Unpopular Culture

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... Show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Fox2 Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube Support the Show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

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

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 Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube Support the Show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Around 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 Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube Support the Show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

We explore the mental illness known as "agoraphobia"- The irrational fear of being in open/closed spaces or being out of the house along.  Show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Planet But what happens when these fears are no longer irrational? Is it still a mental illness? Or a new reality? 

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 who’s profound sense of rejection drove him to unspeakable acts of savagery.  Follow us @upcpodcast Support UPC --> patreon.com/upcpodcast

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"    Show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SexMyth What are your feelings? Is this true? 

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 Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.

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 Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.

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 Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.

In this episode: 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?  Show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SR2

People have been writing me asking for help for how to deal with the coronavirus What you’re about to hear is a conversation between a therapist, a 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 Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.

In this episode: we explore disturbing psychological themes behind the original stories of Cinderella & Pinocchio. Show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/DarkFairy Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.

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 Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.

In this episode: We explore the psychology of Walter White, the iconic character from AMC's "Breaking Bad" Show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/BreakingBad Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.