle, in 1968. He kidnapped her, buried her alive, and then demanded her father pay a half-million-dollar ransom for her safe return. But is Gary as evil as we think he is?
In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the qualifications for a Level 19 psychopath based on Dr. Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil Scale. This episode is reserved for our beloved stalkers of the podcast and is a continuation of our Scale of Evil series.
Albert Fish
This week you're in for a treat! Albert Fish is notoriously one of our most famous episodes, so we've decided to resurrect him from the digital grave.
In this week's re-loaded episode, Professor Michael Drane explores one of America's most gruesome serial killers, Albert Fish. He was a living Boogeyman. Listen in as we explore the nature vs. nurture of Fish, his psychopathology, cannibalism, and sexual paraphilia.
Herb Baumeister
Serial Killer, Herb Baumeister, AKA The "I-70 Strangler" and responsible for "The Gay Murders" in Indiana in the late 1980's and early 1990's was an odd man that rode around in a hearse and urinating on a lot of different things... In this episode, Michael Drane, UPC's resident psychotherapist dives into the Psychology of Erotophonophilia; Auto-Erotic Asphixiation. You'll also hear a psychological profile of Herb Baumeister, prolific serial killer and murderer who turned his massive estate, "Fox Hollow Farm" into a burial ground. This episode includes original music by Michael Drane, himself. If you want to support Michael and help the podcast grow—please support us on Patreon
Death Row Psychology 2
In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Author Dr. Bill Kimberlin to discuss the case of an inmate he has been interviewing for over 6 years, Lisa Montgomery. Lisa Montgomery is the first female prisoner to be federally executed on Death Row in over 70 years, with her execution scheduled to take place just eight days before the new administration is sworn in. Listen in as they discuss the different types of execution styles, the different drugs used in an execution, the psychology of the person who completes the execution, how execution laws vary across states, as well as the role media sensationalism plays in execution cases, particularly as it relates to Lisa Montgomery. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. To get bonus episodes and support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast Show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/D...
Murderous Parents
In this week’s episode, the whole team is bringing the Stalkers some bona fide bonus content as we answer your questions from the Stalker Group. Sam asked about the case of Amanda Sharp-Jefferson and filicide--we discuss her case and the common reasons that people murder their children. Elijah inquired about the Netflix Documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’ and whether it is possible to remove yourself from the internet – we discuss data privacy, geolocation data, and the ‘not-so-secret’ problems with Google’s Incognito Mode. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. To get bonus episodes and support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast Show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/M...
Cobra Kai Season 3 (Part 2)
In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Brihana Davidson of the 'Cobra Kai Kompanion' podcast and Andrew Baker, Admin for UPC and fellow Psych Grad Student, to discuss Cobra Kai, Season 3! This is part two of our first episode, reserved especially for our beloved Stalkers. To get the full episode, become a stalker at www.patreon.com/upcpodcast. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. You can find the Cobra Kai Kompanion podcast at... * https://cobrakaikompanion.com/
James Bulger Murder
Scale Of Evil 13
In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the dark minds of those on Level 18 of the Gradations of Evil Scale, developed by Dr's Michael Stone and Gary Brucato. "Though psychotic, they do not typically prolong their torture. Murder, not torture, is their primary motivation." Maury Travis, a quiet, unsuspecting man, shocked the St. Louis area after police discovered that he was responsible for the death of over 17 women. Known as the "Bi-State Strangler" or the "Street Walker Strangler", Maury Travis systematically targeted women of color working as prostitutes. He then brought them back to his home, locked them in his torture chamber basement, murdered them, and dumped their bodies in nearby fields. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. To get bonus episodes and support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast Show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/S...
Death Row Psychology 1
Dr. Bill Kimberlin has interviewed multiple inmates just prior to their executions. He comes with a message: Death row is not what we think it is. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. To get bonus episodes and support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast Show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/D...
Psychotic Fame
What would you do to be famous? Celebrities like Jennifer Lawerence, Daniel Radcliffe, and Amy Schumer describe being famous as a kind of disorientating whirlwind. Are you someone who fantasizes about being world-renown? If you suddenly became famous, you would find that the way you once existed in the world has changed. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. To get bonus episodes and support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast Show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/P...
Scale of Evil 12
• The transition to Category 17 is what Michael Stone calls “a move into the darkest territory of the Gradations of Evil scale—covering a wide array of serial killers, torturers, and sadists. “ • Long behind us are the killers who kill in self-defense, or because they momentarily lost their reasoning, their sanity…. • The level 17 killer is something else, something darker. • They kill purely for the psychological gratification of the murder itself. • What sets the level 17 killer apart is their attacks usually involve some kind of sexual contact with their victim. • To review Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil scale is to try and understand the motives behind WHY people do these things. Sometimes, even the killers themselves can’t explain it. • When you look at the examples commonly given for level 17, you find familiar names- Ted Bundy & Richard Ramirez- two serial rapists and sadists. Utterly unfeeling. • The thing is, both of these cases have been covered Ad nauseam on this and every other podcast. - So I don’t want to focus on the stories of Richard Ramirez and Ted Bundy as much as I want to talk about the pathology of the level 17 killer, using Ramirez and Bundy as examples. Listen To All Of The Scale Of Evil Series — upcpodcast.com/soehome We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
Six Stalkers 6
Murder for hire killers are very different from other types of stalkers because they are motivated by money. Infamous hitmen like Charles Harrelson (father of Woody Harrelson), Richard Kuklinski, also known as “Iceman”, Sasha the Macedonian, Giuseppe Greco, and “Bugsy” Siegel- all rank among the most notorious of what Dr. Ronald Holmes classified as "The Hit Stalker". Contract killing is so embedded in our culture, iconic figures like The Avengers' Winter Soldier and Hitman's Agent 47 are experienced by the world over. What does this say about our attitude toward contract killers? Show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/s...
Scale Of Evil 11
This is Forensic Analysis on The Case of Terry Driver, convicted murder. Driver ranks at level 16 of Dr. Michael Stone's "Gradations of Evil Scale". Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast Show notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/Soe11 Listen To All Of Our Scale of evil series here — upcpodcast.com/soehome Follow us on these platforms
Jeffery Epstein
In this episode Therapist and Professor Michael Drane and psychology researchers analyze the psychology behind the Jeffrey Epstein Case, and the Netflix documentary Filthy Rich. Did he kill himself? Was it Murder? What kind of person would do this? Was he a psychopath? Show notes — https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/E...
Six Stalkers 5
Today, we will discuss the 5th type of stalker under the Ronald Holmes model- The political Stalker. This is a kind of stalker that is not driven by sexual desire or intimacy, but by ideology. The radicalized behavior and delusional thinking has torn at the fabric of our society since the beginning of society itself. Since the assassination of Julius Caesar and before, Political stalkers have been altering the course of our history. Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast Show notes — https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/S... To Watch all 6 of this series -- https://www.upcpodcast.com/six-stalkers
Six Stalkers 4
Today- we will explore the psychology of celebrity stalkers- the 4th type of Stalker in our 6 types of stalkers series- "The celebrity Stalker." A type of stalking that truly embodies what happens when someone obsesses over the unattainable Show notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/Six4 To Watch all 6 of this series -- https://www.upcpodcast.com/six-stalkers Follow us on these platforms
Six Stalkers 3
In this Episode: We dive into the psychology of a rejected stalker, what Dr. Ronald Holmes calls the “Love-scorned” Stalker Show notes — https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/S... To Watch all 6 of this series -- https://www.upcpodcast.com/six-stalkers We all know how crippling rejection can have on our mental health.. what happens to someone is already mentally unhealthy.. This is a dive into the mind of a man whose profound sense of rejection drove him to unspeakable acts of savagery.
Scale of Evil 10
In this Episode: The story you are about to hear should convince you that murders don’t have to look like the devil to be one. In this episode, we present the Case of Dorothea Puentes, one of the most cited cases for level 15 on Dr. Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil Scale.
Six Stalkers 2
Ep: 171 - The 6 Stalkers, Part 2: "The Shoe Fetish Slayer" (Stalker Preview Episode) - The Psychology of Stalking and Foot Fetishes
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Jerome Brudos is notable for his foot fetish, his obsession with women’s shoes, but also his escalating pattern of savagery.
In this episode: we will dive into the psychology of a "Lust Stalker", using the infamous case of Jerome Brudos as our framework for understanding the driving forces behind this most heinous type of stalking behavior.
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Six Stalkers 1
In this Episode- This is part 1 in a new 6-part series we're doing on the various types of stalkers, common personality characteristics, and how to protect yourself.
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True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
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Scale Of Evil 9
In this Episode: Shante Kimes spent her entire life as a murderous con artist, ruthlessly scheming against anyone she can benefit from. Now that her son Kenneth is older and her husband is dead, Shante has recruited Kenneth- and the two work together to create chaos.
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UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
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The Mind Of Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez was a rising star in the NFL. He seemed to have everything, but Hernandez was living a double life... football start by day, impulsive murderer by night. In this episode- We explore the brain trauma, drug use, developmental history, and closeted homosexuality, and eventual suicide that were all part of this deeply troubled killer. UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast
Scale Of Evil 8
We look at level 13 on the scale of evil, using Ed Gein and Benjamin Nathaniel Smith as examples that help us make sense of this complex level on the scale. LISTEN TO ALL OF OUR SCALE OF EVIL EPISODES HERE — https://www.upcpodcast.com/soehome Show notes — https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/E...
Don’t F**k With Cats
What is justice? What drives us to act when we might otherwise remain silent? What would it take to turn you into a vigilante? We’ve talked quite a bit about what it looks like to be trapped in a crowd. To be singled out amongst the masses. There are fundamental, intrinsic laws within human nature—conditions that dictate our behavior, usually whether we like it or not. Today we will be reviewing the Netflix documentary “Don’t fuck with cats” and the case of the narcissistic killer. Luka Magnotta. Show notes — https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/CATS
You Season 2
What makes a person a stalker? What makes a person a serial killer? Professor Michael Drane brings Psych Analysis & Stalker Psychology to the hit Netflix show "YOU". This is the psychological profile of Joe Goldberg. We hope you enjoy the show. Show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Y...
Manson Vs Jones
What's the difference between a "Serial Killer" and a "Cult Leader"? The answer lies in their motives. In this episode, we discuss the differences between serial killers, cult leaders, spree murder, and mass murder, using two of the most notorious villains in history.. Jim Jones & Charles Manson UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
You Season 1
In this Unpopular Culture Podcast episode dives into Netflix’s You Season 2. Michael Drane discusses the psychological profile of Joe Goldberg, Love Quinn, and Forty Quinn. He dives into the analysis of these characters and discusses how this effects the story. Haven’t seen Season 2 yet? Beware of spoilers! Stalker psychology. We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychological analysis
My Evil Twin 2
For most of us, our shadow is a metaphor for our darker side, a way to describe another part of us. But what happens if your shadow isn’t just a part of your own psyche, but a literal person. Your dark side, your shadow come to life. And it looks exactly like you, it can move exactly like you, think exactly like you can... UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. Support the show-- patreon.com/upcpodcast Show Notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Twin2
Christmas Killing Spree
They called themselves “The Downtown Posse”...and they are responsible for the worst spree killers in Dayton History. About 28 years ago, Dayton’s infamous “Christmas Killings” began. Over a 3 day period, 4 young people embark on a shooting spree that killed 6. We will look at the motive for these killers. Also, what is the difference between serial and spree murder? Where do they rank on The Scale of Evil? Happy Holidays my friends! It's bee an amazing year for UPC. Here's to a new year! -MD Show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Xmas
My Evil Twin 1
We present the case of Masha & Dasha: Conjoined twins who were relentlessly experimented on by Russian Scientists. Though they shared a body, their psychological makeup was extraordinarily different. It's widely claimed that Dasha was empathic, while Masha was a psychopath. Was it genetics or environment that determined this? Show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/ev...
Scale Of Evil Part 7
We’re always talking about how the 1970’s were an especially demented time in American History. And if these three cases don’t stand out as blaring examples about the dangers of warped religious fervor, then nothing does. This is where our episode on the level 12 scale of evil begins- With a warning about what it means to follow your own killer down a path of weaponized religiosity. We present the cases of Ervil LaBaron, Jim Jones, and Immanuel David We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. To get bonus episodes and support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast LISTEN TO ALL OF OUR SCALE OF EVIL EPISODES HERE — upcpodcast.com/soehome Show Notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/Evil7
Jeffery McDonald
In this Episode: This is the case that ALMOST made it onto UPC as level 11 on Dr. Stone's "Scale of Evil". Media sources who have reviewed The Scale of Evil have cited Jeffrey MacDonald as a level 11 murderer, even though there is serious controversy around this case. Many say MacDonald didn't murder his family, and compelling evidence backs this up. We make the argument that, even IF MacDonald did murder his family, he does not belong at level 11 on the Scale of Evil. Show notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/JefferyMacDonald Listen To All Of Our Scale of evil series here — upcpodcast.com/soehome
Gypsy Rose
In this Episode: We analyze the Psychology of Gypsy Rose, How do you tell the difference between Munchausen by Proxy and Psychosis? What do you do if you have a munchausen case in your life? How to clinicians handle cases like these? What to watch for when looking for Munchausens and how to find out if they’re fabricating medical/ psychological issues Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), and Dr. Pat Owen. Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society. True Crime. Psychology. podcast.
Scale Of Evil 6
In this Episode: We review the case of Ismael Juarez Cisneros, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his close friend in retaliation for informing to authorities. This is level 11 on Dr. Stone's Scale of Evil.
Scale Of Evil 5
In this Episode: We review the case of John list, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his entire family to save their souls. This is level 10 on Dr. Stone's Scale of Evil.
Scale Of Evil 4
We review Level 9 on Dr. Stone's "Scale of Evil" with the case of Paul Snider, a semi-psychopathic killer who murdered Dorothy Stratten just as she was a rising star in movies and in Playboy Magazine.
The Joker
Slenderman Reloaded
Scale Of Evil 3
Morality of Cannibalism
Scale Of Evil 2
Scale Of Evil 1
Five Types Of Stalkers
In this premiere episode of season 2, Michael breaks down the psychology behind the five known 'types' of stalkers, analyzing their motives and psychological state.
► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts!
Psychopaths VS Narcissists
In this episode, Michael and Justin discuss these two listener questions:
1. What's the difference between a psychopath and a narcissist?
2. Am I still addicted to my phone if I am using it as a tool?
► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common.
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Cult Leaders VS Serial Killers
Michael is joined by fellow clinician Justin to take YOUR questions! This is a BONUS off season episode while we are hard at work on Season 2! Subscribe on iTunes because you don't want to miss what's coming next.
Send us YOUR questions / comments / topic ideas: hello@upcpodcast.com
Question 1: What are the differences between the infamous cult leader Jim Jones vs. Serial Killers? And who is YOUR favorite serial killer?
Question 2: Do you believe in self-diagnosis? Should we be able to diagnose ourselves or should it be done by a professional?
► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts!