COMING SOON: The fourth instalment in The Storyteller series, sees award-winning investigative journalist Isla Traquair uncover the truth behind the shocking exposé featured in the new documentary Narcissist's Playbook. An internationally respected professor of psychology, who claims to help people recover from narcissistic abuse, is unmasked as a wolf in saviour's clothing. Experience the investigation as it unfolds following every twist, setback and breakthrough alongside Isla, from the very first contact to the killer confrontation. The Scottish crime journalist does it again weaving the narrative with compassion and honest observation. Real interviews with those at the heart of the case, plus international experts, narcissistic abuse survivors and four diagnosed narcissists. The latest series follows on from three No1 true crime series - The Storyteller: Naked Villainy which made history broadcasting a full murder trial for the first time in the UK. It tells the story of two scientists - two lovers - one killer, one victim and a 45 year journey to justice. The Storyteller: Violent Delights - from a Royal castle to a courtroom, when love and passion turned into cruelty and coercion and ended in murder. And the break out first series The Storyteller: Murder Most Foul, Isla reinvestigates a murder case twenty years on, to seek answers in a case that shocked a country. Bonus content for The Storyteller: Naked Villainy on Patreon. Link below. https://patreon.com/thestorytellerpod?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
What this show covers
traumanarcissismSam Vakninabuse allegationsinvestigative journalismtrauma supportmanipulationnarcissistic abusecoercive controltrue crimeabusesurvivor testimonyinvestigationbetrayalsexual assault
What listeners will find here
When a trusted mentor unravels into allegations of fraud and abuse
This episode follows Grace, a second-year PhD philosophy student, as her admiration for Sam Vaknin turns into shock and betrayal. What she first dismisses as a smear campaign becomes a personal reckoning over alleged fraud, abuse, and a far more sinister motive behind his attention.
A seminar incident raises new questions around Sam Vaknin and those around him
This episode centers on a recorded incident at one of Sam Vaknin’s seminars in Macedonia and the questions it raises about safeguarding, credentials, and a woman attendees were told was dangerous. It also touches on the roles of event figures who were present or contacted afterward.
A faceless psychopath explains the rules of his own playbook
This episode introduces HG Tudor, a diagnosed psychopath who keeps his identity hidden while sharing chilling warnings about people like him. It centers on what he says psychopaths are, why he believes they cannot change, and the dangers listeners should take seriously.
A deeper analysis of Sam Vaknin’s videos and a troubling behind-the-scenes discovery
This episode continues the analysis of Sam Vaknin’s pre-release videos with Richard Grannon, Mark Vicente, and Isla Traquair. The discussion centers on alleged dog whistles tied to the documentary and podcast rollout, including a chilling remark Isla finds in behind-the-scenes footage.
A London meet-up, a delayed film release, and a campaign that turns darker
This episode focuses on the fallout surrounding The Narcissist's Playbook and the growing effort to expose Sam Vaknin. It tracks a key April 2026 meeting in London, the delayed documentary release, and the escalating attempts to discredit the film and podcast.
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