Going Viral: The Psychology of Sharing, From Hotmail to the Grimace Shake
What makes content spread like a virus? In this episode of pplpod, we deconstruct the phenomenon of viral marketing, a business strategy that leverages existing social networks to promote products thr...
5 Feb 36min
The Co-ed Killer: How Ed Kemper Manipulated the System and Inspired Mindhunter
In this episode of pplpod, we dissect the chilling case of Edmund Kemper, a 6-foot-9 serial killer known as the "Co-ed Killer" who used his genius-level IQ to manipulate the justice system and terrori...
5 Feb 34min
From Burbn to Reels: The Rise, Risks, and Reinvention of Instagram
In this episode of pplpod, we double-tap into the history and complex legacy of Instagram, the social networking giant owned by Meta Platforms. We trace the app's journey from its 2010 origins as a ch...
5 Feb 25min
The Algorithm Episode: From Al-Khwarizmi to Ada Lovelace and Beyond
In this episode of pplpod, we decode the history and mechanics of algorithms, defined as finite sequences of mathematically rigorous instructions used to solve problems. We explore how these "recipes"...
5 Feb 44min
Unmasking Psychopathy: The PCL-R, the "Mask of Sanity," and Successful Predators
What actually defines a psychopath? In this episode of pplpod, we look beyond the Hollywood stereotypes of serial killers to explore the clinical reality of psychopathy—a personality construct defined...
5 Feb 41min
The Candy Man: Dean Corll and the Houston Mass Murders
In the early 1970s, Dean Corll was known in his Houston Heights neighborhood as the "Candy Man"—a friendly figure who gave free treats to local children from his family’s candy business,. But behind c...
5 Feb 57min
Samuel Little: The 93 Confessions of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer
In this episode of pplpod, we delve into the dark history of Samuel Little (born Samuel McDowell), the man identified by the FBI as the most prolific serial killer in United States history,. Although ...
5 Feb 42min
Herb Baumeister: The Horror at Fox Hollow Farm
In this episode of pplpod, we uncover the disturbing case of Herb Baumeister, a man who balanced a public image as a successful Indianapolis businessman and father with a secret, violent life.We explo...
5 Feb 49min
