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Psychopedia: True Crime & Criminal Psychology

Investigator Slater
True Crime
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
Serial Killers
Murder
Cannibalism
Jack Lancaster
Violence Against Women
BDSM
Child Abuse
Gilgo Beach Murders
Psychopathy
Ed Gein
Snowtown Murders
Kidnapping
Jack the Ripper
Child Neglect
Joel Rifkin
Grey Collar Society
Psychology

Psychopedia is a captivating true crime podcast hosted by Investigator Slater, where she passionately takes you deep into the darkest recesses of the human psyche each week. A professional investigator by day, Slater uses her investigative expertise to uncover the chilling, hidden details behind each true crime case presented. Even if you think you’ve heard about a particular case before, prepare ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes217Founded3 years ago
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Recent Guests

Dr. Tracy Tambora
Professor of criminal justice at the University of New Haven in Connecticut; expert in domestic violence.
University of New Haven
Episode: Presenting True Crime News: The Podcast
Jake Brennan
Host of the podcast Disgraceland, an award-winning music podcast exploring true crime antics of musicians.
Disgraceland Podcast
Episode: EP159: Guitar Shredding and Blood Shedding (feat. Jake Brennan of Disgraceland)
Bridget Marquardt
TV personality and paranormal enthusiast
Host of Ghost Bunny and Girls Next Level podcasts
Episode: EP152: Slit-Mouthed Woman: Am I Pretty? (feat. Bridget Marquardt of Ghost Bunny and Girls Next Level podcasts)
Tank Sinatra
Esteemed former co-host
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Episode: RE-RELEASE: The Man in the Red Bandana (ft. Tank Sinatra)
Lena Dunham
Host of The C Word with Alyssa Bennett
The C Word podcast
Episode: EP142: Seven Days of Hell
Alyssa Bennett
Historian of bad behavior
The C Word podcast
Episode: EP142: Seven Days of Hell
Quinn Ryerson
A woman with a traumatic past connected to Jack Lancaster
Episode: Girl On Gore: Episode 5
Kaelyn Moore
Host of Heart Starts Pounding, where she dives into horror, hauntings, and mysteries.
Heart Starts Pounding
Episode: EP136: Sadistic House of Horrors: Madame LaLaurie (feat. Kaelyn Moore of Heart Starts Pounding)
Kale Lowry
Guest talking about personal experiences with stalking and childhood trauma
Media Personality and Author
Episode: Introducing Rulebreakers with Saraya

Host

Investigator Slater
Host of Psychopedia: True Crime & Criminal Psychology; professional investigator providing case analysis, narrative storytelling, and criminology insights; partner in Audacy/ Psychopedia productions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18.7k ratings
  • Best true crime podcast imo

    I absolutely love this podcast! I was worried when Tank left it wouldn’t be the same but tbh, it’s just as good. I love the writing and I disagree it’s AI (I hope I’m right 😂). Such a nice easy voice to listen to as well. I love how compassionate Slater is and how she always goes out of her way to bring the victims to the foreground and humanise them; very rare from true crime podcasts I’ve listened to. I hope this show runs for years to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmackRapta
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Too much host self-talk

    Thought I would try this, as I’m always looking for a good True Crime podcast. The story did not begin until 7 minutes and 49 seconds due to ads and the host talking about herself. Even when she started talking about the case, she kept bringing it back to herself again. I like podcasts that are serious and fact-driven, not ones that seem like an audition for a reality show. I guess the pic on the cover should’ve been my first clue. All the thumbs down for this!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TXMOM04
    United States25 days ago
  • Love it!!

    So I started listening about a little over a month ago and I absolutely love the 2 of you together. I love the way y’all play off each other and the story telling is amazing!!! The banter is great and I love that there is joking because some of these cases are so dark and sad it’s amazing to have the laughter thrown in to help relive the tension and sadness.

    Keep up the good work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anklebiter79
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thumbs Way up!

    Love this podcast! It's engaging and well researched and often features cases I've never heard about (which is difficult to do with all the True Crime content out there). Plus the podcaster has a great way with words which I appreciate being a former English teacher. Two thumbs up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebWoll
    United Statesa month ago
  • Look forward to every episode!

    I started listening to Psychopedia a little over a year ago, and I can’t stop. It’s a perfect commute listen (although walking into work after hearing our girl Brooke tell us terrible tales feels like a dirty little secret) and I recommend it over and over again. Something that’s very important to me is sharing stories from a victim-focused perspective, and not glorifying the people who do horrible things, and that’s always the case here. No murder p*rn here! Xoxo, truly a masterpiece.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ladygroovesalot
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Appreciation for the host's empathy and rigorous analysis is common.
Many appreciate the host's balance of seriousness with accessible narration and witty pop quizzes.
Listeners praise depth of research, compelling storytelling, and victim-focused framing.
Some listeners note pacing issues or oversight of explicit language in reviews.
A subset mentions missing previous co-host dynamic and seeks consistent quality.

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Apple Podcasts
#152
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#136
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#136
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#24
Colombia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#24
Indonesia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP183: The Comic Book Killer: Scripted, Skinned and Scalped
Q: What was the minimum sentence for aggravated mayhem in California?
The minimum sentence is life in prison with the possibility of parole.
EP182: Twitter Killer: Japanese Serial Killer Takahiro Shiraishi
Q: What did Takahiro say when police asked where Eyoko Tamura was?
He replied, She's in the freezer, which matched the police findings of Eyoko's dismembered remains in the freezer.
EP178: Burned, Not Silenced: The Woman Who Testified From Beyond the Grave
Q: Where in the United States has the highest opioid overdose death rate?
West Virginia
EP169: 50 Shades of Murder: The Tragic Slaying of Brittany Killgore
Q: What happened to Brittany Killgore?
Brittany was lured into a trap by a group of people who had sinister intentions, leading to her tragic murder.
EP169: 50 Shades of Murder: The Tragic Slaying of Brittany Killgore
Q: So how do you strike up conversation with somebody enough to know that you share this fantasy?
It's difficult to know how these individuals found each other, suggesting certain characteristics that drew them together.

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Psychopedia combines meticulous true-crime deep-dives with criminology and psychology insights, delivered through a narrative-driven host-led format. Episodes mix case chronology, investigative context, expert commentary, and occasional pop quizzes to engage listeners while maintaining a victim-centered lens. The show often blends forensic analysis with storytelling, balancing dark subject matter with accessible pacing and occasional levity. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on research quality, ethical framing, and a willingness to critique media portrayals or cultural factors surrounding cases, which may appeal to listeners who want substance beyond sensationalism.

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4. Tank Sinatra
5. Lena Dunham
6. Alyssa Bennett
7. Quinn Ryerson
8. Kaelyn Moore

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