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Danger, Deception & Desire

by Kevin Bennett

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Danger, deception, desire, & other psych professor obsessions. From the ugly truth about rage rooms and our unhealthy obsession with serial killers, to the ancestral wisdom of goosebumps and the science behind why we keep playing the lottery, join Dr. Kevin Bennett—Penn State University Beaver Campus Teaching Professor, Psychology Today contributor, and fellow at the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health (UD/MH)—as we unmask the power of danger, deception, and desire through sensational stories and savvy behavioral science.

Latest episodes

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The Night Stalker: How Richard Ramirez Descended into Evil (Part 1 of 2)

Have you ever wondered how early trauma and untreated medical conditions can shape a criminal mind? Join me, Kevin Bennett, and my guest, Nate Coonfare, on this episode a

May 28 2024
33 min

Charles Manson: Unraveling the Cult Leader's Psychopathic Charm

In this episode, we delve into the mind of one of history's most enigmatic figures, Charles Manson.  Guided by the expertise of my guest, Aaliyah Booker, a criminal

May 15 2024
41 min

Serial Killer Psychology: Fact vs. Fantasy

In this episode, Dr. Bennett explores the fascinating topic of serial killers. Listen to him discuss his top 10 myths about serial homicide.   * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Jun 5 2023
26 min

Thrill-Seeker and Risk-Taker Psychology

In this episode, Dr. Bennett discusses the exuberant and sometimes dangerous psychology of thrill seeking, a personality trait also known as risk taking and sensation see

Jun 4 2023
35 min

2-Minute Welcome Teaser: Enter the Snarl

A podcast for curious & cool (but chronically stuck) over-analyzers. The problem: It's getting harder and harder to make sense of the tangled world we inhabit. If t

May 18 2023
2 min

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