The podcast episodes provided illustrate various ways in which manipulation and control are employed by individuals and within relationships, with significant impacts on the victims.

In S3: E3 - The Devil, the episode delves into how Dr. Justin Rutherford manipulated and controlled his family, even from behind bars, to avoid the consequences of his actions. Similarly, S3E4: Past Apologies suggests that Gene may have manipulated Amber into taking a job to maintain control over her.

The most prominent example is found in #206: "Hollywood's Cannibal" - The Dark Empire of the Hammer Family, which explores the alleged manipulation and control tactics used by Armie Hammer and his family members, as well as the complexities of consent and power dynamics involved in these disturbing claims.

Finally, 206 - Papa and Boy Adventures Ep 1 - The Fatherson System depicts a father's overbearing and controlling behavior, using emotional manipulation and coercion to suppress his son's true desires and force him into a life path against his will.