Doctor Psycho

The Psychology of Awkwardness Apr 10, 2023

Today, we will dive into the psychology of awkwardness. Why does it exist? What function does it serve? Finally, my favorite tips for how to navigate out of or diffuse and awkward moment so that you may live to fight another day.

Stalker Fan Kills Podcast Host Mar 24, 2023

Have you ever had a stalker?

- 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have had at least 1 stalker in their lifetime

- 3 in 4 victims know their stalkers in some capacity

- Today we will talk about a case that just happened this week, a Texas stalker that drove 2,600 miles from Houston to Redmond Washington to kill his victim and her husband

- This case has a modern spin to it- the victim had a podcast, and the stalker was one of her fans.

- We lie In a world where 5 million podcasts exist, so are we not statistically likely to see this thing happen more and more?

- Also the 1 sided relationship between a podcaster and their fans is quite imbalanced.

- I myself am a fan of podcasts, and understand the intimate, yet 1 sided relationship that can be built. After all, we listen to countless hours of a podcasters voice and their musings. How could that NOT create a sense of familiarity?

- I have talked to fans of my own work who blow me away with the details they pick up about me from listening to this show

- Meanwhile, I have never met them before, and usually had no clue of their existence prior to meeting them.

- The story you are about to hear is a case of what happens when the podcaster/podcaster fan relationship goes horribly wrong.

- This episode is for Joey, a patron of the show who brought this story to my attention, thank you Joey.

Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 3) Feb 28, 2023

In Part 3- Dr. Drane explores The Green River Killer along Psychopathic vs. Sociopathic criteria. Also, we finally answer the question: Is Gary Ridgeway a sexual sadist?

Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer.

I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi.

Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast

In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as well.

Why do experts commonly believe that The Green River Killer was a sexual sadist, you ask? Why, it’s because he strangled them to death after having sex with them.

Sexual sadism is when you get sexual thrill from the prolonged torture and the enjoyment of watching your victim suffer. Compared to other sexual sadists, Ridgeway finished his victims rather quickly, and did not take pleasure in prolonging their deaths or suffering, nor did he take the time to revel in the act of killing them. Ridgeway simply strangled them after sex. Is that really sexual sadism?

To answer this question, my wonderful stalkers, let’s dive into the Ridgeway case. I will recap the history of the Green River Killer, and then consider the criteria for sexual sadism to see if it lines up with Gary Rigeway. And of course, I want to hear your thoughts too!

Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 2) Feb 16, 2023

Part 2 explores the personality dynamics of Gary Ridgeway, his home life, and romantic relationships.

Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer.

I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi.

Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast

In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as well.

Why do experts commonly believe that The Green River Killer was a sexual sadist, you ask? Why, it’s because he strangled them to death after having sex with them.

Sexual sadism is when you get sexual thrill from the prolonged torture and the enjoyment of watching your victim suffer. Compared to other sexual sadists, Ridgeway finished his victims rather quickly, and did not take pleasure in prolonging their deaths or suffering, nor did he take the time to revel in the act of killing them. Ridgeway simply strangled them after sex. Is that really sexual sadism?

To answer this question, my wonderful stalkers, let’s dive into the Ridgeway case. I will recap the history of the Green River Killer, and then consider the criteria for sexual sadism to see if it lines up with Gary Rigeway. And of course, I want to hear your thoughts too!

Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 1) Jan 17, 2023

Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer.

I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi.

Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast

In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as well.

Why do experts commonly believe that The Green River Killer was a sexual sadist, you ask? Why, it’s because he strangled them to death after having sex with them.

Sexual sadism is when you get sexual thrill from the prolonged torture and the enjoyment of watching your victim suffer. Compared to other sexual sadists, Ridgeway finished his victims rather quickly, and did not take pleasure in prolonging their deaths or suffering, nor did he take the time to revel in the act of killing them. Ridgeway simply strangled them after sex. Is that really sexual sadism?

To answer this question, my wonderful stalkers, let’s dive into the Ridgeway case. I will recap the history of the Green River Killer, and then consider the criteria for sexual sadism to see if it lines up with Gary Rigeway. And of course, I want to hear your thoughts too!

Can you Enter The Matrix..? Jan 10, 2023

In this episode- psychology, technology, and medical experts discuss how feasible it is for the matrix to even exist. If we were to try to create the Martix today, what would that look like? And if you could, would you really want to?

Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast.com

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"Serial Squatters" & The Case of Jamison Bachman Jan 03, 2023

What happens when your roommate moves in and refuses to leave? Jamison Bachman is the type of personality who gets into your home and terrorizes you from the inside out

Introducing "Dr. Psycho" (formally Unpopular Culture) Dec 28, 2022

We're Back!!!! Dr. Michael Drane announces the relaunch of the podcast, first episode to drop next week after the new year. We also catch up on how we've been this last year.

Woman Eats Husband for Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 24, 2021

We're covering 2 shocking Thanksgiving cases in this episode:

1. A woman who ate her husband for thanksgiving

2. A man who shot his family at the Thanksgiving table.

Noting says UPC Thanksgiving like quadruple homicide with a side of Cannibalism

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Unpopular Culture 5th Anniversary Special Nov 17, 2021

Can you believe UPC is now 5 years old??!! How time flies... This STALKERS ONLY show is a thank you to our beloved Patrons. Come hang out with us as we discuss current events and play games

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

YOU Season 3: Psycho Analysis Nov 09, 2021

Joe and Love are raising their baby in a plastic, suburban life. So normal, they even have a couple’s therapist. But Joe can't help but reach back to his former life.

Let's get into the psychology of stalking and murderous mayhem!

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Lust Murder & The Psychology of Sex Oct 19, 2021

Did you listen to "The House on Fox Hallow Farm"? A story about Herb Baumesiter, the sexual strangulation-style lust murderer. This 2018 UPC classic is an elaboration on the psychology of the different kinds of lust murder, including some infamous examples, and themes I've seen in my own forensic work.

Show notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/Lust

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast

Therapy in the 20th Century: Part 2 Oct 13, 2021

To all our listeners who are psychology nerds, this episode is for you <3 Stalker requests for the obsessed, if you will. In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores how therapy has changed during the 20th Century, particularly in regard to behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and 3rd wave therapies. He also reviews the beginnings and current state of each modality, as well as the integration of these theories and what that looks like today. This episode is reserved for our beloved Stalkers of the podcast, so to catch the rest of this episode, head to patreon.com/upcpodcast. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Fake Pregnancy Tests, Child Abductions, & Multiple Personalities Oct 08, 2021

Today, we are reacting to random stories found on the internet....

1. A lady who thinks she has DID, her Therapist disagrees.

2. A 30 year old guy and 8 year old girl sitting close to each other at a restaurant eating the same salad. The server finds a note written on the table- "not my dad".. was this child abduction?

3. The lady who threw her own sister in law on the street. After a husband and wife struggle to have a baby, the husband's little sister decides to pull a prank. As a joke, she left a fake positive pregnancy test in their bedroom drawer. When the husband found it, he thought his wife had been cheating on him. The wife wants to know- Am I an asshole for throwing my husband’s little sister out on the street?

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Stalkers and Deja Vu Sep 28, 2021

In this week's episode, the UPC team is back with more Reddit Creepy Encounters to wet your whistle. Professor Michael Drane, Tech Expert Ryan Lee, and Medical Researcher Dr. Pat Owen discuss the story of a woman who may have been stalked by her Uber driver, the case of a man who had Deja Vu after being yelled at during a car accident, and a woman who's customer turned stalker broke into her car and waited for her after work. They review stalker criteria, types of stalkers, and the different types of data your Uber driver could collect from you if you're not careful. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Therapy in the 20th Century: Psychoanalysis and Adlerian Theory Sep 24, 2021

In this week's episode, professor Michael Drane reviews how therapy has changed in the 20th century, particularly around Freud and his contribution to the field, as well as Adler's contribution to our understanding of developmental psychology, and even defense mechanisms.

This episode is reserved for our stalkers of the show, so to catch the rest of this episode, go to Patreon.com/upcpodcast.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Escaping Religious Trauma and Captivity Sep 14, 2021

In this week's episode, professor Michael Drane meets with Geoffrey Wallis, author of 'A Voice From the Inside: Notes on Religious Trauma in a Captive Organization.'

Geoffrey, who uses a pseudonym to protect his identity, shares his experience of leaving the Jehovah's Witness church, which he identifies as a captive organization, and the psychological and emotional trauma that ensued once he began to seriously question his beliefs.

Listen in as they explore religious trauma, social isolation, cult criteria, and the spectrum of conformity and control present in most, if not all, modern religions, and how the church's policies lead to the phenomenon of Physically-In-Mentally-Out (PIMO).

If you are interested in reading Jeff's book (which I highly recommend) you can purchase it in paperback or audio through Amazon.com

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Voyeur Stalkers, Dead Bodies, & Fake Cops Sep 09, 2021

In this week's episode, the UPC team is bringing you some shady psychological stories we found on Reddit, and we’re gonna give you our psychological and technological impressions. For this first story, first Ryan schools us on internet lingo, and then we dive into the psychology of someone who recorded a woman and her boyfriend having sex outside their window. If you have any scary encounters, send them our way to hello@upcpodcast.com Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

7 Reasons for Cannibals: Part 3 Sep 03, 2021

In this week’s episode, professor Michael Drane completes Part 3 of his series on ‘7 Reasons for Cannibals.’ He reviews the previous ingredients before diving into identity confusion, inferiority, and psychosis.

This episode is reserved exclusively for our Stalkers of the podcast, so if you would like to catch the full episode, go to: patreon.com/upcpodcast

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

7 Motives for Cannibals: Part 2 Aug 27, 2021

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane provides an in-depth analysis of the motives for cannibals—part 2. We review 2 additional motives for cannibalism: Psychopathic Narcissism and Power & Thrill. Listen in as he dives into the minds of Luka Magnotta from the Netflix Documentary ‘Don’t Fuck with Cats’ and Dorangel Vargas (aka the Hannibal Lector of the Andes).

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Satanism vs. Insanity: The Case of Nathan Brooks Aug 19, 2021

On Sept. 30th, 1995 in Bellaire, Ohio -- 16 yr old Ryan Brooks was staying over at his friend Erik’s house. Like most teenagers, Ryan and Erik were up late hanging out. Ryan was out so late that he decided to check in with his parents. Ryan calls home at approximately 1:30 AM and his older brother Nathan answers the phone. “Tell mom and dad that I’m staying with Erik tonight." His older brother Nathan responds: “No, I think mom and dad want you home." Believing that his parents want him to come home, Ryan only stays out for an hour or so longer before having Erik drive him back. It was a decision that probably saved his life. When Ryan came home, he walked into a scene that undoubtedly scarred him for the rest of his life. His parents had been murdered.

His mother, Marilyn, had been stabbed and mutilated with both an axe and a knife. His father, Terry, was shot in the head three times with a hunting rifle. His head was cut off with a hacksaw and placed in a punch bowl in the kitchen while his body still lay in his bed where he had been sleeping. Ryan’s older brother Nathan had lied to him. His parents hadn’t asked him to come home. Nathan had wanted him to come home so he could murder him along with the rest of the family. Even more, Nathan had created a kill list, and at the top of that list was Ryan. After Nathan killed his parents, he covered the house with satanic emblems and pentagrams. Many believed that Nathan had killed his parents as part of a satanic ritual, and had fallen into the dark world of Satanic Practice. But Nathan and his lawyers plead insanity, insinuating that Nathan was not in his right mind when he killed his parents and had not meant to kill them. Nathan claimed the murders were not premeditated. Was this a case of an impressionable teen falling into satanic ritualism? Or did something happen that night to mentally compromise Nathan’s sanity? This episode was a Stalker request from Angela, a friend, and patron of the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

History of Mental Illness: 19th Century Aug 10, 2021

In this week's episode, the UPC Dream Team is bringing you back in time.

Listen in as Professor Michael Drane, Pat Owen, Ryan Lee, and Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss mental health care standards, stereotypes and practices in the 1800s, the emergence of interventions we see and use today, outlandish diagnoses, and more!

For a refresher, be sure to check out our first episode in this series: History of Mental Illness Prior to the 1800s.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

7 Motives for Cannibals- Part 1 Aug 05, 2021

We all know what cannibalism is, but do we know WHY it exists? What drives a person to eat another person? The answers might surprise you. This episode is the first of a series where Prof. Michael Drane explores the many reasons why cannibals exist. Stay tuned for part 2! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

The Psychology of Medieval Torture: Jul 22, 2021

In this week’s episode, listen in as Professor and Psychotherapist Michael Drane and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee, dive into the psychology behind Medieval torture. This request was brought to us by our beloved Stalker Katherine, who was particularly interested in the psychology of medieval torture coupled with voyeurism.

We review different Medieval devices used during this time, the psychology of the sadist/masochist/voyeur, as well as some lesser-known cases like Bernd Jürgen Armando Brandes, a masochist who allowed himself to be eaten by the Rotengerg Cannibal (a sadist) in Germany.

Please note, this episode is particularly graphic. If you are sensitive to blood or disturbing images, we recommend you skip this one.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Dating After 40 Jul 13, 2021

In this week's episode, Professor and Psychotherapist Michael Drane and MFT Intern Ashley Haynes-Gibson answer Laura's questions from our previous Relationship Live Show.

Laura, 43, has engaged in a lot of therapeutic healing and wants to know how to find the right partner, as well as friends, after leaving the Mormon Church 12 years ago.

Listen in as we discuss Adlerian Psychology around what constitutes a 'mid-life crisis’, how to develop a healthy schema of relationships, how to base your match mate on personality traits rather than hobbies, as well as some fascinating statistics around singles in the U.S.

This episode is reserved for our beloved Stalkers of the podcast. To catch the rest of this episode, go to: patreon.com/upcpodcast.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Therapist Reviews Schizophrenia Simulator Jul 06, 2021

Have you ever been curious about the lived experience of Schizophrenia? All of us have the ability to have our senses fooled. It’s a balance of probability that more of us don’t experience it ourselves.

In this week’s episode, Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee and Professor and Psychotherapist Michael Drane discuss Ryan’s experience using a well-known Schizophrenia simulator. Listen in as we review the often-distressing symptoms of Schizophrenia, what types and styles of voices can be present during a hallucination, as well as some common strategies for coping with Schizophrenia.

As always, UPC’s content is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms, please seek professional care.

Check out the simulator video yourself here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr8IyNGAqlw&ab_channel=ThatRick904

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Borderline for Bees with Boots (RELOADED) Jun 29, 2021

UPC is bringing back another cult classic—Borderline for Bees with Boots. Listen in as Professor Michael Drane, Andy Baker and Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss Borderline Personality Disorder, the complexities of living with BPD, common misconceptions, and more!

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The History of Mental Illness Prior To The 1800s Jun 22, 2021

Have you ever wished you were in a mental institution prior to the 1800s? No? Me either. Turns out mental health care has come a long way in regards to just about everything. This week, listen in as the dynamic trio Professor Michael Drane, UPC Admin Andy Baker, and Grad Student/Researcher Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss the type of mental health treatment that was available, how the mentally ill were viewed by society, famous artist’s and monarchs who were rumored to be mentally unwell, and more!

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Devil Made Me Do It: The Psychology of Demonic Possession Jun 16, 2021

It’s 7PM, February 16th, 1981. Arne Cheyene Johnson, 19, has just been arrested for the murder of his 40-year-old friend and landlord, Alan Bono. Arne Stabbed Bono over 20 times after getting into an altercation about an unknown female. Fascinatingly, Arne Johnson claimed to have no memory of the event, stating that he was possessed by the devil after an exorcism was performed on his girlfriend’s brother David Getzel. Following his conviction, Johnson served 5 years of his 20-year-sentence for exemplary behavior.

The case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson baffles skeptics, affirms the believer, and truly blurs the line between the paranormal and the psychological. Is demonic possession real? Or is it simply a matter of one’s cultural beliefs?

Listen in as Professor Michael Drane and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee discuss this highly debated topic surrounding the release of ‘The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It.’ This episode was a stalker request from our beloved Hailey—thank you Hailey! For non-stalkers, to catch the rest of this episode, go to www.patreon.com/upcpodcast.

For the rest of you, stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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The Psychology of MTV's 'Catfish' - Season 8, Ep. 32 Jun 09, 2021

Catfishing. We’ve all heard of it. People appear to be prettier than they are on Tinder or Plenty of Fish and you think to yourself, ‘there’s no way this person is real.’ But what happens when you’re right? What happens when the person you’ve been in love with for the past ten years is a lie?

In this week’s episode, listen in as Professor Michael Drane and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee explore the Psychology of MTV’s ‘Catfish’--Season 8, Episode 32 with Caitea and Paul. They look at the common reasons people catfish, the psychology behind their attachment style, how you can protect yourself against catfishing, and more.

For those of you who are the catfish perpetrator, beware—we’re teaching our audience how to find you.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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God Told me to Do it (RELOADED) Jun 01, 2021

Is he DANGEROUS? Where do you stand on the public BACKLASH?

In 2008, Vince Li, while in a psychotic state, Decapitated and cannibalized the person he was sitting next to after voices in his mind commanded him to do so..

Li was found criminally not responsible due to mental illness, and is now free in the public, sparking debate and public outcry. Some say Li is a danger to the public, others say he deserves a second chance. What are the social implications of either one of these decisions? What is the Psychology of religious-type command hallucinations?

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Psychology of Dark Humor May 18, 2021

While mainstream society might scoff at your twisted sense of humor, the benefit of using humor in dark moments is a well-studied coping mechanism.

In this episode- Prof. Michael Drane sits down with Tawny Platis from The Death is Hilarious Podcast to talk about this misunderstood aspect of the human psyche.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Psych Profile: The Truck Stop Killer May 11, 2021

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane presents one of America’s most notorious serial killers, the Truck Stop Killer. Also known as Robert Ben Rhoades, Ben acquired his fame after a police officer unsuspectingly checked on his semi-truck, parked haphazardly on the side of the road, only to discover that Robert was ‘working’ on his next victim.

Listen in as he explores the killer’s ideology, their motive, the horribly gruesome details surrounding his torture and disposal of their bodies, and even how Robert would psychologically torture the victims’ families by calling them and describing what he did to their loved ones. This is the ~epitome~ of stranger danger, folks.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Narcissism, Scary Tech, & The Threshold for Pain (LIVE) May 04, 2021

We asked you to tell us what’s on your mind, and you did not disappoint. 1. Do women with narcissistic personality disorder get misdiagnosed with Borderline often? 2. Someone wants you to talk about the threshold for human pain tolerance; “is there a limit, what happens when that limit is reached, why do different people have different tolerance levels?” 3. What tech scares you most and why? We answer these questions and more on this episode. Check out our next live show on YouTube @upcpodcast- May 29th at 5pm Pacific

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Live Show #1: Relationship Questions Apr 20, 2021

In this week’s episode, the UPC Team is bringing you our very first Live Show! Relationship Questions Edition… We brought on Michael Drane, Andrew Baker, Ashley Haynes-Gibson, and Ryan Lee to answer questions from our beloved Stalkers, as well as the audience, around personality shifts due to stress, money in relationships, and how to manage a Master’s Degree while being in a relationship.

We really enjoyed making this episode for you, and we’d love to hear your feedback! Our next Live Show is on YouTube at upcpodcast on Saturday, April 24th at 5PM PST. Be there or be square ;)

To check out our full archive and gain access to exclusive bonus content, sign up to become a stalker at patreon.com/upcpodcast.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Narcissistic Parents - The Psychology of Narcissistic Personality Disorder Apr 13, 2021

What are the psychological ramifications of having a narcissist in your life? How do you protect yourself from the chaotic world of the clinical narcissist? Listen in as Professor Michael Drane retells the tragic death of Lisa Steinberg, the victim of an excessively narcissistic parent, as well as the origin of “Battered Wife-Syndrome”. This is a reloaded episode from 2019.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Advertising vs. Manipulation Apr 06, 2021

What do you get when attention is a form of currency? What happens when we have access to limitless media for consumption? Artistic manipulation.

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane, Medical Researcher Pat Owen, and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee answer Elijah’s Stalker Request: Advertisement vs. Manipulation.

Listen in as they discuss Edward Bernays’ mastery of artistic manipulation, the limitations of determining credibility on the internet, the philosophical debate behind “is all advertising bad?” and their reminiscing of the long-lost Star Wars episode.

This episode is reserved for our beloved stalkers of the podcast. You can listen to the full episode by becoming a stalker at www.patreon.com/upcpodcast.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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44 Days to Die: The Case of Junko Furata Apr 01, 2021

(Of all the forensic cases that I have covered, what happened to Junko Furata is one of the most disturbing)

Junko Furata was an innocent high school girl who was senselessly tortured, raped, and murdered by her own classmates. Even more shocking- there is evidence suggesting parents and even police knew about it and did nothing. In this episode- Prof. Drane explores the psychological phenomenon he has dubbed "Lord of the Flies Syndrome", and other psychological theories as to how this unspeakable carnage was allowed to happen

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Spree Murder and The Georgia Spa Shootings Mar 23, 2021

In this week’s episode, the UPC team meets to discuss the Georgia Spa Shootings from last week that left 8 people dead. Robert Long’s actions have been cast into the national spotlight as an ever-present example of the rise in hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Covid-19 Pandemic. But is there enough evidence to establish this event as a racially motivated hate crime? Listen in as we discuss the nature of spree shootings, the defining features of a hate crime, and the steps we can take as a society to prevent moments like this in the future. This episode is reserved for our beloved Stalkers of the Podcast. For the full episode, go to www.patreon.com/upcpodcast. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast

Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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"Dear UPC" : Relationship Questions Mar 16, 2021

In this week's episode, Michael, Ashley, and Andy are bringing you a special treat! Our very first episode in our new series "Dear UPC". Here, we answer our Beloved Stalker's questions regarding a myriad of topics, with this first episode focusing on relationships.

Listen in as we discuss the challenges of navigating a relationship after long-term childhood abuse, in conjunction with a lack of therapeutic support in the community for those who struggle with more serious mental illnesses. In this particular case, we are looking at how to navigate relationships when one of the partners has been diagnosed with Cyclothymia, affectionately referred to as "Baby Bipolar".

As always, these types of episodes are for entertainment purposes only and are not a substitute for mental health counseling.

And last, but certainly not least, we are also going to be doing our very first Live Show on Thursday, March 25th @ 7 PM PST. Be there or be square!

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Scale of Evil , Part 14: Buried Alive for Ransom Mar 10, 2021

Imagine the horror of being kidnapped. Let that sink in for a moment.

Now, imagine the horror of being buried alive, in a box, underground—which is worse?

Now, imagine both.

Level 19 psychopath Gary S. Krist was responsible for the abduction and ransom of Barbara Mackle, daughter to real estate tycoon Robert Mackle, in 1968. He kidnapped her, buried her alive, and then demanded her father pay a half-million-dollar ransom for her safe return. But is Gary as evil as we think he is?

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the qualifications for a Level 19 psychopath based on Dr. Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil Scale. This episode is reserved for our beloved stalkers of the podcast and is a continuation of our Scale of Evil series.

If you’d like to listen to the rest of this episode, head over to patreon.com/upcpodcast to become a stalker. You won’t regret it. ;)

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

Music By: Michael Drane

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Diagnosing Demonic Possession (RELOADED) Mar 02, 2021

What is more terrifying? The moment where you realize you've been possessed by demons OR the moment where you realize it's all in your head?

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane revisits one of our most *chilling* episodes -- Diagnosing Demonic Possession. If you thought 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' was a cult classic, wait until you hear ours.

Listen in as we explore demonic possession in comparison with psychological phenomena like Psychosis and Split Personality Disorder by reviewing 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose', along with other famous pop-culture examples.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

Music by: Michael Drane

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Devil Within Feb 23, 2021

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with the hosts of The Mind Behind It Podcast to discuss all things dark psychology. We wanted to share this gem with the public and also note how wonderful it was to be a guest on their show! Check out their description below: "Prof. Michael Drane, a psychotherapist and host of the UPC (Unpopular Culture) podcast talks to us about what drives a serial killer to do what they do, his take on cults and a brief insight into the Luka Magnotta case featured on the Netflix documentary 'Don't f*** with Cats'".

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Elisa Lam & The Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel Feb 17, 2021

What is it that drives the mob to hunt the social misfit?

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee, and Researcher/Grad Student Ashley Haynes-Gibson to revisit the infamous case of Elisa Lam and her disappearance from the Cecil Hotel in L.A., California.

After watching the new Netflix Docuseries ‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at Cecil Hotel’, Michael explores Elisa’s symptoms of psychosis, her bizarre behavior in the elevator video, her actions leading up to her disappearance, as well as the power of conspiracy theories and what happens when the internet goes on a public witch hunt. We also review some of the comments left regarding this case and discuss what happened to Pablo Vergara (aka Morbid), the man whose musical career was ruined by internet sleuths who had no idea what they were talking about.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Werewolf of Wysteria (RELOADED) Feb 09, 2021

This week you're in for a treat! Albert Fish is notoriously one of our most famous episodes, so we've decided to resurrect him from the digital grave.

In this week's re-loaded episode, Professor Michael Drane explores one of America's most gruesome serial killers, Albert Fish. He was a living Boogeyman. Listen in as we explore the nature vs. nurture of Fish, his psychopathology, cannibalism, and sexual paraphilia.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Escaping the House of Yahweh Feb 02, 2021

"I went to see the freaks & Kenny went to find religion. That's how it all started."

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Debryah Hawkins, a survivor of the House of Yahweh Cult. At 22, Debryah's life changed when a box of pamphlets arrived at her house. What started out as an innocent adventure and a 3-day feast quickly spiraled into a 10-year trap.

Listen in as they discuss how she was recruited, the lengths required for loyalty and submission, and how she Got The Hell Out!

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Check out her Podcast 'I Got The Hell Out', available on iTunes

Website: https://igotthehellout.com/

Twitter: @wasinacult

Instagram: @i_got_the_hell_out

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Psychology of Cobra Kai (Season 3, Part 2) Jan 30, 2021

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Brihana Davidson of the 'Cobra Kai Kompanion' podcast and Andrew Baker, Admin for UPC and fellow Psych Grad Student, to discuss Cobra Kai, Season 3!

This is part two of our first episode, reserved especially for our beloved Stalkers.

To get the full episode, become a stalker at www.patreon.com/upcpodcast.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Psychology of Cobra Kai (Season 3, Part 1) Jan 26, 2021

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Brihana Davidson of the 'Cobra Kai Kompanion' podcast and Andrew Baker, Admin for UPC and fellow Psych Grad Student, to discuss Cobra Kai, Season 3!

Listen in as they answer stalker questions like "Is Cobra Kai a cult?" and "Is John Kreese a psychopath?" Brihana brings her trusted expertise and insight into the behavior and history of the characters, so be wary that we WILL be revealing spoilers *hint hint*

This is a special two-part series--this first episode is for all audiences, but we have reserved part 2 for our beloved Stalkers of the show.

You can find the Cobra Kai Kompanion podcast at... https://cobrakaikompanion.com/

Give her a follow!

* Twitter: @cobrakaipod

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Send them an email at: cobrakaipod@gmail.com

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

Death Is Hilarious: The Psychology of Dark Humor Jan 20, 2021

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Tawny Platis, Host of 'Death Is Hilarious' Podcast, to explore the Psychology of Dark Humor.

Listen in as they discuss what dark humor is, why it's good for us, how Covid-19 has impacted our sense of humor, and what having a dark sense of humor says about our personality. They also explore the misconceptions and frustrations with Kubler-Ross's model for grief, as well as the kinds of things you should and should not say to a person who has suffered a traumatic loss.

This episode is reserved for our beloved Stalkers of the Podcast, but we gave ya'll a sneak peek so you know what you'd be missing out on. ;)

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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How To Incite A Mob: Thoughts on the Capitol Jan 12, 2021

It’s astonishing how quickly one person’s idea can become the belief system of an entire community.

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the psychology of Mob Mentality within the context of the riot at the Capitol. Mob Mentality usually makes headlines during the holidays--that is, unfortunately, a familiar sight. However, the events that took place last Wednesday are unprecedented. You may be asking yourself "Why did this happen?" or "How could this happen?"

Listen in as he explores the differences between Group Think and Mob Mentality, the 6 Key Symptoms of Group Think, as well as the ideological and spiritual belief systems associated with Herd-Mentality.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Push Button, Get Happy. Jan 05, 2021

The cost of entry into happiness is lower than it’s ever been.

Every day we experience psychological addiction through our most popular video games because these platforms utilize neuropsychology to keep the players coming back for more. This is the same process as a slot machine. But what happens when you put a slot machine into a human brain? What happens when humans are given an all-access pass to bliss? In a split second, your pain, physical discomfort, and emotional misery are all gone. All you feel is bliss. And all you have to do to get it is to push this button. What are the repercussions of this outcome? What are the societal consequences?

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane and Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee explore what drives happiness, human ambition, and our sense of purpose. They look at the consequences of ‘pay for play’ happiness, the ethical ramifications of a digital divide, as well as the looming dangers and perks of technology like Elon Musk’s neuralink.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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The Art of Influence Dec 29, 2020

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane sits down with Michael F. Schein, author of “The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets from the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers”, to discuss how himself and others have mastered the power of hype to get what they want. They also explore the psychology of influence and persuasion, and its impact societally.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Paranormal Activity & The Psychology of Confirmation Bias Dec 22, 2020

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the Psychology of Confirmation Bias through the lens of Paranormal Activity. He has with him Jeremy Enfinger, Paranormal Investigator and host of the ‘Deviatus’ and ‘‘Wine & Wierdos’ Podcasts, as well as Ryan Lee, Cybersecurity Engineer. Jeremy, having spent several years investigating paranormal activity, is acting as the believer. Ryan, on the other hand, has never encountered any sort of paranormal activity, and has never seen or felt a ghost, so he is acting as the skeptic. Professor Drane explores their positions on paranormal activity, their confidence in its existence, as well as their own paranormal experiences and how it may relate to confirmation bias.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Sexual Fetish Trivia Game! Dec 15, 2020

In this week's episode, the whole gang is bringing you another cult classic--Sexual Fetish Trivia! Watch as Andy and Ashley go head-to-head in their second round of Trivia just for our beloved Stalkers. We review the most common types of sexual fetishes, the differences between a fetish and a paraphilia, and much more!

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Death Row Psychology: The Case of Lisa Montgomery Dec 08, 2020

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Author Dr. Bill Kimberlin to discuss the case of an inmate he has been interviewing for over 6 years, Lisa Montgomery. Lisa Montgomery is the first female prisoner to be federally executed on Death Row in over 70 years, with her execution scheduled to take place just eight days before the new administration is sworn in. Listen in as they discuss the different types of execution styles, the different drugs used in an execution, the psychology of the person who completes the execution, how execution laws vary across states, as well as the role media sensationalism plays in execution cases, particularly as it relates to Lisa Montgomery.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Death Row Psychology: The Case of Lisa Montgomery Dec 08, 2020

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Author Dr. Bill Kimberlin to discuss the case of an inmate he has been interviewing for over 6 years, Lisa Montgomery. Lisa Montgomery is the first female prisoner to be federally executed on Death Row in over 70 years, with her execution scheduled to take place just eight days before the new administration is sworn in. Listen in as they discuss the different types of execution styles, the different drugs used in an execution, the psychology of the person who completes the execution, how execution laws vary across states, as well as the role media sensationalism plays in execution cases, particularly as it relates to Lisa Montgomery.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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The Psychology of Paranoia Dec 01, 2020

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane, Dr. Pat Owen, Ashley, and Andy answer Kira's Stalker Question about Paranoia. We explore the different levels of paranoia, key traits of paranoid thinkers, as well as the differences between paranoid psychosis and paranoid personality disorders. Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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The Psychology of Live-Streamed Suicide Nov 24, 2020

In this week’s 2-part episode, the UPC team is bringing you more Stalker Questions! Lou asked about live-streamed suicide and the motive behind ending one’s life on public platforms, as well as the ramifications for those who encourage suicide on social media. We touch on some of the legal and social challenges associated with addressing live-streamed suicide, and who should be held responsible.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. You can also find crisis resources available at https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Murderous Parents & How to Erase Yourself from the Internet Nov 17, 2020

In this week’s episode, the whole team is bringing the Stalkers some bona fide bonus content as we answer your questions from the Stalker Group. Sam asked about the case of Amanda Sharp-Jefferson and filicide--we discuss her case and the common reasons that people murder their children. Elijah inquired about the Netflix Documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’ and whether it is possible to remove yourself from the internet – we discuss data privacy, geolocation data, and the ‘not-so-secret’ problems with Google’s Incognito Mode.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

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Scale of Evil, Part 13: Torture Murders Nov 10, 2020

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the dark minds of those on Level 18 of the Gradations of Evil Scale, developed by Dr's Michael Stone and Gary Brucato.

"Though psychotic, they do not typically prolong their torture. Murder, not torture, is their primary motivation."

Maury Travis, a quiet, unsuspecting man, shocked the St. Louis area after police discovered that he was responsible for the death of over 17 women. Known as the "Bi-State Strangler" or the "Street Walker Strangler", Maury Travis systematically targeted women of color working as prostitutes. He then brought them back to his home, locked them in his torture chamber basement, murdered them, and dumped their bodies in nearby fields.

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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The Day After Doomsday Nov 03, 2020

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores the Strong City Cult and what happens the day after doomsday. How do they live with the cognitive dissonance? What do they say to their leader once the prophecy fails?

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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CBT 101 (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Oct 27, 2020

On today's episode, Admin Andy Baker and Professor Michael Drane explore CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and how it's used to help clients gain awareness of their thoughts, feelings, emotions and sensations. Tune in for aliens, Mr. Wizard and much more!

Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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4 Year Anniversary Show Oct 20, 2020

UPC is turning 4 years old! To celebrate 4 years of Unpopular Culture, we are answering Stalker questions: What was our favorite episode to make? What if we had a device that controlled our emotions? How will Covid-19 impact future generations? These and more will be answered..

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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The Murder of James Bulger Oct 13, 2020

Liverpool, 1993: Two 10-year-old boys kidnap and savagely murder 2-year-old James Bulger. What would compel such young children to commit such a vicious act on a little kid? The investigation and trial produced overwhelming evidence against the two young killers, who spent the rest of their childhood in prison. Now as adults, they have mostly vanished from the public eye. Due to a bizarre British law, it is a federal crime to look for them. There is no way to know if or when they will kill again. In this episode: Prof. Michael Drane and Jeremy Enfinger to explore this perplexing case.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Cobra Kai Psychology Oct 06, 2020

In this episode: Psychology Professor Michael Drane teams up with Brihana from The Cobra Kai Kompanion Podcast to talk behind the scenes of Cobra Kai, easter eggs, and the psychology behind this show.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Death Row Psychology Sep 29, 2020

In this Episode: Dr. Bill Kimberlin has interviewed multiple inmates just prior to their executions. He comes with a message: Death row is not what we think it is.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Cult Vibrations & The Legacy of Teal Swan (RELOADED) Sep 24, 2020

In This Episode: Teal Swan stands in the center of controversy. This is the story of a female Cult Leader/Spiritual Teacher who recruits members via YouTube & Facebook. Is she responsible for leading her followers to suicide?

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Psychotic Fame Sep 16, 2020

In this Episode: What would you do to be famous? Celebrities like Jennifer Lawerence, Daniel Radcliffe, and Amy Schumer describe being famous as a kind of disorientating whirlwind. Are you someone who fantasizes about being world-renown? If you suddenly became famous, you would find that the way you once existed in the world has changed.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Psychotic Fame - Sep 16, 2020

In this Episode: What would you do to be famous? Celebrities like Jennifer Lawerence, Daniel Radcliffe, and Amy Schumer describe being famous as a kind of disorientating whirlwind. Are you someone who fantasizes about being world-renown? If you suddenly became famous, you would find that the way you once existed in the world has changed.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Walking Amnesia Sep 13, 2020

In this Episode: Walking Amnesia happens when you lose your memory and wake up somewhere else. Clinically known as "Dissociative Fugue", this condition has terrified people who have woke up driving on the freeway or assumed a whole other identity. Featuring Psychotherapist Michael Drane, Medical Researcher Dr. Pat Owen, Grad Researcher Ashley Haynes-Gibson

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Scale of Evil, Part 12 Sep 10, 2020

In this Episode: The transition to Category 17 is what Micahel Stone calls “a move into the darkest territory of the Gradations of Evil scale—covering a wide array of serial killers, torturers, and sadists. “

Long behind us are the killers who kill in self-defense, or because they momentarily lost their reasoning, their sanity….

The level 17 killer is something else, something darker. • They kill purely for the psychological gratification of the murder itself.

What sets the level 17 killer apart is their attacks usually involve some kind of sexual contact with their victim.

To review Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil scale is to try and understand the motives behind WHY people do these things. Sometimes, even the killers themselves can’t explain it.

When you look at the examples commonly given for level 17, you find familiar names- Ted Bundy & Richard Ramirez- two serial rapists and sadists. Utterly unfeeling.

The thing is, both of these cases have been covered Ad nauseam on this and every other podcast. - So I don’t want to focus on the stories of Richard Ramirez and Ted Bundy as much as I want to talk about the pathology of the level 17 killer, using Ramirez and Bundy as examples.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Therapist Profiles: Umbrella Academy, Part 3 Sep 05, 2020

In this Episode: A full psychological breakdown of Five from Netflix's hit show "The Umbrella Academy"

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

The Disappearance of Elisa Lam (RELOADED) Sep 02, 2020

In 2013, Canadian college student Elisa Lam was last seen in an elevator acting very strangely..some say it was foul play, while others suspect mental illness. Professor Michael Drane and Paranormal Investigator Jeremy Enfinger from the Weirdos and Wine Podcast discuss...

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine a light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Living With Borderline Personality Aug 30, 2020

Borderline Personality can be extremely challenging for the person that has it, and also for the relationships in that person's life. In this episode: We discuss what it's like living with Borderline Personality.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Gang Stalking Aug 26, 2020

Have you ever been stalked, not just by a person, but an entire group of people? How do you know? And the more disturbing question… how can you prove it? The Psychology behind this phenomenon may be more provocative than the phenomenon itself.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Therapist Profiles: Umbrella Academy, Part 2 Aug 24, 2020

Psychology Professor Michael Drane breaks down the personality structure and family dynamics of The Umbrella Academy characters.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Therapist Profiles: Umbrella Academy, Part 1 Aug 21, 2020

Psychology Professor Michael Drane breaks down the personality structure and family dynamics of The Umbrella Academy characters.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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The Defense Mechanisms Trivia Game Aug 13, 2020

We all use these unconscious defenses to guard us against things we'd rather not face. Which ones do YOU use the most? In this episode: Grad students Andrew Baker & Ashley Haynes-Gibson square off in the ultimate showdown. How many can you guess?

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

The 6 types of Stalkers, Part 6: "The Hit Stalker" Aug 10, 2020

Murder for hire killers are very different from other types of stalkers because they are motivated by money. Infamous hitmen like Charles Harrelson (son of Woody Harrelson), Richard Kuklinski, also known as “Iceman”, Sasha the Macedonian, Giuseppe Greco, and “Bugsy” Siegel- all rank among the most notorious of what Dr. Ronald Holmes classified as "The Hit Stalker". Contract killing is so embedded in our culture, iconic figures like The Avengers' Winter Soldier and Hitman's Agent 47 are experienced by the world over. What does this say about our attitude toward contract killers?

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Generational Trauma Aug 08, 2020

We explore how trauma can be passed down through your family experience and bloodline.

This was a request from Michelle! Thanks Michelle!

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Jeffrey Epstein and The Unchecked Id Jul 29, 2020

In this episode: Professor Michael Drane and psychology researchers analyze the psychology behind the Jeffrey Epstein Case.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Cults vs Military Jul 25, 2020

Both groups are known to break down their members to psychologically rebuild them. Where do the similarities end?

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Patty, Get Your Gun (RELOADED) Jul 21, 2020

This is one of the most popular 2016 episodes of UPC- This shocking episode of Unpopular Culture, Michael dives deep into a disturbing case of Stockholm Syndrome (or so it seems). Patty Hearst was an American heiress born in the 1950's, whose actions following her own kidnapping left most of America confused and horrified. Many did not believe her eventual claims of being brainwashed and tortured for almost 60 days by the SLA, because of the videos released of her spewing her captor's propaganda messages like "Death to America" and even ROBBING A BANK with her captors in 1974 in the Sunset District of San Francisco. In this episode: licensed psychotherapist, Michael Drane, discuss how being brainwashed works, and how to avoid letting it turn you into a blindly-obedient minion.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Diagnosing Batman Jul 17, 2020

Is Batman a Psychopath? Is he Depressed? Maybe he has PTSD? In this episode- We psychoanalyze this iconic character.

Show notes —>https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/batman

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

The Trouble with Brain Implants- Neuralink Explained Jul 15, 2020

Would you want a brain implant?

In this Episode: A Therapist and Tech Expert discuss the worst-case scenarios behind Elon Musk's Neuralink.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

Show notes —> https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Nlink

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Six Stalkers, Part 5: Political Stalkers Jul 07, 2020

Today, we will discuss the 5th type of stalker under the Ronald Holmes model- The political Stalker. This is a kind of stalker that is not driven by sexual desire or intimacy, but by ideology. The radicalized behavior and delusional thinking has torn at the fabric of our society since the beginning of society itself. Since the assassination of Julius Caesar and before, Political stalkers have been altering the course of our history.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Six Stalkers, Part 5: Political Stalkers Jul 07, 2020

Today, we will discuss the 5th type of stalker under the Ronald Holmes model- The political Stalker. This is a kind of stalker that is not driven by sexual desire or intimacy, but by ideology. The radicalized behavior and delusional thinking has torn at the fabric of our society since the beginning of society itself. Since the assassination of Julius Caesar and before, Political stalkers have been altering the course of our history.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Psychology (of SEX) Mythbusters Jul 05, 2020

In this special edition show, we explore misconceptions about all things sex and relationships- We answer these misleading myths:

1. Opposites attract and are more likely to stay interesting to one another over the long haul.

2. Couples should have sex X times a month/week/day.

3. If you’re truly happy with your partner, you shouldn’t need to be close to anyone else.

4. Never go to bed angry. It will destroy your relationship

5. You should learn to love your partner’s worst qualities.

6. Using alcohol or marijuana is a good stimulant for sex.

https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SexOG

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In a Relationship with The Replika App, Part 2 Jul 04, 2020

We explore the psychology behind "Replika - My AI Friend" -- an app designed for virtual friendship, mentorship and romance. We discuss the nature of AI (Artificial Intelligence), whether it is possible to have a romantic relationship with your avatar, whether it has feelings, and even whether it has a soul.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Fatal Insomnia (Reloaded) Jun 30, 2020

This is the story of a rare prion disease that deprives you of the ability to sleep. Eventually, the victim goes insane and dies. In this 2017 episode, we cover the story of Silvano- the man who bravely gave himself to science so that others might have a chance to live.

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light on the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Six Stalkers, Part 4: Celebrity Stalkers Jun 24, 2020

Today- we will explore the psychology of celebrity stalkers- the 4th type of Stalker in our 6 types of stalkers series- "The celebrity Stalker." A type of stalking that truly embodies what happens when someone obsesses over the unattainable

Hosted by Professor Michael Drane of the Unpopular Culture Podcast show notes — https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Six4

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Multiple Personality Disorder, Explained Jun 20, 2020

Psycho Therapist and Professor Michael Drane, Andrew Baker and Researcher Ashley Haynes-Gibson explain what happens in the mind of a person with Dissociative Identity Disorder (A.K.A Multiple Personality Disorder).

They will discuss this through the lens of Internal Family Systems. A type of therapeutic approach that Michael has studied. We will also bring up popular movies and television shows that feature Multiple Personality Disorder.

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Scale of Evil, Part 11: The Abbotsford Killer Jun 17, 2020

In This Episode: Forensic Analysis on The Case of Terry Driver, convicted murder. Driver ranks at level 16 of Dr. Michael Stone's "Gradations of Evil Scale".

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Does Depression Age You Faster? Jun 13, 2020

True or False- Depression speeds up aging in cells, making you "Biologically older"

In this Episode: We dive to find out the truth.

show notes — https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Age

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Do females like being called "Baby"?? Jun 09, 2020

The claim is that being called "baby" has a positive impact on the female brain, causing emotional stress relief-- Is this true??

Team UPC explores the legitimacy behind this psychology "fact"

show notes —- https://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Baby

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Being in a Relationship With The Replika App Jun 05, 2020

We explore the psychology behind "Replika - My AI Friend" -- an app designed for virtual friendship, mentorship and romance. We discuss the nature of AI (Artificial Intelligence), whether it is possible to have a romantic relationship with your avatar, whether it has feelings, and even whether it has a soul. In this episode, we (the therapist, medical researcher, and tech expert) review the Replika first hand after downloading it to see what it is truly capable of.

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/AIapp

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

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The House of Fox Hallow Farm- Reloaded May 28, 2020

Serial Killer, Herb Baumeister, AKA The "I-70 Strangler" and responsible for "The Gay Murders" in Indiana in the late 1980's and early 1990's was an odd man that rode around in a hearse and urinating on a lot of different things... In this episode, Michael Drane, UPC's resident psychotherapist dives into the Psychology of Erotophonophilia & Auto-Erotic Asphixiation. You'll also hear a psychological profile of Herb Baumeister, prolific serial killer and murderer who turned his massive estate, "Fox Hollow Farm" into a burial ground. This episode includes original music by Michael Drane, himself. If you want to support Michael and help the podcast grow—please support us on Patreon.

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Fox2

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Psychology Mythbusters- Friendships are Fickle May 25, 2020

In this episode- We bust psychology "facts" found on the internet.

Psychology Fact: "When a new person enters your best friend's life, then your importance decreases."

Is this true?

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/FriendFACT

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

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Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Analyzing The Toolbox Killers May 23, 2020

In this episode: We interview Laura Brand, a private investigator who helped find the location of 2 missing victims from the Toolbox Murders of the late 1970s

show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/ToolBox

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Insomniac's Guide to Sleep May 15, 2020

1 in 3 people have at least mild insomnia. Falling asleep can feel like you're playing tug-of-war with a tireless monster. In this episode- We talk with Trevor Youngquist, owner of Liberated Sleep- which provides Mindfulness-based online coaching for insomnia using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Sleep

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

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Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Planet Agoraphobia May 11, 2020

We explore the mental illness known as "agoraphobia"- The irrational fear of being in open/closed spaces or being out of the house along.

But what happens when these fears are no longer irrational? Is it still a mental illness? Or a new reality?

show notes —-http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Planet

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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The Six Stalkers, Part 3: Love-Scorned May 08, 2020

In this Episode: We dive into the psychology of a rejected stalker, what Dr. Ronald Holmes calls the “Love-scorned” Stalker

Show Notes —- https://bit.ly/SIXstalkers

We all know how crippling rejection can have on our mental health.. what happens to someone is already mentally unhealthy..

This is a dive into the mind of a man whose profound sense of rejection drove him to unspeakable acts of savagery.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Psychology (of sex) Mythbusters: Girls Don't Like "Dirty Talk" May 04, 2020

In this Episode: We explain the psychology of dirty talk, and address the claim that "Girls Don't Enjoy Talking Dirty as Much As Guys Do" What are your feelings? Is this true? show notes— http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SexMyth

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Dark Fairytale Origins 3 Apr 27, 2020

In this episode: We continue down the rabbit hole, exploring the psychological themes of the original stories behind "The Fox and The Hound" & "Pied Piper of Hamelin"

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Tales3

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

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Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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Scale of Evil: Interview with The Experts Apr 23, 2020

Today we are SO excited to provide you with this fascinating conversation between myself, Dr. Michael Stone & Dr. Gary Brucato - The renowned experts behind "The Gradations of Evil" Scale and their new book "The New Evil: Understanding the Emergence of Modern Violent Crime".

Show notes —-http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SOEorigins

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.

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Coronavirus: Isolation Nation Apr 16, 2020

In this Episode: We explain the psychological impact of isolation and give some takeaways for how to survive your quarantine lifestyle. (This episode was recorded on March 28, 2020. Information has likely changed since that time. Please check the CDC for current updates on The Coronavirus)

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Isolation

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Stalker Report: Psych Myths & Intolerable Sounds Apr 12, 2020

On this episode, Andy and I answer some of our favorite messages that we've received from our beloved Stalkers. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, you name it! We hear you and we are here to answer life's strangest questions: Why do some sounds feel like nails on a chalkboard? Why do I react so strongly to car horns? And my ~personal~ favorite, how long can you be mad at someone before you don't love them anymore?

Give it a listen, send us your own thoughts/questions, and thank you for your support!

As always, stay safe my friends.

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SR2

Team UPC Talks About Coronavirus Apr 09, 2020

People have been writing me asking for help for how to deal with the coronavirus

Like you, I’m deeply concerned about the state of where things are.

To make myself feel better, for lack of knowing any viral pathologists, I asked two of the smartest people I know about their take on the coronavirus.

This was initially a private conversation among friends, but about halfway through, we decided that if sharing this conversation helps educate people about how to protect themselves, then we should post it to UPC and encourage people to reach out to us with questions or stories they might have.

What you’re about to hear is a conversation between a therapist, tech expert, and a medical researcher. While none of us are viral pathologists, we are professional researchers in our own right.

Show Notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Corona2

*Disclaimer*

Consult A Medical Professional About Questions And Symptoms. We are not giving medical advice. This is for informational is for entertainment purposes only.

*Disclaimer*

You may have noticed that, since quarantine, your internet has been slower? I’m told the internet has been overloading since everyone’s been working from home all at once. So just know the recording gets spotty here and there.

*Disclaimer*

This Episode Was Recorded On March 27th 2020. Information On This Subject Changes Quickly. Please Also Consult CDC And World Health Organization Websites Below For Up To Date Information.

We hope this information is helpful for you. Stay safe and healthy out there <3

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Dark Fairytale Origins 2: Pinocchio & Cinderella Apr 03, 2020

In this episode: we explore disturbing psychological themes behind the original stories of Cinderella & Pinocchio

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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The Psychology of Tiger King Mar 31, 2020

Are they zookeepers or cult leaders? In this episode we share our analysis of Joe Exotic, Carol Baskin, and Doc Antle and compare their zoo culture to cult criteria

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/TigerKing

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Walter White & The Midlife Crisis Mar 29, 2020

In this episode: We explore the psychology of Walter White, the iconic character from AMC's "Breaking Bad"

show notes —- upcpodcast.com/archive1/BreakingBad

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Cults Vs. Religions- The John Frum Cult Mar 26, 2020

Today, we will look at the fabled “Cargo Cults” of the pacific, indigenous tribes that were overwhelmed by the Americans technology that they began to worship them as gods. We’re also going to explore religions vs. cults, and try to understand the subtle differences between the two.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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Banana Phobia Mar 16, 2020

In this Episode: We answer a letter from "Banana Phobia", a person who is phobic about bananas. Did you know that 50% of humans have a lifelong, irrational fear of an object or situation? For around 7% of us, that fear rises to the level of clinical phobia.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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show notes ——http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Phobias

Scale of Evil, Part 10- "Death House Landlady" Mar 12, 2020

In this Episode: The story you are about to hear should convince you that murders don’t have to look like the devil to be one. In this episode, we present the Case of Dorothea Puentes, one of the most cited cases for level 15 on Dr. Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil Scale.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

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AMC's Better Call Saul & "The Svengali Effect" Mar 06, 2020

In this episode:

A review of the main characters, and a thought experiment- if each character in Better Call Saul were a super hero, what would their special power be. In other words, what theme do they bring to the show.

Finally, we will discuss the “Svengali Effect” to see if Charles McGill’s accusations about his little brother are true.

Is Jimmy a Svengali? A sociopathic mesmerizing mastermind? Or is Charles seeing the worst in his little brother, as he always does.

We are going to hold Jimmy McGill up to the criteria of what it means to be manipulative sociopath to understand the psychology behind this beloved character.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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