The Hypnotist part 3 - Is hypnosis admissible in court?

Season 8 Episode 9

Is hypnosis used in criminal investigations?

Believe it or not, law enforcement and intelligence agencies in the US routinely use hypnosis as a form of forensic evidence. And in some states, evidence …

Published on 4 years ago

The Hypnotist part 2

Season 8 Episode 8

I got hypnotized to recall a childhood trauma.

In part one of The Hypnotist, I interviewed several hypnotherapists to answer the question: what is hypnosis? The short answer is a trancelike state that…

Published on 4 years ago

The Hypnotist part 1

Season 8 Episode 7

I want to undergo hypnotic regression, experience it for myself, and try to unlock memories from my childhood that should probably never resurface. Can hypnosis help me recover that memory? 

So, what …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

The Real Vampires

Season 8 Episode 6

John Browning investigates real blood-sucking vampires—people who need human blood to survive. 

In today's episode, we will talk about real people who claim to be real vampires. 

Self-harm

You know, we …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Bonus: Michael plays air guitar

Season 8

Michael shreds a mean "pretend" guitar. He's also a PRETEND podcast supporter on Patreon.

If you want to co-host an episode with me, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon/ Patreon Guest Co-host: …

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

The King of Lies

Season 8 Episode 5

Lee King spilled the beans on his family's secret—leading to his father’s arrest.

Hannah’s boyfriend, Lee King, is hiding a big secret; and it’s not just about his multiple fiances. It turns out his f…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

The Ransomware Negotiator

Season 8 Episode 4

Ransomware. Does that term ring a bell?

Even if you've never heard those words before, trust me, most of us have experienced Ransomware one way or another.

If you live on the East Coast, you remember w…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

The Sovereign Man

Season 8 Episode 3

Sean David Morton was arrested in 2016 after being charged with more than 50 counts related to filing phony tax documents and bogus government bonds. He was also accused of conspiracy to defraud the …

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

The Naked Sovereign Surgeon

Season 8 Episode 2

Where do sovereign citizens go when they need medical attention? Some of them seek help from homeopathic quacks like Rick Van Thiel.

Rick Van Thiel is not a surgeon. In reality, he's a porn star opera…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

The Sovereign Citizen

Season 8 Episode 1

What is a sovereign citizen? 

American Sovereign citizens believe that the laws of the United States do not apply to them. Therefore, no authority should tell them what to do: not judges, lawmakers, l…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago