S04E02 The Pathologies of Vampirism with Dr. Brian Sharpless - podcast episode cover

S04E02 The Pathologies of Vampirism with Dr. Brian Sharpless

Oct 14, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 2
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

We're delighted to have Brian Sharpless (Monsters on the Couch) back with us to discuss some of the Psychology elements of vampirism, as well as some of his favorite historical cases. Be sure and grab his book if you're at all interested in the intersection of monsters and Psychology.

Show Notes:
Monsters on the Couch
Renfield Syndrome (wikipedia)
2005 Romanian Vampire case (The Guardian)
Richard Chase - Serial Killer (wikipedia)
Mercy Brown vampire case (wikipedia)
Vlad the Impaler (wikipedia)
Example of Vlad's violence on the Turks (wikipedia)
Elizabeth Bathory (wikipedia)

Hungarian Ghoulish - MT 235

Be sure and check out Karen's new book Bitch: The Journey of a Word from Cambridge University Press!

Our show uses Amazon affiliate links to help raise funds to support our research and outreach.

Title card image courtesy Brian Sharpless - walkway where alleged vampire Jure Grando was most likely buried


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast
S04E02 The Pathologies of Vampirism with Dr. Brian Sharpless | MonsterTalk podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast