The Skillful Art Of Manipulation | Mastering Psychology & Influence
In the realm of true crime, dark psychology, and mind manipulation, The Skillful Art of Manipulation is your immersive gateway into the chilling world of psychological thrillers, real-world mind games, and behavioral control. Hosted by Joe & Ryan, this gripping podcast and audiobook series dissects the tactics of emotional coercion, deception, and influence used in romance, business, politics, and beyond.Each episode unpacks how modern manipulators — from con artists and cult leaders to toxic partners and corporate strategists — exploit psychological triggers, communication tools, and power dynamics. Through real-life stories, psychological breakdowns, and expert insights, we decode body language, decision-making behavior, and NLP techniques that reveal the hidden rules of persuasion.Whether you’re obsessed with unsolved mysteries, studying human behavior, or protecting yourself from covert psychological abuse, this thriller series exposes the mechanics of control — and equips you with...
Episodes

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
He wrapped it. He tied it. He threw it away. So how did a one-night stand become a full-blown scandal that nearly destroyed his career—and gave him a child he never wanted? This isn’t just a tale of fame and fallout. It’s a shocking story about stolen consent, viral manipulation, and a father who fought for a baby born of betrayal.Why wasn’t it considered a crime?What happens when a lie creates a life?And can love really grow from a trap?This isn’t just a story about deception—it’s about the twisted lengths people go for attention, money… and power.Would you have forgiven her? Or would you have walked away?Drop your take in the comments. We want to hear it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Most people believe exorcisms are about saving souls — but what if they’re really about controlling bodies?Pastor Gideon claimed to “cast out sexual demons” from women who were vulnerable, broken, and desperate for redemption. But one woman — Amara — turned the ritual against him in the most shocking way imaginable.This isn’t just a story of abuse. It’s a story of weaponized faith, seductive revenge, and the horrifying ways predators hide behind pulpits.How many women did he “deliver” in the name of God?And how many more pastors are hiding behind holy robes?You think you know what happens behind church doors — but this? This will change how you see everything.Would you have fallen for the ritual?Or would you have done what Amara did?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Most people think digital abuse ends at revenge porn—but what if the real crime starts long before that?Jason Moore livestreamed his wife's emotional breakdowns for money, turning her pain into a marketplace of shame. But what no one knew was that Hannah had discovered it all—and planned a digital vengeance so complete, it not only exposed her abuser but every man who paid to watch.What does justice look like when your home becomes a hidden prison?What happens when the watcher becomes the watched?And how many wives are still being exploited in silence?Would you have seen the camera? Or would you have watched anyway?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
She was the queen of pleasure control—training women to weaponize sex, deny intimacy, and dominate their relationships without laying a finger. But one man flipped her rules back on her.He studied her doctrine. Seduced her. Then turned her into the hostage of her own game.What happens when manipulation becomes mutual destruction?And when does empowerment cross into abuse?This isn’t a story about sex.It’s a story about power—who holds it, who takes it, and what happens when both sides lose everything.Would you have seen the trap coming? Or would you have joined her cult too?Leave your thoughts in the comments. This one cuts deep.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
She picked a sperm donor from a sealed database. He was supposed to be anonymous. But ten years later, he found her. And now he wants to be a father—no matter the cost.Most people think fertility clinics guarantee safety and secrecy—but what happens when that system fails?What if your child’s biological father turns out to be obsessive, dangerous... and determined to reclaim what he believes is his?Would you trust the law to protect you when there’s no crime until it’s too late?This is more than a cautionary tale—it’s a chilling reminder that some ghosts don’t stay buried.Would you run… or fight?And how far would you go to protect your child from the man who made her?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
He thought she was just exploring her wild side. He never expected to discover a secret sex club hidden beneath an art gallery—one where elite women paid to dominate masked husbands… including their own. But the real shock wasn’t that his wife ran it. It was how long she had used him as a cover. As he spirals into voyeurism, blackmail, and eventual submission, the real question emerges: who’s really in control when desire, power, and betrayal all wear masks?Why was her club built before their marriage even began?And when a husband becomes a pawn, can he ever flip the board?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
She was the one behind the camera—seducing, recording, and blackmailing men into silence. But when one victim faked his own death and flipped the script, the predator became the prey. This is the dark web revenge story no one saw coming—where manipulation meets surveillance, and justice isn’t as clear as it seems.Was she the villain? Or just another pawn in a bigger game?Would you believe her story—or his?And what would you do if your darkest secrets were used against you?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
She convinced couples to confess their darkest secrets live on air. But behind the scenes, she was sleeping with every guest—recording everything. What started as a viral relationship podcast spiraled into a scandalous web of sex, power, and betrayal. Who was the real manipulator? The host—or the guests who begged to be used?When one guest’s wife dies and another disappears, the tapes come back to haunt the woman who profited from pain. Now the question is: how far would you go for forgiveness?Is this therapy—or exploitation?Was she a predator—or their fantasy come true?Would you have confessed… or stayed silent?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
What happens when you hire an escort to fake your fiancée—only to realize she was never acting?Malcolm Northwood thought he had control. He just wanted revenge on his ex. But Sasha Wren wasn’t just another beautiful face. She came with a plan, a past, and a taste for justice that cuts deeper than love ever could.This isn’t a love story. It’s a takedown wrapped in a wedding dress.Why did she target Malcolm in the first place?What secret did he forget that could destroy him?And what happens when the woman you tried to control becomes the one pulling all the strings?Would you have seen it coming? Or would you have believed the lie?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
What starts as a prank between sisters explodes into a devastating betrayal that leaves a baby without a father, a marriage in ruins, and a woman facing the fallout of her own manipulation. But what if the so-called victim always knew the truth? What if she was never the pawn—but the queen making moves?This isn’t just a twisted love triangle. It’s a masterclass in deception, obsession, and the dark psychology of sibling rivalry taken too far.Who really deserves to raise the child?Can love survive when it was built on lies from the start?And how far will someone go to reclaim what was never truly theirs?Would you forgive your sister — or destroy her?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skillful-art-of-manipulation-mastering-psychology-influence--6340942/support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.