Phsysics 101

Movie spoilers abound! We’re watching “A Lot Like Christmas” (2021) starring Maggie Lawson! The small town of Hudson Springs, New York has many Christmas traditions… The most important of which is buying a fresh Christmas tree at The Roberts Family Farm. But when super store HGS opens up shop down the road, The Roberts Farm is in jeopardy of closing. Can Jess (owner of Roberts Farm) and Clay (exec...

TV and book spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 1 Episode 21 of Starsky and Hutch “A Coffin for Starsky” and reading the first Sherlock Holmes novella “A Study in Scarlet”. What is Psych if not a crime fighting duo?! We take a look at some of the original duos and discuss their partnerships and friendships. Who knows, without these duos, would Shawn and Gus exist??? We’re talking masculinity, f...

Movie spoilers abound! We’re watching the 1997 award-winning-movie “Good Will Hunting” and connecting it to Psych references (how ‘bout them apples?!). We follow the wicked smart Will Hunting on his journey through therapy, a math apprenticeship, and relationships in his late teens in Boston, Massachusetts. A rough childhood has made Will take refuge in his found-family gang of friends. We’re talk...

Series spoilers abound! We’re looking at all of Season 3 in our no-holds-barred Psych After Pshow! We’re talking Quattro Quesos Dos Fritos, bloopers, behind the scenes jokes, and future themes. So grab yourself a pineapple and join Kylie and Skyler on this new episode of Phsysics 101! Want to keep up with us and new episode drops? Join us on Instagram and Tumblr @phsysics101podcast. Instagram: htt...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 16 “An Evening with Mr. Yang” and the 2007 thriller movie “Zodiac”. Santa Barbara has its most notorious serial killer active again, and this time they’re targeting Shawn. Will he be able to solve the riddles, catch the guy, and save the girl? We’re talking future endeavors, the need for silliness, obsession, and more. So grab your popcorn a...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 15 “Tuesday the 17th” and the iconic horror movie it’s based on, “Friday the 13th”. Our first TRUE HOMAGE!!! Everything from the title sequence to the counselors’ uniforms reference the classic slasher movie. Even Shawn realizes that they are stuck in a different genre as the boys get invited to (the very Camp Crystal Lake) Camp Tiki Hama. W...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 14 “Truer Lies” and the boys have found themselves a full blown pathological liar. Lyin’ Ryan gets dragged into the station after apparently murdering his super. However, Shawn isn’t too convinced. It seems like Ryan may be telling the truth this time… at least partially. We’re following lies, finding the kernel of truth, and digging into ho...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 13 “Any Given Friday Night at 10 PM” and the movie “Any Given Sunday”. A mysterious foot has washed up on the beach and the boys tie it to a Los Angeles football team (The Thunderbirds). Luckily, the boys get to go undercover while the team is at training camp in Santa Barbara. We’re talking football, injuries, hot tubs, flippers, and more!...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 12 “Earth, Wind, and… Wait For It”. Buildings are on fire and the department is worried there could be an arsonist running around Santa Barbara. Shawn and Gus are called in and quickly find out that this person is truly an arson-urderer (arsasin?) (furderer??) (marsonist???). But why did someone murder all these people and stuff them into wa...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 11 “Lassie Did a Bad Bad Thing”. A serious perp has been brought into the station (by Lassie!) and we’re waiting in suspense to see how this will be handled. Until a power outage and gun shot turns everything on its head. We’re talking department politics, power issues, sensory deprivation, and more! So grab your favorite flavored peanuts an...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 10 “Six Feet Under the Sea”. Sadly, a beloved local hero has passed. Shabby Thesealion was released back into the wild, only to find himself murdered a few days later. The boys team up with April, a former aquarium employee, to find the culprit. We’re talking deception, hair analysts, tv personalities, and morality. So grab your snorkel and...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 9 “Christmas Joy” and Gus’ older sister is in town! The holiday season has come again and this time the boys need to save a Dutch Christmas Village Santa from a stint in prison when suddenly, someone turns up murdered! We’re talking rekindled romance, secrets, and reindeer. So make yourself an angel food rum cake and join Kylie and Skyler on...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 8 “Gus Walks Into A Bank”. This marks the 6th time that Gus has been held at gun point (!) while Shawn participates in his antics. Luckily, Shawn did not make it into the bank with Gus, and he will do whatever it takes to get his best friend out unscathed. We’re talking dating, drama, instincts, air ducts, and more! So grab your pair of brow...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 7 “Talk Derby to Me”. A string of robberies have hit Santa Barbara and the boys have been called in to find the culprits. After noticing scuffs on the ground, Shawn believes roller derby might be involved. We’re talking violence, exploitation, family, sports, and more! So grab your rollerskates and join Kylie and Skyler on this new episode o...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 6 “There Might Be Blood”. The boys are stuck in a surf and turf battle between Chief Vick and her sister, Coast Guard Commander Barbara Dunlap, as they try to solve the possible murder of a Safety Inspector on an oil rig. We’re talking regression, childhood, oil, silliness, and more. So grab your minimalist life vest and join Kylie and Skyle...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 5 “Disco Didn’t Die, It Was Murdered!”. One of Henry’s old cases from the 70s gets called into question and the boys get hired to find some more information. Little did they know they would be flung back into the 70s with clothes, cars, and dance clubs to boot! We’re talking grammar, competition, Phil Collins, and more! So jump in your lime...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 4 “The Greatest Adventure in the History of Basic Cable”. The boys get a visit from Henry’s brother, Uncle Jack, and find themselves wrapped up in the adventure of a lifetime. Will they manage to beat all of Jack’s other partners to the treasure? Or will the Spanish gold stay hidden forever? We’re talking Don Quijote, National Treasure, Raid...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 3 “Daredevils!” in the most daringly emotional episode yet. The boys find themselves wrapped up in a private case with Dutch the Clutch, renowned daredevil. Someone seems to be out to get him– but who? We’re talking fame, alcohol, Jules having A FRIEND, and Dunkin’. So grab your delicious churro and join Kylie and Skyler on this new episode...

Series spoilers abound! We’re watching Season 3, Episode 2 “Murder…Anyone…Anyone…Bueller?” and paying homage to John Hughes movies, such as The Breakfast Club and Pretty In Pink. It’s been 13 years since High School Graduation and the boys are BACK. After noticing a body fall from the roof, Shawn must convince everyone that it in fact DID HAPPEN. Even though we don’t know who… or how… or why… or w...

Series spoilers abound! Welcome back Pscholars to our regularly scheduled programming! Today we’re discussing Season 3, Episode One “Ghosts” where both physical and emotional spirits come to haunt us. We’re talking daddy issues, miscommunication, carrier pigeons, pancakes, moonlighting, and more. So, if you like fearlessness, grab yourself some hot cocoa and run into the night with Kylie and Skyle...

Movie spoilers abound! Welcome to our Phsysics Foundations Course! Today we’re discussing It Happened One Night, one of the original screwball comedies. Peter (a hard hitting newspaper man) and Ellie (a runaway rich kid) find themselves on a cross country road trip together and inevitably fall in love. We’re talking rom-coms, tropes, why we tell stories, and happy endings! So grab yourself some st...

Movie spoilers abound! Welcome to our Phsysics Phoundations Course! Today we’re discussing the original Mummy from 1932 with Boris Karloff. Unlike the 1999 remake, this version looks at the titular  Mummy more as a man with love, loss, and desire for a life like the one he had in Ancient Egypt, than as solely a villain. We’re talking creature features, movie structure, othering, Elder Whemple...

Series spoilers abound! Welcome to our Phsysics Phoundations Course! Today we’re discussing foundational detective shows, Columbo (Any Old Port in a Storm) and Moonlighting (Pilot). We’re talking villains, opaqueness, rom-coms, treasure hunting, and double watches, so grab your tv remotes and join Kylie and Skyler as they hunt their way through this exciting episode of Phsysics 101! Want to keep u...

Movie spoilers abound! Welcome to our Phsysics Phoundations Course! Today we’re discussing a truly phoundational text: Real Genius starring Val Kilmer. First, let’s all take a step back… Because little did we know just how influential this movie was going to be to the works of Psych. The humor, the character of Chris Knight, and the silly references strike a real Psych chord. We follow a bunch of...

Series spoilers abound! We’re talking ALL of Season 2 and eating Drunken Pineapple-Upside-Down Cake while drinking our Carlito Cafecitos (check our social media for recipes!). What a season this has been-- family drama, friendships blossoming, and 16 murders! We recap where everyone has landed at the end of the season and discuss all of our favorites to come. Join Kylie and Skyler as kick back and...