Embellished and Shallow
Despite my knowledge of Dr. Phil’s brand of psychology, I was hoping I’d hear a psychoanalyst’s perspective on Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn when I listened to episode one. I thought “Could it be? He’s actually going to delve into the power imbalances, mental states, perhaps even debate the culpability of those involved?” And the answer was a resounding: “Hello, I’m Dr. Phil, here are my wild speculations and buzzwords: brutal, demonic, sinister, evil, shocking, savage...” Not much content between dramatic and even incorrect assertions. If you are a true crime junkie, skip this for sure. You get more nuance from a tabloid.
TrueCrimerino via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/19
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A dramatic retelling with dramatic music? Was looking forward to solid dr Phil insight and the actual interview he did with gypsy.
w33z1e via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/19
He overdramatic and it comes off like he is reading his script to kids... I listened to about half before I unfortunately couldn’t take it anymore. I wish he would talk “normal” it would be much more interesting.
Ak89roses via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/19
Written and narrated like a a really trashy tabloid story. Sensationalized and seems to be targeted to a specific audience. The way he over-dramatizes takes away from his promise of interesting forensic psychology to follow. Plus, he wants to get into the mind of someone as she is being...Read full review »
exuct via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/25/19
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