Freudian Scripts

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a Booster Mini-Session this week as they provide a booster treatment session/put Sex Education back on the couch!

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on gossip. We define and discuss gossip, including a brief history and the various uses of gossip as a communication style.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran bring back surprise clips from listeners for a new Second Opinion. We listen to therapy-related clips and react in real time with this mini-session featuring scenes from the TV shows, The Office and Fleabag.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran analyze a beloved, streaming comedy. Join as we review sports psychology and therapy with everyone's favorite fictional coach.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran analyze a psychology focused romantic comedy. Join as we review social psychology and things that couples may face when juggling career decisions and a relationship.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are surprised with clips from listeners for a new Second Opinion. We listen to new, therapy-related clips and react in real time with this mini-session featuring scenes from Portlandia and What About Bob?

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran to discuss a holiday favorite this session. They dive into a range of topics including adoption, delusions, and positive psychology. Don't be a "Cotton-Headed Ninny Muggin," listen to this holiday session! 

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on why people love Hallmark holiday movies. We discuss why these movies are so predictable yet so enjoyable. Is it all about the Christmas spirit?

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new holiday-themed Second Opinion. We surprise each other with clips related to holiday family conflict, while reacting and sharing our thoughts on the spot. This Second Opinion features scenes from Instant Family and Four Christmases.

We promise it's completely normal to feel excitement about the release of a new session. This week, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss health psychology and critique the therapy portrayal of a psychologist-in-training.

Excerpt: Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran are ready to tell you their secret. Join them as they break down one of the spookiest & most twisted tales in cinematic history.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on the psychology behind scary movies. We discuss what horror films are as well as why we like them and who may find them the most enjoyable.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on the portrayal of fake therapists in movies. We share and critique clips of fake therapy in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Central Intelligence.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are back this week with a full session covering a detailed therapy portrayal on a popular HBO show.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new mini-session—Second Opinion. We surprise each other with therapy clips while reacting and sharing our thoughts on the spot. This week's Second Opinion features an SNL sketch and scenes from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new mini-session—Reel Rounds. In a special Pride Rounds, we share clips and discuss topics related to the portrayal of transgender women of color in the media.

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as we pull back the curtain to investigate agoraphobia in Netflix's latest psychological thriller.

Join Dr. Sam, Dr. Fran, and Producer Brandon to celebrate Freudian Scripts' first anniversary!

A special guest joins Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran to talk about autism in teens, including dating, therapy and, of course, penguins.

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they hop into Raymond and Charlie Babbitt's 1949 Buick Roadmaster and dive into a classic film.

Travel with Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran to Wind Gap with Camille Preaker as they investigate HBO’s Sharp Objects. Who is murdering children in Wind Gap? What is going on with Camille, Amma, and Adora? The doctors solve those questions quicker than Detective Richard and the police chief solve the town’s crimes. Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran review complex topics seen in the show including Camille&#8217...

You can be infinite with Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran this week as they discuss adolescent mental health.

This week, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran tackle a critical issue that will impact 29 million Americans during their lifetime — eating disorders.

Checkmate! Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are back to discuss chess, drugs and... more chess.

Every lover of podcasts liked Freudian Scripts a lot, But the Grinch, who never listened or downloaded, did not! The Grinch hated psychology. The other Whos, they would tease him. It was especially bad during the holiday season. So on this week’s episode, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran decided to psychoanalyze this little green man. What’s going on at the top of Mt. Crumpit? If there’s a d...