Episodes

  • Episode 36: In My Defense, You're Just Wrong
    Feb 15 2023

    This episode features a look into the social concept of marginalization through societal oppression. But, the ubiquitous ideas of marginalization are discussed while looking through a context of defensive antagonism and justified caution. 

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    36 mins
  • Episode 35: Positively Parafied
    Jan 29 2023

    This episode features a look at the concept of parasocial interactions and parasocial relationships. The pros and cons of parasocial characteristics are explained and elaborated through real-life and personal examples. The psychological influence of parasocial relationships is briefly described with examples of ancient history and the recent rise of the parasocial attachment paradigm. 

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    52 mins
  • Update Announcement
    Jan 11 2023

    A minor update on an extended absence, and the plan going forward for new content.

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    2 mins
  • Episode 34: The True Criminal Was Humanity All Along!
    Oct 5 2022

    This episode contains darker themes about sexual assault, murder, kidnapping, and many other topics that may be considered too stimulating. Listeners' discretion is advised. The subject of true crime is delineated through the genre's history, rise, and modern interpretations. The psychology of those who consume true crime is discussed along with potential ramifications on a micro level of society. 

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    46 mins
  • Episode 33: The "A" is for Anything We Want
    Sep 21 2022

    This episode features a look into greater societies' viewpoints of those on the autism spectrum. Key terms associated with those on the spectrum and the different examples of how those on the autism spectrum are unique are delineated. The similarities between autism and ADHD are discussed. Misnomers involving the stereotypes around those on the spectrum are illuminated. 

    -An error in audio can be heard within the episode, so watch out for noises that seem off-

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    31 mins
  • Episode 32: My Favorite Genre Is Brain Wave Pop
    Sep 7 2022

    This episode features a look at the intricate nature of sound and music as an extension of sound. The neuroscience behind the way sound affects the brain is delineated through the different sections of the brain involved when sound is introduced as vibrations to the ear. The benefits of Music in psychology are discussed through real-world examples of research in music therapy. Commentary on the subjective impacts of music on an individual basis in everyday society is reviewed. 

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    31 mins
  • Episode 31: Gold-Starred Exceptionalism
    Aug 24 2022

    This episode features a look at the dynamics of the LGBTQIA+ community. Stronger tones of explicit concepts are discussed. The psychology of personality development is delineated through societal meta-commentary on sexuality, and how concepts of masculinity and femininity play into a gender framework that modifies personality. 

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    53 mins
  • Episode 30: I'm Not a Financial Advisor
    Aug 10 2022

    This episode features an attempt to explain the evolving digital era in the form of cyber commerce. The emergence of cryptocurrency, NFTs, and cyberspace hubs are delineated in the context of the psychological effects on those who participate in these burgeoning trends. This is not financial advice, but... 

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    25 mins