Author Karen Conti - John Wayne Gacy's Death Row Lawyer

Author Karen Conti - John Wayne Gacy's Death Row Lawyer

⁠⁠Karen Conti, a trial and appellate attorney, discusses her experience defending John Wayne Gacy, America's most evil serial killer, on death row with Dr. Shannon Calder and Dr. Catherine Barrett. Karen shares how she became involved in the case and the personal and professional challenges she faced. She also talks about the process of writing her book about the experience and the emotional impact it had on her. She addresses the complexities of defending someone like Gacy and the backlash she received from the public. Conti emphasizes the importance of understanding the humanity of even the most heinous criminals and the role of defense attorneys in upholding justice. In this conversation, Karen Conti discusses her experience representing John Wayne Gacy, one of America's most notorious serial killers. We explore Gacy's personality, his manipulation tactics, and the possibility of his involvement in a larger network of criminals. We also discuss the death penalty and its impact on the justice system. The conversation highlights the power and control Gacy exerted over his victims and those around him. Conti's book, 'Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy,' provides a captivating narrative that delves into the complexities of the case. Karen Conti’s Official Website: https://www.karenconti.com Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/egZPLpV

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Karen Conti 02:39 Becoming Involved in the John Wayne Gacy Case 05:29 Writing the Book: Reflections and Catharsis 09:17 Handling Public Backlash and Misconceptions 12:30 The Complexity of Defending John Wayne Gacy 17:38 Understanding the Humanity of Criminals 22:42 Sitting with Gacy and Facing the Execution 25:41 The Manipulative Tactics of John Wayne Gacy 28:27 The Duality of Gacy's Personality 33:19 The Possibility of a Criminal Network 35:44 The Death Penalty and the Justice System 39:11 The Power and Control of a Serial Killer 43:54 Curiosity and Preparation: The Path to Success Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All music and sound by Mannequin Uprising. Karen Conti, trial attorney, appellate attorney, John Wayne Gacy, serial killer, death row, defending, book, writing, personal experience, emotional impact, defending criminals, public backlash, understanding humanity, justice, John Wayne Gacy, serial killer, manipulation, power and control, death penalty, criminal network

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David Cronenberg: Master of Body Horror | Influential Horror Directors Finale

David Cronenberg: Master of Body Horror | Influential Horror Directors Finale

Welcome to the season finale of our Influential Horror Director Series! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the strange, squishy, and utterly unforgettable world of David Cronenberg — one of the most influential horror film directors of all time.From Videodrome to The Fly, Scanners to Crash, Cronenberg carved out an entirely new subgenre: body horror. We’ll talk about the way his films explore transformation, disease, technology, sexuality, and the terrifying ways our own bodies can betray us. Expect discussions of gooey practical effects, his signature psychological underpinnings, and the themes that continue to inspire generations of filmmakers.But it’s not all academic! We also bring our usual blend of humor and horror-geek enthusiasm. Along the way, you’ll get:Our favorite David Cronenberg movies and why they still hold upInsights into how his themes reshaped horror and sci-fiMemorable Cronenberg quotes and WTF momentsReflections on the entire Influential Director Series (and a tease of what’s next!)Whether you’re a longtime Cronenberg fan or just body-horror-curious, this is the perfect episode to wrap up the season.Listen now and join the conversation!👉 Follow us on social media for more horror, true crime, and psychology:Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: TerrorTalk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year Long🎵 Music by Mannequin Uprising

27 Elo 30min

What the Hell? Murderous Mushrooms, Dinner Party Drama & a Literal Clown Car

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 and comedy with a side of true crime absurdity.Here’s a taste of the madness we cover:🍄 A dinner party in Australia takes a deadly turn thanks to toxic mushrooms.🍽️ A man literally kills his brother over not being thanked for dinner. (Talk about bad table manners.)💥 A tourist breaks priceless glass art — by sitting on it for a “funny” photo.🎉 A lawn care guy throws a massive neighborhood party… and charges admission.🔥 Inside a women’s “sex cult” that lands its leaders in court for forced labor.🤡 And yes… an actual clown car, because of course there is.If you love your true crime served with a laugh (and maybe a cringe), this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and join the fun of our ongoing What the Hell? series — where crime is stranger than fiction.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of our horror, true crime, and psychology-fueled discussions.Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: TerrorTalk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year Long🎶 Music by Mannequin Uprising

20 Elo 28min

PATREON BONUS - The future of Mental Health and Gen Z

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 enjoy other perks depending on your level of support!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Mannequin Uprising.

18 Elo 5min

One Star Review Roast: Texas Chainsaw, Fright Night, Jaws, Child’s Play, Silence of the Lambs & Interview with the Vampire

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 internet has to offer.This week, we’re taking aim at:The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Apparently, some folks think Leatherface just needs a hug.Fright Night – Because who wouldn’t move in next door to a vampire?Jaws – “Too much shark.” (Yes… really.)Child’s Play – A doll possessed by a killer is unrealistic? Say it ain’t so.Silence of the Lambs – The reviews that will make you want to eat fava beans and chianti out of sheer frustration.Interview with the Vampire – Evidently, eternal life isn’t enough to keep some reviewers entertained.We roast these reviews, defend our beloved horror classics, and occasionally wonder if the reviewers even watched the movie they’re trashing. Spoilers abound — you’ve been warned!If you love horror, hate nonsense, and enjoy a good laugh at the expense of people with wildly bad takes, this is the episode for you. Whether you’re a gorehound, a horror historian, or just here for the sarcasm, you’ll feel right at home.Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: TerrorTalk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year LongMusic Credit: Original music by Mannequin Uprising.

13 Elo 32min

PATREON BONUS - Serial Killer believes Neuroscience will free him?

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 our Discord and enjoy other perks depending on your level of support!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Mannequin Uprising.

12 Elo 4min

28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines & Killer Clowns in Cornfields – Horror Reviews & Trivia!

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 twist on the classic franchise in Final Destination: Bloodlines, to the bloody chaos of Clown in the Cornfield and the sleek horror mystery ASH — we’re reviewing them all, spoiler-free and with plenty of laughs.We’re also chatting about the chilling TV series Escape from Dannemora and giving our thoughts on two creepy books: Seed by Ania Ahlborn and Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose.As always, we throw in some Horror News Highlights, fun articles, and two rounds of spooky trivia:🧠 Horror Facts with Cath🕵️‍♀️ Highlights from true crime and horror headlinesJoin us for the perfect mix of psychological insight, pop culture horror chatter, and some good old-fashioned irreverence. This one’s for horror fans who like their jump scares with a side of sass. 💀🕸 Socials📸 Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast▶️ YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast📘 Facebook: Halloween All Year Long🎵 TikTok: @dark.psychology.girls🎧 Music by the darkly talented Mannequin Uprising👉 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to keep up with all our Shrink Chat episodes — horror news, psychological commentary, true crime takes, and trivia-packed fun!

6 Elo 34min

PATREON BONUS - Birthdays and How They Can Affect Us - An Interlude from Psychopathy

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 enjoy other perks depending on your level of support!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Mannequin Uprising.

5 Elo 4min

13 Serial Killers Later – Our 600th Episode - Serial Killer Retrospective

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 of Ted Bundy to the terrifying depravity of Albert Fish, we've spent years diving into the dark minds of murderers—and today, we reflect on it all.Over the years, we’ve covered:Lizzie Borden, with insights from The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Carla RobertsonThe cultish terror of Charles MansonJeffrey Dahmer, the “Milwaukee Cannibal”Richard Kuklinski, aka The IcemanThe night-stalking horror of Richard Ramirez, including Night Stalker by Philip CarloThe chilling crimes of The Toy Box KillerThe twisted clown persona of John Wayne GacyThe cult leader turned killer, Jim JonesThe calculating BTK killer, Dennis RaderThe spree killer charm of John Paul KnowlesThe Happy Face Killer, Keith JespersonAnd finally, the monstrous acts of Albert FishThis episode is all about reflection—what we’ve learned, which episodes shook us most, and a few of our favorites to record. It’s also a celebration of how far we’ve come in exploring the psychology of serial killers, media portrayals, and the dark fascination that keeps true crime fans coming back for more.🧠 Expect some psychological insights, memorable quotes, fun behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a little bit of our signature dark humor to balance it all out.🚨 Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations about murder, gore, and disturbing criminal behavior. Listener discretion is advised.🎵 Music by Mannequin Uprising📲 Follow & engage with us:🖤 Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast📹 YouTube: TerrorTalk Podcast🎃 Facebook: Halloween All Year Long🎥 TikTok: @dark.psychology.girlsserial killer podcast retrospective, Ted Bundy analysis podcast, true crime podcast 2025, serial killer psychology, Lizzie Borden trial, Richard Ramirez Night Stalker, Dennis Rader BTK podcast, true crime podcast milestone, Terror Talk 600th episode, dark psychology podcast, cult leader Jim Jones podcast

31 Heinä 34min

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