Best Michael B. Proud Podcasts (2025)

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207. Behind the Couch: Vanished- The Heather Elvis Case with Director Michael Bayer 57:16

1d ago57:16

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Join us as we talk to true crime producer and filmmaker, Michael Bayer, about his new docuseries, Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace M…

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206. The Psychology of Hate 1:27:10

15d ago1:27:10

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Today we look at the research associated with the trajectory of developing true hate for someone or a group of others. We also look at brain imaging research when it comes to fear and empathy, including across political party lines. We cover the Rwanda genocide and the rise in Asian hate crimes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Engage mindfull…

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Redefining Success in Tech: Purpose, Equity, and the Founder’s Journey with Jess Drislane 37:13

21d ago37:13

37:13

In this episode, Michael Barnett, Founder & CEO of Loanspark, and Jess Drislane, Founder & CEO of OpenScholar, dive into the real work of building early-stage, mission-driven companies that scale by enabling others. They explore what it means to create partner-first platforms, why trust is the most valuable currency in growth, and how to balance sp…

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Behind the Couch: Columbia University's Mass Murderer Database with Dr. Ragy Girgis 55:09

22d ago55:09

55:09

Bonus episode time! Ragy Girgis, MD, MS, is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute and we will be discussing the Columbia Mass Murderer Database and what we can learn about prevention. Dr. Girgis' book, On Satan, Demons, and Psychiatry: Exploring Mental Illness…

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205. Behind the Couch: True Crime in the News 55:54

1M ago55:54

55:54

No guest this week- JUST US! We spend a live hour discussing updates in the Maura Murray case (new evidence, new suspect?), offender prison updates in the Slenderman case, and then jump int othe Zizian Cult out of California and the related murders across the nation. If you want to hear us talk more in depth about the Zizians, watch our appearance …

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204. When Bad Things Happen To The Rich 1:41:03

2M ago1:41:03

1:41:03

This week we explore the current AND historical animosity that arises between economic classes in times of financial crisis. If there were ever a time for “eat the rich” content to go viral, it’s now. Prices are up, wages are down, and Millennials and Gen Z are working harder than ever—for way less. Despite being the most educated generation, they’…

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Building Purpose-Driven Success: Scaling with Sustainability, Culture, and Partnerships with Drew Shula 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

In this episode of Conversations with Michael Barnett, Michael sits down with Drew Shula, Founder and CEO of Verdical Group, a sustainability consulting firm dedicated to decarbonizing the built environment by helping to create efficient, resilient, and regenerative buildings. Drew shares his inspiring journey from launching his company in a garage…

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203. Behind the Couch: "Inconceivable" Producer Jason Usry 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

This week we get to have a discussion with our amazing colleague, co-creator Jason Usry. Jason is a multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast media veteran with three movies produced with one in post-production and others currently in development. He's the editor of some of your favorite podcasts (including this one), he's founder of Ear Cult, LLC - a co…

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202. The Sinister Trifecta: Conduct Disorder, ASPD & Psychopathy 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Building on the last few forensic psychology episodes, the doctors explore how attachment disorders intersect with other childhood maladaptive conditions. From there, they trace the troubling progression into even darker psychological phenomena, revealing how these issues can escalate over time. If you want audio access to these episodes early and …

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Building the Future of Banking: Fifth Third’s Approach to Embedded Finance with Ali Malvicino 31:24

3M ago31:24

31:24

In this episode, Michael Barnett talks with Ali Malvicino, Head of Solutions for Newline™ by Fifth Third Bank, about the transformative world of embedded finance. They explore the evolution of financial technology, from prepaid cards to API-driven banking-as-a-service platforms, and discuss how Fifth Third Bank is leading the charge with innovative…

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201. Behind the Couch: Matthew Perry's Death with Justin Evans 58:37

3M ago58:37

58:37

Welcome to Behind the Couch! The companion livestream to L.A. Not So Confidential's forensic psychology & true crime podcast. Another celebrity overdose? We discuss the nuance that comes with high-profile substance abuse deaths with Justin Evans, host of the Generations Why and Peripheral Podcasts. Generation Why The Peripheral If you prefer to wat…

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200. Live 200th Episode! 1:57:06

4M ago1:57:06

1:57:06

It's our 200th episode and we are doing it LIVE! Please enjoy this look back, with special guest friends and fan-favorite moments. Tim Pilleri: https://www.youtube.com/@CrawlSpace Rebekah Sebastian: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/ John Lordan: https://www.youtube.com/@LordanARTS Hollywierd Paranormal: https://hollyweirdparanormal.blubrry.... If y…

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From Fencing to Fintech: Resilience, Pivots, and How Tax Titans is Revolutionizing the Accounting Industry with Alan Blakeborough 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

In this episode, Michael Barnett sits down with Alan Blakeborough, founder of Tax Titans, to discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, and the journey of building a disruptive SaaS platform for the accounting industry. Alan shares his unique career path, from being a competitive fencer to an Army officer, and how those experiences shaped his entreprene…

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Behind the Couch: Ethical Crime History and Tourism with Rebel Tours 58:25

4M ago58:25

58:25

Welcome to Behind the Couch! The companion livestream to L.A. Not So Confidential's forensic psychology & true crime podcast. This month we chatted with the incredible women behind Rebel Tours in London. Dr. Shiloh attended their Jack the Ripper: What About the Women? tour while at CrimeCon UK and was so impressed by their empathetic and feminist a…

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The Future of Payments: From Legacy Systems to Consumer-Driven Innovation with Michael Balzer 34:41

4M ago34:41

34:41

In this episode, Michael Barnett interviews Michael Balzer, a payments industry veteran, about the evolution and future of payments. They discuss how cloud technology, open systems, and API-driven innovation have enabled startups to challenge legacy players, driving consumer-focused solutions. The conversation explores the influence of consumer beh…

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199. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 2 54:11

4M ago54:11

54:11

In Part 2, we move forward with discussing the two Attachments Disorder in children and considerations for treatment options, before looking at some real-life examples of child killers with seemingly attachment disturbances. We round out the episode with some really good entertainment examples. Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resou…

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198. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 1 48:52

4M ago48:52

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To kick off 2025, we cover Attachment Theory in two parts. In Part 1, we lay the groundwork for the different attachment styles that, in some extreme cases, can have the potential to result in harmful adult behavior. Part 2 will drop tomorrow. Harlow's Studies with Rhesus monkeys Strange Situation Experiments Join our Patreon family! You can find a…

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Behind the Couch: JonBenet Ramsey Case Discussion livestream w/ Rebekah Sebastian (2021) 1:11:01

5M ago1:11:01

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We have been asked about our thoughts on the JonBenet Ramsey case A LOT lately given the new documentary release. And although this is Dr. Shiloh’s Roman Empire, we have rarely commented on it. Therefore, we are releasing this audio from the Summer of 2021 (remember those pandemic days?) when Dr. Shiloh and Rebekah Sebastian discussed key elements …

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197. The Delphi Trial and the Challenges of Digital Ethics in Psychology 2:13:58

5M ago2:13:58

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This week we explore a rarely mentioned subject in Psychology- Are you allowed to research your clients and to what extreme is acceptable? We cover the ethical considerations in a day and age of Telehealth, social media, and DMs. We also consider these questions in the case of high-profile clients, using the Delphi murder trial as inspiration for o…

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Leading Through Burnout: Resilience, Purpose, and the Entrepreneurial Journey with Matt Baxter 45:42

5M ago45:42

45:42

In this episode, Michael Barnett chats with Matt Baxter, CEO of Wedge HR, about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from his journey starting a lawn care business to leading a successful HR tech company. They dive into the realities of burnout, the resilience required to keep going, and the importance of balancing ambition with well-being. Matt…

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Law & Disorder: What Criminology and Forensic Psych Can Learn From Entertainment's Bad Behavior- Berkshire Podcast Festival live show 59:45

5M ago59:45

59:45

Please enjoy this live recording from the Berkshire Podcast Festival from October of 2025. We teamed up with Dr. Megan from Women & Crime to dicuss the ethics of our professions by highlighting some VERY bad examples in the media, both creative and non-fiction. We also touch on how we take these ethical considerations into our work as content creat…

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Embedded Lending in Europe vs. the U.S.: Ethics, Regulation, and Building Trust in Fintech with Thorsten Seeger 43:35

6M ago43:35

43:35

In this episode, Michael Barnett speaks with Thorsten Seeger, an expert in the European lending market, about the evolution of embedded lending across Europe and the U.S. They dive into COVID’s role in accelerating digital acceptance, the technology gap in European banks, and the impact of embedded lending platforms like Loanspark in advancing the …

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196. Crossing the Line: The Dark Side of Parasocial Relationships 1:07:19

6M ago1:07:19

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A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also delve into real-life cases where fans crossed boundaries, causing harm to content creators. Related …

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The Art of High-Performance Leadership: Strategies, Sacrifices, and Sustaining Excellence with Shayan Mozaffar 56:30

6M ago56:30

56:30

In this episode, Michael Barnett sits down with Shayan Mozaffar, CEO of 10x10Y Investments, to discuss the profound challenges and rewards of high-performance leadership. They delve into the importance of resilience, purpose-driven goals, and making conscious sacrifices for sustained success. With insights on aligning life choices with personal val…

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195. Love During Lockup: Correctional Employee Misconduct 1:17:55

6M ago1:17:55

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This week, we focus on correctional staff who become romantically or inappropriately involved with inmates. Inspired by Dr. Scott’s recent panel with Generation Why at The Berkshire Podcast Festival, we explore the ethical boundaries and implications for forensic psychologists and correctional personnel in maintaining professional relationships wit…

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Build vs. Buy in FinTech: Why Embedded Payments and Lending Are the Future with Aditya Raikar 42:14

7M ago42:14

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In this insightful episode, Michael Barnett sits down with Aditya Raikar, VP of Growth & Partnerships at Checkbook, to explore the rapidly growing space of embedded finance. Discover why embedded payments and lending are transforming the Fintech landscape, making it easier for companies to offer versatile financial services without building them fr…

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194. The Ladies Who Love Lifers: Hybristophilia 49:23

7M ago49:23

49:23

Welcome Back Folks! In this episode, “The Ladies Who Love Lifers,” the docs dive into the fascinating, and sometimes disturbing, world of hybristophilia—a condition where individuals are romantically or sexually attracted to those who have committed heinous crimes. From infamous serial killers to lesser-known convicts, we’ll explore what drives som…

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193. Body Integrity Identity Disorder 1:22:12

7M ago1:22:12

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The docs have covered a lot of disorders of the brain that lead people to harm others, but this time the injurious behavior turns inward. Today they explore the behaviors and etiology of Body Integrity Identity Disorder and discuss the associated ethics behind the treating the condition, before covering two cases involving drastic measures to live …

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Conversations With Michael Barnett | Official Trailer 1:21

7M ago1:21

1:21

Several years ago I made a bold move...I left behind the world of working for others and set out into the wild world of entrepreneurship. Since then, I’ve faced my fair share of challenges and celebrated some incredible victories. Today, I’m proud to lead Loanspark, one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the U.S. But here’s the thing—the j…

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192. An Exploration of False Victimization: From Vintage Los Angeles to Today (CrimeCon UK live recording) 1:03:22

8M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Please enjoy this live recording from our presentation in London at CrimeCon UK 2024! We yap about our trip before getting into the recording. This presentation is a bit of a mashup of previous topics and cases; false victimization, personality disorders, the cases of Sister Aimee McPherson and Sherri Papini, among others. Berkshire Podcast Festiva…

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Michael B. Proud Podcasts

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207. Behind the Couch: Vanished- The Heather Elvis Case with Director Michael Bayer 57:16

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206. The Psychology of Hate 1:27:10

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Redefining Success in Tech: Purpose, Equity, and the Founder’s Journey with Jess Drislane 37:13

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Behind the Couch: Columbia University's Mass Murderer Database with Dr. Ragy Girgis 55:09

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205. Behind the Couch: True Crime in the News 55:54

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204. When Bad Things Happen To The Rich 1:41:03

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Building Purpose-Driven Success: Scaling with Sustainability, Culture, and Partnerships with Drew Shula 48:27

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203. Behind the Couch: "Inconceivable" Producer Jason Usry 1:05:04

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202. The Sinister Trifecta: Conduct Disorder, ASPD & Psychopathy 1:04:42

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Building the Future of Banking: Fifth Third’s Approach to Embedded Finance with Ali Malvicino 31:24

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201. Behind the Couch: Matthew Perry's Death with Justin Evans 58:37

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200. Live 200th Episode! 1:57:06

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From Fencing to Fintech: Resilience, Pivots, and How Tax Titans is Revolutionizing the Accounting Industry with Alan Blakeborough 37:29

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Behind the Couch: Ethical Crime History and Tourism with Rebel Tours 58:25

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The Future of Payments: From Legacy Systems to Consumer-Driven Innovation with Michael Balzer 34:41

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199. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 2 54:11

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198. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 1 48:52

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Behind the Couch: JonBenet Ramsey Case Discussion livestream w/ Rebekah Sebastian (2021) 1:11:01

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197. The Delphi Trial and the Challenges of Digital Ethics in Psychology 2:13:58

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Leading Through Burnout: Resilience, Purpose, and the Entrepreneurial Journey with Matt Baxter 45:42

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Law & Disorder: What Criminology and Forensic Psych Can Learn From Entertainment's Bad Behavior- Berkshire Podcast Festival live show 59:45

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Embedded Lending in Europe vs. the U.S.: Ethics, Regulation, and Building Trust in Fintech with Thorsten Seeger 43:35

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196. Crossing the Line: The Dark Side of Parasocial Relationships 1:07:19

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The Art of High-Performance Leadership: Strategies, Sacrifices, and Sustaining Excellence with Shayan Mozaffar 56:30

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195. Love During Lockup: Correctional Employee Misconduct 1:17:55

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Build vs. Buy in FinTech: Why Embedded Payments and Lending Are the Future with Aditya Raikar 42:14

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194. The Ladies Who Love Lifers: Hybristophilia 49:23

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193. Body Integrity Identity Disorder 1:22:12

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Conversations With Michael Barnett | Official Trailer 1:21

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192. An Exploration of False Victimization: From Vintage Los Angeles to Today (CrimeCon UK live recording) 1:03:22

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