Candice why do you keep saying that people are born with narcissistic personality disorder? I don’t believe this is factual please explain

I enjoy this show but she is very one-sided, looking at things from only a law enforcement and, more critically, a “corporate” viewpoint. Listening to the podcast on Luigi she clearly relished describing him as “scared”. She also accurately pointed out that supporters of Luigi are dehumanizing the victim but isn’t that exactly what insurance companies do? Dehumanize the patients and turn them into risks and losses and profit and loss? CEOs across corporate America do the same when they lay off employees right before Christmas to make their numbers look better. Isn’t Bondi doing the same by demanding the death penalty to appease her master’s corporate donors?

An individual may choke on food etc but strangulation is an action takenj by an individual on an individual. Ms Delong uses the terms interchangeably which is not correct.

Candace used to present the crimes in a concise, detailed manner. Now she is all over the place with mythological comparisons, unnecessary warnings and heavy handed humor. What happened?

Believable. Good reference. Not salacious. Nice

There’s nothing better than listening to Candace’s analysis on all things true crime. I’ve always loved the shows she hosted on ID, so this is a natural extension as a podcast. If only the episodes could be hours long. It’s a pleasure to get to listen!!

Candace has always shown strong biases based on her time in law enforcement and her age, which I was willing to look past because of her expertise. I never listened to this podcast for a deep dive into the details of a case; its purpose is to analyze the psyche of the criminals she talks about. However, in the past year or so her biases and outdated views have overpowered the stories she is telling. The focus is moving further and further away from the psyche of the criminal and more towards defending law enforcement’s poor behavior, shaming women (especially s-x workers), and in the episode on Pedro Alonso Lopez she even describes having a disability as it’s “own sort of prison”. I came for the analysis of the criminal mind, I won’t stay for her outdated and unrelated opinions.

If you’re looking to understand the psychology and mindset of what motivates a killer, this podcast is NOT for you. It’s basically a Wikipedia summary of well-known cases. It brings absolutely nothing new to the table. If you’re looking for an escape from politics, also not the pod for you. God forbid they say “unborn baby”…they opt for the woke, redundant phrase “unborn fetus.” Obviously if it’s a fetus, it’s unborn. The sole purpose of that terminology is to express a specific stance on abortion. Just another reason to avoid this subpar pod.

I have to skip through the first 6 minutes of every show. I’m really getting tired of her juvenile commentary. Keep your comments to yourself and just read the script. Ready to bail.

I’m obsessed with podcasts. My husband wants to rip my headphones out of my ears most Days. She’s brilliant

I used to look forward to this podcast just to hear another deep dive into some of the bigger, more interesting cases but the hosts biases and opinions are increasingly present and frankly outdated. That and the cheesy commentary has become a turnoff. No doubt the host has a long history in the field and some knowledge to share but it’s painted with a broad brush supporting law enforcement and lacks nuance for the issues facing society today.

I had to read through the reviews to see if it was just me but, no—someone else said it too. Who’s writing this show now? The writing is 2-3 generations younger than Candace. Is the thought that this writing style may capture a younger demographic? You should rethink this. Also, Candace’s reading is painfully obvious. If the content was written more in her tone, the way she speaks maybe the delivery of the content wouldn’t be so uncomfortable and such a stretch. This podcast has never been a 5 star for me, but I respect Candace. I truly think we need to head back to the drawing board on this show and consider something that feels a bit more organic.

I love your content and look forward to Tuesday new releases! Your nursing perspective along with FBI experience really brings it all together.

I love this podcast and after today’s episode, I purchased Deranged and Deviant today, I’m having surgery next week so I’m going to read them both 🖤🖤

This is an update to my first review. I used to love this podcast and be excited for each new episode to drop. But I have to say that I am not loving season 4- it feels like a different show. The writing is not as good and although I am a huge fan of Candice, it seems like she’s on autopilot. I don’t know if it’s because the people making the podcast don’t care anymore, but this is definitely a different show than it was before. And when I went to listen to some of my favorite episodes again, they are behind a paywall so I can’t even enjoy them. Please go back to what this podcast used to be.

I wondered how much detail the reports would contain within such short episodes and quickly realized that there are FAR more intricate and entertaining versions of these same cases on other podcasts. Personally, I love a deep dive and Dan Cummins from the podcast Timesuck does an excellent job with both true crime and historical events. His episode on the Tylenol Murders exceeds the version on Killer Psyches by leaps and bounds. He has researchers and fact checkers on staff to ensure accuracy of the material reported. If your own psyche is too precious to handle some pretty intense profanity, skip Timesuck and check out the podcast Serial Killers. They also do deep dives into popular and not so well known serial killers while focusing on psychology of the perpetrators. Killer Psyches is produced as a digestible tidbit for the average listener with a short attention span. I think cases like these carry more weight than can be covered in 40 minutes. Plus, Candice’s voice is like sandpaper on my brain. Her journalism affect is irritating. Also, there are So Many ADS. And guess what - even on the supposedly ad-free Amazon Music platform there are still ads! They call them “sponsors.” Ad, commercial, sponsor… those are synonyms.

Covering John Wilkes Booth was a stretch. Running out of contemporary material...?

The content is engaging, well-researched, and keeps me coming back for more. The host is knowledgeable and presents the information in a way that’s easy to follow and always soooo interesting. Highly recommend!

One of the best True Crime podcasts by far! Nothing better than hearing from those with lived experiences. Candice is empathetic, intelligent and captivating. (Side note, I’m listening to the back log of episodes for the 3 time and the episodes are off by 3. Example, season 2, first episode about Amy Bishop, episode#22. I had to select episode #25 to hear it. The library is off or something)

I’am sitting here listening with tears. Candice is terrific. She can tell a story like no other Podcaster. Her Heart and Soul is in every episode…

Really disappointing that a psychiatric nurse who is supposed to know science would tout that she’s carrying a gun on this podcast. We all know by now that statistically she has more of a chance of hurting an innocent person that she does of actually protecting herself. But go ahead Candice, brag about your love of guns and that you’re packing. I expect better.

I enjoy this podcast, but in the last episode about Luigi Mangione, I felt they were very biased and opinionated - particularly regarding juror selection. They discussed how jurors would be chosen and how many people are not on Luigi’s side, but I found their take unbalanced. While I don’t condone murder, the data and responses from most Americans seem to contradict their assertion that the majority would side with the prosecution. In real-time, the situation appears to be the complete opposite. Unless you’re wealthy and don’t have to deal with health insurance, their perspective feels overly speculative.

I’m done with the 7 minute intro, it’s better to listen to this podcast on the Amazon Music app

I’ve been losing interest in this podcast for a while, but Candice’s ‘analysis’ of the Luigi case just pushed me over. The public’s misguided perception of being wrong, etc, etc….is gaslighting at best. Propaganda at worst. Girl, get yourself together. You are a mess.

I have previously enjoyed this show but the latest episode on Luigi Mangione has lead me to unsubscribe. It is clear that Mrs. Delong is coming at this case from a privileged point of view. Despite this, I gave the episode a chance until she talked about the “villain CEO narrative.” It is clear that she has never once struggled with chronic pain or with insurance denials for necessary procedures. Numerous people have unnecessarily died because of lack of health care and I’m supposed to sympathize with one of the men responsible for their deaths. Why don’t CEO’s sympathize with common people instead of only caring about their own corporate greed.

No thanks! I already felt like Candice gets closer and closer to Nancy Grace as her career goes along. There’s nothing to see here. The podcasts aren’t enough to keep you interested. What we are missing here is the snapped narrator. Candice does great as a guest commentator. Not a stand alone for me.

Like all talking heads, the host decries the lack of empathy towards the ceo from the peasants. Does not address the polarization of the higher class (including the host) and the lack of empathy towards the taxpayers who pay high premiums for healthcare insurance and are driven to death and destitution because they unlucky enough to get sick. IMO, the host was highly biased, left out important details such as the disproportionate large response from NYPD and FBI. The host did not address how crimes committed against regular citizens are relegated to back burners, and the unfairness of distribution of resources. The host failed to address how the elected representatives sold the public sold our healthcare system to lobbyists and condemned hundreds of millions of people to living without healthcare insurance and die on misery in the land of the riches. The host seems to be out of touch with the struggle so many Americans have to face every day, just to survive. But mostly, I am indignant at the host’s glee and contempt towards both LM and those who have suffered at the hands of unalived ceo. Therefore, her claim of being an expert based of her credentials is no longer valid and relevant and I refuse to give to this host any more time.

I love this show, and I think Candice is amazing! I was just surprised at how much I disagreed with the guest about the Sarah Boone case. I saw that case as being extreme manipulated by Sarah on so many levels and it surprised me how much the guest saw it differently. My love of the show and high rating don’t change because of this, but I was shocked at her take.

I always listen. This interview was difficult to listen to when you show so much sympathy for a killer.

This used to be my all-time favorite podcast that I would look forward to every week. I love the in-depth analysis of the killers, but I hate all the interviews lately. I realize it’s free and Candace can do whatever she wants, and I’m sure some people enjoy that, but it is a big disappointment for me. I wish she’d go back to the original format.

Hearing from experts isn't that interesting. I miss when Candice would just tell a story with her expertise.

I love your show! I’ve always had an interest in “Why they do it” I am so glad you have an episode on Danny Rolling. I wrote my undergraduate capstone project on him and Nathaniel Code (another Shreveport serial killer). His diary is absolutely insane to read! Fabulous insight! Thank you for taking the time to do this show!

I used to love this podcast. It was informative, and Candace would tell a riveting story followed by an analysis of the killer. Now it has fallen into the content trap of guest interviews, like so many once-good podcasts do. We listen to podcasts for the HOST to tell us a STORY. Not to listen to people talk to each other about a story. PLEASE go back to your original format! Why change a successful thing???

This is a perspective you can’t get anywhere else. Psychiatric insight, high level law enforcement insight and profiling too, a triple win!

I am a long time listener. This is the 2nd time this highly distracting background music has been introduced. Please stop - this makes it impossible to listen. This does not add anything positive to the podcast. It diverts attention from Candice’s excellent analyses. I’m hopeful this is also a failed experiment in audience reaction.

I absolutely love this podcast it’s so different then other true crime podcasts I’ve listened to I love the insight on why Candice thinks these people did these things in the beginning I wasn’t willing to pay to listen to the wondery+ episodes but the more and more I kept I listening I was hooked and I’m glad I did

My favorite podcast ever! Candace is phenomenal! Still waiting on Richard Kuklinski’s episode!

This podcast is a favorite and never-miss title in my pod queue. Candace’s incredible career and experiences make her take extra fascinating. The interview with Karen Conti was so well done and consummately professional.

It used to be good, but now to listen to part 2 we would have to have a sub. I’m not paying for a podcast. There are others I could listen to that I donate money to. So I’m good

Until they started making 2 part podcasts and hiding the second part behind a paywall. So disappointing and I’m going to stop listening since it is less interesting only hearing half.

I love the concept but I can’t follow the narrators cadence. She pauses at weird times. It doesn’t flow like a good story teller

I love this podcast. It's by far my favorite true crime media source since it goes into the why behind the crimes, and that's what I find most interesting. Understanding motives from a psychiatric perspective is absolutely fascinating and I really appreciate the insight from Candace. Truly, my only complaint about this podcast is that there are SO many encore episodes! If the episode was already posted, even if it was a long time ago, why post it again? Why not just make something new OR just don't post anything at all? I find myself scrolling through literally dozens of encore episodes that I already listened to and it feels like such a waste. I can only assume they do it to get the ad revenue from the "new" posts even though the content had already been covered...

One of my favorite podcasts! Please do an episode about Shanda vander ark, i would love your insight on why she would torture her son the way she did.

Love Candace! I could listen to her all day. Love her podcasts and her tv shows

Podcast was very good, but to listen to part 2 you have to have a subscription. Not good

Like the podcast. I find the Bodi advertiser highly offensive.

the host is knowledgeable but far too entertaining. She could be a reference that an experienced host refers to. Also, the show is called killer psyche but it’s often times only the story of the killer, not much mention on their actual psyche or any footage/tape on them at all.

I love this podcast, so much production goes into these episodes. This podcast is the only thing keeping me sane while I’m at work. I love Candace Delong’s takes on the actual psyche of the murderers compared to what they were evaluated as in court. If ads bug you there’s this thing called a fast forward button and it works really well! 🩷

I don’t know how people listen to this?? She drives me bonkers. Like it’s either comical or just down right irritating. I think the people who say she’s great are lying. Surely. It’s gotta be a joke.

Sorry to say but I am done with this podcast. I could tolerate the ads but now almost all older episodes are shoved behind a paywall. Newsflash: these certain podcast conglomerates are ruining the podcasts they host. They’re just going to lose a ton of audience members. Guarantee this will cause the failure of podcasts like this when everyone stops listening. It’s a decent podcast but not enough to subscribe to certain infuriating podcast group. Bye