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Out Now With Aaron and Abe
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now 650: Avatar: Fire And AshThis week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe features a clash of clans! Dr. Ali Mattu returns to join Aaron and Abe talk all about Avatar: Fire and Ash. Hear what this group has to say about the third entry in James Cameron’s gigantic original sci-fi series. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (10:27), Trailer Talk for Disclosure Day, Avengers: Doomsday, and The Odyssey (25:55), the main review (53:38), Games (2:27:40), and Out Now Feedback (2:44:15). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…...
2025-12-222h 57The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst
The Adversity Advantage with Doug BopstHow To Overcome Anxiety & Take Back Control of Your Life | Dr. Ali MattuDr. Ali Mattu is a clinical psychologist, YouTuber, and leading voice in mental health education. Today on the show we discuss: why this is the best and worst time for mental health, the dark side of social media and why it leaves us feeling lonelier than ever, the dangers of self-diagnosis and over-identifying with labels, the real root causes of anxiety and depression that most people overlook, why therapy often fails men and what actually works instead, the practical tools to break free from cycles of anxiety and loneliness, how to reframe awkwardness as the price of...
2025-10-041h 18The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & MoreEpisode 247 "SDCC 2025: The Psychology of Star Trek vs. Star Wars, Episode VII"This is not your typical space battle! Turbocharged with brain science and fun facts, this discussion will explore, explain, and celebrate the "psy" in sci-fi! Squaring off are pop culture psychologists Dr. Drea Letamendi (UCLA, The Arkham Sessions) and Dr. Ali Mattu (YouTube's Dr. Ali), who will team up with the persuasive viewpoints of guests Ronald D. Moore (writer, Star Trek: The Next Generation; Deep Space Nine) and Diana Lee Inosanto (actress, Ahsoka; Star Wars: Tales of the Empire). Impartially moderated by Brian Ward (The Arkham Sessions).   Dr. Drea Letamendi - @drdreapsychology Dr. Ali Mattu - @ali...
2025-08-0457 minMeredith for Real: the curious introvert
Meredith for Real: the curious introvertEp. 293: The Secret Lives of Men: Mental Health Confessions!Who’s talking about men’s mental health? In this episode, four guests join me – Russ Jones, an ADHD mentor, Paul Roberts, a blue-collar business owner, Ali Mattu, a clinical psychologist & Jon Patrick Hatcher, a nonfiction humor writer. We discuss how men talk to each other about mental health behind closed doors, the mistakes women are unknowingly making when they try to help, the problem with strength-based identity, the medicine of community, neurodiversities & emotional dysregulation parties. If you like this episode, you’ll also like episode 166: MALE ANXIETY: STIGMA, STRATEGIES & ROGAINEGuests:   Jon Patrick Ha...
2025-05-261h 34Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum
Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-BlumEP52: Misophonia & Selective Mutism: When Sounds Trigger Emotional & Physiological Responses w/ Dr. Ali MattuEP52 features a discussion between Dr E and clinical psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu, on the connection between misophonia - a disorder where certain sounds trigger emotional and physiological responses - and Selective Mutism.In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Ali discuss what misophonia is, it’s connection to general anxiety disorder, strategies and tools to spot it in your children and treat it and more.--Chapters: (3:51) Understanding Misophonia(11:14) Misophonia’s connection to general anxiety disorder(19:06) How parents can spot Misophonia in their child...
2025-05-0559 minWhy? with Emma Kennedy
Why? with Emma KennedyWhy do we have phobias?Phobias are the most common anxiety disorder in the world. We’re very familiar with the likes of arachnophobia and claustrophobia, but some people suffer from more unconventional, even bizarre fears – say, a terror of buttons or even spoons. Where do they come from? What do they mean? And can they be treated? Emma Kennedy talks to Joseph E. LeDoux, Professor of Neuroscience at NYU, and clinical psychologist Dr Ali Mattu who has treated anxiety disorders in New York’s top hospitals. • Buy Joseph E. LeDoux’s Anxious: The Modern Mind in the Age of Anxiety throu...
2025-01-2338 minWhy? with Emma Kennedy
Why? with Emma KennedyWhy do we have phobias?Phobias are the most common anxiety disorder in the world. We’re very familiar with the likes of arachnophobia and claustrophobia, but some people suffer from more unconventional, even bizarre fears – say, a terror of buttons or even spoons. Where do they come from? What do they mean? And can they be treated? Emma Kennedy talks to Joseph E. LeDoux, Professor of Neuroscience at NYU, and clinical psychologist Dr Ali Mattu who has treated anxiety disorders in New York’s top hospitals. • Buy Joseph E. LeDoux’s Anxious: The Modern Mind in the Age of Anxie...
2025-01-2342 minThat\'s Absurd Please Elaborate
That's Absurd Please ElaborateAli Mattu and the Missing Moon | Thanksgiving Rerun!Happy Thanksgiving to the Americans! Super-belated one for those Canadians too, eh! And, for the rest-of-the-world… Happy Thursday! To give ourselves a little break to spend with our families on Trace’s favorite holiday we’re re-airing a very early episode of the show. Eat some food, tell your friends you love them, and we’ll be back with a new episode next week!In episode 6, Julian explores what would happen to a world without a moon, Trace performs a pedagogical project pertaining to placentas, and ✨ special guest ✨ Dr. Ali Mattu tells the robots it’s OK to feel feelings...
2024-11-281h 30Twin Minds Unwind
Twin Minds UnwindDr Ali Mattu: Anxiety, AI, Men’s Mental Health, and the Trauma SpectrumJoin Dr. Holly Batchelder as she meets with her favorite YouTube psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu, for a deep dive into their shared passion: understanding anxiety. In this episode, they explore the complex nature of anxiety, its varied impacts on individuals, the profound effect of social media, and the revolutionary potential of AI in mental health therapy. They shed light on the evolving conversations around mental health, with a special focus on the unique challenges men encounter in seeking help and the most effective ways to support those living with anxiety.About our guest:
2024-06-1441 minOut Now With Aaron and Abe
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now 567: Dune: Part TwoThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe will lead you all to paradise. Aaron is joined by Dr. Ali Mattu and Russel Latham to discuss the sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two. Hear what the group has to say about Denis Villeneuve’s efforts to bring the second half of Frank Herbert’s classic novel to life. Plus, there’s plenty of time for trailer talk, other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (9:52), Trailer Talk for Borderlands(37:37), the main review (44:43), Games (2:14:49), and Out Now Feedback (2:27:21). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…...
2024-03-062h 48Wit and Reason with Alex and Dr. Alexis
Wit and Reason with Alex and Dr. AlexisBringing Psychology to the Masses with Dr. Ali MattuIn this captivating podcast episode, join Dr. Alexis Moreno as she sits down for an enlightening radio interview with the renowned psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of media psychology and its influence on our lives. Listen as Dr. Ali opens up about his childhood and shares heartwarming anecdotes of how media and his work with his clients has impacted his life as a psychologist. Discover how a chance encounter inspired him to create informative and engaging content, bridging the gap between professional knowledge and accessibility. Hosted on Acast. S...
2024-02-0530 minSee Something Say Something
See Something Say SomethingGeneration M: CrushedAnother bonus episode from Generation M. Please head over to the Generation M feed to subscribe for up-to-date episodes. Episode 3 is out now on that feed. Episode description: We recap episode 2 of Disney+'s Ms. Marvel!   Ahmed and Alanna are joined by Ayesha Mattu to revel over the delightful high school rom-com of it all.   This episode of Generation M is a not-for-profit work licensed freely under creative commons.
2023-11-211h 11Generation M: Recapping Ms. Marvel
Generation M: Recapping Ms. MarvelEpisode 2 Recap: CrushedWe recap episode 2 of Disney+'s Ms. Marvel!   Ahmed and Alanna are joined by Ayesha Mattu to revel over the delightful high school rom-com of it all.   This episode of Generation M is a not-for-profit work licensed freely under creative commons.
2023-11-131h 11Off The Cuff with Danny LoPriore
Off The Cuff with Danny LoPrioreFinding Support and Healing in Difficult Times with Dr. Ali MattuLife can be a challenging space to navigate. With all of the ups and downs, twists, and turns, sometimes it’s hard to figure out whether you’re coming or going. Here’s the thing to remember when you find yourself trying to find your way through one of those situations; you’re not alone. “People see ‘Doctor’ in front of your name and forget that you guys have feelings too.” – (Danny), 3:14 My guest today is a man who felt so knew so many were suffering, feeling alone and as if they had no way to cope … so throu...
2023-11-081h 23The Checkup with Doctor Mike
The Checkup with Doctor MikeThe Truth About BetterHelp, Life Coaches, & Positive Affirmations | Dr. Ali MattuRebooting psychotherapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26162113/Mental health for all by involving all: https://youtu.be/yzm4gpAKrBk?si=cTioab_Bzcj9YzL781 words episode of This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/204/81-wordsBetterHelp: https://www.thecut.com/article/mental-health-therapy-apps.htmlKaiser mental health strike: https://www.kqed.org/news/11929713/kaiser-mental-health-workers-appove-new-contract-ending-10-week-strikeMyers Briggs: https://youtu.be/Q5pggDCnt5M?si=z0vxswUuD-Enc9gaFollow Dr. Ali Mattu, clinical psychologist from Columbia University and YouTuber, here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIZqOLqUCro7bKztUjYCNAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alimattu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliMattu00:00 Intro01:09 Social Media...
2023-09-122h 41That\'s Absurd Please Elaborate
That's Absurd Please ElaborateA Missing Moon | feat. Dr. Ali MattuThis episode Julian explores the moon (or a lack thereof), Trace placates us with placenta pontification, and special guest Dr. Ali Mattu tells the robots it’s OK to feel feelings.QUESTIONSTrace: "What happened to placentas and umbilical cords in the past" from Dr. MattuDr. Ali Mattu: “Can robots love” from ChatGPTJulian: "What would the world be like if there was no moon?" from TraceDo you have an absurd question? Maybe a silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridi...
2023-06-221h 26Undercommon Taste
Undercommon TasteMental Health in TTRPGs: An Interview with Dr. Ali Mattu - Undercommon Taste Episode 116This week, we are joined by special guest Dr. Ali Mattu. Dr. Mattu is a clinical psychologist with a focus on anxiety disorders, and we're discussing the intersection of gaming and mental health, from ways that gaming can be helpful for managing anxiety to the portrayal of mental health in media. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and tomorrow (May 18, 2023) is Mental Health Action Day. You can find more about Mental Health Action Day at mentalhealthaction.network. It is sponsored by the group Mental Health Is Health, which has its own website with a great variety of...
2023-05-171h 02Meredith for Real: the curious introvert
Meredith for Real: the curious introvertEp. 187 | Social Anxiety: X-Men, Tips & Sweaty PitsDr. Ali Mattu was so socially anxious as a child, that he had selective mutism. Since then, he’s become a clinical psychologist specializing in treating anxiety disorders. Wanting to create more accessible mental health education, he created a YouTube channel with over 8.5 million views that helps viewers live a more compassionate, courageous, and connected life. He was the co-host of PBS’s Emmy Nominated Self-Evident, an expert on Netflix + Vox’s The Mind Explained: Anxiety, HBO’s Doctor Commentaries, and A&E’s The Employables. In this episode, we discuss the difference between social anxiety & social anxiety disorder, where it c...
2023-05-1555 minUndercommon Taste
Undercommon TasteChimeras: Mix and Match Monsters - Undercommon Taste Episode 115This week, we're talking chimeras - those monsters which are made up of pieces of other monsters. Join us as we discuss chimeras in mythology and game lore, starting (of course) with *the* Chimaera of Greek mythology, and continuing through to manticores, catyblepases (catyblepi?), owlbears, and more.    Our friends over at Worldbuild With Us (Twitter: @LetsWorldbuild)recently did a two-part episode where they built a world with a prompt we submitted! Check out Part One of their take on a high-fantasy world's apocalypse when magic suddenly stops working here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-b2u6...
2023-05-031h 12Cardinal Conversations
Cardinal ConversationsAli Mattu, PhD 2012 and Being a Creator While Treating Mental Health IssuesIn this episode, Ryane and Brett speak with alumnus Dr. Ali Mattu about his career as a mental health practitioner and content creator. He has been featured in shows on Netflix, HBO, and other media outlets, and now operates his own YouTube channel that focuses on providing accessible mental health tips. Listen in on their conversation to learn how to position yourself well in your job search, issues facing mental health practitioners today, and how to develop your own online persona. Link: Dr. Ali's Website Link: Dr. Ali's YouTube Channel Link: Dr. Ali...
2023-03-1341 minAnxiety Road Podcast
Anxiety Road PodcastARP 315 A Look at The Anxiety First Aid Kit BookI freely admit that I mentioned can soda too many times in this episode. But it had a profound effect on my body and parts of my brain.    There are folks that use other substances in excess to deal with their symptoms or whatever else is going on with them. For me, it was sugar drinks and pastries.    Almost never met a donut I didn't like.   I no longer beat myself up on wanting to scarf up a sweet treat.  I do get pissed at myself when I do eat a problem food. There are repercussions.     Messed myself up on a piece o...
2023-02-2106 minOut Now With Aaron and Abe
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now 517: Avatar: The Way of WaterThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking the fight to the water. Aaron is joined by Dr. Ali Mattu and Peter Paras, with a special appearance by Brandon Peters, for an episode covering Avatar: The Way of Water. Hear what the group has to say about the long-in—the-making James Cameron sequel. Plus, we have trailers to discuss, games, feedback, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (3:47), Trailer Talk for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and 65 (22:50), Games (31:55), the main review (1:02:45), and Out Now Feedback (2:25:45). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… ...
2022-12-202h 47Deep Dives with ISPU
Deep Dives with ISPUReclaiming the Narrative: Xade Wharton-AliVisions and Voices, the first publication from ISPU's Native American and Indigenous Muslim Stories (NAIMS): Reclaiming the Narrative project, is the first-ever photo narrative project to center the lived experiences of Native American and Indigenous Muslims in the United States. This research amplifies Indigenous Muslim voices to highlight the challenges, strengths, and needs of this small but incredibly diverse community.ISPU Researchers conducted 17 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with Native American Muslims over a period of six months. Interviews explored identity, ways to navigate multiple marginalized communities, and insights into participants' struggles, hopes...
2022-11-1602 minMovement Made Better Podcast
Movement Made Better Podcast#82 Training Mindsets with Ali M. Mattu, Ph.D.This week's podcast episode features Dr. Ali Mattu. Dr. Mattu spent a decade treating panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania), skin-picking disorder (excoriation), tic disorder, and Tourette syndrome using cognitive behavioral therapy. He’s created over 150 videos for his YouTube channel, The Psych Show, which have been seen over 3.5 million times. Dr. Mattu is the co-host of PBS’s Self-Evident, an expert on Netflix + Vox’s The Mind Explained: Anxiety, HBO’s Doctor Commentaries, and A&E’s The Employables.  He received his B.A. from the University...
2022-04-2750 minFeminist Frequency\'s Star Trek Podcast
Feminist Frequency's Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 8 & 9: “All In” & “Rubicon”After a lengthy mid-season break, STAR TREK DISCOVERY season 4 is back and so are we! Joining Anita are two exciting returning guests: clinical psychologist Ali Mattu and NASA engineer Bobak Ferdowsi, both with impressive Star Trek credentials (such as having actually watched DS9). We had an awesome episode with them during season 3 of Disco, so we’re jazzed to have them back. This episode has special video access exclusively for Patreon supporters, so be sure to check out the link posted on patreon.com/femfreqLinks Mentioned:Sex in Star Trek: Exploring Gene Roddenberry's Sexual Frontier...
2022-02-2259 minDetoxicity: By Men, About Men, For Everyone
Detoxicity: By Men, About Men, For EveryoneDetoxPod 93 : Dr. Ali MattuThis podcast is, among other things, about mental health. And there's plenty of good advice one can get from a clinical perspective. There's plenty you can get from a human experiential perspective. But those perspectives don't have to be mutually exclusive, and that's proven by this episode's guest, Dr. Ali Mattu. Dr. Mattu hosts a wildly popular YouTube series about mental health and anxiety, and works with an organization called Loop, which hosts a community-centered mental health app. Ali and I talk about things that have revolutionized mental health in the last few years (including Telehealth and psychedelic treatment...
2022-02-161h 01PsychEverywhere
PsychEverywhereTelling Stories That Change the WorldDr. Ali Mattu from YouTube's The Psych Show joins us to discuss the power of storytelling. Discover the pros of cons associated with stories and how to use stories to teach. Can stories actually change how our brains receive and process information? Brought to you by Psi Chi. Resources/Suggested Reading Mattu's YouTube Series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIFKxnWPbur8gnzxiOy4YMQ About This Season's "Psych Has Answers" Theme: https://doi.org/10.24839/2164-9812.Eye25.1.04 Calls to Action Share a story that changed your life on Twitter. Tag @PsiChiPodcast and @AliMattu Listen or subscribe to PsychEverywhere: https...
2021-12-1441 minModern Minorities
Modern MinoritiesDr. Ali Mattu (psychs) social anxiety“The thing I learned was that fear that I had — everyone else had. And that changed everything for me.”Dr. Ali is a clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety — probably best known for The Psych Show (YouTube), where he breaks down and explains the importance of mental health in a fun, accessible way. Dr. Ali is ALSO clinical advisor at LOOP - the only social-based mental health app designed for those who experience social anxiety and want to overcome it. Loop provides the space and support folks need to learn new skills and build up the reflexes to tackl...
2021-12-131h 11Speaking Our Minds
Speaking Our Minds054: Mental Health Basics: Signs of Anxiety & Panic Attacks with Dr. Ali MattuIn this week's episode of our “Mental Health Basics Series” we’re talking all about the signs of severe anxiety and what helps with special guest Ali Mattu!This episode lays out:- The common symptoms of anxiety and when anxiety becomes so severe that it may be considered diagnosable- The different types of anxiety diagnoses that exist and some of their defining factors- Factors that might make someone more at risk of developing severe anxiety- What a panic attack is and some practical tips for wh...
2021-05-1045 minMovement Made Better Podcast
Movement Made Better Podcast#46 Physical Activity: The Best Anti-Depressant/Anti-Anxiety with Dr. MattuThis week's podcast episode features Dr. Ali Mattu. Dr. Mattu spent a decade treating panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania), skin-picking disorder (excoriation), tic disorder, and Tourette syndrome using cognitive behavioral therapy. He’s created over 150 videos for his YouTube channel, The Psych Show, which have been seen over 3.5 million times. Dr. Mattu is the co-host of PBS’s Self-Evident, an expert on Netflix + Vox’s The Mind Explained: Anxiety, HBO’s Doctor Commentaries, and A&E’s The Employables.  He received his B.A. from the University...
2021-03-151h 03The Story Collider
The Story ColliderStories of COVID-19: Home, Part 1Over the past few months, our homes have become workplaces, schools, and the backdrop for the majority of our lives. In this episode, our storytellers consider how to adjust to being stuck at home.Our first story is from psychologist (and Story Collider board member!) Ali Mattu. Cooped up with his young outdoor-kid daughter, indoor-kid Ali decides they should venture out into the wild together. Find transcripts and photos from all of our stories on our website.After Ali’s story, our host speaks with Yi-Ling Liu, a journalist based in China, about how families in...
2021-01-0833 minFeminist Frequency\'s Star Trek Podcast
Feminist Frequency's Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9: “The Sanctuary” & “Terra Firma, Part 1”Today on Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek podcast host Anita is joined by some very exciting guests. This episode sees the return of clinical psychologist Ali Mattu whose insights we’re always eager to hear. New to the podcast is Bobak Ferdowsi, a fault protection engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a very impressive Star Trek resume. Listen in as we offer our reactions, insights and headcanons on episodes 8 and 9 of the third season of Discovery, all while our guests fill in the gaps with those good good science facts and observations.Make a Donation for ou...
2020-12-151h 05A minute of mindfulness
A minute of mindfulnessI Tried to Beat Insomnia in 7 DaysI used to help people overcome their sleep problems. Now none of the stuff I know is helping me to fall asleep. So I talked to a psychologist to get help. This is what happened. See more from psychologist Dr. Helen Hsu: https://www.instagram.com/hellamentalhealth/. See my full unedited meetings with Dr. Helen Hsu: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-insomnia-37723500. Take The Psych Show Census: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2nMeaf3AX7Q05GbbmWrOUAaRf-501oqlpJERBKli-mUze-A/viewform Special thanks to Elizabeth S., Tyler D., Anna H., Arnt J., Collin P., Evan A., Imran M., Sam D...
2020-05-2814 minPositive and Negative
Positive and NegativeEpisode 100: Ali Mattu, Myq Kaplan, Tyler Riley, Melissa Meli, and Kate HarlowPositive and Negative is a podcast where Tristan Miller discusses the relationship between mental health and the creative temperament. In this episode, Tristan speaks with several guests he's interviewed previously, Ali Mattu, Myq Kaplan, Melissa Meli, Tyler Riley, and Kate Harlow about what changes have happened in their mental health. For early access to extended interviews and older episodes contribute on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TristanJMiller Follow us on Twitter! Theme song To be or Nah? By Billy Conahan. www.tristanjmiller.com @tristanjmiller1 @tristanjmiller
2020-05-211h 59Feminist Frequency\'s Star Trek Podcast
Feminist Frequency's Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Picard #8 and #9 - “Broken Pieces” / “Et in Arcadia Ego: Part I”Content Warning: This episode of the podcast contains discussions of graphic self harm and suicide.In a very timely guest appearance, Dr. Ali Mattu—  clinical psychologist, host of The Psych Show, and friend of the podcast— joins Anita and Ebony to discuss not only Star Trek: Picard, but the state of the world and the unique cultural and psychological challenges we all currently face. After a bit of reflection, we are committed to diving into episodes 8 and 9 (the penultimate of the season) and doing our best to decide if we love this show, hate it, or somehow do bo...
2020-03-241h 02The Lavendaire Lifestyle
The Lavendaire Lifestyle140: Mental Health, the Self Care ‘Trend’ & Social Media Anxiety w/ Dr. Ali MattuHow much time did you spend on social media today? How much of that time actually made you feel good? Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu is sharing his thoughts on the mental health discussion, social media, and anxiety – as licensed professional and YouTuber himself! Mental health can be a sensitive topic, so Ali shares ... Read more The post 140: Mental Health, the Self Care ‘Trend’ & Social Media Anxiety w/ Dr. Ali Mattu appeared first on Lavendaire.
2020-02-1645 minThe Story Collider
The Story ColliderLeaving Home: Stories about having to leave in order to find homeThis week we present two stories of people who had to leave home to find a new home.Part 1: When Ph.D student Ali Mattu's girlfriend tells him she is moving to New York City, he has to make some tough decisions about where home is.Part 2: Arlo Pérez Esquivel struggles to define his boundaries with his father while he is pursuing his education in another country.Ali Mattu is a cognitive behavioral therapist who helps kids and adults with anxiety disorders. Through YouTube, Dr. Mattu teaches a global audience how to u...
2020-01-0334 minInside Mental Health
Inside Mental HealthSimple Psychology Explanations with Dr. Ali MattuDo you enjoy watching YouTube videos about mental health and psychology? But are you tired of wading through all the mindless fluff, meaningless new-age jargon and overly pedantic lectures? There is a better option out there – The Psych Show, created by Dr. Ali Mattu. Dr. Mattu is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. Watch him on The Psych Show at https://www.YouTube.com/thepsychshow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-2230 minFeminist Frequency\'s Star Trek Podcast
Feminist Frequency's Star Trek PodcastStar Trek Discovery | S02, EP13: "Such Sweet Sorrow"We're so close to the end of Star Trek Discovery's second season, but before we press the self-destruct button on the Recap FREQcast, let's race through some space corridors and figure out what happened in this week's episode! Anita is off taking time suit flying lessons, so Ebony was joined in the Keanu Reeves Memorial Studio by psychologist and Star Trek cheerleader, Ali Mattu for a rundown of all the fist-pumping moments "Such Sweet Sorrow" gave us. Check out Dr. Mattu's efforts to make psychology fun and easy to understand --and listen to him break down the...
2019-04-131h 02Speaking of Psychology
Speaking of PsychologyGiving Away Psychology in the Digital AgeSharing your expertise with the world on YouTube and other social media platforms can be both thrilling and terrifying. If you want to know where to start, look no further than Ali Mattu, PhD. He’s a licensed clinical psychologist and creator of “The Psych Show” whose videos have been watched over 700,000 times. Mattu gives advice on where to begin, how to overcome impostor syndrome and the lessons he’s learned along the way. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about yo...
2019-01-1628 minMission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
Mission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast047 - Aye, Calypso with Dr. Ali MattuShort Trek II is in the books. When Craft catches feels for Zora, a number of questions arise: Is love possible between a person and a machine? Is a relationship with a machine cheating? Who the heck are Craft and Zora? Dr. Ali Mattu of The Psych Show weighs in on this week's Mission Log Live!   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern 
2018-11-141h 00Mission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
Mission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast047 - Aye, Calypso with Dr. Ali MattuShort Trek II is in the books. When Craft catches feels for Zora, a number of questions arise: Is love possible between a person and a machine? Is a relationship with a machine cheating? Who the heck are Craft and Zora? Dr. Ali Mattu of The Psych Show weighs in on this week's Mission Log Live!   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern 
2018-11-141h 00Jedi Counsel
Jedi CounselJedi Counsel Podcast Episode 102 – Sharing Psychology with the Public with Dr. Ali MattuWe spoke to Dr. Ali Mattu, who is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. In addition to treating individuals with anxiety and related disorders, he also does an admirable job of sharing accurate mental health information with the public. He does this through his YouTube channel on The Psych Show, through his blog on … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast Episode 102 – Sharing Psychology with the Public with Dr. Ali Mattu
2018-08-0300 minPals with Bill Wadman
Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 6: Ali Mattu - PsychologistPsychologist Dr Ali Mattu and I have a sprawling two hour conversation about the origins of his Star Trek affliction, being a slacker in high school, and how the death of his brother changed his life. It's a good one, so don't miss it.
2018-07-272h 17Positive and Negative
Positive and NegativeAli MattuPositive and Negative is a podcast where Tristan Miller discusses the relationship between mental health and the creative temperament. In this episode, Tristan speaks with therapist and YouTube creator Ali Mattu about anxiety and therapy. For early access to extended interviews and older episodes contribute on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TristanJMiller Follow us on Twitter! Theme song To be or Nah? By Billy Conahan. www.tristanjmiller.com @tristanjmiller1 @tristanjmiller Merch!
2018-05-1055 minMission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
Mission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast023 - What is Real with Dr. Ali MattuIs this the real life? Is this just fantasy? And is it any less real for being a fantasy? Set your minds to blown as The Psych Show's Dr. Ali Mattu joins us to blow your mind. Be sure to join us live every Tuesday night 10pm Eastern/7pm Pacific on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/MissionLogPod
2018-04-2559 minMission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
Mission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast023 - What is Real with Dr. Ali MattuIs this the real life? Is this just fantasy? And is it any less real for being a fantasy? Set your minds to blown as The Psych Show's Dr. Ali Mattu joins us to blow your mind. Be sure to join us live every Tuesday night 10pm Eastern/7pm Pacific on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/MissionLogPod
2018-04-2559 minGT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast
GT Radio - The Geek Therapy PodcastSpoilers! … ?#118: We discuss the effect that spoilers can have on enjoyment and we try to settle on our own spoiler policy for future episodes. *This episode includes a promotion for Humble Monthly. You can sign up through our affiliate link: geektherapy.com/humblemonthly (Affiliate Disclosure) Notes: Stop Worrying About Spoilers–They Actually Help You Enjoy the Story More – http://bit.ly/2DqJgv3 3 Reasons Why the Psychology of Spoilers Is Wrong by Ali Mattu — Brain Knows Better – http://bit.ly/2D5zn5a — Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR...
2018-01-141h 06GTRadio-Transistor
GTRadio-TransistorSpoilers! … ?#118: We discuss the effect that spoilers can have on enjoyment and we try to settle on our own spoiler policy for future episodes. *This episode includes a promotion for Humble Monthly. You can sign up through our affiliate link: geektherapy.com/humblemonthly (Affiliate Disclosure) Notes: Stop Worrying About Spoilers–They Actually Help You Enjoy the Story More – http://bit.ly/2DqJgv3 3 Reasons Why the Psychology of Spoilers Is Wrong by Ali Mattu — Brain Knows Better – http://bit.ly/2D5zn5a — Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR...
2018-01-141h 06GT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast
GT Radio - The Geek Therapy PodcastSpoilers! … ?#118: We discuss the effect that spoilers can have on enjoyment and we try to settle on our own spoiler policy for future episodes. *This episode includes a promotion for Humble Monthly. You can sign up through our affiliate link: geektherapy.com/humblemonthly (Affiliate Disclosure) Notes: Stop Worrying About Spoilers–They Actually Help You Enjoy the Story More – http://bit.ly/2DqJgv3 3 Reasons Why the Psychology of Spoilers Is Wrong by Ali Mattu — Brain Knows Better – http://bit.ly/2D5zn5a — Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR...
2018-01-141h 06GT Radio - OLD
GT Radio - OLDSpoilers! … ?#118: We discuss the effect that spoilers can have on enjoyment and we try to settle on our own spoiler policy for future episodes. *This episode includes a promotion for Humble Monthly. You can sign up through our affiliate link: geektherapy.com/humblemonthly (Affiliate Disclosure) Notes: Stop Worrying About Spoilers–They Actually Help You Enjoy the Story More – http://bit.ly/2DqJgv3 3 Reasons Why the Psychology of Spoilers Is Wrong by Ali Mattu — Brain Knows Better – http://bit.ly/2D5zn5a — Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR...
2018-01-141h 06LifePilot: Be the CEO of your life, not just your business!
LifePilot: Be the CEO of your life, not just your business!Two roadblocks to living your ideal lifeTo date on the Quest for Freedom Podcast I’ve covered off on Season 1: Personal freedom (mindfulness, meditation and happiness) Season 2: Business freedom (business sabbaticals, Universal Cycles of Change and letting go) Season 3: Learning Mastery (growth mindset and learning hacks) And now we come to Season 4: Lifestyle Freedom (goals and ambition vs lifestyle by design) Why are you living the lifestyle you're living? If you could wake up tomorrow and do anything you want, would you be doing what you're doing? I want to talk about how you spend yo...
2017-11-0813 minThe Story Collider
The Story ColliderExposure: Stories about new experiencesPart 1: Journalist Erika Check Hayden travels to Sierra Leone and sees ebola up close and personal for the first time. Part 2: As a child, psychologist Ali Mattu suffers from paralyzing social anxiety. Erika Check Hayden is an award-winning San Francisco-based science, health, and technology reporter. She writes for the science journal Nature, and on a freelance basis for a variety of publications. She is the incoming director of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Science Communication Program. Find her at erikacheck.com or on Twitter @Erika_Check. Ali Mattu is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of...
2017-01-0628 minGT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast
GT Radio - The Geek Therapy PodcastThe Evolution of Star Trek’s Fandom#59: Happy 50th Anniversary, Star Trek! At Star Trek Mission New York, just days before the 50th anniversary, Ali Mattu moderated the panel “The Evolution of Star Trek’s Fandom” featuring Ryan Britt, Cici James, Telka Vassie, Ed Gross, and Josué Cardona. This week’s episode is a recording of the panel. Panel info from Star Trek Mission website – http://www.startrekmissions.com/en/Sessions/29677/The-Evolution-of-Star-Treks-Fandom?sId=29677 The post The Evolution of Star Trek’s Fandom appeared first on Geek Therapy.
2016-09-081h 02GT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast
GT Radio - The Geek Therapy PodcastStar Trek and Beyond#52: FULL SPOILERS for Star Trek Beyond! Happy 50th anniversary Star Trek! While Lara is at San Diego Comic-Con, Josué sits down with Dr. Ali Mattu to discuss Star Trek Beyond over coffee. They talk about what Star Trek means to them, they geek out over Beyond, and they speculate on the 4th film in the rebooted franchise. Find Ali at: @AliMattu on Twitter, The Psych Show on YouTube, and BrainKnowsBetter.com You can help out by suggesting entries for the GT Library here: https://geektherapy.typeform.com/to/azCwM5 For more Ge...
2016-07-2255 minGT Radio - OLD
GT Radio - OLDStar Trek and Beyond#52: FULL SPOILERS for Star Trek Beyond! Happy 50th anniversary Star Trek! While Lara is at San Diego Comic-Con, Josué sits down with Dr. Ali Mattu to discuss Star Trek Beyond over coffee. They talk about what Star Trek means to them, they geek out over Beyond, and they speculate on the 4th film in the rebooted franchise. Find Ali at: @AliMattu on Twitter, The Psych Show on YouTube, and BrainKnowsBetter.com You can help out by suggesting entries for the GT Library here: https://geektherapy.typeform.com/to/azCwM5 For more Ge...
2016-07-2255 minGTRadio-Transistor
GTRadio-TransistorStar Trek and Beyond#52: FULL SPOILERS for Star Trek Beyond! Happy 50th anniversary Star Trek! While Lara is at San Diego Comic-Con, Josué sits down with Dr. Ali Mattu to discuss Star Trek Beyond over coffee. They talk about what Star Trek means to them, they geek out over Beyond, and they speculate on the 4th film in the rebooted franchise. Find Ali at: @AliMattu on Twitter, The Psych Show on YouTube, and BrainKnowsBetter.com You can help out by suggesting entries for the GT Library here: https://geektherapy.typeform.com/to/azCwM5 For more Ge...
2016-07-2255 minGT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast
GT Radio - The Geek Therapy PodcastStar Trek and Beyond#52: FULL SPOILERS for Star Trek Beyond! Happy 50th anniversary Star Trek! While Lara is at San Diego Comic-Con, Josué sits down with Dr. Ali Mattu to discuss Star Trek Beyond over coffee. They talk about what Star Trek means to them, they geek out over Beyond, and they speculate on the 4th film in the rebooted franchise. Find Ali at: @AliMattu on Twitter, The Psych Show on YouTube, and BrainKnowsBetter.com You can help out by suggesting entries for the GT Library here: https://geektherapy.typeform.com/to/azCwM5 For more Ge...
2016-07-2255 minThe Story Collider
The Story ColliderAli Mattu: My Brother The TrekkiePsychologist Ali Mattu didn't know what he wanted to be as a kid, but his older brother helped him find inspiration in Star Trek. Ali is a clinical psychologist at the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders where he specializes in the treatment of OCD, hair-pulling and skin-picking disorders. Outside of the hospital, Ali is an advocate for the brain and behavior sciences through his positions on national psychological associations and his presentations at comic cons. He writes about the psychology of science fiction at BrainKnowsBetter.com in the hopes that it will help others develop a...
2016-01-0817 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 73: Mr. Robot, Mr. Robot VS. Fight Club, Top 5 Unreliable Narrators "The world itself is just one big hoax." We review season 1 of USA's critically acclaimed new series Mr. Robot! What makes Mr. Robot one of the most modern shows on TV? How does it get hackers right? What makes Rami Malek's performance so powerful? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, it's Mr. Robot versus Fight Club! We share our top 5 unreliable narrators. Download MP3 Subscribe in iTunesShow Notes0:00 - 25:54: Mr. Robot25:55 - 35:33: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Mr. Robot VS. Fight Club35:34 - 48:26: Top 5 Unreliable NarratorsLinksMr. Robot Season Finale: This Is...
2015-09-1757 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Bonus Episode 2: How Much Is Too Much?"We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had — a mythology to call their own." Disney's announcement of new Star Wars films, theme parks, TV shows, and other goodies have us wondering — how much is too much? Do we need a new Spider-Man, a Fantastic Four reboot, more Star Trek, and another Avengers film? Where do artistic endeavors end and commercial franchises begin? Why do these stories keep repeating, despite our fatigue, and how do we keep them relevant? Special guest, geeky photographer and host of the On Taking Pictures podcas...
2015-08-1700 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 72: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Rogue Nation VS. Ghost Protocol, Top 5 Rogues“Hunt is the living manifestation of destiny and he has made you his mission.” We (non-spoiler) review the fifth entry into the Mission: Impossible franchise — Rogue Nation! What makes this film series unique? How does Rogue Nation compare against other summer blockbusters? What makes Tom Cruise a big film geek? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, it’s Rogue Nation VS. Ghost Protocol! We share our top 5 rogues. 0:00 - 25:54: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (non-spoilers); 25:55 - 35:33: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Rogue Nation VS. Ghost Protocol; 35:34 - 48:26: Top 5 Rogues.
2015-08-0100 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 71: Humans, Humans VS. Ex Machina, Top 5 Warnings to the Future“They are as close to humans as can be, and yet still people insist that forming a relationship with them or treating them with dignity is somehow perverse.” We review Humans, AMC and Channel 4’s new science fiction drama. How does Humans explore the relationship between humanity and technology? What does it reveal about the singularity and artificial intelligence? How will society change if we create an artificial labor class? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what’s the better exploration of AI — Humans or Ex Machina? We download our top 5 warnings to the future. 0:00 - 18:30: Humans (non-spoilers); 18:30 - 46:56: Humans (spoilers); 46:57 - 58:31: I...
2015-07-2900 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 70: Ant-Man, Ant-Man VS. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Top 5 Animal Companions"This is not some cute tech like the Iron Man suit!" We review the newest edition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — Ant-Man! After over a decade of development, multiple rewrites, and the departure of Edgar Wright, does Peyton Reed's Ant-Man work? We discuss how awesome Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, and Evangeline Lilly are in their roles, criticize the film's representation of diversity, and debate how much creativity is left at Marvel Studios. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what makes better use of the macroscopic perspective — Ant-Man or Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? We share our top 5 animal companions and sidekicks. 0:00 - 21...
2015-07-2300 minCrazy 4 Comic Con
Crazy 4 Comic ConComic-ConVersation: Dr Ali Mattu of The Psych ShowMy Comic-ConVersations continue with a very special guests. After interviewing the panelists from my Wrath of Con Bloggers panel (Thu 10a), I am now moving on to my GEEK WARS: The Nerds Awaken Panelist (Fri 10a). This panel will be a combination nerd trivia and social discussion with some awesome professional geeks. First up is Dr Ali Mattu, a clinical psychologist in Brooklyn that specializes in anxiety disorders. In our time together, we talked about our love for Star Trek, he shares what it was like growing up Pakistani, and how he blends fandom and psychology together. Oh, we...
2015-06-2900 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 69: Jurassic World, Jurassic World VS. Godzilla, Top 5 Hubris Stories“That thing out there…that is no dinosaur.” We review the wildly successful Jurassic World! How does this 4th entry compare against Jurassic Park, The Lost World, and Jurassic Park III? Is it completely reliant on our nostalgic love of the original or does the movie have something new to offer? What about the controversy behind Bryce Dallas Howard’s Claire? And how awesome is Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord..err…Owen. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what’s the better monster movie — Jurassic World or 2014’s Godzilla? We boldly share our top 5 stories about hubris. 0:00 - 12:39: Jurassic World (non-spoilers); 12:39 - 41:30: Jurassic World (sp...
2015-06-1800 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 68: Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland VS. Pirates of the Caribbean, Top 5 Disney Rides“I get things are bad, but what are we doing to fix it?” We explore Disney’s Tomorrowland! Does Brad Bird’s film live up to the vision of Walt Disney’s theme park attraction? What’s the film telling us about science and imagination? Is Tomorrowland a refreshing return to Kennedy era NASA optimism or an idea that already feels outdated and simplistic? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER we debate what’s the better adaptation of a Disney attraction - Tomorrowland or Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl? Get in line for our top 5 Disney rides. Special...
2015-06-0300 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 67: Mad Max: Fury Road, Fury Road VS. Road Warrior, Top 5 Crazy Vehicles“Oh what a day, what a lovely day!” We review George Miller’s long awaited Mad Max sequel — Fury Road! How does Fury Road honor its source material while also charting a new course for action films? Does its treatment of women make it a “feminist film”? And what’s the story behind Doof Warrior, the onesie flamethrower guitarist? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who’s the better hero — Fury Road’s Furiosa or The Road Warrior’s Max Rockatansky? We step on the gas for our top 5 crazy vehicles. 0:00 - 26:10: Mad Max: Fury Road (non-spoilers); 26:11 - 53:40: Mad Max: Fury Road (spoilers); 53:41...
2015-05-2200 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 66: Multiversity, Multiversity VS. Watchmen, Top 5 Parallel Universes“What if these comic books are bleeding through from parallel worlds?” We give a spoiler-free review of Multiversity, the Eisner-nominated series from DC Comics! How is this Grant Morrison project the ultimate exploration of the past, present, and future of the DC multiverse? What is Multiversity saying about comics as art? Is it necessary reading for all or love letter to fans of comic books? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, we debate Multiversity versus Watchmen. Things get wibbly wobbly as we explore our favorite parallel universe stories. 0:00 - 26:19: Multiversity (non-spoilers); 26:20 - 42:44: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Multiversity VS. Watchmen; 42:45 - 1:04:37: Top 5 Parallel Univ...
2015-05-1957 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 65: Avengers: Age of Ultron, MCU Phase 1 VS. Phase 2, Top 3 Joss Whedon Moments“There is only one path to peace — your extinction.” We kickoff the summer blockbuster season by reviewing Avengers: Age of Ultron! Does Marvel Studios overcome its villain problem? What's the film saying about teamwork and artificial intelligence? Why is everyone so upset about Black Widow? How does Age of Ultron impact future Marvel films? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER — phase one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe versus phase two. We assemble our top 3 Joss Whedon moments. Special guest Lowen Baumgarten. 0:00 - 16:13: Avengers: Age of Ultron (non-spoilers); 16:14 - 52:49: Avengers: Age of Ultron (spoilers); 52:50 - 1:01:56: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: MCU Phase 1 VS. MCU Phase 2...
2015-05-0600 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 64: Ex Machina, Ex Machina VS. Blade Runner, Top 5 Robots“What will happen to me if I fail your test?” We review Alex Garland’s new film — Ex Machina! How does it reinterpret the famous Turing Test for Artificial Intelligence? Is the film feminist or sexist? Does Alicia Vikander’s Ava have consciousness? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who has more human AI — Ex Machina or Blade Runner? BY YOUR COMMAND, we share our top 5 robots. 0:00 - 16:54: Ex Machina (non-spoilers); 16:55 - 1:03:45: Ex Machina (spoilers); 1:03:46 - 1:14:30: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Ex Machina VS. Blade Runner; 1:14:31 - 1:34:56: Top 5 Robots.
2015-04-2200 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 63: Netflix’s Daredevil, Daredevil vs. Gotham, Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies“I’m asking for forgiveness for what I’m about to do.” Without spoilers, we review Marvel’s new TV series Daredevil! How did we get from a critically panned Ben Affleck 2003 film to a critically acclaimed 2015 Netflix series? Does this show honor Frank Miller's gritty New York City source material? What’s Daredevil’s relationship with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what’s the better criminal street drama — Daredevil or Gotham? We share our top 5 worst superhero films. 0:00 - 55:25: Netflix's Daredevil (non-spoilers); 55:26 - 1:07:11: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Daredevil VS. Gotham; 1:07:10 - 1:59:38: Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies.
2015-04-1700 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 62: Furious 7, Fast and Furious VS. Mission: Impossible, Top 5 Guilty Pleasures“The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room, right here, right now.” We discuss the latest entry into the Fast and Furiousverse - Furious 7! What elevates this franchise above your average action film? How did it become an accidental cinematic universe? What was the impact of Paul Walker’s passing and how does the film honor his life? Plus all the reasons why Vin Diesel is so awesome. In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what franchise has better team setpieces — The Fast and Furious or Mission: Impossible? We confess our top 5 guilty pleasures. 0:00 - 31:28: Furious 7 (non-spoi...
2015-04-1300 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 61: Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines, Wonder Woman VS. Jean Grey, Top 5 Female Role Models“Make a hawk a dove, stop a war with love, make a liar tell the truth!” We discuss Kristy Guevar-Flanagan’s documentary Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines! How did Wonder Woman go from being one of most innovative superheroes during World War II to a powerless stereotype in the 1950s? What role did she play in the feminist movement? How did Wonder Woman influence the modern age of female superheroes and why has it taken so long to give her a feature film? Wonder Woman takes on Jean Grey in the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER! We share our top 5...
2015-04-0700 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 60: House of Cards, House of Cards VS. The West Wing, Top 5 Anti-Heroes“Money gives power, well, a run for its money.” We discuss Netflix’s House of Card: Season 3! What happens to Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood when the power he craves remains out of his reach? Does House of Cards successfully pivot to character and policy stories? And what’s the deal with Robin Wright’s Claire Underwood this season? We caucus for our favorite Washingtonian political drama as House of Cards and The West Wing enter the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER. It's a deliciously evil top 5 as we share our favorite anti-heroes. Special guest, policy wonk Lowen Baumgarten. 0:00 - 12:12: House of Cards: Seaso...
2015-03-3100 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 59: Community, Community VS. Arrested Development, Top 5 TV Schools“My umbrella concern is that you as a character represent the end of what I used to call ‘our show.’“ Community returns and we review the Yahoo! produced sixth season premiere. Does this new Community still have the same mix of meta, self-aware, existential angst of its former NBC self? Is there enough of the original cast to keep the show going? And what’s the deal with those tech problems behind Yahoo!’s launch? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, it’s a streaming showdown between Yahoo!’s Community and Netflix’s Arrested Development. Class is in session as we rank our top 5 TV...
2015-03-2100 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 58: Black Mirror, Black Mirror VS. The Twilight Zone, Top 5 TV Anthologies“The faker the fodder is the more you love it.” We explore (without spoilers) Charlie Brooker’s British anthology series Black Mirror. What makes this 2011 speculative fiction series unlike anything else on TV? Why is it gaining popularity now? What is the series saying about our relationship with 21st century technology? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who has the more piercing social commentary — Black Mirror or The Twilight Zone? We share our top 5 TV anthologies. 0:00 - 49:35: Black Mirror (non-spoilers); 49:36 - 1:05:31: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Black Mirror VS. The Twilight Zone; 1:05:32 - 1:28:25 : Top 5 TV Anthologies.
2015-03-1300 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 57: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Oscar Wao VS. Ready Player One, Top 5 Influential Media“It’s never the changes we want that change everything.” We explore The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz. How does Díaz’s story about a young geek growing up in New Jersey redefine what it means to be American? How it does mash up fiction and history? What makes this pulitzer prize winning narrative so timey wimey and why are readers calling it the best novel of the 21st century? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what novel makes better use of its nerdy references — Oscar Wao or Ready Player One? We share the top 5 media that i...
2015-03-0600 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 56: Remembering Leonard Nimoy“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.” We depart from our regularly scheduled programming to remember Leonard Nimoy — the actor, director, poet, singer, and photographer. From Star Trek’s Spock to Transformers and The Full Body Project, we explore all the wonderful things that made Leonard Nimoy such a unique person and the elder nerd. 0:00 - 40:00: Remembering Leonard Nimoy; 40:00 - 1:13:09: Top 5 Leonard Nimoy Moments.
2015-03-0100 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 55: Kingsman: The Secret Service; Kingsman VS. Kick-Ass, Top 5 British Exports"Manners maketh man!" We discuss all things Kingsman: The Secret Service! Why did director Mathew Vaughn leave X-Men: Days of Future Past to make this Mark Millar comic adaptation? What is this self-referential spy film saying about social class? Does its stylized violence offer more than just beautiful choreography? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, it's a fight to the death between Kingsman and Kick-Ass! We share a pot of tea and discuss our top 5 British exports. 0:00 - 14:33: Kingsman (non-spoilers); 14:34 - 53:00: Kingsman (spoilers); 53:01 - 1:01:26: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Kingsman VS. Kick-Ass; 1:01:27 - 1:32:25 : Top 5 British Exports.
2015-02-1800 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 54: The Man in the High Castle, The Man in the High Castle VS. Agent Carter, Top 5 Made for Streaming Programming“We lost the war.” Join us as we discuss the newest Philip K. Dick science fiction adaptation — Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle! How does Amazon crowdsource its pilot season? Why is streaming media changing the type of content that gets produced? How does this alternate history about the Nazis winning World War II relate to its source material? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, we debate the post-WWII world building of The Man in the High Castle VS. Agent Carter. We binge review our top 5 made for streaming programming. 0:00 - 16:48: The Man in the High Castle (no spoilers); 16:49 - 38:57...
2015-02-1500 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 53: Predestination, Presdestination VS. All You Zombies, Top 5 Film Plot Twists“I know where I came from — but where did all you zombies come from?” We discuss Ethan Hawke’s new science fiction film — Predestination! How does its time travel premise explore identity? What is the film telling us about sex, gender, and sexual orientation? And who is Sarah Snook and why isn’t she starring in everything?!? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, we debate Predestination the film versus the original Robert A. Heinlein’s original 1958 short story. We share our favorite film plot twists and recent listener feedback. 0:00 - 13:06: Predestination (no spoilers); 13:07 - 38:55: Presdestination (spoilers); 38:56 - 1:01:21 Top 5 Film Plot Twists; 1:01:22 - 1:06:48: Lis...
2015-01-3000 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 52: SyFy’s 12 Monkeys, 12 Monkeys (TV) VS. 12 Monkeys (Film), Top 5 Movies to TV“What if you could take it back? All of it? A reset switch? You'd hit it right?” We review SyFy’s series premiere of 12 Monkeys! How has the story departed from Terry Gilliam’s 1995 film? What’s remained the same? How is it influenced by Back to the Future, Terminator, Walking Dead, and Planet of the Apes? Things get timey wimey in the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER as James Cole (Aaron Stanford) takes on James Cole (Bruce Willis). We share our top 5 TV adaptations of feature films. 0:00 - 41:31: SyFy’s 12 Monkeys; 41:32 - 55:00: 12 Monkeys (TV) VS. 12 Monkeys (Film); 55:01 - 1:13:50: Top 5 Movies to TV; 1:13:51...
2015-01-2000 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 51: Marvel’s Agent Carter, Agent Carter VS. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Top 5 Agents“During the war I had a sense of purpose - now I connect the calls but never get to make them.” Join us as we review the series premiere of Marvel’s Agent Carter! How did this miniseries emerge out of Captain America: The First Avenger? Where does it fit within the Marvel Cinematic Universe? In what ways does Agent Carter connect with real history? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, Agent Carter takes on the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D! We share our top 5 agents. Listener feedback for Into the Woods and our 50th episode spectacular. 0:00 - 35:34: Agent...
2015-01-1400 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 50: What is a Nerd, Nerds VS. Geeks, Top Nerdy Moments of 2014It’s our 50th episode spectacular! We bring back your favorite guests to answer the essential question of what is a nerd? How are nerds different from geeks? Has our understanding of these terms changed over time? What is geek culture? How is it liberating and in what ways do the “fake geek girl/boy” backlash limit fans? What does the mainstreaming of science fiction, fantasy, and comic books mean for the future of nerdery and geekdom? We share our favorite nerdy moments from 2014. Special guests: Diana Chang (host of Without a License), Derek Bishop (speculative fiction writer), Bill Wadman (photog...
2015-01-0500 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 49: Into the Woods, Into the Woods VS. Les Misérables, Top 5 Fairytale Retellings“Anything can happen in the woods.” We review Disney’s film adaptation of Into the Woods! Is this a fitting adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s classic Broadway musical? Does it suffer from “Disneyfication”? What’s the story saying about fairytales? Why are our hosts so upset about the film's casting? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, it’s a sing off between Into the Woods and Les Misérables! We journey into our top 5 fairytale retellings. 0:00 – 21:23: Into the Woods (non-spoilers); 21:24 - 33:10: Into the Woods (spoilers); 33:11 – 46:56: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Into the Woods VS. Les Misérables; 46:57 – 1:13:48: Top 5 Fairytale Retellings.
2014-12-3100 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 48: SyFy’s Ascension, Ascension VS. REDACTED, Top 5 TV Miniseries“In the 60s your father was convinced that the U.S. could launch an interstellar spaceship — I think he did it." We review SyFy Channel’s Ascension! How does the miniseries link to real history and what does it mean for the future of SyFy’s programming? Does the show's social commentary about space travel, the evolution of culture, eugenics, and technology hold up to nerd scrutiny? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, Ascension faces off against REDACTED! We share our top 5 TV miniseries. 0:00 – 16:45: Ascension: Non-spoiler discussion; 16:46 – 40:05: Ascension: Spoiler discussion; 40:06 – 56:24: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Ascension VS. REDACTED; 56:25 – 1:28:23: Top 5 TV Miniseries.
2014-12-2200 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 47: The Theory of Everything, The Theory of Everything VS. A Beautiful Mind, Top 5 Biopics“There should be no boundaries to human endeavor.” Your favorite nerds review the Stephen and Jane Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything! Are the portrayals of the leads worthy of all the early Oscar buzz? How does the film depict Stephen Hawking’s scientific contributions? What about all the other messy details that got left out of the script? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, it’s The Theory of Everything versus A Beautiful Mind. We share our top 5 biopics. 0:00 – 34:22: The Theory of Everything; 34:23 – 48:40: The Theory of Everything VS. A Beautiful Mind; 48:41 – 1:23:03: Top 5 Biopics.
2014-12-1100 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 46: The Martian, The Martian VS. MOON, Top 5 Survival Stories“As with most of life's problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.” We discuss Andy Weir’s breakout scifi novel The Martian! How did this self-published story become a bestselling novel? What’s unique about its blend of science and fiction? If you take out The Martian’s technobabble, is it still a compelling story? Will Matt Damon be a convincing astronaut in the 2015 Ridley Scott film adaptation? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who would you want to live with in a space station — The Martian’s Mark Watney or MOON’s Sam Bell? We share our top 5...
2014-12-0300 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 45: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, Katniss Everdeen vs. Sarah Connor, Top 5 Things to Watch on Thanksgiving“Fire Is Catching!” We review The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1! Can Suzanne Collins’s slim novel be adapted into two films? What’s Mockingjay saying about reality TV and war propaganda? Looking back, what's The Hunger Games's contribution to the scifi genre? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, who’s the better instigator of rebellion — Katniss Everdeen or Terminator's Sarah Connor? We gobble down our top 5 things to watch on Thanksgiving. 0:00 – 43:32: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1; 43:33 – 58:16: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Katniss Everdeen vs. Sarah Connor; 58:17 – 1:29:18: Top 5 Things to Watch on Thanksgiving.
2014-11-2600 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 44: Big Hero 6, Disney vs. Pixar, Top 5 Animated Films“Flying makes me a better care provider!” Your favorite nerds review Big Hero 6! How did this Disney film about Marvel superheroes come to be? Is this a story just for kids or does it offer something adults will enjoy as well? How does Big Hero 6 explore science, technology, diversity, and teamwork? It’s an animation battle royal as Disney and Pixar enter the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER! We share our top 5 animated films. Special guest, former Disney cast member and present host of YouTube’s Without a License Diana Chang. 0:00 – 41:50: Big Hero 6; 41:51 – 1:03:04: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Disney VS. Pixar; 1:03:05 – 1:53:10: Top 5 Animated Films.
2014-11-1900 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 43: Interstellar, Interstellar VS. Contact, Top 5 Space Epics“Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here.” Join us as we explore Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar! What makes the film a spectacular sensory experience? Does its story hold up to its epic scale? Do Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway convey the relativistic dangers of space travel? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what film better explores the unknown — Interstellar or Contact? We countdown our top 5 space epics. 0:00 – 56:45: Interstellar; 56:46 – 1:08:00: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Interstellar VS. Contact; 1:08:01 – 01:22:43: Top 5 Space Epics.
2014-11-1300 minHHWLOD Master Feed
HHWLOD Master FeedOut Now 171 - InterstellarThis week’s episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe features guests Scott Mendelson and Ali Mattu joining the duo to discuss the film, Interstellar. Among topics covered, this episode features a fun round of Know Everybody (4:12), some Out Now Quickies™ (8:36), Trailer talk for Tomorrowland (13:30), the main review of course (19:25), Out Now Feedback (1:16:30), a fun Game (1:31:30), What’s Out Now (1:39:40), and some Bloopers following this week’s close out song (1:48:04). So now, if you’ve got an hour or so to kill…
2014-11-1200 minSuper Fantastic Nerd Hour!
Super Fantastic Nerd Hour!Episode 42: Birdman, Birdman VS. Fight Club, Top 5 Celebrity Comebacks“You mistake love for admiration." We review Birdman, the new film from director Alejandro González Iñárritu! How does the film parallel Michael Keaton and Edward Norton's careers? What is Birdman saying about the superhero genre? Is there a deeper message behind its theme of art versus entertainment? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, which film provides a better commentary on media - Birdman or Fight Club? We share our top 5 celebrity comebacks. 0:00 – 47:30: Birdman; 47:31 – 57:31: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Birdman VS. Fight Club; 57:32 – 01:24:11: Top 5 Celebrity Comebacks.
2014-11-0500 minDiffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience
Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 11: Ayesha Mattu and Ali EterazFor this episode of the show, Parvez and Zaki shine a spotlight on Muslim authors who've successfully broken through into the mainstream. First, we chat with Ayesha Mattu, co-editor of Love, Inshallah and its new sequel Salaam, Love about how the two books came about, what the reactions have been, and what she's learned from her audience. After that, we have a conversation with Ali Eteraz, author of Children of Dust and the upcoming Falsipedies and Fibsiennes. You can download or stream below, and also listen at iTunes (don't forget to leave us a review!) and Stitcher Radio. Feel free to send an...
2014-09-231h 20HHWLOD Master Feed
HHWLOD Master FeedOut Now with Aaron and Abe 152 - X-Men: Days of Future PastThis week’s episode of Out Now with Aaron and Abe takes a leap to the future, before heading back to the past, as the gang talks about X-Men: Days of Future Past. Aaron and Abe are joined by first time guests Ali Mattu, PhD, and HHWLOD’s Russell Latham. Additionally, all of the regular segments are present as well, including “Know Everybody”, “Out Now Quickies”, “Movie Call Back”, “Out Now Feedback”, and Trailer Talk (Kingsman: The Secret Service). We are fully into a post Episode 150 world, so be prepared to keep having fun, mutants and all.
2014-05-2800 minGT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast
GT Radio - The Geek Therapy PodcastNerd Rage#28: Guest: Ali Mattu, Ph.D., the Science-Fiction Psychologist. Remember how the internet reacted when Ben Affleck was announced as the new Batman? Ali wrote an article about it that sets the stage for this conversation. Josué and Ali discuss nerd rage, specifically of the “crazy online troll behavior” variety, what it looks like, why it happens, and how to deal with it. The post Nerd Rage appeared first on Geek Therapy.
2013-11-212h 15GT Radio - OLD
GT Radio - OLDNerd Rage#28: Guest: Ali Mattu, Ph.D., the Science-Fiction Psychologist. Remember how the internet reacted when Ben Affleck was announced as the new Batman? Ali wrote an article about it that sets the stage for this conversation. Josué and Ali discuss nerd rage, specifically of the “crazy online troll behavior” variety, what it looks like, why it happens, and how to deal with it. The post Nerd Rage appeared first on Geek Therapy.
2013-11-212h 15GT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast
GT Radio - The Geek Therapy PodcastNerd Rage#28: Guest: Ali Mattu, Ph.D., the Science-Fiction Psychologist. Remember how the internet reacted when Ben Affleck was announced as the new Batman? Ali wrote an article about it that sets the stage for this conversation. Josué and Ali discuss nerd rage, specifically of the “crazy online troll behavior” variety, what it looks like, why it … Nerd Rage Read More » The post Nerd Rage appeared first on Geek Therapy.
2013-11-212h 15GTRadio-Transistor
GTRadio-TransistorNerd Rage#28: Guest: Ali Mattu, Ph.D., the Science-Fiction Psychologist. Remember how the internet reacted when Ben Affleck was announced as the new Batman? Ali wrote an article about it that sets the stage for this conversation. Josué and Ali discuss nerd rage, specifically of the “crazy online troll behavior” variety, what it looks like, why it happens, and how to deal with it. The post Nerd Rage appeared first on Geek Therapy.
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