Chris Levine

Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast

Chris Levine uses Pop Culture references to help you to have a better day and to be more positive. The home of the original "Psychology on Vinyl," "Music Videos that Helped Build Generation X" and "The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son" series. This podcast, while intended to be helpful and encouraging, is for entertainment purposes only. If in need of psychological help, please see an accredited therapist. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Author

Chris Levine

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 12, 2026

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Episodes

Psychology on Vinyl: Radiohead- "OK Computer" 16.01.2022

This classic record by Radiohead is viewed from a psychological standpoint by Chris Levine.

Psychology on Vinyl: Joni Mitchell- "Hejira" 12.01.2022

Chris Levine follows the psychology of travel and life's journey through this classic album.

Psychology Mythology 09.01.2022

Chris Levine discusses things we may have been taught about psychology that simply aren't true.  

Psychology on Vinyl: Stevie Wonder- "Songs in the Key of Life" 05.01.2022

In this installment of our Psychology on Vinyl series, Chris Levine looks at the psychology surrounding and included within this classic album.

Psychology on Vinyl: Lou Reed-"Berlin" 01.01.2022

On the 5th installment on Refresher's "Psychology on Vinyl" series, Chris Levine delves into this classic Lou Reed album.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hoarders, Come On Down!!! 02.12.2021

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

Supermarket Psychology 28.11.2021

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

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

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

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

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

The Kids Are Alright 10.11.2021

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

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

Art: What's in a name? 03.11.2021

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

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

Got Any Other Bright Ideas? 27.10.2021

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

Hearts Make Terrible Chauffeurs 23.10.2021

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

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