Put Em On The Couch

"Unlock the secrets of love and connection in this special Valentine's Day episode of Romantic Insights Podcast, titled 'What's in a Kiss? The Science of Smooching.' Join us on a journey through the art, anatomy, and AI evolution of kissing, exploring the depths of passion with a focus on the science behind every embrace. From Prince's iconic song entitled 'Kiss' to the timeless melodies that sere...

Dive into the heart of a groundbreaking legal verdict that has captured the nation's attention. In this riveting 38th episode of "Put Em On The Couch" with Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu, we dissect the recent guilty verdict of the Michigan School Shooter's Mom for Manslaughter. As the legal landscape shifts, we explore whether this marks a new frontier for parental responsibility in the aftermat...

Join the hosts of Put Em On The Couch as they take a deep dive into the enigmatic 'Trump Effect'. On this episode of 'Put Em On The Couch Jason and Nelson focus their all of their attention on and effort towards understanding what it that makes Trump so attractive - so popular among his supporters. Listen as friends, colleagues and long-time college professors try to unravel the secrets behind Tru...

In this very special episode, we pay tribute to our dear friend, Bob Brennan a resilient soul who faced life's challenges with courage and an indomitable spirit. Join us on a poignant journey as we share the last recording of Bob, a survivor of cystic fibrosis and a six-year warrior post-double lung transplant. As Bob candidly recounts his aspirations for retirement, teaching, and his dream move t...

The Taylor Swift Effect: Join hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu, seasoned college professors in psychology and political science/history, on the 35th episode of 'PUT EM ON THE COUCH.' As long-time educators, they bring a unique perspective, making pedantic and ambiguous topics of the human experience come alive. In this special 1-hour 6-minute episode, they focus on 'The Taylor Swift Effect.'...

Friends, colleagues, former students and others acquainted with Bob Brennan gathered downtown Wilmington, NC between 3pm and 5pm at the Pour Tap Room on Front Street to have drinks, fellowship, and share stories about Bob.   #historyisalive #haveadrinkonme #ACDC #RobertJamesBrennan #BobBrennan #Legend #gonebutneverforgotten Those who shared stories about Bob include: Ms. Natasha Euchus Synder  (fo...

"Join Jason McCoy, 'the psych guy,' and Nelson Beaulieu, 'the poli sci and history guy,' as they kick off Season 2 of 'Put Em On The Couch'! After a successful inaugural season that took listeners on an illuminating journey through various facets of the human experience, totaling almost 4000 downloads across 46 states and 33 countries, Jason and Nelson are back and ready to delve into a new intrig...

Robert J. Brennan (Bob) has passed.  Friend, colleague, mentor and all around bad ass has sadly passed away.  Bob introduced himself to the show back in the summer (2023) when he came on as a guest to discuss what he considered the "Good Life".  From his very first appearance on Put Em On The Couch Bob showed our audience what it means to live and even thrive despite being dealt a death sentence f...

In this final episode of their inaugural season, college professors and friends, Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu discuss this most wonder-filled holiday of all American holidays - Christmas.  Is it really better to give than to receive?  Where does the tradition of lights originate? Can Santa be bad? at What makes a gift a "good" gift?  Listen now to hear more whimsy, tradition, and nonsense.    #...

What is a conspiracy theory?  Who believes them?  Can a rational, smart person fall for such fringe phenomena?  In this 31st episode of Put Em On The Couch, the fellas go down the rabbit hole in search of answers.     #putemonthecouch, #5G, #moonlandinghoax, #flatearth, #conspiracytheories, #weirdbeliefs, #pseudoscience, #UFOs, #Area51, #Bigfoot, #PizzaGate, #bloodlibel, #Plandemic, #debunkvprebun...

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the this newest episode of Put Em On The Couch.  Born with Cystic Fibrosis in the 1960s. Bob Brennan grew up on the mean streets of New Jersey. Fast forward to January 1, 2018 and he would undergo and survive an incredible double-lung transplant.  Despite surviving this life altering surgery for 6 years, Bob has new medical problems. In the previous two epi...

Check out this new episode of Put Em On The Couch. The boys are back with a fun-filled and festive holiday episode that is sure to make you think, wrinkle your nose and exclaim, "no way"  Listen now for what is sure to be a crowd pleaser and holiday classic.     #putemonthecouch #firstthanksgiving #mythssurroundingthanksgiviing #thanksgivingNFL #thankful #historyofthanksgiving #FranksGiving #Mayfl...

Join the cast of Put Em On The Couch as Jason and Nelson put the "Afterlife" on the Couch. This 27th episode may be their best yet (ok, certainly the most daring) In this hour, the fellas discuss their personal journey reconciling the possibility of no afterlife.  Nelson, a believer, explores his unwavering confidence in immortality without the fear of judgment from an Abrahamic God. Jason, an ath...

Check out this 1 min teaser to a brand new upcoming episode we are working on. Let us know what you think. putemonthecouch@gmail.com   #putemonthecouch

Join us for the 25th episode of "Put Em On The Couch" as host Jason McCoy welcomes back the indomitable Bob Brennan. In this riveting installment, Bob takes us on an emotional journey, discussing his recent health struggles and the unforeseen challenges stemming from his successful double lung transplant. As Bob delves into the fear and trepidation of the unknown, we provide real-time updates on h...

From spicy peppers to ironman competitions, humans have a strange and sometimes oxymoronic relationship with pain. In their 24th episode of "Put Em on the Couch," your hosts, college professors Nelson Beaulieu (history and political science) and Jason McCoy (psychology), delve into the multifaceted world of pain. Listen as these two take a romp through the various dimensions of pain. Whether the c...

Dive into the depths of history with our podcast episode, "Halloween The History and Evolution of a Ritual.  Believed to have originated 2000 years ago in Ireland and Scotland, this very popular American holiday is rooted in peculiar and dark history. Known as Samhain, a Ancient Harvest Festival celebrated on Oct. 31st by the Celtic people, probably paved the way for most of the ways in which 21st...

Join me (Jason McCoy) the host of Put Em On The Couch as I reconnect with a friend and guest of the podcast, Mr. Bob Brennan. For those who listened to my first interview with Bob, you will definitely want to tune in to this new recording. Bob was kind enough to go on the "couch" again to provide us with an update on his health. 

Listen to our newest episode as the guys put addiction in general and gambling in particular on the couch.  In this hour long show, Jason and Nelson explore the history of gambling, the link between gambling and addiction, the neuroscience of risky behaviors like compulsive gambling and many other associated phenomena.  Thank you - dear listeners - for gambling on us with your precious time!  

In this week's episode we do something very different.  Listen as I (Dad) put the two McCoy kids - Cecelia (9) and Oliver (6) on the Couch.  Hear them describe what it's like to be a "kid these days"  #putemonthecouch #childhoodonthecouch #kidssaythedarnestthings #siblings 

In this special  52 minute episode, we invite you to join us as we put comedy on the couch with the remarkable Kelly Spillman. Kelly, a psychology professor and stand-up comedian from the vibrant city of Los Angeles, shares her unconventional journey into the world of comedy. Breaking barriers and defying expectations, Kelly ventured into stand-up comedy later in life, inspired by a passion she ne...

In this 90 minute extended episode of "Put em on the Couch," we venture into the realm of sports, aiming to decode the essence of what makes something a sport. Drawing insights from various perspectives and prior discussions on sports and competition, Jason and Nelson - attempt unpack that which defines a sport. The fellas explore historical, cultural, and psychological dimensions to shed light on...

In this episode of "Put Em on The Couch," hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu remember 9/11. Listen as the guys put terrorism under the microscope. With sensitivity and scholarship, these two college professors offer a variety of perspectives all the while examining the interplay of uncertainty, fear, loss of control, old and new brain systems. They even consider the varying viewpoints of conser...

Get ready to dive into the minds of the hosts as Jason McCoy, the Psych Guy, and Nelson Beaulieu, the PoliSci and History Guy, take center stage in this special episode of 'Put Em On The Couch.' Join us for a captivating dual interview as these seasoned academics reveal the stories behind their impressive 35 years of combined experience. Jason McCoy, the "Psych Guy", and Nelson. Beaulieu, the "Pol...

In this week's episode of "Put Em On The Couch," we invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of vinyl records, exploring their rich history and enduring allure. Join us as we share a heartfelt experience with a true enthusiast and vinyl history aficionado, Ben Sorensen. Ben Sorensen, a dedicated scholar with degrees in history and music, brings his profound love for vinyl records in...