Shows
Midwestern Social ScientistsJoe Rogan. Ultimate Alpha Male - Episode 56 Social Scientists ShowIn this episode Kipp and Keith discuss whether Joe Rogan is the ultimate alpha male, the influence of the Joe Rogan experience, why it is successful...and a whole lot more!2019-03-2852 min
Midwestern Social ScientistsJordan Peterson, Interrupted - Episode 54In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss how Dr. Jordan Peterson was interrupted at Queens College by protestors. This episode is the first of a three part series2018-04-0235 min
Midwestern Social ScientistsSam Harris - Social Scientists - Episode 53In this episode Keith and Kipp discuss Sam Harris. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, new atheist, and celebrity intellectual who hosts The Waking Up Podcast. Kipp and Keith discuss his views on religion, meditation, logic, lying, and Trump.2018-02-051h 22Midwestern Social ScientistsThe Dark Side of Academia - Episode 52In this episode Keith and Kipp discuss the dark side of academia. They cover the flaws with peer reviewed research, shortcuts professors take, biases toward funding opportunities, bad sampling, and a whole lot more.2018-01-291h 01
Midwestern Social ScientistsNet Neutrality: Episode 51In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss Net Neutrality with Colin Spears (IT Project Manager). They discuss the implications of Net Neutrality changing, effects on privacy/business, international internet standards, and long term predictions. Check it out!2018-01-051h 04Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 50: LIVE on Facebook and YoutubeKipp and Keith do it Live to celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast. In this episode they take questions from the internet and reflect on what it means to have made it to the 50th episode milestone.2018-01-0557 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 49: #MeToo #HarveyWeinsteinIsGrossIn this episode Kipp and Keith discuss Time Magazines decision to make "The Silence Breakers" the person of the year, Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Louis CK, and a range of societal and cultural factors that lead to sexual assault.2017-12-0958 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 48: PsychotherapyIn this episode Kipp and Keith doing something a little different. Keith interviews Kipp about performing psychotherapy. They discuss learning therapeutic techniques, commonalities across clients, the ups and downs of treatment, and a whole lot more.2017-11-131h 08Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 47: The Alt Right and Richard SpencerIn this episode Kipp and Keith dive into the new "alt right" movement as well as their anointed but controversial figure head; Richard Spencer. They discuss Spencer's background, youtube videos, as well as the psychology and sociology of racism and right wing movements.2017-09-221h 06Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 46: The Beatles with Columbus Music Expert Jack WolfeIn this episode Keith and Kipp talk about the Beatles with local music expert Jack Wolfe. Jack is a media connoisseur of sorts and his favorite band is The Beatles. Jack shares stories about the band, their music, and their ongoing influence.2017-09-171h 08Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 44: Self Driving CarsIn this episode Keith and Kipp discuss self driving cars. They touch on what a self driving car is, the impact on jobs and the economy, how it will impact transportation needs, and the psychological impact of giving up driving.2017-07-0556 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 43 - Mindfulness with Dr. James BeaucheminIn this episode Kipp and Keith interview James Beauchemin, Ph.D. national expert on Mindfulness. Dr. Beauchemin is an assistant professor at Boise State University. Topics covered include discussing Dr. Beauchemin's background, what mindfulness is, mindful surfing, and some of the science behind becoming more mindful. Great episode!2017-06-191h 01Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 42 - Snapchat!In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss the social media platform Snapchat. They cover the evolution of technology, implications for it's success, interface and personal experience, and future for the platform.2017-06-0959 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 41 - Pronouns and Peterson - Discussion of Clinical Psychologist Jordan PetersonIn this episode Kipp and Keith discuss the Clinical Psychologist Jordan Peterson, Ph.D. Peterson has gained recent fame for standing up against a proposed Canadian Law that would mandate people to use preferred pronouns. Kipp and Keith provide background on the topic, critique Peterson's philosophy, and answer some social media questions!2017-05-301h 17Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 39: South ParkIn this episode, Kipp and Keith invite back Kelsey Short to discuss her favorite thing! South Park. They discuss the cultural impact, satire, and legacy of the show.2016-02-091h 01Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 38: Terror in ParisIn this episode Kipp and Keith discuss terrorism in light of the recent attacks in Paris (and across the world) perpetrated by ISIS.2016-01-1657 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 37: Neoliberalism - "Your Mind Makes it Real"In this episode Kipp and Keith catch up and discuss Philadelphia, Neoliberalism, Economics, and Globalization.2015-11-0158 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 36: Buzzfeeding ClickbaitIn this episode Kipp and Keith discuss internet lists/quizzes, buzzfeed.com, Harlow monkeys, and the effect of snacksize news/entertainment consumption on internet quality2015-08-2755 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 33: The Curious Case of Donald Trump: Discussion of Donald Trump's Presidential RunIn this episode we discuss the history of Donald Trump, the Trump Brand, his success so far in gaining support, and whether he could truly be elected president2015-07-261h 04Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 32: Liberal Confessions - Problems with Liberal ThinkingIn this episode confessed Liberals Kipp and Keith discuss what they believe are the flaws in being a tree hugging liberal.2015-07-2058 minMidwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 31: The War of Northern Progression: Confederate Flag DiscussionKipp and Keith and discuss the confederate flag controversy and the history of the confederate flag.2015-07-131h 06Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 30: Midwest Heroes - Indie Game Design with Dan LindemanIn this episode Kipp and Keith sit down with Midwest Game Designer/Software Quality Engineer Dan Lindeman. They discuss the game design process, the state of video games in general, and Dan's current game "Swappy."2015-07-061h 09
Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 29: Midwest Heroes: Growing up Yooper - Featuring Brian Taff and Joseph CelelloIn this episode Kipp and Keith are joined by a few Yoopers (People from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). They discuss their experience growing up in one of the remote areas of the country.2015-06-291h 20Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 28: Why the Communist Didn’t Manifesto?: Discussion on why communism didn't take hold in AmericaIn this episode Keith and Kipp discuss Karl Marx and why communism has not taken hold in America as Marx predicted. They also discuss Marxist theory and whether or not it is practical enough to exist in the real world.2015-06-221h 13Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 27: Artistic Traumas: Discussion on Art and SocietyIn this episode Kipp and Keith discuss their early experiences with art, the psychology of what makes art attractive, art and advertising, and the social class implications of understanding art.2015-06-151h 00Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 26: Going Vegan with Comedian Allen TrieuFriend of the show/comedian Allen Trieu joins Kipp and Keith to discuss going Vegan.2015-06-071h 07
Midwestern Social ScientistsEpisode 5: Inoculated Against ScienceIn this episode Kipp and Keith discuss the vaccination debate, why people distrust science, argument inoculation theory, and grade school shenanigans.2015-02-081h 00