Lie Catchers Lounge

LIE Catchers Lounge is where dating horror stories get decoded—live and unscripted. Hosted by human lie detector Nikki Shantell, each episode exposes emotional deception, red flags, and the lies people never thought they’d fall for. Real stories. Real analysis. Real protection. If you've ever ignored your gut, this show will help you trust it again.

About the show

LIE Catchers Lounge is a bold and unfiltered podcast hosted by human lie detector Nikki Shantell, where real-life dating horror stories are not just told—they’re decoded.

Each episode features guests who’ve experienced deception in dating: love bombing, ghosting, gaslighting, financial lies, fake identities, emotional abuse, or betrayal hidden behind a charming smile. These aren’t just stories—they’re caution signs that too many people ignore. What makes this podcast different is that Nikki listens with intent, then dissects each moment with the precision of someone trained to spot deception, read behavior, and name what others overlook.

Using her background in lie detection and emotional intelligence, Nikki breaks down the language, body cues, timeline gaps, and manipulation tactics embedded in each story. The result? Listeners not only hear the story—they understand the setup, the manipulation, the missed red flags, and the warning signs they may have seen in their own experiences.

This show provides validation for those who’ve been gaslit, clarity for those still questioning what happened, and education for anyone re-entering the dating world after trauma. LIE Catchers Lounge empowers its audience to trust their instincts, set boundaries, and move from self-blame to self-protection.

If you’ve ever said, “I should’ve known better,” this space will remind you that it’s not about shame—it’s about sharpening your awareness and learning how to never second-guess yourself again.

Nightmarish dates. Decoded in real time.

New episodes are available on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

About the host

Nikki Shantell is a certified truth verification specialist, behavioral analyst, and founder of IdentiSure: A Code 10 Company, a Black woman–owned business focused on dating safety, identity screening, and emotional protection. With a background in investigative work and lie detection, Nikki helps individuals uncover red flags, verify who they're dating, and make informed decisions before emotional or physical harm occurs.

She is the host of LIE Catchers Lounge, a podcast where real people share dating horror stories—ranging from ghosting and gaslighting to financial deceit and identity fraud. But this isn’t just storytelling. Nikki breaks down each situation in real time, using behavioral insight and truth analysis to expose what went wrong, where deception started, and how others can protect themselves moving forward.

Through her company, IdentiSure: A Code 10 Company, Nikki offers DateSure™—a confidential service that provides dating background checks, identity verification, criminal record searches, and social media audits. The goal is to protect people from preventable harm by confirming the facts behind the feelings. Whether someone is newly dating, re-entering the scene after trauma, or questioning inconsistencies in a current relationship, IdentiSure helps bring clarity before commitment.

Nikki also leads safe dating events, works with therapists, and creates public safety education content rooted in trauma awareness. Her work normalizes verifying potential partners—not as paranoia, but as a necessary part of self-respect and survival.

Her mission is clear: Help people trust themselves, validate what they feel, and never apologize for protecting their peace.