Inside the Minds of Serial Killers, Cults & Criminal Psychology | Alan R. Warren

What makes ordinary people follow dangerous leaders? Why are we fascinated by serial killers? And what can criminal psychology teach us about manipulation, cults, and human nature?In this thought-provoking episode, bestselling true crime author and syndicated radio host Alan R. Warren joins Joe for a wide-ranging conversation about serial killers, cult leaders, criminal profiling, media fascination with violence, and the psychology behind some of history's most notorious criminals.Drawing from decades of research and interviews, Alan shares insights into Charles Manson, cult behavior, manipulation, evil, criminal psychology, and why understanding darkness can help us recognize deception in everyday life.This isn't simply a discussion about crime—it's a deeper conversation about human nature, critical thinking, media influence, and recognizing manipulation before it takes hold.Guest: Alan R. Warren Official Website: https://www.alanrwarren.com/ Pen and Blood by Alan R. Warren: https://www.alanrwarren.com/books/pen-and-blood Peace, Love, & Murder by Alan R. Warren: https://www.alanrwarren.com/books/peace%2C-love%2C-%26-murder Watch Live 7PM CT Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Special thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeGet MasterPeace https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/767e544f93fd74ce(00:01:47) Joe Ruse sets up a dark true crime conversation(00:05:33) Alan R Warren joins and explains his unusual path(00:14:27) From paranormal radio to true crime writing(00:17:15) Why historical context matters in murder cases(00:24:41) Does researching killers take a personal toll(00:29:28) What draws Warren to strange and memorable cases(00:34:13) What people get wrong about serial killers(00:38:31) How cults recruit through fear and belonging(00:44:29) Social media, manipulation, and modern cult tactics(00:53:48) Pen and Blood and conversations with killers(01:01:21) Documenting evil versus glamorizing it(01:06:25) What scares Warren most about people today(01:14:45) Joe reflects on evil, media, and human nature - Joe "Rooz" Russiellohttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com