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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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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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: 152 - Technology Myth-Busters (Part 1) - Common Technology Misconceptions Debunked
In this Tech themed “MythBusters” episode we bust commonly held Technology Myths: Do you have to get a new computer every 5 years? IS big brother listening or watching with devices like Alexa?" If you don’t open attachments you are safe from viruses? Are Driverless cars safe?
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?
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.
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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: 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: 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.
Read moreEp: 144 - The Case of Jeffrey MacDonald - The Psychology of Murder
We dive into the mysterious True Crime case of Jeffery MacDonald. This is the case that ALMOST made it onto UPC as level 11 on Dr. Stone's "Scale of Evil". Media sources who have reviewed The Scale of Evil have cited Jeffrey MacDonald as a level 11 murderer, even though there is serious controversy around this case.
Read moreEp: 143 - Case Profile: Gypsy Rose - The Psychology of Munchausen By Proxy (Preview)
We analyze the Psychology of Gypsy Rose, How do you tell the difference between Munchausen by Proxy and Psychosis? What do you do if you have a Munchausen case in your life? How to clinicians and medical doctors handle such clients? What to watch for when looking for Munchausens and how to find out if they’re fabricating medical/ psychological issues.
Read moreEp: 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: 141 - Scale of Evil (Part 5) "In The Way" Killers - The Psychology of Murder
Continuation of the series on Scale of EvilWe review the case of John List, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his entire family to save their souls. Level 10 on Dr. Michael Stones Gradation of Evil Scale.
Read moreEp: 140 - Small Talk 101 - (Preview)
In this episode we discuss small talk. Below are some of the topics covered. How do Introverts and Extroverts feel about small talk? What is small talk, and how do you make small talk with someone? What are some of the best & worst conversation starters? Tips for people who struggle with it.
Read moreEp: 139 - Scale of Evil (Part 4) Semi-Psychopathic Jealous Lovers - The Psychology of Murder
We review Level 9 on the "Scale of Evil" with the case of Paul Snider, a semi-psychopathic killer who murdered Dorothy Stratten just as she was a rising star in movies and in Playboy Magazine.
Read moreEp: 138 - The Joker Movie (Psych Profile & Analysis) - The Psychology of the Joker
We discuss how realistic the 2019 Joker Movie. Was it pstd or a psychotic break? We give a psychological profile of the Joker and discuss his mental illness. Is the "laughing" condition real? What kind of meds was Joker on? psychological breakdown podcast.
Read moreEp: 137 - (Stalker Preview Episode) Psychology (of sex) Mythbusters
Michael hosts a panel of masters level sex therapy students to talk about sex myths.
Read moreEp: 136 - UPC Year 3 Anniversary Show
Andrew and Michael discuss the last 3 years of UPC
Read moreEp: 135 - (Stalker Preview Episode) The Psychology of Gullibility: Reloaded
To continue UPC's Year 3 celebration, here is a follow up conversation about the psychology of gullibility .
Read moreEp: 134 - Slenderman Reloaded - Slenderman Updates and The Psychology Of Shared Psychosis
NOW known as the SlenderMan Trial, their case has made national news as Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser were both found NOT GUILTY for attempted first-degree homicide on the basis of being mentally-ill, specifically suffering from Shared Psychotic Disorder. Two twelve year old girls who tried to murder their friend in the name of the fictional internet character.
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