People kill for pleasure, but what about those who kill for money? "What are the different types of murder, and what motivates a contract killer?" Mass murderers, serial killers, and paid assassins, is there a difference between these types? Is murder for hire the same thing as serial murder, or perhaps something else entirely? We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime.
Read moreEp: 117 - Diagnosing Demonic Possession - The Psychology of Exorcisms
That Demons can possess your body OR That it's all in your mind? We compare demonic possession to psychological phenomenon like psychosis & Split Personality Disorder (Dissociative identity disorder).
Read moreEp: 116 - Archetypes of The Avengers - The Psychology of The Avengers
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In this episode we visit with our good friends over at The Psychology In Seattle Podcast. Professor Michael Drane is joined by Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto to discuss the conclusion of The Avengers Infinity War saga.
Michael discusses in this episode an analysis of The Avengers characters using Psychological Archetypes!! You won’t want to miss this episode.
What are The Avengers?
“The Avengers are a team of superheroes assembled by Nick Fury and the intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D. through the Avengers Initiative.
The original team consisted of Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye.
They were initially brought together by S.H.I.E.L.D. to combat Loki, Thor’s adoptive brother. The team was initially formed by Nick Fury to “fight the battles that S.H.I.E.L.D. never could”.”
Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
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Ep: 115 - Killer Attraction - The Psychology of Human Attraction (Preview)
We discuss the psychology of attraction in relation to psychopaths. What are psychopaths attracted to? Do pickup lines work? Are accents sexier? Masculine or feminine faces? Do your hormones make you more appealing?
Read moreEp: 114 - The Werewolf of Wysteria - Forensic Analysis of Serial Killer Albert Fish
Albert Fish owns the special distinction of being one of America's most gruesome serial killers. He was a living Boogey man. We explore the nature vs nurture of Fish, his psychopathology, cannibalism. and sexual paraphilia.
Read moreEp: 113 - I'm in Love With a Serial Killer - Psychology of Murder and Love
What would it take for you to fall in love with a serial killer? Why would someone fall in love with someone who committed such crimes? We dive into the psychological phenomenon known as "Hybristophillia".
Read moreEp: 112 - Speaking of Gaslighting - The Psychology of Brainwashing
Along with Therapist Sam Manewitz we discuss "Gaslighting". Gaslighting is the term used for how someone in a relationship who manipulates you into feeling crazy. What is it? How can you tell it is being used against you? How to get some help.
Read moreEp: 111 - The Trauma Finds Us All - Three Therapists React (Preview)
Therapists read and analyze traumatic stories that listeners wrote in. This content is intense, which is why it's so important for people to hear. You are not alone. Thanks to my very talented PhD clinicians Jessica Gaul & Nikki Golden helping out in this episode.
Read moreEp: 110 - Ted Bundy and Reviewing "The Bundy Tapes" - The Psychology of Serial Killers
We discuss the four part Netflix documentary “The Bundy Tapes”. Michael Drane has years of experience in the mental hospitals treating the severely mentally ill. He delves into character analysis and psychological profiles.
Read moreEp: 109 - Netflix’s “You” Season 1 - The Stalker Analysis of Joe Goldberg
We dive into the hit Netflix show “You”. Michael will give a psychological analysis of Joe Goldberg. What type of stalker and serial killer is Joe? What are the things to look for in Joe’s history that might give you a clue? Does biology or how he was raised (Nature vs. Nurture) have more to do with his way of life?
Read moreEp: 108 - Black Mirror's “Hated in the Nation” - The Psychology of Black Mirror
Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), and guest host Dr. Pat Owen talk about this episode and discuss the psychology of Black Mirror’s “Hated in the Nation”. They will focus on both the psychological, technological, and medical aspects of this show. We hope you enjoy the show.
Read moreEp: 107 - Psychology of Kink 2: The BDSM Lifestyle
Professor and Psychotherapist Michael Drane is joined by Sex Therapist Samantha Manewitz talks about Role Play, Kink, and The BDSM lifestyle.
Read moreEp: 106 - Cult Vibrations - The Psychology of Teal Swan and Cults
Teal Swan stands in the center of controversy. This is the story of a female Cult Leader/Spiritual Teacher who recruits members via YouTube & Facebook. Is she responsible for leading her followers to suicide?
Read moreEp: 105 - Serial Killer Analysis: The Skin My Mother Wears - (Preview)
Serial Killer Ed Gein is infamous for using human body parts to make a skin suit that he could wear to be closer to his dead mother.
Read moreEp: 104 - Analyzing The Death of Elisa Lam - The Psychology Of A Murder Mystery
IWe discuss the mysterious disappearance and death of Elisa Lam. In 2013, Canadian college student Elisa Lam was last seen in an elevator acting very strangely..some say it was foul play, while others suspect mental illness. Was it a mental illness? Was it foul play? Was it drugs? We team up with Paranormal Investigator Jeremy Enfinger from the Weirdos and Wine Podcast.
Read moreEp: 103 - Black Mirror’s “Bandersnatch" - The Psychology of Black Mirror
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is a 2018 interactive film in the science fiction anthology series Netflix's Black Mirror. It was written by series creator Charlie Brooker and directed by David Slade. Are the decisions you make really your choice? This episode has us questioning Free will vs. Determinism. We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychology.
Read moreEp: 102 - Psychology of Kink Part One - The Psychology of Sex
Dr. Kirk Honda from the Psychology in Seattle Podcast drops by to discuss the psychology of kink. What makes us sexual and makes certain things more fascinating than others? What is the psychology of kink and why are people attracted to it?
Read moreEp: 101 - The Psychology of Toys
What was your favorite toy and how did it impact you growing up? Little is talked about the psychological impact of these toys. Professor and Michael Drane and Nick G. from the Dependent/Independent podcast talks about the impact and cultural implications of toys.
Read moreEp: 100 - HBO's "Sharp Objects"- The Psychology of Munchausen by Proxy
The psychology of Munchausen by Proxy disorder explained by Professor Michael Drane. We explain it within the context of HBO’s “Sharpe Objects”.
Read moreEp: 98 - My Trauma - The Psychology of Trauma
How does trauma affect us as humans? How do these traumas change us and make us unable to handle certain things. In what way Professor/Psychotherapist Michael Drane explains- What is trauma?
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