Laura, 43, 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 your match mate on personality traits rather than hobbies, as well as some fascinating statistics around singles in the U.S.
Read moreEp: 246 - Advertising vs. Manipulation (Preview)
Is attention is a form of currency? is limitless media for consumption a good thing? Artistic manipulation. We discuss Edward Bernays’ mastery of artistic manipulation, the limitations of determining credibility on the internet, the philosophical debate behind “is all advertising bad?”
Read moreEp: 226 - The Psychology of Live-Streamed Suicide 2
This week Lou asked about live-streamed suicide and the motive behind ending one’s life on social media platforms, as well as the ramifications for those who encourage suicide on social media. We touch on some of the legal and social challenges associated with addressing live-streamed suicide.
Read moreEp: 221 - 4 Year Anniversary Show
UPC is turning 4 years old! To celebrate 4 years of Unpopular Culture, we are answering Stalker questions: What was our favorite episode to make? What if we had a device that controlled our emotions? How will Covid-19 impact future generations? These and more will be answered
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: 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.
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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.
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Ep: 147 - The Stalker Report - Behind The Scenes of Unpopular Culture Podcast
This is a behind-the-scenes update on UPC. We answer topic requests & catch you up on updates to the show.
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.
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Ep: 82 - Post Hypnotic Part 1: Q & A (Stalker Preview Episode) - The Psychology of Hypnosis
Dream interpretation, memory retrieval, surgery, and much more.
Read moreEp: 69 - The Fishnet Solution to School Shootings - The Psychology of Mass Shooters
Now is the time to address mass shootings. The left wants to argue gun control, the right wants to argue mental illness. I argue for the fishnet solution. I argue for the fishnet solution. But these are just my thoughts—I want to hear yours.
Read moreEp: 35 - How to Get through Your Work Week - Stalker Questions
In this episode, Michael Drane, our resident psychotherapist, and fellow clinician Justin Krause, give a psychologically sound way to approach the popular dilemma between whether one should Work to Live or Live to Work.
Read moreEp: 25 - Cult Leaders Vs. Serial Killers - Psychology of Cult Leaders, Serial Killers, & Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
We are here to answer these questions. 1: What are the differences between the infamous cult leader Jim Jones vs. Serial Killers? And our favorite serial killer? 2: Do you believe in self-diagnosis? Should we be able to diagnose ourselves or should it be done by a professional?
Read moreEp: 22 - Psychology of Learned Helplessness & Brainwashing Skeptics
In this Bonus-Exclusive-Candid UNPLUGGED episode, Michael is joined by Corey and Psychotherapist Justin Krause to answer listener questions about mental illness and racial implications (if there are any). Should Patty Hearst have been pardoned for terrorism? Would Paris Hilton get away with that?
Read moreEp: 149 - How to Become a Therapist 101
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Ep: 149 - How to Become a Therapist 101 - psychology podcast - unpopular culture podcast - we are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture and psychological phenomenon.
A stalker (or patreon) of the podcast wrote in asking us for advice on Graduate School. What does it take to become a therapist? Is online or in person better? What kind of programs and certifications should I be looking at?
Team UPC gathers to answer these questions and more as we help a UPC stalker figure out next moves in becoming a therapist.
Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychotherapistt Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
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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.
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