Bad People Podcast
Criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw and true crime documentary maker Amber Haque delve into the bad things people do and why. Listen every Thursday.
Criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw makes a return to the series with a new co-host: journalist Amber Haque. Each episode tells the story of a true crime and explains why people do bad things. Murder, blackmail, fraud and much more. Listen every Thursday. Bad People is a 大象传媒 Studios Audio production for 大象传媒 Sounds.
Episodes to download
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86. Born Criminal: Is Violence Genetic?
Thu 19 Jan 2023
What does the case of murderous identical twins tell us about hereditary violence?
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85. Bad People x Bad Blood
Thu 12 Jan 2023
From editing DNA to breeding 鈥渂etter people鈥�, is it ever ok to mess with our genes?
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84. Sleepkiller 2: Is sleepwalking a valid legal defence?
Thu 5 Jan 2023
One person is dead, another barely escaped. Will the killer鈥檚 sleepwalking defence work?
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83. Sleepkiller 1: Can you murder someone while dreaming?
Thu 29 Dec 2022
A man awakens with bloodied hands. Can he blame his parasomnia?
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82: Bad People鈥檚 2022 True Crime Crackers: Part 2
Thu 22 Dec 2022
Bad People talk to the people behind the best 大象传媒 true crime podcasts of 2022.
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81: Bad People鈥檚 2022 True Crime Crackers: Part 1
Thu 15 Dec 2022
Bad People talk to the people behind the best 大象传媒 true crime podcasts of 2022.
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80. Hot-dog Hubbub: Should it be a crime to do nothing?
Thu 8 Dec 2022
A police officer watches a man get beaten to death, but does nothing to help.
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79. Unmasked: Could someone steal your face?
Thu 10 Nov 2022
Could someone steal your identity with a hyperreal mask?
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78. Colston Four: Why are slaver statues still standing?
Thu 3 Nov 2022
Why do we still have statues of people who did horrible things?
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77. Ambushed: Can reality TV humiliation break us?
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Who is to blame when reality TV turns violent?
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76. Burn Wild: How far is too far to save the planet?
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Georgia Catt on Burn Wild and how far is too far to save the planet.
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75. Wrong Wife: Should we be worried about DIY firearms?
Thu 13 Oct 2022
A man is shot using a gun that doesn't exist. Can we track the untraceable?
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74. Web of Deceit: When should offenders be released?
Thu 6 Oct 2022
Why was John Worboys offered parole and when is a criminal no longer a threat?
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73. Fire bath: Is it a 鈥渟low burn鈥�, or murder?
Thu 29 Sep 2022
Is it possible to defend yourself against a sleeping attacker?
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Gamergate: What is doxxing?
Thu 1 Sep 2022
An online post sparks a devastating harassment campaign with real life consequences.
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71. The Oversteegen Sisters: Is it ever OK to kill?
Thu 25 Aug 2022
Two teenagers become the secret and deadly weapon of the Dutch resistance.
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70. Pharma Bro 2: Why do we hate?
Thu 18 Aug 2022
Martin Shkreli seemingly loved playing the world鈥檚 villain. Why do we hate?
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69. Pharma Bro 1: Is greed inherently bad?
Thu 11 Aug 2022
In 2015, Martin Shkreli raised the price of a life-saving drug by more than 4000%.
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68. The Letterman: When does dark humour go too far?
Thu 4 Aug 2022
A photo of a newly transplanted liver reveals a crime.
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67. Gangster: Career Criminals
Thu 28 Jul 2022
If you鈥榲e already made millions and you know you鈥檙e being watched, why keep offending?
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66. Respawn: What is child-to-parent violence?
Thu 21 Jul 2022
Can Daniel Petric鈥檚 love of video games help explain why he attacked his parents?
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65. Bloody footprint: What rights does a dead body have?
Thu 14 Jul 2022
New evidence leads the police to possibly the most notorious necrophile in UK history.
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Bi People 4: Are bisexuals invisible at work?—Bi People
Thu 30 Jun 2022
One of the first openly bisexual politicians in the US becomes part of a scandal.
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Bi People 3: Could you prove your sexuality?—Bi People
Thu 23 Jun 2022
A man seeks asylum on the basis of his bisexuality. How can he prove it in court?
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Bi People 2: Why did Pride begin?—Bi People
Thu 16 Jun 2022
How the 鈥渕other of pride鈥� turned riots into a revolution.
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Bi People 1: How queer are you?—Bi People
Thu 9 Jun 2022
A man is arrested for selling a book. What made it so scandalous?
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Bi People is coming soon—Bi People
Thu 2 Jun 2022
Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen discuss the history, science and culture of bisexuality.
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64. Underworld Aristocracy: Who chooses solitary confinement?
Thu 28 Apr 2022
An athlete with an unusual past. What are the consequences of solitary confinement?
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63. No socks: Why do people confess their crimes?
Thu 21 Apr 2022
The serial killer you鈥檝e probably never heard of. Why do people confess their crimes?
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62. Unabomber 2: A mastermind with a lack of insight?
Thu 14 Apr 2022
After six years of inactivity, the Unabomber is back. Will he finally be caught?
