203 episodes

An L.A. based podcast brought to you by two forensic psychologists who dissect the intersections where true crime, forensic psychology, and entertainment meet.

"True Crime, Psychology, and Snark: Trust Us. We're Doctors." 

All of our episode resources can be found on our website: www.la-not-so-confidential.com and be sure to follow along on Instagram: @lanotsopodcast, TikTok: @lanotsoconfidential & X: @lanotsopod

L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast L.A. Not So Confidential

    • True Crime
    • 4.9 • 11 Ratings

An L.A. based podcast brought to you by two forensic psychologists who dissect the intersections where true crime, forensic psychology, and entertainment meet.

"True Crime, Psychology, and Snark: Trust Us. We're Doctors." 

All of our episode resources can be found on our website: www.la-not-so-confidential.com and be sure to follow along on Instagram: @lanotsopodcast, TikTok: @lanotsoconfidential & X: @lanotsopod

    181. Documentary Review: I Am Vanessa Guillen

    181. Documentary Review: I Am Vanessa Guillen

    This week the docs review the true crime documentary, “I AM VANESSA GUILLEN”. The doc is a 2022 Netflix original directed by Christy Wegener that recounts the horrific story of a young U.S. soldier who was brutally murdered at Fort Hood military base by another soldier. As well as guiding the audience through the brutal commission of the crime, the documentary also follows Vanessa’s family - who are determined to reveal the truth of their daughter’s experience of assault by taking their case all the way to Congress. Join us on Saturday March 30th at 4pm PST for a livestream on YouTube with From Beneath the Hollywood Sign podcast! Military Murder Podcast Fort Hood Independent Review You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

    • 1 hr 16 min
    180. Murderous Mob Mentality

    180. Murderous Mob Mentality

    This week, the docs explore the psychology behind groups of people acting out in violent and sometimes murderous ways while taking justice into their own hands. They cover a brief history of lynch mobs in the US, before revisiting vigilantism and look at "mob mentality" before covering a couple of case studies. Join us on Saturday March 30th at 4pm PST for a livestream on YouTube with From Beneath the Hollywood Sign podcast! Faces of Meth Get our new Shrink Rap feature on Patreon You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

    • 1 hr
    179. Vintage Case: The Zoot Suit Riots

    179. Vintage Case: The Zoot Suit Riots

    This week, the docs delve into the sequence of events that precipitated the tragic and disastrous "Zoot Suit" riots in Los Angeles. Despite the Zoot Suit riots receiving far less attention than deserved in the annals of the civil rights struggle in the United States, they represent a pivotal moment in both Los Angeles and national history. The docs investigate how the media exacerbated tensions by demonizing the Latino community, while also shedding light on the pervasive racism and marginalization perpetuated by industry and law enforcement through opinion pieces. Harvard Implicit Bias Test Berkshire Podcast Festival You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

    • 53 min
    178. Copycat Crimes

    178. Copycat Crimes

    As requested by listeners, we take a look at Copycat Crimes by discussing news and fictional media influences, low-level neighborhood crime, mass shootings, and case studies of infamous murders that inspired other killers. CrimeCon UK tickets. Use code: CONFIDENTIAL for 10% discount. Raymond Surette's chart on films and copycat crimes You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

    • 1 hr 4 min
    177. Documentary Review: Chowchilla

    177. Documentary Review: Chowchilla

    This week we watched and reviewed the CNN (now on MAX) documentary, Chowchilla. In the late 70's, in the farming town of Chowchilla, California, 26 children and their school bus driver were stopped in the middle of a rural road by three armed men. The men systematically kidnapped the driver and the children and sequestered them in a dark and virtually airless truck trailer and then buried them. While all of the victims survived, they have spent their lives dealing with a multitude of symptoms of trauma and we get to hear from them in this truly bizarre tale. Vice article: How to Make Good (and Ethical) True Crime Shows You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

    • 1 hr 21 min
    176. Sovereign Citizens Part 2: Research & Criminality

    176. Sovereign Citizens Part 2: Research & Criminality

    This week the docs dive into the subject of "Sovereign Citizens," individuals or groups in the United States, and increasingly, around the globe who adhere to a fringe legal theory asserting that they are not subject to the authority of government entities. In Part 2, the docs review the research literature and discuss Sovereign Citizens' engagement with law enforcement, court systems and the general public and the mental gymnastics have moved this once fringe movement into violence. Part 1 dropped on February 7th. Dr. Newmann Presentation Discussion with Dr. Delatorre on Delusion vs. Extreme Beliefs Pretend Podcast Series on Sovereign Citizens Oregon Takeover/ Standoff Arrests You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

nyalathotep ,

Don’t be put off by the title graphic

This is an excellent cast from two psych professionals, devoid of the low-information hot takes and sensationalism that characterises other shows in the genre. Great choice of material and analysis.

beaYoung ,

As a psychologist, I love this!

I’m a clinical psychologist in NZ and love listening to a true crime podcast where the discussion around psychopathology is so accurate, and done by two psychologists with such great, friendly personalities. I feel smarter after listening to an episode.

Miss RC ,

As a wannabe psychologist….

I started listening not too long ago after John Delatorre mentioned this podcast a couple of times in an IG live . I’m so glad he referenced this podcast because I thoroughly enjoy it. Just like Scott when he listens to Getting Off, I swing between feeling like there’s no way I could do this, to hell yes I can do this, to hmmmm do I want to do this, to I’m so fascinated how can I not learn more about this! The episodes are compassionate, insightful, and informative all while not being exploitative which sometimes happens in the true crime genre. I’ve recently become a Patreon member, I have so many questions and can’t wait for future Q and A’s.

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