Professor Michael Drane meets with Debryah Hawkins, a survivor of the House of Yahweh Cult. What started out as an innocent adventure and a 3-day feast quickly spiraled into a 10-year trap. They discuss how she was recruited, the lengths required for loyalty and submission, and how she Got The Hell Out!
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: 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?
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Ep: 142 - Scale of Evil (Part 6) Psychopathic "In The Way" Killers - The Psychology Of Murder
We review the case of Ismael Juarez Cisneros, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his close friend in retaliation for informing to authorities. This is level 11 on Dr. Stone's Gradation Evil Scale.
Read moreEp: 136 - UPC Year 3 Anniversary Show
Andrew and Michael discuss the last 3 years of UPC
Read moreEp: 126 - Reviewing Netflix's "Queer Eye" - The Psychology of Change
We review of Queer Eye, including trivia, reviews, & The Psychology of how people make change in their lives. Who is your favorite of the Fab 5?
Read moreEp: 123 - Cult Psychology: Order Of The Solar Temple
In this episode Michael Drane discusses the Order of the Solar Temple cult. Solar Temple gained worldwide notoriety when the burnt bodies of 74 of its members were found in Switzerland, Canada and then France. 23 bodies were discovered in a burnt-out farm in canton Fribourg. Another 25 bodies were found in canton Valais.
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: 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: 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: 99 -Ranking 10 Dangerous Conspiracy Theories (Preview)
Full Moon Theory, Facebook Spying on us all, and more analyzed by Professor Michael Drane, Dr. Pat Owen, and Cyber Security Expert Ryan Lee.
Read moreEp: 96 - My Anxiety - The Psychology of Anxiety
Psychotherapist Michael Drane provides an overview of the various forms of anxiety- Social Anxiety, Phobias, Panic, and more. How did it effect your mood or sleep? Did it change how you interact with the world? Does it feel like it will never end? Welcome to the land of excessive worry!
Read moreEp: 95 - 11 Disturbing Experiments Ranked - (Preview)
Halloween BONUS episode!! We are together to bring you a whopping 2 hour ranking of the 11 most disturbing experiments of all time.
Read moreEp: 94 - Black Mirror's "Be Right Back"- The Psychology of Grief
dive into the Psychology of Grief, with a walkthrough of the super heavy, albeit magnificent, episode of Black Mirror, "Be Right Back." In this recap and explanation of Season 2, episode 1, we talk about how to handle grief yourself, how to handle someone else who is grieving (with grace), and we even explore the many different kinds of technology that exist like the A.I. that we will call "Ashbot" for the duration of the podcast. Let us know how you feel about this episode of Black Mirror, or our recap and analysis— in the Facebook group or on twitter! Thanks, friends!
Read moreEp: 93 - Black Mirror's “The Waldo Moment"- The Psychology of Internet Trolls (Stalker Only)
We breakdown "The Waldo Moment", the 6th episode of Black Mirror, the politically driven and satirical commentary of a fictional character known as Waldo, and even the psychology behind internet trolling and being anti-status quo.
Read moreEp: 92 - Black Mirror's "San Junipero" - Nostalgia Therapy & Virtual Reality
We return with San Junipero, the most acclaimed episode of Black Mirror series. What year would YOUR San Junipero take place? "San Junipero" is the fourth episode in the third series of the British science fiction anthology television series Black Mirror.
Read moreEp: 90 - The Handmaid's Tale VS The FLDS Cult
A theocratic totalitarian government and a cult. What are the differences in the dystopia of the Handmaid’s Tale Vs. the oppression of the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saint Cult. What are the psychological similarities between them, and how is Warren Jeffs still holding power over his followers?
Read moreEp: 82 - Post Hypnotic Part 1: Q & A (Stalker Preview Episode) - The Psychology of Hypnosis
Dream interpretation, memory retrieval, surgery, and much more.
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