Manipulation
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Something Is Wrong With Cassandra
A 17-year-old girl, Cassandra Borg, details the brutal murder of her grandparents with unsettling calm, prompting the host to analyze her behavior as indicative of psychopathy.
SHERLOCK 4x3 "The Final Problem" Reaction & Discussion! | Benedict Cumberbatch | Martin Freeman
The hosts react to the 'Sherlock' series finale, a psychologically intense episode that reveals Sherlock's manipulative, genius sister, Eurus, and forces him to confront his deepest repressed childhood trauma.
High School Cheerleader Murdered in Her Own Bed While She Slept
A popular high school cheerleader is found murdered in her bed, leading investigators to uncover a web of obsessive behavior and manipulation by her ex-boyfriend, culminating in a dramatic sting operation.
Am Eye The A**hole w/ jacksepticeye | Reading Reddit Stories
Jacksepticeye joins the Smosh crew to dissect bizarre Reddit 'Am I the A**hole' stories, from Thanksgiving family money grabs to a boyfriend's year-long Xbox lie and an uncle's scientific approach to a swallowed AirPod.
True Colors Came Out! Ft. DJ X || Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast
Spotify's AI DJ X joins to dissect shocking Reddit stories, from manipulative relationship tests and destination wedding betrayals to cult-like family traditions and a fiancée's lack of empathy for a severely ill partner.
BREAKING BAD Season 2 Episodes 2x5 & 2x6 Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Bryan Cranston | Aaron Paul
Hosts Kristen and Michael dissect the escalating moral decay of Walter White, Jesse Pinkman's surprising growth in agency, and the profound emotional toll on the characters in 'Breaking Bad' Season 2, Episodes 5 and 6.
True Crime Fan Girls Roleplay in Back of Police Car
Two teenage girls, arrested for plotting a murder, display shocking indifference and roleplay for online infamy in the back of a police car, revealing the disturbing impact of internet desensitization and predatory dynamics.
She Faked Cancer To Get A Boyfriend!? The Wild Case Of Lucy Wieland
Lucy Wieland faked stage 4 ovarian cancer, manipulating her boyfriend, community, and over a hundred individuals into donating $72,000 for non-existent treatments, ultimately leading to her conviction for fraud.
A Rare Breed.. || Unique Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast
This episode dives into a collection of bizarre Reddit stories, from a fiancé secretly tested for being a 'gold digger' to a husband who lied about coffee for 8 years, all while the hosts share personal reflections on mental health and critical health awareness.
José Emilio Levy acusa fuertemente a Ángel Muñoz
José Emilio Levi, son of Ana Bárbara, breaks his silence to accuse his stepfather Ángel Muñoz of pedophilia, manipulation, and financial control, urging his mother to open her eyes to the truth.
SINISTER: You Can’t Do This Without Me (Ghislaine Maxwell)
Ghislaine Maxwell's early life, marked by neglect and her powerful father's trauma, molded her into a 'high precision weapon' trained to secure power and manipulate, ultimately making her indispensable to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal enterprise.
Cops Find Family of Five Murdered Inside Barn
Jeffrey Lundgren, a self-proclaimed prophet, manipulated his followers into believing he was God's chosen one, leading them to murder an entire family—including three young girls—in a horrifying act of 'purification' before attempting to take over a historic Mormon temple.
You Can't Live With Them... | Reading Reddit Stories
The Smosh hosts dissect a series of wild Reddit roommate stories, from a GPS-tracking ex-lover to a roommate who commandeered a bedroom, highlighting the absurdities and inherent conflicts of shared living.
Exc! Pancho Ugalde va con todo contra Ana Bárbara y Ángel Muñoz, y defiende a las niñeras 4c0s4d4s
Pancho Ugalde, Ana Bárbara's brother, breaks his silence, confirming allegations of abuse and manipulation by Ángel Muñoz against the singer's children and former nannies, while also exposing Ana Bárbara's alleged complicity and family estrangement.
BRIDGERTON 1x3 & 1x4 Reaction & Discussion! | First Time Watch! | Jonathan Bailey | Nicola Coughlan
Hosts Jabby and Brandon dissect the escalating drama of Bridgerton episodes 1x3 and 1x4, from fake courtships turning real to hidden pregnancies, duels, and devastating family secrets.
SHERLOCK 2x3 "The Reichenbach Fall" Reaction! | Benedict Cumberbatch | Martin Freeman
The hosts react to the devastating "Reichenbach Fall," dissecting Moriarty's masterful manipulation to destroy Sherlock's reputation and force his apparent death, leaving them emotionally shattered and theorizing about his survival.
VERDICT IS IN: nanny & husband’s disturbing plan didn’t survive the courtroom
A husband and his live-in nanny were convicted of aggravated murder and child endangerment after plotting to kill his wife and her alleged lover, with the trial revealing a web of lies, manipulation, and a shocking lack of remorse.
Reading Winter Camping Horror Stories
Dive into a podcast where chilling winter camping tales intertwine with raw, unfiltered discussions on political corruption, mental health, and societal manipulation, revealing the host's journey from nursing to YouTube and his controversial views on everything from Epstein files to anti-natalism.
Softball coach orchestrated the murder of ex-fiancé with the help of former player, prosecutor says
A Jay County man's murder reveals a shocking plot orchestrated by his ex-fiancée and two former softball players, driven by a custody dispute over their daughter.
Wade Wilson "Tattooed Face Killer" | New Interrogation Footage, Phone Calls & Bombshell Documentary
The episode reopens the case of Wade Wilson, detailing his brutal murders of Christine Melton and Diane Ruiz, his disturbing behavior during interrogation and trial, and the shocking phenomenon of his female fan base, all while highlighting critical failures in the justice system that allowed him to continue his violence.
Terrified Witnesses | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode compiles four harrowing true crime stories, exposing the complexities of investigation, manipulation, and the enduring impact on victims and their families as justice is sought, delayed, or overturned.
How Detectives Expose a Narcissist
This episode dissects the chilling interrogation of a self-proclaimed victim turned murderer, revealing how detectives masterfully exploit narcissistic traits to secure a confession.
‘Handsome Devil’ Exposes Disturbing Secrets of TikTok Famous Killer Wade Wilson
This episode details the brutal double murders committed by Wade Wilson, the subsequent trial that led to his death sentence, and the disturbing online phenomenon of 'Wade wives' who became enamored with him despite his heinous crimes.
Jokes On Us | Reading Reddit Stories
The Smosh crew dissects a series of Reddit stories about pranks gone wrong, from an 'apple-tarian' diet that ended a relationship to a boyfriend's psychological torture with a beeping device, revealing the fine line between humor and emotional damage.