Podcast

Well, THAT'S a Red Flag

After Shows, TV & Film

We’ve all watched a true crime story and thought, What the hell was going through their head? Well, That’s a Red Flag is the podcast that actually asks a psychiatrist.

Each episode, Amy Barrickman breaks down a buzzy true crime documentary, series, or case with psychiatrist Irene Hurford, MD—digging into the behavior, relationships, manipulation, warning signs, and psychological twists that made us all keep watching. It's all for entertainment- so we will defintely have a few laughs along the way.

Why didn’t they leave? Did they actually believe their own lies? Was that manipulation—or something else entirely? Which red flags were obvious in hindsight, and which ones could fool almost anyone?

Part true crime recap, part psychological deep dive, and part conversation between two friends who have a lot of questions, Well, That’s a Red Flag goes beyond what happened to explore why people do the things they do.

Come for the psychoanalysis, stay for the laughs. And yes—we’re going to talk about that red flag.

After Shows chart
#91
Episodes
4
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
53 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

4 episodes, newest first

  1. Swipe Right on the Devil- Hulu

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Swipe Right on the Devil: When Dating Turns Deadly 🚩

    A Tinder match, dark magic and a murder that shocked the nation. In this episode of Well THAT'S a Red Flag, Amy and Dr. Irene Hurford dive into Hulu's chilling true crime documentary Swipe Right on the Devil.

    Irene brings her expertise as a psychiatrist to unpack the psychology behind the disturbing relationships, manipulation, coercive control, and dangerous power dynamics at the center of the case. We explore the warning signs, question the motives, and ask the big questions. We also celebrate the heroes of this case, including the other victims, friends and family of Sydney Loofe and the detectives who brought it all together.

    Join us for a fascinating conversation about love, obsession, and the red flags that should never be ignored.

    Spoiler alert: We discuss the full documentary and its shocking revelations.

    Trigger alert: We are discussing sensitive topics presented in the documentary.

    Medical alert: This episode is not meant to diagnose or treat anyone. It is meant to inform and enteratin.

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    54 min
  2. The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part- Netflix

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Six Wives. Four Deaths. One Black Widower.

    We are back to find out how one man ends up with six wives, four dead, and a trail of suspicious circumstances spanning decades. In this episode, Amy & Irene dive into Netflix’s chilling documentary The Widower: ’Til Death Do Us Part, unraveling the twisted story of Thomas Randolph—a man whose charm, manipulation, and seemingly endless appetite for life insurance payouts earned him the nickname “The Black Widower.”

    But what makes someone like Randolph tick? Was he a criminal mastermind, a pathological narcissist, or simply a man who thought he was smarter than everyone else?

    Join us as we break down the bizarre behavior, and psychological red flags with psychiatrist Dr. Irene Hurford, who brings her professional insight into the mind of a man who may be as fascinating as he is terrifying.

    52 min
  3. Death of the Pastor's Wife- Netflix

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Some red flags are impossible to ignore. 🚩

    In episode 2 of Well, THAT’S a Red Flag, we unpack Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife—the unsettling moments, the questions that linger, and the warning signs worth talking about.

    Watch along, then tell us in the comments: what stood out to you? 👀

    #WellThatsARedFlag #DeathOfThePastorsWife #Podcast

    This podcast is created for entertainment purposes and all statements are based on the characters portrayed in the media being discussed, not the actual people.

    This. and all episodes contain SPOILERS and TRIGGERS!

    51 min
  4. A Toxic Love Story- Netflix

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    We're diving in to the crazy behind the crazy that is A Toxic Love Story on Netflix! This one was a topsy turvy ride and we want to go for one more spin on that coaster. In this episode Amy breaks down the buzzy true crime documentary while Irene digs in to the relationships, maniputations, warning signs and psychological twists that made us all keep watching.

    As noted in the episode: our discussion is for entertainment purposes only, this is not medical advice. The creators of this episode are evaluating the characters portrayed in the documentary, and do not know or make any claims about the real people shown in the program.

    58 min

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