Frontal Lobotomy

Dr Robert M. Kaplan

The weekly podcast about crimes culpable, people peculiar and illnesses interesting, with Dr Robert M. Kaplan; forensic psychiatrist, writer and historian. Listeners will be delving into true crime topics from doctors and nurses who kill, to the minds of assassins, political mass murders & more! For more information on Dr Robert M. Kaplan visit: www.rkaplan.com.au Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10/02/2025

    Dictatoron the Couch: The only known psychological treatment of Adolf Hitler

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the little-known psychological treatment of Adolf Hitler, revealing a moment of vulnerability and offering insight into his developing pathology before he rose to power. Listener sneak peek: Discover the impact of empathetic yet firm therapeutic intervention; the roots of Hitler’s fanaticism; and the haunting question of whether timely psychological care could have altered history. *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

  2. 09/25/2025

    Poppy Seed Penchant

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the bizarre case of Sabina, a complex and unconventional patient who developed an addictive ritual with poppy seeds. Listener sneak peek: Explore themes of human curiosity; eccentric habits; experimentation with sensation; and the surprising psychoactive effects hidden in everyday substances. *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  3. 09/18/2025

    What the King really said: King George V

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the hidden truths behind The King’s Speech—from the stammering prince and his groundbreaking therapist to the shocking reality of King George V’s last words and secret euthanasia. Listener sneak peek: Hear how official narratives masked forensic truth; a psychologist challenged outdated medical beliefs; how cigarettes came to embody both the weakness and downfall of the royal family; and how the carefully polished tale of King George V’s death concealed a far darker story of intervention. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  4. 09/11/2025

    Joe Silver: Was he Jack the Ripper?

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into whether Joseph Silver, a violent criminal and psychopath who operated across Europe, America, and South Africa, could have been Jack the Ripper. Listener sneak peek: Discover the notorious Whitechapel murders against the backdrop of Victorian society, culture, and forensic practice; while diving into enduring debates over suspects, theories; and the mindsets of sadistic serial killers. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. 09/04/2025

    Hybristophilia and Heaven: The Ballad of Gert and Joey | Part 2

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves further into the disturbing true story of Gert van Rooyen and Joey Haarhoff—South Africa’s most notorious criminal duo. Listener sneak peek: Discover more about the pair driven by paedophilic obsession and toxic complicity; who abducted and presumably murdered at least six young girls in the late 1980s, leaving a legacy of unanswered questions, enduring trauma, and vanished victims. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    Hybristophilia and Heaven: The Ballad of Gert and Joey | Part 1

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the disturbing true story of Gert van Rooyen and Joey Haarhoff—South Africa’s most notorious criminal duo. Listener sneak peek: Explore the story of the pair driven by paedophilic obsession and toxic complicity; who abducted and presumably murdered at least six young girls in the late 1980s, leaving a legacy of unanswered questions, enduring trauma, and vanished victims. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 08/21/2025

    The Tale of Eustace the Monobrow: Misshapen, Misformed, Misinformed, and Misunderstood

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into Delusional Body Dysmorphic Disorder and its consequences. Listener sneak peek: Learn about a man who suffered from severe delusional body dysmorphia; how he went untreated for years; and what triggered him to commit a violent crime. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  8. 08/14/2025

    When Love Becomes a Destructive Obsession: Repeating Toxic Relationships

    In this episode, Dr Robert M. Kaplan delves into the persistence of self-destructive behaviour, despite devastating consequences. Listener sneak peek: Hear a case about a woman, whose repeated relationships with truck drivers unravel into a deadly pattern of obsession, jealousy, and control. Listen now to find out more! *Content Guidance: This podcast explores psychology and mental health with aspects of self-harm, murder, suicide and other mature themes. Please listen with care. Host: Dr Robert M. Kaplan // www.rkaplan.com.au Producer: Emily Perkins // @EmilyPMedia Music: Petra Salsjo and Blue Dot Sessions Get in touch: frontallobotomypod@gmail.com Find us on X https://x.com/frontallobpod and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frontallobotomypod/ .... Credits: “Rob Kaplans Theme” Written & Performed by Petra Salsjo Published by ORiGiN Music Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA) Used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
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The weekly podcast about crimes culpable, people peculiar and illnesses interesting, with Dr Robert M. Kaplan; forensic psychiatrist, writer and historian. Listeners will be delving into true crime topics from doctors and nurses who kill, to the minds of assassins, political mass murders & more! For more information on Dr Robert M. Kaplan visit: www.rkaplan.com.au Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dr Robert M. Kaplan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr Robert M. Kaplan
  • Show Website
    Frontal Lobotomy