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Psychology of Black Mirror

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratings

Experts bring a psychological breakdown and behind-the-scenes analysis of each episode.

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Analyzing Black Mirror: Season 5

June 17, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

Did anyone catch the parental narcissism? We were shocked by what people thought of Black Mirror Season 5. Listeners @upcpodcast on Facebook gave it: 42% Hot 58% Not What did you think?

Hated in the Nation & Social Media Mob Mentality

February 18, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

From Robotic Killer Bees to Social Media Backlash, we analyze the last show in Season 3 of Black Mirror.  Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram email: [email protected] BONUS Episodes: patreon.com/upcpodcast

Analyzing "Bandersnatch" & the Illusion of Choice

January 07, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Are the decisions you make really your choice? We explore themes in this interactive show. Our questions for your are thus.. 1. Free will vs. Determinism: Which do you believe??  2. How did this rank next to other Black Mirror Shows? 3. What Easter Eggs did we miss?? BONUS  Black Mirror Episodes --> patreon.com/upcpodcast Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

"Men Against Fire" & Propaganda Psychology

November 22, 2018 19:06 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Access to ALL Black Mirror Episodes & Other bonus content, go to- patreon.com/upcpodcast    Professor/Psychotherapist Michael Drane is joined by Dr. Pat Owen for critical analysis- Themes of propaganda, Murderology, and de-humanization.  Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube

"San Junipero" Nostalgia Therapy & Virtual Reality

October 22, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

After an 8 month hiatus, Professor/Psychotherapist Michael Drane & Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee return with San Junipero, the most acclaimed episode of the series. In what year would YOUR San Junipero take place? Bonus episodes: patreon.com/upcpodcast Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

Psychology of "Shut Up and Dance"

February 11, 2018 04:34 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Hello, my friends! THIS is the next episode in our Black Mirror coverage: Season 4 Episode 3 "Shut Up and Dance." *SPOILERS* for this episode and every episode before. In this episode, Michael Drane and Corey Stewart welcome friend of the podcast, Ryan Lee. Ryan is a tech guru (to say the least) and has been on UPC many times to talk about hacking, so he's a great fit to discuss this episode of BM.... His previous UPC episodes include: What Hackers Do with Your Stolen Identity, The Death of ...

Season 4 Reactions, Psychology & Easter Eggs

January 14, 2018 18:18 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

These are our immediate, un-researched thoughts on Season 4, as it was just released a few weeks ago. We WILL be covering each of these episodes in-depth in the future. In our full breakdown podcasts, for each episode we do a detailed recap, set-up, behind-the-scenes info as well as explanations and an overall psychological study of the episode. WARNING: Below are !Spoilers! for the entirety of season 4 and all six episodes. But for now, here are some fun easter eggs and our raw opinions o...

"Nosedive" Social MIRRORing & the phony Instagram Lifestyle

November 18, 2017 02:50 - 1 hour - 59 MB

The Psychology of Black Mirror's "Nosedive" Season 3, Episode 1—Podcast & Narrative Analysis was created and recorded by Psychotherapist, Michael Drane and Graphic Designer, Corey Stewart. Together, we have analyzed the psychology and visual creativity of all kinds of movies and television shows. Please enjoy the full transcript and notes of our November discussion on one of the best episodes in the Black Mirror series, "Nosedive."

"White Christmas" Analysis & Blocking Psychology

September 18, 2017 21:12 - 1 hour - 78 MB

In this episode, Michael and Corey sit down to discuss the AWESOME Christmas special episode of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror. What are your thoughts? Would you get a cookie of yourself? How do you feel about blocking people?

"The National Anthem" & the Psychology of Humiliation

March 15, 2017 04:45 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

The Unpopular Culture Podcast is proud to present "The Psychology of Black Mirror" — a podcast event where a psychotherapist and a graphic designer dive into the psychology behind each episode of the critically acclaimed Netflix original series, Black Mirror. In this first episode, they'll discuss "The National Anthem" the disturbing, pig-related first episode of the series.  ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podca...

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