Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Algorithm Episode: From Al-Khwarizmi to Ada Lovelace and Beyond
Episode 2279
In this episode of pplpod, we decode the history and mechanics of algorithms, defined as finite sequences of mathematically rigorous instructions use…
3 weeks ago
Unmasking Psychopathy: The PCL-R, the "Mask of Sanity," and Successful Predators
Episode 2278
What actually defines a psychopath? In this episode of pplpod, we look beyond the Hollywood stereotypes of serial killers to explore the clinical rea…
3 weeks ago
The Candy Man: Dean Corll and the Houston Mass Murders
Episode 2277
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 child…
3 weeks ago
Samuel Little: The 93 Confessions of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer
Episode 2276
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…
3 weeks ago
Herb Baumeister: The Horror at Fox Hollow Farm
Episode 2275
In this episode of pplpod, we uncover the disturbing case of Herb Baumeister, a man who balanced a public image as a successful Indianapolis business…
3 weeks ago
The Double Life of Dennis Rader: The BTK Strangler
Episode 2274
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the chilling crimes of Dennis Rader, the American serial killer who terrorized Wichita, Kansas, under the self-…
3 weeks ago
Clickbait: The Anatomy of Digital Misrepresentation
Episode 2273
In this episode of pplpod, we deconstruct the phenomenon of clickbait, defined as text or thumbnails designed to entice users to follow a link throug…
3 weeks ago
Beyond Physical Abuse: The Hidden Signs of Coercive Control
Episode 2272
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the dynamics of controlling behavior in relationships, exploring how abusers seek to gain and maintain p…
3 weeks ago
The Flat Earth Phenomenon: Ancient Myths, Medieval Misconceptions, and Modern Conspiracies
Episode 2271
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the long and complex history of the Flat Earth theory. While we often joke about the concept today, we dig into…
3 weeks ago
From Meowing Nuns to Pokémon Panic: The Science of Mass Psychogenic Illness
Episode 2270
Why did a convent of French nuns once collectively start meowing like cats until they were forced to stop? How did a 1997 episode of Pokémon result i…
3 weeks ago