Why are we drawn to true crime stories?
Stories of true crime have been a staple of Western media consumption for decades. Books, podcasts, and TV/film tell the countless stories of real people committing real crimes. Why are we drawn to these stories, even when they are so gruesome? What is happening to the brain while we are reading, listening to, or watching true crime stories unfold? We answer those questions and MUCH MORE on this fresh new babble!
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychobabble/support