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The Psychology of Criminal and Antisocial Behaviour

At The Psychology of Criminal and Antisocial Behaviour Podcast we do things a little differently. While other crime podcasts examine cases, we examine the “mechanics” behind criminal and antisocial behaviour. While cases will certainly be discussed, these will not be the central focus of our show. Rather than talking about what someone did, we will tell you why. Our audience is therefore anyone who is interested in a deep-dive into why criminals and victims do what they do. So join our hosts, Criminologist Dr. Wayne Petherick and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Grant Sinnamon for our weekly episodes. You can become a podcast patron by going to http://psychcrim.podbean.com and clicking the Become a Patron button.
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Episodes

Episode 44 The Post Truth Era

In this episode Wayne and Grant Discuss truth - what it is and how it is being bent by contemporary commentators

Jul 01, 202547 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Episode 43 Disaster Related Crime

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about crimes that occur riding or after natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornados.

May 15, 202555 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Perception UFOs and Aliens

In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss the issue of perception through the study of UAP and also the Defensive Activation Theory of David Eagleman. We hope you enjoy!

Apr 10, 202549 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Episode 41 Four More Years

In this episode, the first since the inauguration of President Trump, Wayne and Grant discuss social issues this may present.

Mar 26, 202546 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Episode 40 The Syrian Situation

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about the situation in Syria, covering the role of ideology in the conflict.

Jan 21, 202535 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Episode 39 Where Have all the Serial Killers Gone?

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about serial killers, specifically, where have they all gone? Data would indicate an actual decline in the phenomenon, especially since the 70s and 80s. We discuss some of the possible reasons this may be happening.

Dec 15, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode 35 Crimes of the State

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about crimes of the state so please tune in and let us know what you think!

Oct 27, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode 34 The Lucifer Effect

In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss the Lucifer Effect which considers why good people can end up doing bad things.

Oct 13, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 33 Criminal Couples

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about criminal couples such as Fred and Rose West and the infamous Bonnie and Clyde.

Oct 08, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32 Expert Testimony

In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss expert testimony, including a few of the problems with its use.

Sep 30, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31 Eyewitness Testimony

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about eyewitness testimony. While relied upon regularly by the courts, it would appear that eyewitness testimony is potentially problematic owing to things like memory corruption and bias.

Sep 15, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30 Scammers and Fraudsters

In our 30th episode Wayne and Grant discuss scammers - why they do what they do and how they rationalise their behaviour.

Sep 08, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29 Faulty Forensics: Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis

In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss the faulty forensics of Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis (CBLA) which involves matching fired projectiles at a crime scene to those found in the possession of a suspect.

Sep 01, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28 Who Killed Sarah Brown?

In this episode Wayne and Grant introduce former police detective turned private investigator and podcaster Graeme Crowley. Graeme is investigating the death of Sarah Brown in Gympie in 2023. We talk about the particulars of the case and where the new investigation might be heading.

Aug 23, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27 Psychopathology and Crime

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about psychopathology and it's role in crime and antisocial behaviour.

Aug 16, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26 Youth Sexual Offending

In this episode Wayne and Grant introduce the listener to the issue of youth sexual offending through the biopsychosocial model.

Aug 10, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 24 Psychopathology and Criminal Behaviour

In this flying solo episode Grant gives an introduction to psychopathology and criminal behaviour. This episode is the foundation for a full-length episode in the coming weeks.

Aug 02, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23 Customer Aggression

Wayne and Grant talk about customer aggression and the me-you-us approach to dealing with aggressive customers.

Jul 26, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22 Tourism Related Crime

In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about tourism related crimes, including a few very recent high profile crimes. The hosts talk about why tourism related crime happens and provide a few tips for what we can do about it.

Jul 20, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21 Forensic Victimology

In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss forensic victimology. The practice of applying victimological knowledge to the law. The hosts work through the various histories of a victimology and talk about their importance.

Jul 15, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20 The Window of Tolerance

In this episode hosts Wayne and Grant discuss the window of tolerance, which describes an optimal state of arousal to function. This has implications for antisocial and criminal behaviour. #psychology #criminology #antisocial #windowoftolerance

Jul 04, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The Universality of Goodness Sound Bite

In this sound bite, host Grant talks about what he calls "the universality of goodness" which relates to whistleblowing. This has been topical in the past week with the release of Julian Assange and this brief episode will serve as the basis for a longer episode on whistleblowing. #psychology #criminology #julianassange #whistleblowers

Jun 29, 20247 min

Episode 19 False Reports in Stalking Part 2

Following on from the popular episode on stalking, Wayne and Grant talk about false reports in stalking including the motivations and features of false reports compared to real stalking cases. #false reports #psychology #criminology

Jun 27, 202435 min

Episode 19 False Reports in Stalking Part 1

Following on from the popular episode on stalking, Wayne and Grant talk about false reports in stalking including the motivations and features of false reports compared to real stalking cases. #false reports #psychology #criminology

Jun 27, 202437 min

Forensic Victimology Sound Bite

In this "sound bite" Wayne provides a basic overview of forensic victimology, the application of victimological knowledge to answer investigative and legal questions. This serves as the foundation for a full length future episode. #forensicvictimology #forensic #psychology #victimology #criminology

Jun 27, 20247 min

Episode 18 Understanding Female Perpetrated Stalking

In this episode Wayne and Grant go through the findings from a publication on female stalking. We look at the points of similarities and differences from male perpetrated stalking and discuss the features of stalking when committed by females. #psychology #criminology #stalking #femalecrime

Jun 20, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 18
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