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
Most people think the biggest scam in a marriage is cheating. But what if the whole wedding was the con? Ava married a billionaire heir to unlock his trust fund—only to discover he knew all along and had a darker plan of his own. This isn't just a thriller about betrayal. It’s about two master manipulators, one inheritance, and a setup so twisted it ends in blood.Would you stay married to someone who blackmailed you into your next crime?Or would you stab them before they stabbed you?This is the story of a wedding forged in lies and a honeymoon built on blackmail.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
They said it was all just a game. A kink. A fantasy. But when a married couple started pretending to cheat on each other to spice things up, she took it too far—and then gaslit him into believing he was the one who started it. This isn’t just a story about betrayal—it’s about how manipulation wears a seductive smile, how gaslighting can turn love into madness, and how fantasy can become a weapon.How far would you go to feel wanted?And if someone used your darkest desires against you—would anyone believe you?Leave a comment: Is this just kink gone wrong… or something far more sinister?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 fear strangers ruining their family — but what happens when it’s your own daughter holding the knife? This twisted tale of blackmail, control, and psychological warfare dives deep into the horrifying manipulation of a mother by the one person she trusted most: her babysitter daughter.Is this just teenage rebellion — or a sociopath in training?What would you do if your child tried to destroy your life… and was smart enough to get away with it?Would you fight back — or give in? And when is love no longer enough to protect you?Let us know in the comments. You won’t believe the ending.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 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.

Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 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.








