Exploring what sinister stories reveal about the rest of us

Pretty Evil is a psychology-driven true crime podcast exploring the uncomfortable realities hiding behind human behavior.

Each episode examines cult leaders, charismatic predators, manipulation, psychopathy, coercive relationships, social influence, and the strange overlap between socially attractive traits… and socially dangerous ones.

Because dangerous people rarely feel dangerous at first.

Through immersive storytelling and psychological analysis, Pretty Evil explores what these cases reveal about power, vulnerability, identity, persuasion, and the darker parts of human nature.

Coming october 2026

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Pretty EVIL podcast

is written, produced, and hosted by Jessica Strohm.