Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast

Psychology on Vinyl: Bob Dylan-"Time Out of Mind" 29.12.2021 22:19 ↓

On this edition, Chris Levine discusses the psychology behind this great later work of Bob Dylan.

Psychology on Vinyl: David Bowie- "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" 26.12.2021 21:01 ↓

On the third album in our "Psychology on Vinyl" series, Chris Levine pulls psychological concepts from perhaps the greatest Glam Rock record ever made.

Interrupting: Hey World! Check. Me. Out. 22.12.2021 25:23 ↓

Chris Levine discusses the psychology behind interrupting.  He is joined by the one and only Harrison Levine, aka, The Atomic Cat Gomez.

Psychology on Vinyl: Pink Floyd- "The Dark Side of the Moon" 19.12.2021 20:20 ↓

In part two of the Psychology on Vinyl series, Chris Levine uses this Pink Floyd iconic record to illustrate various aspects of psychology.

True Crime- Snap! Crackle! Pop! 15.12.2021 18:05 ↓

Chris Levine explains some of the reasons we may be drawn to True Crime from a psychological standpoint.

Psychology on Vinyl: Marvin Gaye- "Here, My Dear" 12.12.2021 20:32 ↓

The first of a new series on this program called "Psychology on Vinyl," Chris Levine uses popular records to illustrate and define specific psychological behaviors.  This time using a seminal work by Marvin Gaye, the double album "Here, My Dear."

Psychological Priming, You Say Tomato 08.12.2021 21:54 ↓

Chris Levine helps explain how we not only hear things, but that we anticipate things.

There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's Celebrity Culture. 05.12.2021 24:59 ↓

Chris Levine talks about our collective obsession with the famous and the infamous on this episode.

Hoarders, Come On Down!!! 02.12.2021 18:47 ↓

Chris Levine talks about the psychology and effects of hoarding...and shares an amazing new demographics report!

Supermarket Psychology 28.11.2021 20:43 ↓

Attention all shoppers!  Chris Levine discusses things stores often do to get you to buy more things that you probably don't need.

The Acquiescence Effect 25.11.2021 19:15 ↓

Why do we answer questions the way we do? Can we be set up to answer them in a certain way on purpose?  Chris Levine discusses.

Reality Surrogating: You are NOT the father! 21.11.2021 20:39 ↓

Many of us have Linus blankets.  Why?  Can we live without them?  Chris Levine discusses.

The Past: Upping the Ante and Riding Off Into the Sunset 17.11.2021 17:05 ↓

None of us chose our original experiences.  But does our entire life have to be dictated by them?  Chris Levine discusses.

"Alcohol! Over Here! Who Are You Wearing??!!" 14.11.2021 18:28 ↓

What does your drink of choice say about you?  Find out with Chris Levine in this episode.

The Kids Are Alright 10.11.2021 20:16 ↓

Chris Levine discusses how things affect children psychologically, as far back as actually in the womb.

With a name like "Seasons," it has to be good. 07.11.2021 19:42 ↓

Are we affected by the different times of the calendar year? Chris Levine discusses.

Art: What's in a name? 03.11.2021 23:40 ↓

External factors often influence art appreciation.  Band names are an example of this. Chris Levine discusses this and plays two songs by "Contagious," a band he was in in high school, to prove his freeness of speech on this topic.

Method Acting: Honey, I'm Home! 30.10.2021 17:13 ↓

Chris Levine debates whether we should become method actors in our actual lives.

Got Any Other Bright Ideas? 27.10.2021 21:30 ↓

Where do ideas come from?  Chris Levine explores this question and more.

Hearts Make Terrible Chauffeurs 23.10.2021 18:06 ↓

Follow your heart!  Wait, always?  Shouldn't your mind be involved too?  Chris Levine discusses.

Communication Breakdown: The Psychology of Rock 20.10.2021 24:24 ↓

Are you ready to rock?  Chris Levine explains why you probably are, as he is.

Event Boundaries- How Did I Get Here? 17.10.2021 19:00 ↓

Chris Levine discusses event boundaries and how complex we as people are.

Neurasthenia- Playing Possum 13.10.2021 17:07 ↓

Chris Levine discusses nervous exhaustion, both in our lives and in the lives of celebrities.

Hater Medication 10.10.2021 19:34 ↓

Chris Levine tackles the subject of those who feel it's okay to purposefully hurt people online with their anonymous comments.

There's Something in My Eye 06.10.2021 20:13 ↓

Sad tears, happy tears...what moves you?  Chris Levine explores this topic.