Self-defense
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Self-defense has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2024 on TRUE CRIME Loser. Self-defense is presented as the defense's central theory, but the episode emphasizes that it requires an overt act and critiques the plausibility of the defense's claimed…
Self-defense, or self-defence in Commonwealth English, is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions. Self-defense in the context of a home invasion or trespassing is also known as home defense.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2024 on TRUE CRIME Loser |
| Field | Martial Arts, Personal Safety |
| Domain | Criminal law |
What do podcasts say about Self-defense?
2 quotes, recorded on TRUE CRIME Loser.
They've made it very clear they're going with self-defense...
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear itWe're going to hit him with self-defense.
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Self-defense?
2 shows discussed Self-defense in these episodes; TRUE CRIME Loser leans critical.
- TRUE CRIME Loser — 2 episodes; leans critical
We're going to hit him with self-defense.
Sarah Boone Gets Put in Her Place - Dateline NBC — 1 episode
Who talks about Self-defense on podcasts?
Andrea Canning brought up Self-defense; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Dateline NBC.
- Sarah Boone - Dumbest Self Defense Case Ever on TRUE CRIME Loser (Oct 2024)
- Sarah Boone Gets Put in Her Place on TRUE CRIME Loser (Oct 2024)
- Talking Dateline: "The Intruder" | Dateline NBC on Dateline NBC (Aug 2025) — Andrea Canning
What is Self-defense mentioned alongside?
Self-defense is most often mentioned alongside overt act, battered spouse syndrome and Cal Owens.
Influenced by: overt act
Influence on: battered spouse syndrome, Cal Owens, Nikolai Mew
Mentioned together: Law Practice, documentaries, The Sarah Boon Saga, Cal Owens, George (full name not provided), Battered Spouse, Plea Deal, manslaughter, Second Degree Murder, Nikolai Mew