Shows
The Why? CurveHolding Out For a HeroEveryday heroes - what is it that makes some people put themselves in harm's way to save others, while most of us flee from danger? The recent events on a train at Huntingdon - in which a railway employee appears to have suffered terrible injuries by putting himself in front of a man wielding knife - suggest there are those who choose, in a moment of crisis, to put their lives at risk. Why do they do that? Would YOU fight, or would you flee? Phil and Roger examine the psychology behind heroism with Frank McAndrew, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at...
2025-11-1337 min
The Bob Cordaro ShowVeterans tribute for November 7, 2025Veterans tribute from November 7, 2025, sponsored by Basalyga Hospitality, features veterans Harry E. Russ, Jr. of Forty Fort; Raymond Samolis of Mountain Top(born in Wilkes-Barre); Frank Ingliamo, Jr. of East Mountain(Scranton); Robert J. McAndrew of Archbald; Angelo Joseph Talarico, Jr. of Moscow(born in Scranton); and William DeRemer of Kingston.
2025-11-0710 min
Politics UnpackedHave Politicians Stopped Lying?Nigel Farage and Rachel Reeves have both sought to be more frank with the public about the economy this week - does this herald a new era of honest politics?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Daisy McAndrew and Matthew Parris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0631 min
The Last Show with David CooperIs Wisdom Thinking About Thinking? - October 31, 2025Foreign correspondent from the UK Tony Five covers some actual, current, and relevant news by discussing Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal title. Cognitive scientist Mark Miller explains a theory on why horror films help us manage uncertainty. Psychology professor Igor Grossmann shares the key to making wise choices. Leisure researcher Emily Messina examines how Dungeons & Dragons is more than just a game. Environmental economist Eyal Frank reveals to David and Tony the many benefits of bats. For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle brings up the many strange and bizarre CIA assassination attempts of Fidel Castro. (Check out Lee's...
2025-11-011h 27The Last Show with David CooperFrank McAndrew: Why We Pay To Be Scared - October 27, 2025In advance of Halloween, social psychologist Frank McAndrew tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-10-2810 minThe Last Show with David CooperFULL EPISODE: White People, Rhythm Problems - October 27, 2025The show opens with astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer explaining why comet 3I/ATLAS was catalogued for interstellar defense – and no, it's not aliens. (Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here.) In advance of Halloween, social psychologist Frank McAndrew tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Psychology professor Dr. Simon Howard reveals that white people dance worse under stereotype threat. For Noah vs. The Unknown, tv host Noah Cappe tells the strange tale of the Ariel School UFO incident. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by mo...
2025-10-281h 27
The John Oakley ShowWhat Great Whites, Haunted Houses, and Global Politics Reveal About Human NatureJohn Oakley dives deep—literally and figuratively—in this episode.
First, he’s joined by Chris Fisher, founder of OCEARCH, who reveals the journey of Contender, the largest great white shark ever tagged in the Atlantic. From Florida’s coast to the icy waters off Newfoundland, discover what this 1,700-pound predator tells us about shark migration, survival, and why Atlantic Canada—not Cape Cod—is now the real great white capital.
Then, psychologist Frank McAndrew of Knox College explains why humans love to be scared, how Halloween triggers our primal instincts, and what makes clowns and haunted hous...
2025-10-1026 min
Ologies with Alie WardSerpopsychology (WHAT’S CREEPY?) with Frank McAndrewAre you creepy? How would you know? What’s “creepy” as opposed to scary or eerie? We talk to the pioneer of this research, Serpopsychologist, Dr. Frank McAndrew, a professor emeritus at Knox College. We chat: dates that give you the willies, Weary Willie the Clown, haunted dolls, college goths, dark alleyways, evolutionary neurobiology, what NOT to get Oprah, the line between horror and comedy, the phobia of balloons, dating tips, and why you should re-evaluate your bathmat. Welcome to Spooktober 2025. We have more waiting in the wings for you this month.Visit Dr. McAndrew's website and follow...
2025-10-011h 09
Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime StoriesTHE DISTURBING TRUTH ABOUT KILLER CLOWNS: Real Sightings, True Crimes, and Why We Fear Their FacesFrom the 1981 Boston sightings, to Steven King’s monster, to John Wayne Gacy's horrific murders, we have plenty of reasons to loath these nightmare entertainers.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Why do clowns creep us out? We’ll look at some of the reasons. We’ll review real creepy clown sightings – it happens a lot more than you might think! Plus, we’ll also look at some true cases of clowns committing crimes… and sometimes killing.ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professio...
2025-07-0951 min
Psych Up Live"Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?"In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew returns to Psych Up Live to answer the question, "Why Do We Fall For Conspiracy Theories? In addressing this question he also addresses the issue of why we hang on to conspiracy theories once we believe them. In his interesting response, Dr. Mc Andrew considers whether certain factors make us more susceptible to embracing conspiracy theories. He proposes that in reality most of us can fall for the " right" conspiracy theory due to certain biases in how we all process information. Once we believe a conspiracy theory, Dr. McAndrew discusses why these beliefs...
2025-06-0551 min
qamar radio sessionsqamar radio sessions 236Welcome to this special journey through the soundscapes of uplifting trance — my favorite corner of the genre. With soaring melodies, driving basslines, and an energy that sits perfectly at 140 BPM, this mix is all about lifting your spirit and taking you higher. Expect emotional breakdowns, euphoric builds, and that signature rush that only uplifting trance can deliver. Let’s lose ourselves in the music and let every beat push us closer to that peak moment. Turn it up and let’s go!
qamar radio sessions 236.
[00:00:00] Amos & Riot Night x Miikka L & Tara Louise - Midnight Drive (Extended Mix) [Nocturnal Knights Music...
2025-05-051h 55
The Academic MinuteFrank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Old People Hate New Music?Certain age groups think the music of today is not as a good as it used to be.
Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley professor of psychology at Knox College, explores why this may be.
To the extent that there is a common theme tying my research together, it is that I study human social behavior from an evolutionary perspective. I am especially interested in understanding the psychology of everyday life. Why do we enjoy gossip about celebrities? Why do some people name their children after themselves while others do not? Why are mass shooters almost...
2025-04-1100 minPsych Up LiveEncore: Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew returns to Psych Up Live to answer the question, "Why Do We Fall For Conspiracy Theories? In addressing this question he also addresses the issue of why we hang on to conspiracy theories once we believe them. In his interesting response, Dr. Mc Andrew considers whether certain factors make us more susceptible to embracing conspiracy theories. He proposes that in reality most of us can fall for the " right" conspiracy theory due to certain biases in how we all process information. Once we believe a conspiracy theory, Dr. McAndrew discusses why these beliefs...
2025-04-0351 min
Occulture Youtube en PodcastLa Malédiction Winchester : TOUT est FAUXLa fameuse malédiction Winchester ! Cette malédiction qui aurait frappé cette famille héritière de l'usine de fabrication d'arme du même nom. Sarah Winchester, veuve et dernière héritière de cette industrie aurait tellement été affectée qu'elle aurait fait construire une maison pour occuper les esprits qui la tourmentait. Mais si on vous disait que tout ça n'est qu'une pure création ? Vous ne nous croyez pas ? Alors c'est partie pour un nouveau moment d'Occulte ! --------------------------- Devenez membre de cett...
2025-02-1733 min
Clutch Picks: Against the SpreadClutch Picks - WEEK 8 (10.23.2024) Feat. Frank the TankThe boys are back for another week with a few surprises for you.
First of all, we are starting a band. If you would like to request a song, please send a DM to @Clutch_Picks1 on X (Twitter for you Boomers...)
Also, our favorite guest from Barstool Sports is back with us again...Frank the Tank! The guys talk the Mets, Devils & Tua's return to the NFL without wearing a guardian cap.
Nico could not be with us this week, even though he...
2024-10-2450 min
Opening LinesHard Times - Episode 2Charles Dickens’ novel Hard Times is perhaps best known for its portrayal of school inspector Thomas Gradgrind, who states clearly and repeatedly at the outset that it’s facts that matter, and education should be all about filling children up with these facts as if they were vessels rather than human beings. In this, the second of two episodes introducing Hard Times, John Yorke looks at how Dickens demonstrates the damage that Gradgrind’s utilitarian approach can have on real people, and offers in opposition to it the colourful spectacle of the circus and the sense of wonder...
2024-10-0214 minOpening LinesHard Times - Episode 1Charles Dickens’ novel Hard Times is set in a northern factory town at the height of the industrial revolution, far away from the writer’s normal stamping ground of London - but it certainly doesn’t lack the overlapping plots, the wide array of characters and the incorporation of melodrama, humour and tragedy that we associate so closely with the author. Dickens had travelled north himself as a journalist to cover a cotton strike in Preston and seen first hand the various ways in which the factory system was oppressing the people living and working within it. I...
2024-10-0214 min
ActorcastAustin Pendleton: Tony-nominated Director, Actor, and Acting Coach | Episode 055In episode 055, we are joined by none other than Austin Pendleton. Austin is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the wide world of acting. Having trained with him myself, I was excited to share his perspective on the show. We talk about what initially fueled his excitement about acting, some of the strongest skills that successful actors have, and what were some of the biggest takeaways that Austin learned from his acting teachers.
Austin Pendleton is a playwright, actor, director, teacher, and a Steppenwolf ensemble member since 1987. He received critical acclaim in 1964...
2024-09-2735 min
Star Wars:The Acolyte AftershowEpisode 7 ReactionFrank Moran, Kim McAndrew and James Lott Jr talk about Star Wars the Acolyte!
2024-07-111h 06Star Wars:The Acolyte AftershowEpisodes 5 and 6 ReactionFrank Moran, John Dunphy, and Kim McAndrew talk Star Wars the Acolyte.
2024-07-041h 36Star Wars:The Acolyte AftershowEpisodes 1-3 ReactionFrank Moran, John Dunphy and Kim McAndrew talk about episodes 1-3 of Disney Plus Series The Acolyte.
2024-06-131h 18
Relish The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!Sophocles’ Greek Tragedies: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Oedipus, Antigone, Electra and more by SophoclesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/718440to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sophocles’ Greek Tragedies: A BBC Radio Drama Collection: Oedipus, Antigone, Electra and more
Author: Sophocles
Narrator: Kristin Scott-Thomas, Vinette Robinson, Russell Dixon, Jude Akuwudike, Jack Lowden, Kenneth Cranham, Brendan Gleeson, Nadine Marshall, William Ash, Diana Quick, John Lynch, Michael Feast, Full Cast, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 27 minutes
Release date: December 7, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of full-cast dramatisations of Sophocles’ finest Greek tragedies One of the three great tragic playwrights of ancient Gree...
2023-12-076h 27
The Connection with Marty Moss-CoaneIs it really that bad to gossip?Why do so many of us like to gossip? Are we just heartless, taking pleasure in other peoples’ misery by spreading malicious secrets or unsubstantiated rumors? Or is it more complicated than that?
This episode, we explore the roots and reasons for gossip. One popular theory argues it’s part of our social evolution, helping our ancestors survive by sharing vital information about others and by creating connections between members of the group.
But, there are downsides to gossip, especially when it’s done to gain status, get revenge or when it’s a lie. Our gues...
2023-11-1050 min
Unlatched MindEp 64: Frank McAndrew, Ph.D. | Personal Likeability, Evolutionary Psychology, and CultureIn this wide-ranging discussion, we dove deep into the fascinating world of evolutionary psychology with Dr. Frank McAndrew, Ph.D., a renowned professor of psychology at Knox College. Our conversation started with an exploration of "Dunbar's Number", which delves into the limits of human social connections. We pondered the significance of this limit in our increasingly connected yet isolating world. From there, the discussion evolved to touch upon language, dialects, and accents. Dr. McAndrew and I discussed how even in countries with a common language, various dialects and accents develop, highlighting our natural inclination to create smaller...
2023-10-2156 minPsych Up LiveWhy Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew returns to Psych Up Live to answer the question, "Why Do We Fall For Conspiracy Theories? In addressing this question he also addresses the issue of why we hang on to conspiracy theories once we believe them. In his interesting response, Dr. Mc Andrew considers whether certain factors make us more susceptible to embracing conspiracy theories. He proposes that in reality most of us can fall for the " right" conspiracy theory due to certain biases in how we all process information. Once we believe a conspiracy theory, Dr. McAndrew discusses why these beliefs are...
2023-10-1951 min
Galesburg In FocusGetting in your head: Why do we love creepy things? Who believes in ghosts? Why are we so nosy?[caption id="attachment_642607" align="alignleft" width="200"] Frank McAndrew[/caption] Why do people do what they do, say what they say, and think like they think? Frank McAndrew gets inside our heads and tells us why. Longtime Knox College professor of psychology Frank McAndrew is well-known as a purveyor of psychological science to lay audiences. His blog at Psychology Today Magazine and his other op-ed articles have attracted over 25 million readers, and many of his essays have been featured in textbooks and online teaching resources. McAndrew is a frequent guest on TV & Radio news/talk programs, and his research has been profiled...
2023-10-1432 min
Ahsoka AftershowAhsoka Aftershow Reaction to Episodes 1 and 2Frank Moran, John Dunphy and Kim McAndrew talk about Disney Plus series Ahsoka!
2023-08-241h 30
Something You Should KnowSYSK Choice: How to Gossip Well & The Importance of Taking A PauseAs relationships mature, holding hands seem to become less of a priority. And that could be a big mistake. There are real benefits to holding hands and this episode begins by explaining what those benefits are. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/05/fashion/05hands.htmlWe may not like to admit it, but just about everyone enjoys a juicy bit of gossip. In fact, we all gossip at least once in a while and that turns out to be a good thing. Gossip serves a lot of useful purposes in life. Frank McAndrew, a leading researcher on gossip joins...
2023-08-1948 min
Masters in Psychology Podcast49: Frank McAndrew, PhD – Experimental and Evolutionary Social Psychologist Shares His Journey and Discusses the Power of Gossip and the Psychology of CreepinessDr. Frank McAndrew was born on a U.S. military base in Germany and grew up in the anthracite coal region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. When Dr. McAndrew started college, he recalls, “I was not at all interested in psychology because, like many people, I didn’t really know what it was about.” He knew that he wanted to become some kind of a scientist, probably a biologist. It wasn’t until he took an introductory psychology class, that he realized “there was this discipline that did all this cool stuff. It was a science. But it was doing a lot of the thi...
2023-05-0651 min
The Mandalorian AftershowSeason 3 Episodes 7 and 8 (Season 3 Finale)Frank Moran, John Dunphy, Kim McAndrew talk chapters 23 and 24 of The Mandalorian! James Lott Jr makes an appearance at the end!
2023-04-201h 20The Mandalorian AftershowSeason 3 Episode 6 chapter 22Frank Moran,Kim MCAndrew and John Dunphy talk The Mandalorian!
2023-04-061h 05The Mandalorian AftershowSeason 3 Episodes 3 and 4Frank Moran, John Dunphy and Kim McAndrew talk Mandolarian Episodes 3 and 4 !
2023-03-231h 13
Clutch Picks: Against the SpreadClutch Picks - NFL WEEK 18 (01/06/23) - Feat. FRANK THE TANKAfter a 2-2 week 17 and a massive let down by the Vikings, the guys look to close out the regular season with a bang. Frank the Tank makes his Clutch Picks return and looks to lead the us to the promise land before wild card week. Our good friend Jason comes back to bullshit with Frank and cover for Nico (7-8-2) with his lock of the week. Jock (8-9) looks to an outside source for his lock of the week while Pert (6-4) wants to extend his win streak and hold on to the best record. Corey takes a stab...
2023-01-0635 minPsych Up LiveHow Do We Make The Best Use of Our Intuition?How much do you depend on your intuition and how much do you trust it? In this show psychologist, Dr. Frank McAndrew will define and offer a close look at what intuition is, how we develop it and why we need it. He will invite you to consider those situations where intuition will lead you astray by exemplifying common errors like "Hindsight Bias" or "the Power of the Particular." He will consider whether there are gender differences in the use of intuition and the role of intuition in responding to misinformation. Importantly he will take on the question and value...
2022-12-1556 min
EASY ViewpointsIn Pursuit of Better Sleep / Celebrity Gossip: A Billion Dollar IndustrySegment 1: Guest: Aric Prather, sleep expert, psychologist, author, The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. About 70 million people in the U.S. struggle with sleep. We speak with sleep expert and psychologist Aric Prather about how to fix your sleep problems without relying on sleep aids.https://profiles.ucsf.edu/aric.prather Segment 2: Guests: Sharon Marcus, professor, English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University; Frank McAndrew, professor, psychology, Knox College. Millions of people follow celebrity culture sites, social accounts, and outlets. How did this industry of celebrity news become the billion-dollar machine it is today? We speak with...
2022-11-2128 min
Clutch Picks: Against the SpreadClutch Picks - NFL WEEK 8 (10/27/22) - Feat. FRANK THE TANKTHE BOYS ARE OFFICIALLY ON FIRE! After a clean sweep of the board in Week 8 (4-0) the guys try to keep producing the best picks possible. Nico (5-2) gets an early line on his lock of the week, while Jock (4-4) takes a ballsy play that is sure to have some listeners scratching their heads. Pert (1-1) looks to get a hot streak going and seizes the opportunity to bet on his favorite team in what he hopes to be an explosive matchup, while Corey (5-2) looks to extend his win streak with an NFC West divisional matchup between two you...
2022-10-2745 min
Did That Really Happen?Fear Street Part III: 1666It's the third and final chapter of the Fear Street trilogy! Join us as we discuss why the title really should have been Fear Street 1694, Puritan attitudes toward homosexuality, the good old days when gossip was a crime, and more! Sources: Rachel Black, Alcohol in Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia: https://books.google.com/books?id=mb0SZIYCXREC&pg=PA10#v=onepage&q&f=false https://nerfpedialegacy.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Soaker_50 Associated Press, "Doused Police Chief Hits Crowd with Pepper Spray," Chicago Tribune (25 July 1993): 16. "Kids Turn in 100 Toy Weapons," Dayton Daily N...
2022-08-081h 04
The BOM: Engineering a Path ForwardEpisode 4: Baukunst Co-Founder and General Partner Kate McAndrew | Investing in the Creative TechnologistWrapping up our theme of DesignLab’s Community, this week Majenta is joined by the brilliant Kate McAndrew, a Co-founder and General Partner at Baukunst, a collective of creative technologists advancing the art of building companies at the frontiers of technology and design. Prior to founding Baukunst, she was a Partner at Bolt where she invested at the intersection of the digital and physical world for over seven years. She is the founder of Women in Hardware.After 3 episodes highlighting makers and designers like Jayy and Sophy, and entrepreneur engineers like Kwabena, Kate is the perfect guest to ti...
2022-06-2835 minPsych Up LiveWhy Are Most Mass Shooters Men? – Important AnswersAccording to the Gun Violence Archive, there have already been more than 240 mass shootings in 2022 in the United States. A striking 98% of Mass Shooters are men. This show asks the question "WHY?" In a fascinating discussion with social psychologist, Dr. Frank T. McAndrew, he draws upon his research and additional findings on Gender, Aggression and Violence to offer answers. Dr. McAndrew begins with a consideration of the innate aggression even early man needed to survive, establish dominance, to mate and protect offspring. Aggression and dominance has always found ways in cultures to establish pecking orders. Dr. McAndrew distinguishes this with...
2022-06-1653 min
The Colin McEnroe ShowThe art of gossipGossiping is considered a bad habit. But, when done well, it can actually have social benefits. This hour, what gossip is, its benefits and drawbacks, and why we’re interested in celebrity gossip. GUESTS: Amanda Kehrberg: Adjunct media studies faculty at Arizona State University Shayla Love: Senior staff writer of features at Vice Frank McAndrew: Psychology professor at Knox College The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Join the conversation on...
2022-04-0550 min
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2022-03-2841 min
Fórmula del MisterioNoti Misterio: ¿Quién es más propenso a ver fantasmas? Esto nos dice la psicologíaSi tienes un amigo que te ha contado sobre encuentros sobrenaturales, el psicólogo Frank T. McAndrew habla sobre ese fenómeno. ¿Qué pasaría si dos agujeros negros chocarán entre sí? Aquí te contamos sus consecuencias. Una casa de subastas puso 75 piezas a la venta espaciales. Todo esto y más en el Noti Misterio.
2022-02-2851 min
Zero Percent ScaredRe-release of SCARY CLOWNS for halloween!Hey all! Listen, we know we've been gone a long time, but we ARE BACK!! Tonight for halloween, please enjoy this special re-release of our clowns episode. And join us next week for new content about bigfoot! HAPPY HALLOWEEN MY PEOPLE! Second: It’s unanimous, nobody likes clowns. Or Disney World. OK fine that last one is just Kelly, but the clown thing is real. Especially when they’re trying to murder you. Let’s phase out the clowns, people. Phase them out. Email us! stories@zeropercentscared.com References: Big ups to...
2021-10-3140 minSomething You Should KnowThe Purpose and Benefits of Gossip & The Cure for BusynessDo you hold hands with your mate? If you don’t, you probably should. This episode begins with a brief discussion on the benefits of holding hands - and I bet you haven’t heard them before. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/05/fashion/05hands.htmlWho doesn’t like a bit of juicy gossip? The fact is everyone gossips and it turns out to be a good thing. Gossip serves a lot of useful functions in our personal and professional lives. Frank McAndrew is one of the leading researchers on gossip and he joins me to explain how gossip...
2021-08-1950 min
After the First Marriage PodcastThe Upside of Gossip with Researcher Frank McAndrewHow can gossip be a good thing in a marriage? What are some of the powerful benefits as well as dangers of gossiping in relationships? Where does the interest in gossiping come from? In this podcast episode, I speak with Frank McAndrew about the upside of gossip. In this podcast we cover: What is gossip? Gossip in evolution Gossip in marriage How is gossip a social skill? Sign up for the FREE e-course for processing and moving past divorce here. SHOW NOTES: Click here Visit the website: www.afterthefirstmarriage...
2021-08-1834 minPsych Up LiveWhy Losing a Dog Hurts So Much!There is little question that when a person suffers the death of their dog, the loss is excruciating. Why? In this episode, Dr. Frank McAndrew, evolutionary and social psychologist, draws upon his personal experience as well as cultural dictates and scientific research to illuminate our extraordinary relationship with dogs and the impact of their loss. In his discussion, he considers the unique interspecies bond with dogs and draws upon the work of Anthropologist Brian Hare who developed the "Domestication Hypothesis." Dr. McAndrew considers what MRI's reveal in terms of a dog's attunement to facial expression and gestures as well as...
2021-08-1252 min
Rediscovering New YorkModernism in New YorkOn this week's show we will explore the development of Modernism in New York - the new architecture based on International and Chicago models that swept up Park Avenue and redefined the New York City skyline. From Lever House to the Seagram Building, to Expressionist landmarks such as the Guggenheim Museum and the TWA Terminal at JFK International Airport, we will discuss the buildings that created a new era of American design.My solo guest will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landmark Branding, and the special con...
2021-07-071h 02
Reductios02e03 - GhostsIn which Andrew asks the questions: what are ghosts, if anything? How should we think about ghost experiences? What sort of reason do they give us to believe that ghosts are real?Special thanks to "James" and "Dianne" and their family, to Frank McAndrew, and to Casey Smith..Episode Link for Sharing:https://shows.acast.com/reductio/s02e03-ghostsPlease Support us on Patreon!Reductio: Adventures in Ideas is creating A Podcast about Ideas, Philosophy, and Understanding | Patreon
2021-06-011h 19
The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style296: The Necessity of Personal Privacy: A Delicate & Important Dance "Privacy - like eating and breathing - is one of life's basic requirements." ― Katherine Neville, author The sanctuaries we call home, no matter how large or small, provide the comfort and necessary gift of privacy. We hold the key to whom will enter, who lives, who dines, who sleeps, within the four walls we pay each month a large portion of our hard earned money. Similar to our sanctuaries, we are given choices in our li...
2020-12-1435 minPsych Up LiveWhy Do People Feel Fear and Attraction to Horror Movies, Haunted Houses, Creepiness and Clowns?In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew, social psychologist and the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, takes on the questions many of us have pondered-Why do we pay to be scared by horror movies? Why do stories of Hunted Houses persist and intrigue us? What makes clowns loveable to some and terrifying to others? Are some people more likely to see ghosts than others? As someone who has studied and researched aspects of creepiness and horror, Dr. McAndrew offers a perspective you are not likely to find anywhere else. You will learn about the psychological mechanisms behind "...
2020-06-1150 min
Psikologid - Komunitas PsikologiPenjelasan mengenai Coulrophobia atau Ketakutan berlebihan terhadap BadutBadut, beberapa orang mungkin menyukainya, tapi tidak jarang oranglain yang menganggap bahwa badut itu menyeramkan, bahkan memunculkan pengalaman traumatik hingga Fobia (ketakutan irasional) terhadap badut yang di sebut sebagai Coulrophobia.
Banyak dari anak-anak kecil dan juga orang dewasa yang memiliki "kengerian" yang luar biasa ketika melihat sosok badut, apalagi di tambah dengan popularitas tokoh "Pennywise" badut mengerikan dari Novel dan Film IT dan juga Joker, tokoh penjahat yang banyak melakukan hal-hal yang juga kejam.
Kata “Clown” atau Badut pertama muncul sekitar abad ke 16 dan digunakan oleh Shakespeare, seorang penulis dan sastrawan terkenal untuk menggambarkan beberapa tokoh bodoh dan konyol dalam sandi...
2020-05-2510 min
Talking TurkeyIt’s like living in a zombie movie - on corona isolationFrank McAndrew, professor of psychology at Knox College, and Dana Rose Garfin, adjunct professor at the University of California-Irvine, spoke to Ahval editor David Lepeska about how to minimise the negative mental and emotional impact of coronavirus-related isolation and pointed toward a silver lining that might come out of the pandemic.
2020-03-2423 min
Unlatched MindEp 23: Men and Mass ShootingsDr. Frank McAndrew is an evolutionary social psychologist whose research is currently focused on gossip, aggression, and creepiness. Frank sits with Unlatched Mind to unravel what the biological and evolutionary data shows on why men are the aggressors and commit all the mass shootings. We discuss the role status seeking, testosterone, and sex all have on this. Episode music from seanlang.com.
2020-03-2157 min
Cult FictionEpisode 17 - Killer Klownz from Outer SpaceIn this episode, Stephanie taps out and is substituted by the ever-lovely Moriah Boell to discuss Stephen Chiodo's KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE. Join Andy and Mo as they discuss how bad the acting is, how each character is completely interchangeable, and how, somehow, the clowns were the only scary thing about this movie. Plus, cotton candy snakes. No thank you.
Reading Recommendations:
JAM, by Yahtzee Croshaw
THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND WHY CLOWNS CREEP US OUT, by Frank T. McAndrew
2020-02-1954 minZero Percent ScaredLet's Do Clowns Tonight (Scary Clowns!)First of all: HAPPY HALLOWEEN MY PEOPLE! Second: It’s unanimous, nobody likes clowns. Or Disney World. OK fine that last one is just Kelly, but the clown thing is real. Especially when they’re trying to murder you. Let’s phase out the clowns, people. Phase them out. Email us, peeps! stories@zeropercentscared.com References: Big ups to Sparrow Sounds Studios, our fabulous theme music creator Mysterious America: The Ultimate Guide to the Nations Weirdest WOnders, Strangest Spots, and Creepiest Creatures. By Loren Coleman Clown bar fight video Why Clowns Creep Us Out...
2019-10-3140 min
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewLearning How To Listen, Then Talk with Austin Pendleton: Episode 021In episode 021, we chat with Austin Pendleton, critically acclaimed actor, director, and playwright who has worked with reputable artists such as Meryl Streep, Ethan Hawke, Natalie Portman, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Austin shares with us his story of humble beginnings in his small hometown in Ohio, putting up plays with his family and friends, all the way to his Broadway career and what he learned along the way. He teaches us the value that acting can have on a person and, though the lifestyle comes with its fair share of ups and downs, it is exhilarating.Austin P...
2019-07-181h 40
The Lazy Witch PodcastEpisode 7: Got Ghosts?Eps 7: Got Ghosts? Ghosts & Spirits and how to live with them. Credit: Psychology Today article referenced was “Why Some People See Ghosts and Other Presences” by Frank T. McAndrew 07/09/2015
2019-04-0524 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhat do we know about the idea of creepiness?In this episode, I talk with Professor Frank McAndrew of Knox College, a liberal arts college in Illinois, USA. We talk about his recent study trying to get a grip on how people understand the concept of creepiness.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe
2018-11-1927 min
新知日历 Daily knowledge新认知 | 吃瓜群众为什么喜欢八卦？新知日历 | 喜马拉雅平台首档自制知识资讯类音频节目 从专业人士演讲、权威学术期刊、社会热点文章，行业大数据平台，分析报告等各类来源提取新认知、新观点和新趋势，为用户提供每日高品质知识资讯。 新认知 | 吃瓜群众为什么喜欢八卦？ HI， 你好！新的一天又开始了 我是褚笑，欢迎打开今天的新知日历。 茶余饭后，人们总爱聊点八卦。 从哪对明星夫妻闹离婚，到邻居家的宠物狗叫什么名字，我们不知不觉淹没在了八卦的世界里。 “八卦”这个词最初来源于粤语，它在粤语中的全称是“诸事八卦”，意思是“凡事都要卜卦”。 “八卦”本来是指一种繁琐的生活态度。 后来呢，引申的含义就成了爱说是非，打探别人的小道消息。 那么，为什么吃瓜群众如此热爱八卦呢？ 首先，你也许不知道，人类自古就拥有八卦的基因。 美国诺克斯学院的心理学教授，弗兰克·麦克安德鲁(Frank T. McAndrew)认为： 八卦并不是什么流行文化，而是人类自古以来就有的行为。 石器时代，我们的祖先在部落中生存。 部落不仅需要共同合作，抵御外敌入侵，部落成员之间也存在着相互竞争。 在这种残酷的生存环境下，小道消息就显得至关重要。 八卦可以帮助我们的祖先掌握同伴和...
2018-10-3000 min
Crushing DisappointmentDanny DeVito"I'm smart, you're dumb; I'm big, you're little; I'm right, you're wrong, and there's nothing you can do about it."
Welcome to Episode #14 of Crushing Disappointment. Matt chats to Misha about her recurring dreams about Danny DeVito.
Disappointments: Did you re-record a section where you said Anna's full name? Are you that tall that you are frequently having people hug your stomach? How do you say "translated"? Misha, isn't it called Lust Stories, not Love Stories?
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Richard Mertens (Medium): 4 Nightmares I’ve Had Where I Woke Up to Danny De...
2018-10-081h 04Psych Up LiveGossip: Is it a Character Flaw or a Social Skill?Few people want to be called a Gossip" but most people can't resist hearing a juicy story about a friend, celebrity or co-worker. Why? What is it about learning private information about others that is so irresistible? Why have people been gossiping across decades and across cultures? Is gossip good, bad or necessary? Should we think of gossip as a character flaw or a social skill? In this episode, social psychologist, Dr. Frank McAndrew will share the Science of Gossip. In fascinating detail, he will draw upon research to consider everything from the evolutionary need for gossip to successful gossiping...
2018-05-3154 min
Sparking Change with Dil#40 | Young Social Innovator of the Year Awards 2018**Young Social Innovator of the Year Awards 2018**
On this episode of Sparking Change, Dil hosts the Young Social Innovators of the Year Awards in Croke Park, where she has conversations with four groups of students, who discuss their projects and views on social issues.
(05:40) Generation Z: What Do We Care About?
In the first group, Dil talks with Niamh, Jade, Ellie, Eimear, Emma, and Eva about being in Generation Z, and the challenges that being part of that—the first generation to grow up with social media—brings. They also discuss sexual health, and the importance of talking about sex with...
2018-05-181h 31
The Matt Townsend ShowTriumph of Faith, Hidden Potential, Gossip Social SkillTriumph of Faith (17:31)
Rodney Stark, Ph.D. a leading expert and sociologists of religion, explores the myth of religious decline in his book, The Triumph of Faith: Why the World is More Religious Than Ever. Dr. Stark claims, “Contrary to the constant predictions that religion is doomed, there is abundant evidence of an ongoing worldwide religious awakening.” Rodney Stark discusses his research in religious growth and what it means for the future.
Discover Your Hidden Potential (1:04:52)
Barbara Oakley, Ph.D., is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, San Diego...
2017-04-172h 21The Matt Townsend ShowLosing a Dog, Increased Surveillance, Phantom Phone RingingWhy losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend (16:26)
Dr. Frank McAndrew is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College and an elected Fellow of several professional organizations, including the Association for Psychological Science (APS). He is an evolutionary social psychologist whose research is guided by the simple desire to make sense of everyday life, and he is currently studying gossip, aggression, and creepiness. When someone we love deeply passes away, we have services and reflect on our memories of the deceased’s while others offer sincere condolences. But in our culture, the sam...
2017-04-012h 22The Matt Townsend ShowTrump Care, Losing a Pet, Spouse PriorityTrump Care (17:34)
Joe Cannon is our Washington Insider. Joe served as an assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 1983-1985. He was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992 and served as the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006. He was named editor of the Deseret Morning News on December 8, 2006. Joe currently is the CEO of Fuel Freedom Foundation. Joe and Dr. Matt discuss what happened to the Republican health care bill and where President Trump goes from here.
Makena Bausse - Helping Homeless (43:16)
Many people want to help the homeless or less fortunate. I...
2017-03-272h 22The Matt Townsend ShowDebate, Why Clowns are Creepy, Work-at-Home ParentingThird Presidential Debate Recap (19:17)
Joe Cannon is our Washington Insider. Joe served as an assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 1983-1985. Was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992. He served as the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006. He was named editor of the Deseret Morning News on December 8, 2006. Joe currently is the CEO of Fuel Freedom Foundation. Joe and Dr. Townsend recap the Third Presidential Debate
Why Clowns Creep Us Out (1:09:37)
Dr. Frank McAndrew is a Professor of Psychology at Knox College. He is an evolutionary social psychologist whose research is gu...
2016-10-202h 30The Matt Townsend ShowKhan vs Trump, Gossip is a Social Skill, Concussion and RecoveryKhan vs Trump (16:35)
Joe Cannon is our Washington Insider. Joe served as an assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 1983-1985. Was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992. He served as the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006. He was named editor of the Deseret Morning News on December 8, 2006. Joe currently is the CEO of Fuel Freedom Foundation. Joe and Dr. Townsend discuss the conflict between the father of a fallen Muslim American soldier and Donald Trump.
Gossip is a Social Skill (1:05:27)
Dr. Frank McAndrew, evolutionary social psychologist from Knox College, explain why h...
2016-08-012h 20The Matt Townsend ShowAmerican Dream, 32-Hour Work Week, Gossip as a Social SkillThe American Dream (16:45)
Mechele Dickerson, Professor of Law at the University of Texas at Austin, whose recent article, Is The American Dream Dead?, explores the downward spiral of the three basic tenants of the American Dream, owning a home, having stable employment, and retiring debt-free and financially secure. How has the recent economic turmoil and the trends in housing and employment affected our ability to achieve the thing that once made our nation great? And will we ever get back on top? Mechele Dickerson shares her thoughts on why and where the economy is influencing The American Dream.
A 32-Hour Wor...
2016-04-072h 24