We 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 actions leading up to her disappearance.
Read moreEp: 203 - Cults vs Military (Preview) - The Psychology of Cults vs Military
In this episode we talk about the difference and similarities between cults and military. Both groups are known to break down their members to psychologically rebuild them.
Read moreEp: 202 - Patty, Get Your Gun (RELOADED) - The Psychology of Brainwashing
We dive into the case of Patty Hearst and Stockholm Syndrome. Patty Hearst was an American heiress born in the 1950's, whose actions following her own kidnapping left people angry. Her eventual claim was that of being brainwashed and tortured.
Read moreEp: 201 - Diagnosing Batman - The Psychology of Batman (Preview)
We discuss possible diagnoses of Batman. Is Batman a Psychopath? Is he Depressed? Maybe he has PTSD? We psychoanalyze this iconic character. Michael Drane is a masters degree level counselor and has diagnosed and teaching diagnostics for years.
Read moreEp: 200 - The Trouble with Brain Implants- The Psychology of Elon Musk’s Neuralink
We discuss Neuralink. This is one of Elon Musk’s technologies that could reshape the future completely. What are the pros and cons of it? What is the worst-case scenarios. The possible medical uses for it. The possible military implications. How invasive is it? Can it be hacked?
Read moreEp: 199 - The Six Stalkers, Part 5: Political Stalkers - The Psychology of Stalking Behavior
Today, we will discuss the 5th type of stalker under the Ronald Holmes model- The political Stalker. This is a kind of stalker that is not driven by sexual desire or intimacy, but by ideology. The radicalized behavior and delusional thinking has torn at the fabric of our society since the beginning of society itself. Since the assassination of Julius Caesar and before, Political stalkers have been altering the course of our history.
Read moreEp: 186 - Planet Agoraphobia - The Psychology of Agoraphobia (Preview)
We explore the mental illness known as "agoraphobia"- The irrational fear of being in open/closed spaces or being out of the house along. But what happens when these fears are no longer irrational? Is it still a mental illness? Or a new reality?
Read moreEp: 175 - (The John Frum Cult) Cults Vs. Religions - The Psychology of Cults
What are the fabled “Cargo Cults” of the pacific? Indigenous tribes that were overwhelmed by technology. So much that they began to worship the American Servicemen as gods. We explore religions vs. cults. What makes a cult?
Read moreEp: 170 - Abusive Relationships 101 - The Psychology of Abusive Relationships
We talk about abusive relationships. We discuss the types of abusive relationships, warning signs, relationship dynamics, and crisis management.
Read moreEp: 162 - Analyzing The Aaron Hernandez Murders (Stalker Preview Episode) - The Psychology of Aaron Hernandez
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In this episode- We explore the brain trauma, drug use, developmental history, and closeted homosexuality, and eventual suicide that were all part of this deeply troubled killer.
Michael Drane and Andrew Baker discus the Netflix documentary Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez. In this documentary they discuss Aaron Hernandez as a rising star in the NFL. He seemed to have everything, but Hernandez was living a double life... football star by day, impulsive murderer by night.
Aaron Hernandez’s fiancé speaks out
What Is The Netflix documentary about Aaron Hernandez?
“A much-anticipated docuseries on Aaron Hernandez hit Netflix on Wednesday, and over three episodes it traces his shocking and seemingly incomprehensible downfall. Between the ages of 16 and 27, the Connecticut native went from being a fun-loving high school star to a well-paid tight end for the Super Bowl-minded Patriots, only to end up committing suicide in prison after being convicted of one Boston-area murder and being heavily implicated in two others.”
Football Players That Have Committed Suicide or Retired Early
Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), 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.
Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
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Ep: 158 - Manson Vs. Jones - The Psychology of Cult Leaders and Serial Killers (Preview)
We delve into what's the difference between a "Serial Killer" and a "Cult Leader". What is the psychological profiles of Jim Jones, and Charles Manson? We also discuss the differences between spree murder, and mass murder, using two of the most notorious villains in history.
Read moreEp: 157 - Netflix's "YOU" Season 2- Stalker Analysis - The Psychology of Stalkers, Psychopaths, and Murder
We dive into Netflix’s You Season 2. Michael Drane discusses the psychological profile of Joe Goldberg, Love Quinn, and Forty Quinn. He dives into the analysis of these characters and discusses how this effects the story. Haven’t seen Season 2 yet? Beware of spoilers!
Read moreEp: 156 - My Evil Twin 2 “The Silent Twins” - The Psychology of Twins and Psychopathic Behavior (Preview)
This is the fascinating case of June and Jennifer Gibbons, a.k.a "The Silent Twins. They were admitted to Broadmoor Hospital where they were held for eleven years. For most of us, our shadow is a metaphor for our darker side, a way to describe another part of us, but not for these ladies.
Read moreEp: 154 - The Christmas Killing Spree: The Psychology of Spree Murder
We investigate the worst spree killing in Dayton Ohio History. Over a 3-day period in December 1992, four young people embarked on a shooting rampage that left five people dead and three wounded. They would soon be known as the “Downtown Posse”.
Read moreEp: 153 - (Stalker Preview Episode) Animal Love - The Psychology of Pet Ownership
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Ep: 153 - (Stalker Preview Episode) Animal Love - The Psychology of Pet Ownership - Psychology podcast - MICHAEL DRANE - We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture and psychological phenomenon.
What is this episode about?
Is it normal to go through emotional withdrawal when away from your pets? Michael, Ashley, and Andrew talk through this question from Stalker Amanda & discuss the psychology behind pet ownership.
We will also give personal stories of our own pets. Of the three of us who is the bigger pet lover? Cats or dogs? And insight on how to curb this anxiety.
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Ep: 153 - (Stalker Preview Episode) Animal Love - The Psychology of Pet Ownership - Psychology podcast - MICHAEL DRANE - We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture and psychological phenomenon.
Ep: 153 - (Stalker Preview Episode) Animal Love - The Psychology of Pet Ownership - Psychology podcast - MICHAEL DRANE - We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture and psychological phenomenon.
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Ep: 153 - (Stalker Preview Episode) Animal Love - The Psychology of Pet Ownership - Psychology podcast - MICHAEL DRANE - We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture and psychological phenomenon.
UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast
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Ep: 151 - (Stalker Preview Episode) Bud Naked - The Psychology of Marijuana
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In this episode Michael Drane is visited by Ashley and Andy. They might break out into this song.
They might discuss lame weed jokes. But Team UPC WILL talk about Marijuana and CBD.
What is the difference between CBD and THC?
Could things like below actually be true in regards to Marijuana?👇
What are the effects of CBD.. is it the cure-all that it's often claimed to be?
What are the social implications of using marijuana?
What Do Our Fans Think?
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.
Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:
True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis
Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.
Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.
We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.
Support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast
Follow Us On These Social Media Platforms
You Can Follow Us Here Or Anywhere You Find Awesome Podcasts
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Ep: 150 - My Evil Twin - The Psychology of a Psychopath
Masha & Dasha were conjoined twins who were relentlessly experimented on by Russian Scientists. Though they shared a body, their psychological makeup different. It's widely claimed that Dasha was empathic, while Masha was a psychopath. Did nature or nurture cause this?
Read moreEp: 148 - The Slow Betrayal of the Mind & Dementia Psychology - The Psychology of Dementia, Alzheimers, & Neurocognitive Disorders (Preview)
We discuss working at Hospice and Geriatric units during our years as behavioral health techs. This was a request from a few different UPC Stalkers! We talk about different types of Dementia vs. Alzheimers, other neuro-cognitive disorders, and tips for how to care for our beloved old folks.
Read moreEp: 146 - Scale of Evil (Part 7) Cornered Killers - The Psychology of Murder
In May of 1977 a sadistic Mormon cult leader Ervil Lebaron orders his cult to walk into a clinic and gun down a rival cult leader. This is where our episode on the level 12 scale of evil begins- With a warning about what it means to follow your own killer down a path of weaponized religiosity. Michael drane, true crime, forensics, killer, dr. Michael Stone, gradation of evil, scale of evil,
Read moreEp: 145 - Psychology (Of Sex) Mythbusters 2 - The Psychology of Sex (Preview)
We bust the following Myths: 1- Never go to bed angry. It will destroy your relationship. 2- Ways to deescalate and walk away 3- You should learn to love your partner’s worst qualities. 4 - How to tell if your partner is toxic 5 - Is using alcohol or marijuana is a good stimulant for sex.
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