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Doctor Psycho

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A psychotherapist dives into the broken underbelly of society, shining a light on more neglected topics in Pop Culture, Psychology, & Modern Media

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The Psychology of Awkwardness

April 10, 2023 22:57 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

Today, we will dive into the psychology of awkwardness. Why does it exist? What function does it serve? Finally, my favorite tips for how to navigate out of or diffuse and awkward moment so that you may live to fight another day.

Stalker Fan Kills Podcast Host

March 24, 2023 01:05 - 11 minutes - 21.6 MB

Have you ever had a stalker? - 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have had at least 1 stalker in their lifetime - 3 in 4 victims know their stalkers in some capacity - Today we will talk about a case that just happened this week, a Texas stalker that drove 2,600 miles from Houston to Redmond Washington to kill his victim and her husband - This case has a modern spin to it- the victim had a podcast, and the stalker was one of her fans. - We lie In a world where 5 million podcasts exist, s...

Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 3)

February 28, 2023 18:32 - 20 minutes - 39.4 MB

In Part 3- Dr. Drane explores The Green River Killer along Psychopathic vs. Sociopathic criteria. Also, we finally answer the question: Is Gary Ridgeway a sexual sadist?  Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer. I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi. Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodca...

Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 2)

February 16, 2023 17:43 - 11 minutes - 22.9 MB

Part 2 explores the personality dynamics of Gary Ridgeway, his home life, and romantic relationships. Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer. I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi. Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple exper...

Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 1)

January 17, 2023 22:52 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MB

Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer. I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi. Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as ...

Can you Enter The Matrix..?

January 10, 2023 18:55 - 21 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode- psychology, technology, and medical experts discuss how feasible it is for the matrix to even exist. If we were to try to create the Martix today, what would that look like? And if you could, would you really want to? Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @doctorpsychopodcast

"Serial Squatters" & The Case of Jamison Bachman

January 03, 2023 23:19 - 25 minutes - 48.2 MB

What happens when your roommate moves in and refuses to leave? Jamison Bachman is the type of personality who gets into your home and terrorizes you from the inside out

Introducing "Dr. Psycho" (formally Unpopular Culture)

December 28, 2022 18:51 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

We're Back!!!! Dr. Michael Drane announces the relaunch of the podcast, first episode to drop next week after the new year. We also catch up on how we've been this last year.

Woman Eats Husband for Thanksgiving Dinner

November 24, 2021 19:54 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

We're covering 2 shocking Thanksgiving cases in this episode: 1. A woman who ate her husband for thanksgiving 2. A man who shot his family at the Thanksgiving table.  Noting says UPC Thanksgiving like quadruple homicide with a side of Cannibalism Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the ...

Unpopular Culture 5th Anniversary Special

November 17, 2021 20:31 - 3 minutes - 4.56 MB

Can you believe UPC is now 5 years old??!! How time flies... This STALKERS ONLY show is a thank you to our beloved Patrons. Come hang out with us as we discuss current events and play games     * * * Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society. Listen as he ex...

YOU Season 3: Psycho Analysis

November 09, 2021 22:03 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB

Joe and Love are raising their baby in a plastic, suburban life. So normal, they even have a couple’s therapist. But Joe can't help but reach back to his former life.  Let's get into the psychology of stalking and murderous mayhem! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                             * * * Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychothe...

Lust Murder & The Psychology of Sex

October 19, 2021 17:10 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB

Did you listen to "The House on Fox Hallow Farm"? A story about Herb Baumesiter, the sexual strangulation-style lust murderer. This  2018 UPC classic is an elaboration on the psychology of the different kinds of lust murder, including some infamous examples, and themes I've seen in my own forensic work. Show notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/Lust Follow us on these platforms http://facebook.com/upcpodcast http://instagram.com/upcpodcast http://twitter.com/upcpodcast http://Pinteres...

Therapy in the 20th Century: Part 2

October 13, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 5.7 MB

To all our listeners who are psychology nerds, this episode is for you <3 Stalker requests for the obsessed, if you will.    In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores how therapy has changed during the 20th Century, particularly in regard to behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and 3rd wave therapies. He also reviews the beginnings and current state of each modality, as well as the integration of these theories and what that looks like today.    This episode is reserved f...

Fake Pregnancy Tests, Child Abductions, & Multiple Personalities

October 08, 2021 20:42 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

Today, we are reacting to random stories found on the internet.... 1. A lady who thinks she has DID, her Therapist disagrees.  2. A 30 year old guy and 8 year old girl sitting close to each other at a restaurant eating the same salad. The server finds a note written on the table- "not my dad".. was this child abduction? 3. The lady who threw her own sister in law on the street. After a husband and wife struggle to have a baby, the husband's little sister decides to pull a prank. As a j...

Stalkers and Deja Vu

September 28, 2021 18:58 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

In this week's episode, the UPC team is back with more Reddit Creepy Encounters to wet your whistle.   Professor Michael Drane, Tech Expert Ryan Lee, and Medical Researcher Dr. Pat Owen discuss the story of a woman who may have been stalked by her Uber driver, the case of a man who had Deja Vu after being yelled at during a car accident, and a woman who's customer turned stalker broke into her car and waited for her after work.   They review stalker criteria, types of stalkers, and t...

Therapy in the 20th Century: Psychoanalysis and Adlerian Theory

September 24, 2021 23:12 - 2 minutes - 3.75 MB

In this week's episode, professor Michael Drane reviews how therapy has changed in the 20th century, particularly around Freud and his contribution to the field, as well as Adler's contribution to our understanding of developmental psychology, and even defense mechanisms.   This episode is reserved for our stalkers of the show, so to catch the rest of this episode, go to Patreon.com/upcpodcast.  Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                               ...

Escaping Religious Trauma and Captivity

September 14, 2021 19:11 - 46 minutes - 64.7 MB

In this week's episode, professor Michael Drane meets with Geoffrey Wallis, author of 'A Voice From the Inside: Notes on Religious Trauma in a Captive Organization.' Geoffrey, who uses a pseudonym to protect his identity, shares his experience of leaving the Jehovah's Witness church, which he identifies as a captive organization, and the psychological and emotional trauma that ensued once he began to seriously question his beliefs. Listen in as they explore religious trauma, social isola...

Voyeur Stalkers, Dead Bodies, & Fake Cops

September 09, 2021 21:54 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

In this week's episode, the UPC team is bringing you some shady psychological stories we found on Reddit, and we’re gonna give you our psychological and technological impressions. For this first story, first Ryan schools us on internet lingo, and then we dive into the psychology of someone who recorded a woman and her boyfriend having sex outside their window. If you have any scary encounters, send them our way to [email protected] Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enj...

7 Reasons for Cannibals: Part 3

September 03, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this week’s episode, professor Michael Drane completes Part 3 of his series on ‘7 Reasons for Cannibals.’ He reviews the previous ingredients before diving into identity confusion, inferiority, and psychosis. This episode is reserved exclusively for our Stalkers of the podcast, so if you would like to catch the full episode, go to: patreon.com/upcpodcast Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                             * * * Follow us on all ...

7 Motives for Cannibals: Part 2

August 27, 2021 19:21 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane provides an in-depth analysis of the motives for cannibals—part 2. We review 2 additional motives for cannibalism: Psychopathic Narcissism and Power & Thrill. Listen in as he dives into the minds of Luka Magnotta from the Netflix Documentary ‘Don’t Fuck with Cats’ and Dorangel Vargas (aka the Hannibal Lector of the Andes). Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                             * * * Follow...

Satanism vs. Insanity: The Case of Nathan Brooks

August 19, 2021 19:05 - 5 minutes - 7.68 MB

On Sept. 30th, 1995 in Bellaire, Ohio -- 16 yr old Ryan Brooks was staying over at his friend Erik’s house. Like most teenagers, Ryan and Erik were up late hanging out. Ryan was out so late that he decided to check in with his parents. Ryan calls home at approximately 1:30 AM and his older brother Nathan answers the phone. “Tell mom and dad that I’m staying with Erik tonight." His older brother Nathan responds: “No, I think mom and dad want you home." Believing that his parents want him t...

History of Mental Illness: 19th Century

August 10, 2021 19:31 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

In this week's episode, the UPC Dream Team is bringing you back in time. Listen in as Professor Michael Drane, Pat Owen, Ryan Lee, and Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss mental health care standards, stereotypes and practices in the 1800s, the emergence of interventions we see and use today, outlandish diagnoses, and more! For a refresher, be sure to check out our first episode in this series: History of Mental Illness Prior to the 1800s. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy th...

7 Motives for Cannibals- Part 1

August 05, 2021 19:31 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

We all know what cannibalism is, but do we know WHY it exists? What drives a person to eat another person? The answers might surprise you. This episode is the first of a series where Prof. Michael Drane explores the many reasons why cannibals exist. Stay tuned for part 2! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                        * * * Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created an...

The Psychology of Medieval Torture:

July 22, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

In this week’s episode, listen in as Professor and Psychotherapist Michael Drane and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee, dive into the psychology behind Medieval torture. This request was brought to us by our beloved Stalker Katherine, who was particularly interested in the psychology of medieval torture coupled with voyeurism. We review different Medieval devices used during this time, the psychology of the sadist/masochist/voyeur, as well as some lesser-known cases like Bernd Jürgen Armando...

Dating After 40

July 13, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 6.41 MB

In this week's episode, Professor and Psychotherapist Michael Drane and MFT Intern Ashley Haynes-Gibson answer Laura's questions from our previous Relationship Live Show. Laura, 43, has engaged in a lot of therapeutic healing and wants to know how to find the right partner, as well as friends, after leaving the Mormon Church 12 years ago. Listen in as we discuss Adlerian Psychology around what constitutes a 'mid-life crisis’, how to develop a healthy schema of relationships, how to base ...

Therapist Reviews Schizophrenia Simulator

July 06, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Have you ever been curious about the lived experience of Schizophrenia? All of us have the ability to have our senses fooled. It’s a balance of probability that more of us don’t experience it ourselves. In this week’s episode, Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee and Professor and Psychotherapist Michael Drane discuss Ryan’s experience using a well-known Schizophrenia simulator. Listen in as we review the often-distressing symptoms of Schizophrenia, what types and styles of voices can be presen...

Borderline for Bees with Boots (RELOADED)

June 29, 2021 18:38 - 58 minutes - 58 MB

UPC is bringing back another cult classic—Borderline for Bees with Boots. Listen in as Professor Michael Drane, Andy Baker and Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss Borderline Personality Disorder, the complexities of living with BPD, common misconceptions, and more! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                             * * * Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hoste...

The History of Mental Illness Prior To The 1800s

June 22, 2021 18:07 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

Have you ever wished you were in a mental institution prior to the 1800s? No? Me either. Turns out mental health care has come a long way in regards to just about everything. This week, listen in as the dynamic trio Professor Michael Drane, UPC Admin Andy Baker, and Grad Student/Researcher Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss the type of mental health treatment that was available, how the mentally ill were viewed by society, famous artist’s and monarchs who were rumored to be mentally unwell, and mo...

The Devil Made Me Do It: The Psychology of Demonic Possession

June 16, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

It’s 7PM, February 16th, 1981. Arne Cheyene Johnson, 19, has just been arrested for the murder of his 40-year-old friend and landlord, Alan Bono. Arne Stabbed Bono over 20 times after getting into an altercation about an unknown female. Fascinatingly, Arne Johnson claimed to have no memory of the event, stating that he was possessed by the devil after an exorcism was performed on his girlfriend’s brother David Getzel. Following his conviction, Johnson served 5 years of his 20-year-sentence f...

The Psychology of MTV's 'Catfish' - Season 8, Ep. 32

June 09, 2021 20:28 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Catfishing. We’ve all heard of it. People appear to be prettier than they are on Tinder or Plenty of Fish and you think to yourself, ‘there’s no way this person is real.’ But what happens when you’re right? What happens when the person you’ve been in love with for the past ten years is a lie? In this week’s episode, listen in as Professor Michael Drane and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee explore the Psychology of MTV’s ‘Catfish’--Season 8, Episode 32 with Caitea and Paul. They look at the ...

God Told me to Do it (RELOADED)

June 01, 2021 18:35 - 1 second - 598 KB image/jpg

Is he DANGEROUS? Where do you stand on the public BACKLASH? In 2008, Vince Li, while in a psychotic state, Decapitated and cannibalized the person he was sitting next to after voices in his mind commanded him to do so..   Li was found criminally not responsible due to mental illness, and is now free in the public, sparking debate and public outcry. Some say Li is a danger to the public, others say he deserves a second chance. What are the social implications of either one of these decisi...

The Psychology of Dark Humor

May 18, 2021 20:31 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

While mainstream society might scoff at your twisted sense of humor, the benefit of using humor in dark moments is a well-studied coping mechanism. In this episode- Prof. Michael Drane sits down with Tawny Platis from The Death is Hilarious Podcast to talk about this misunderstood aspect of the human psyche.                                               * * * Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Pro...

Psych Profile: The Truck Stop Killer

May 11, 2021 19:31 - 3 minutes - 5.51 MB

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane presents one of America’s most notorious serial killers, the Truck Stop Killer. Also known as Robert Ben Rhoades, Ben acquired his fame after a police officer unsuspectingly checked on his semi-truck, parked haphazardly on the side of the road, only to discover that Robert was ‘working’ on his next victim. Listen in as he explores the killer’s ideology, their motive, the horribly gruesome details surrounding his torture and disposal of their ...

Narcissism, Scary Tech, & The Threshold for Pain (LIVE)

May 04, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 117 MB

We asked you to tell us what’s on your mind, and you did not disappoint. 1. Do women with narcissistic personality disorder get misdiagnosed with Borderline often? 2. Someone wants you to talk about the threshold for human pain tolerance; “is there a limit, what happens when that limit is reached, why do different people have different tolerance levels?” 3. What tech scares you most and why?   We answer these questions and more on this episode. Check out our next live show on YouTube @upcpod...

Live Show #1: Relationship Questions

April 20, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

In this week’s episode, the UPC Team is bringing you our very first Live Show! Relationship Questions Edition… We brought on Michael Drane, Andrew Baker, Ashley Haynes-Gibson, and Ryan Lee to answer questions from our beloved Stalkers, as well as the audience, around personality shifts due to stress, money in relationships, and how to manage a Master’s Degree while being in a relationship. We really enjoyed making this episode for you, and we’d love to hear your feedback! Our next Live Sho...

Narcissistic Parents - The Psychology of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

April 13, 2021 18:21 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

What are the psychological ramifications of having a narcissist in your life? How do you protect yourself from the chaotic world of the clinical narcissist? Listen in as Professor Michael Drane retells the tragic death of Lisa Steinberg, the victim of an excessively narcissistic parent, as well as the origin of “Battered Wife-Syndrome”. This is a reloaded episode from 2019. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                             * * * Fo...

Advertising vs. Manipulation

April 06, 2021 19:28 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

What do you get when attention is a form of currency? What happens when we have access to limitless media for consumption? Artistic manipulation. In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane, Medical Researcher Pat Owen, and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee answer Elijah’s Stalker Request: Advertisement vs. Manipulation. Listen in as they discuss Edward Bernays’ mastery of artistic manipulation, the limitations of determining credibility on the internet, the philosophical debate behind...

44 Days to Die: The Case of Junko Furata

April 01, 2021 01:11 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

(Of all the forensic cases that I have covered, what happened to Junko Furata is one of the most disturbing) Junko Furata was an innocent high school girl who was senselessly tortured, raped, and murdered by her own classmates. Even more shocking- there is evidence suggesting parents and even police knew about it and did nothing. In this episode- Prof. Drane explores the psychological phenomenon he has dubbed "Lord of the Flies Syndrome", and other psychological theories as to how this uns...

Spree Murder and The Georgia Spa Shootings

March 23, 2021 19:21 - 5 minutes - 7.82 MB

In this week’s episode, the UPC team meets to discuss the Georgia Spa Shootings from last week that left 8 people dead. Robert Long’s actions have been cast into the national spotlight as an ever-present example of the rise in hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Covid-19 Pandemic. But is there enough evidence to establish this event as a racially motivated hate crime? Listen in as we discuss the nature of spree shootings, the defining features of a hate crime, and the steps w...

"Dear UPC" : Relationship Questions

March 16, 2021 22:57 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

In this week's episode, Michael, Ashley, and Andy are bringing you a special treat! Our very first episode in our new series "Dear UPC". Here, we answer our Beloved Stalker's questions regarding a myriad of topics, with this first episode focusing on relationships.  Listen in as we discuss the challenges of navigating a relationship after long-term childhood abuse, in conjunction with a lack of therapeutic support in the community for those who struggle with more serious mental illnesses. ...

Scale of Evil , Part 14: Buried Alive for Ransom

March 10, 2021 02:47 - 5 minutes - 8.91 MB

Imagine the horror of being kidnapped. Let that sink in for a moment. Now, imagine the horror of being buried alive, in a box, underground—which is worse? Now, imagine both. Level 19 psychopath Gary S. Krist was responsible for the abduction and ransom of Barbara Mackle, daughter to real estate tycoon Robert Mackle, in 1968. He kidnapped her, buried her alive, and then demanded her father pay a half-million-dollar ransom for her safe return. But is Gary as evil as we think he is? In ...

Diagnosing Demonic Possession (RELOADED)

March 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

What is more terrifying? The moment where you realize you've been possessed by demons OR the moment where you realize it's all in your head? In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane revisits one of our most *chilling* episodes -- Diagnosing Demonic Possession. If you thought 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' was a cult classic, wait until you hear ours. Listen in as we explore demonic possession in comparison with psychological phenomena like Psychosis and Split Personality Disorder by...

The Devil Within

February 23, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with the hosts of The Mind Behind It Podcast to discuss all things dark psychology. We wanted to share this gem with the public and also note how wonderful it was to be a guest on their show!   Check out their description below:   "Prof. Michael Drane, a psychotherapist and host of the UPC (Unpopular Culture) podcast talks to us about what drives a serial killer to do what they do, his take on cults and a brief insight into the Lu...

Elisa Lam & The Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel

February 17, 2021 00:54 - 5 minutes - 7.74 MB

What is it that drives the mob to hunt the social misfit? In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee, and Researcher/Grad Student Ashley Haynes-Gibson to revisit the infamous case of Elisa Lam and her disappearance from the Cecil Hotel in L.A., California. After watching the new Netflix Docuseries ‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at Cecil Hotel’, Michael explores Elisa’s symptoms of psychosis, her bizarre behavior in the elevator video, her acti...

The Werewolf of Wysteria (RELOADED)

February 09, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

This week you're in for a treat! Albert Fish is notoriously one of our most famous episodes, so we've decided to resurrect him from the digital grave. In this week's re-loaded episode, Professor Michael Drane explores one of America's most gruesome serial killers, Albert Fish. He was a living Boogeyman. Listen in as we explore the nature vs. nurture of Fish, his psychopathology, cannibalism, and sexual paraphilia.                                              * * * Follow us on all plat...

Escaping the House of Yahweh

February 02, 2021 19:33 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

"I went to see the freaks & Kenny went to find religion. That's how it all started." In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Debryah Hawkins, a survivor of the House of Yahweh Cult. At 22, Debryah's life changed when a box of pamphlets arrived at her house. What started out as an innocent adventure and a 3-day feast quickly spiraled into a 10-year trap. Listen in as they discuss how she was recruited, the lengths required for loyalty and submission, and how she Got The...

The Psychology of Cobra Kai (Season 3, Part 2)

January 30, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 2.61 MB

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Brihana Davidson of the 'Cobra Kai Kompanion' podcast and Andrew Baker, Admin for UPC and fellow Psych Grad Student, to discuss Cobra Kai, Season 3! This is part two of our first episode, reserved especially for our beloved Stalkers. To get the full episode, become a stalker at www.patreon.com/upcpodcast. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                            * * *  Follow us...

The Psychology of Cobra Kai (Season 3, Part 1)

January 26, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Brihana Davidson of the 'Cobra Kai Kompanion' podcast and Andrew Baker, Admin for UPC and fellow Psych Grad Student, to discuss Cobra Kai, Season 3! Listen in as they answer stalker questions like "Is Cobra Kai a cult?" and "Is John Kreese a psychopath?" Brihana brings her trusted expertise and insight into the behavior and history of the characters, so be wary that we WILL be revealing spoilers *hint hint* This is a special two-...

Death Is Hilarious: The Psychology of Dark Humor

January 20, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes - 8.63 MB

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Tawny Platis, Host of 'Death Is Hilarious' Podcast, to explore the Psychology of Dark Humor. Listen in as they discuss what dark humor is, why it's good for us, how Covid-19 has impacted our sense of humor, and what having a dark sense of humor says about our personality. They also explore the misconceptions and frustrations with Kubler-Ross's model for grief, as well as the kinds of things you should and should not say to a person...

How To Incite A Mob: Thoughts on the Capitol

January 12, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MB

It’s astonishing how quickly one person’s idea can become the belief system of an entire community. In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the psychology of Mob Mentality within the context of the riot at the Capitol. Mob Mentality usually makes headlines during the holidays--that is, unfortunately, a familiar sight. However, the events that took place last Wednesday are unprecedented. You may be asking yourself "Why did this happen?" or "How could this happen?" Listen ...

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