Dark Finds Podcast
Dark Finds Podcast
Podcast Description
Some stories just hit different. Welcome to The Dark Finds Podcast, hosted by writer, true crime creator, and psychology enthusiast Gary Colton. Each episode takes you deep into the world of those who’ve lived through — or created — something extraordinary. From fighters, musicians, and war veterans to cult survivors, ex-cons, psychologists, and entrepreneurs, we explore the lives of people who exist on the edge of the norm. Through honest, often raw conversations, we uncover their journeys, insights, struggles, and what drives them.
At its core, Dark Finds is fueled by one obsession: understanding human behavior in all its forms.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a diverse array of topics related to human behavior, criminal psychology, and redemption, with episodes focusing on themes such as survival stories, cult dynamics, addiction recovery, and the legal system, exemplified by discussions with guests like Karen Conti on serial killers and Brent Cassity on personal transformation.
Some stories just hit different. Welcome to The Dark Finds Podcast, hosted by writer, true crime creator, and psychology enthusiast Gary Colton. Each episode takes you deep into the world of those who’ve lived through — or created — something extraordinary. From fighters, musicians, and war veterans to cult survivors, ex-cons, psychologists, and entrepreneurs, we explore the lives of people who exist on the edge of the norm. Through honest, often raw conversations, we uncover their journeys, insights, struggles, and what drives them.
At its core, Dark Finds is fueled by one obsession: understanding human behavior in all its forms.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today’s episode takes us into one of the most unsettling intersections of history and morality, where science, power, and ideology collide. I’m joined by author and historian Jack El-Hai, whose work explores some of the darkest chapters of the modern world. We explore the story of Dr. Douglas Kelley, his role in psychologically evaluating Nazi leadership, his eventual decline, and what it reveals about proximity to darkness. If you’ve seen Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe, it was based on Jack’s book, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, where humanity was forced to confront evil not as myth, but as something deeply human. We also delve into another area of Jack’s work, the history of lobotomies, examining the ethical boundaries of medical experimentation, and the fragile line between treatment and control.
Links
- Dark Finds: Explained YouTube Channel (SUBSCRIBE)
- HOW IT FALLS APART | Audio Experience 🧨
- Patreon 🙌🏼
- Dark Finds IG 💀
- Dark Finds Book 📖
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jack El-Hai
00:31 Defining Moments: The Shift to Book Writing
05:07 Exploring The Nuremberg Trials and Its Impact
09:31 Understanding Evil: Individual vs. Collective Responsibility
14:10 The Nature of Authoritarianism and Its Persistence
18:21 Psychopathy and the Nazi Leadership
21:54 The Importance of the Nuremberg Trials
23:44 The Emotional Toll of Writing About Atrocities
26:28 Dr. Kelly’s Downward Spiral and Its Consequences
32:38 The Evolution of Extremism in Political Discourse
35:13 The Role of Social Media in Modern Manipulation
37:59 The Importance of Critical Thinking in Education
41:59 Understanding Lobotomy: History and Impact
47:05 Efficacy and Ethics of Lobotomy Procedures
52:47 Cultural Perceptions and Misunderstandings in Psychiatry
55:03 Upcoming Works and Future Projects
Keywords
psychiatry, lobotomy, Nuremberg trials, evil, human nature, medical ethics, history, true crime, psychology, social manipulation
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.