Dark Psychology Episodes

A string of drownings. A theory about a hidden serial killer. And a Reddit thread that went too far. In this episode of Humans Being Awful, we dive into the truth behind the Smiley Face Killer — the urban legend that just won’t die. From retired detectives and smiley face graffiti to Reddit sleu…

Is it a business… or a belief system? MLMs promise freedom, empowerment, and sisterhood. But what happens when that dream turns into control, guilt, and silence? In this episode of Humans Being Awful, we break down how multi-level marketing companies use cult-style tactics — from shame to tox…

What if your hotel room wasn’t private? What if someone was watching — and no one stopped them? This episode tells the true crime story of the “voyeur motel,” and what happened when it finally came to light. But we also look beyond that one case — into the hidden camera economy, the spy tech sup…