Introducing Mind Games

Introducing Mind Games

Author: Emash Digital & Mike Ferguson, Mike Morford February 11, 2026 Duration: 15:34

We're excited to share a preview of a new podcast we think you'd
enjoy: Mind Games.

What if you could hypnotize yourself into a better you? Or…. secretly
hypnotize others into giving you anything you want? That's the
promise of NLP. Mind Games is an investigation into the world of
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, a blend of hypnosis,
linguistics, and psychology that has quietly shaped industries,
institutions, and belief systems around the world.

Part science experiment, part investigation, part true crime thriller,
Mind Games tells the story of NLP and its crazy cast of disciples,
including the fake doctor who invented it at a New Age commune,
took it to Fortune 500 boardrooms, and whose gruesome murder trial
did little to stop its rise.

Find Mind Games on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.
New episodes out Tuesdays.

Listen here: swap.fm/l/listen-to-mind-games


Each Saturday night, the details of history's most infamous crimes are unpacked and examined in Criminology. Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford move beyond the headlines to explore the full scope of a single case, from the initial events and investigation to the lasting impact and unanswered questions. Their approach is thorough, presenting the facts and narratives that have defined these well-known stories, yet they avoid sensationalism in favor of a clear-eyed analysis. You'll hear a methodical reconstruction of each episode's subject, providing context and perspective that goes deeper than a standard retelling. This true crime podcast is built for those who appreciate a detailed narrative, released consistently every weekend. The result is a engaging and thoughtful examination of criminal history, one famous case at a time. Tune in for a comprehensive dive into the annals of crime, where the focus is on understanding the how and why behind the stories we think we already know.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Criminology
Podcast Episodes
Harold Henthorn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:39
By 2012, Harold and Toni Henthorn had been together for twelve years. They celebrated their anniversary by going camping and hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park. Toni's family and friends grieved after learning that,…
Lucille Johnson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:44
In 1991, Lucille Johnson, a friendly mother and grandmother was bludgeoned and strangled to death inside her home. It's a case that would become referred to by some as the 'Lego' murder because of a curious clue found at…
The Gonzales Family Murders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:38
In 2001, twenty-year-old Sef Gonzales called emergency services in Australia to report that his parents and sister had been murdered. There were no signs of forced entry, no apparent robbery, and so the attention quickly…
Aeileen Conway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:10
In 1986, Aeileen Conway apparently died in a fiery car accident in Okalahoma. Police ruled it an accident, but very quickly, Aeileen's husband Pat began to question his wife's death, and the official findings. Join Mike…
Cary Stayner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
In last week's episode we discussed the abduction and return of Steven Stayner. This week, we discuss Steven's brother Cary and the path he went down that led to multiple murders. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Cary…
Steven Stayner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:25
On December 4th, 1972, 7-year-old Steven Stayner was abducted while walking home from school. Steven's abductor, Kenneth Parnell, manipulated Steven into thinking his family didn't want him and had made Kenneth his guard…
Tracey Neilson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:48
College student Tracey Neilson was murdered on her 21st birthday in Oklahoma in January of 1981. She was a bright student and a newlywed who had been married less than 6 months when she was killed. Join Mike and Morf as…
Howard Unruh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:23
By 1948, Howard Unruh was unemployed and living with his mother, Freda. He had been a decorated soldier in World War II but had trouble adjusting to life when he returned. Unruh is thought to be the first mass shooter an…
Ila Mae Clark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:16
In 2001, 73-year-old Ila Mae Clark, who was just one week away from celebrating her 74th birthday, was killed inside her Marshalltown, Iowa home. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Ila Mae Clark. Ila's hous…
Patrick Duffey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:53
On April 26th, 2007, an emergency dispatcher with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call from Linda Duffey. Linda told the dispatcher that her husband Patrick had been shot. Very quickly she info…