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Speaking of PsychologyWhat the movies get right (and wrong) about relationships, with Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhDFor many of us, movies offer our earliest lessons in love and help shape our expectations about what romance and relationships might look like. Relationship researchers Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD, are cohosts of the podcast “Love Factually,” where they use psychology to dissect their favorite rom coms. They talked to “Speaking of Psychology” about how films depict dating and relationship truths and myths, and how well our favorite characters’ love stories hold up when analyzed through the lens of science.
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Love FactuallyPride and Prejudice (2005)How does marriage vary across economic systems? Do partners exchange beauty for status? Why do perceptions of a potential partner change over time? Paul and Eli pay homage to the one-and-only Jane Austen by revisiting the 2005 film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-07-2149 minLove FactuallyHigh Fidelity (2000)Are mismatched couples doomed? Why is it essential to calibrate our expectations? What happens when we seek closure on past relationships? Paul and Eli revisit High Fidelity—the seminal text that proclaimed “What really matters is what you like” —and find themselves on a semi-traumatic trip down memory lane. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-07-0752 min
Passion Struck with John R. MilesDr. Bob Rosen on Why Change Begins Where Your Old Story Ends EP 631In Episode 631 of Passion Struck, John Miles sits down with bestselling author and global CEO advisor Dr. Bob Rosen to launch our new series The Power to Change. This episode delves into the often-overlooked truth behind personal transformation: that genuine change starts when we disentangle from the emotional narratives, behaviors, and beliefs that no longer serve us.Bob shares insights from his new book, Detach, revealing how to transition from a state of survival to one of thriving with purpose, presence, and clarity. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain how to move forward—this conversation will...2025-07-0156 min
Passion Struck with John R. MilesEli Finkel & Paul Eastwick on Real Love vs. Movie Love | EP 629In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by renowned psychologists Dr. Eli Finkel and Dr. Paul Eastwick to explore how movies distort our understanding of love—and what decades of relationship science actually reveal. Together, they break down the myths of “destiny” vs. “growth” beliefs in romance, why initial attraction doesn’t always predict long-term success, and how cultural scripts shape our expectations for passion and commitment.They also discuss their groundbreaking research on mate preferences, relationship dynamics, and what modern love really demands from us. Whether you're single, dating, or decades into a relationsh...2025-06-2653 minLove FactuallyMaterialists (2025)What happens when we treat dating like a business proposition? How important is height in determining a man’s desirability? If love isn’t “the math,” then what is it? Paul and Eli race from Celine Song’s Materialists to the recording booth, hoping to make sense of the modern dating landscape. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-06-2350 minLove FactuallyBrokeback Mountain (2005)Is romantic love like an addiction? What is the nature of anti-gay prejudice? How do people come to understand their own sexual identity? Paul and Eli revisit “Brokeback Mountain” in preparation for its 20-year theatrical re-release, while marveling at some truly legendary performances. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-06-0954 min
Pod Mortem: A Horror PodcastEpisode 272 - The Witches of EastwickHave another cherry! Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss George Miller's 1987 dark comedy horror film "The Witches of Eastwick."
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Where to listen to the p...2025-06-093h 45Love FactuallyDeep Dive: Grand Romantic GesturesThe first Love Factually Deep Dive! Grand romantic gestures pervade romance films. Are they effective? Are they sometimes unethical? Cornell professor Vanessa Bohns (You Have More Influence Than You Think) and bestselling author Dan Pink (The Power of Regret) join Paul and Eli for a freewheeling discussion that reaches some unexpected conclusions.2025-06-0252 minLove Factually27 Dresses (2008)What are the risks of being a people pleaser? Why do weddings fall apart? Why is it so important to be authentic in relationships? Paul and Eli try on “27 Dresses” (and decode some Elton John lyrics) in pursuit of some insights. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-05-2643 min
Plain English with Derek ThompsonThe Rules of Attraction and the Psychology of RomancePsychology is hard, even when you’re just trying to understand what’s going on with one impossibly complex person. Romance psychology is particularly hard because you’re trying to understand what’s going on between two impossibly complex people. Eli Finkel is a professor of psychology at Northwestern University. Paul Eastwick is a professor at the University of California, Davis. Both are experts on the psychology of attraction, dating, and romance and hosts of the Love Factually podcast. Today, Derek asks: Does anybody actually have "a type"? Are we any good at predicting the sort of people we’ll fall in...2025-05-201h 05
The Last Show with David CooperHarris Hawk in Hertfordshire - May 13, 2025Tony Five and David receive advice from their yesterday's selves for tomorrow, today (AFY-TSY). Tony talks about Steve Harris who caught the Harris Hawk terrorizing Hertfordshire. Couple Sam Sova and Kaitlyn Dattoria describe accidentally proposing to each other at the same time. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick shares his study showing women also prefer younger romantic partners. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over things nobody teaches you about sex, but that you really ought to know. Sociology professor Chris Knoester explains that Americans overwhelmingly believe sports promote racial integration – but reality is...2025-05-141h 27Love FactuallyFrozen (2013)What’s special about sibling relationships? How do people with different attachment styles cope with stress? Why is it risky to get engaged to somebody you met that day? The megahit Frozen—starring the inimitable Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel—flips the traditional Disney script and offers some answers. This is a clean episode - suitable for all ages! For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-05-1247 minLove FactuallyMailbag: Friends-first, Weddings, & TherapyThe first Love Factually mailbag episode! Eli and Paul answer your questions about friends-first relationships, wedding stress, and memory erasure. Plus, we reopen the debate: When do relationships benefit from therapy, and why? See the graph of friends-first relationships2025-05-0533 minLove FactuallyMarriage Story (2019)What happens when we view marriage in terms of winning and losing? How does divorce affect children? What are the consequences of taking a relationship for granted? Paul and Eli sift through the wreckage in Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach’s lacerating, multiple-Oscar-nominated masterpiece starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-04-2852 min
Dr. Wendy Walsh on Demand@DrWendyWalsh is offering her Wendy wisdom with her drive by makeshift relationship advice. PLUS Dr. Paul Eastwick of Love FactuallyDr. Wendy is offering her Wendy wisdom with her drive by makeshift relationship advice. PLUS we are talking to Dr. Paul Eastwick of Love Factually about what rom-coms got right and what they didn't. It's all on KFIAM-640! 2025-04-2133 min
KFI Featured Segments@DrWendyWalsh- Love Factually w/ Dr. Paul EastwickDr. Wendy is talking to Dr. Paul Eastwick of Love Factually about what rom-coms got right and what they didn't. It's all on KFIAM-640!2025-04-2117 minLove FactuallyGroundhog Day (1993)Can interactions with strangers fulfill our need to belong? Does ironic detachment mask attachment insecurity? Should we try to change ourselves into somebody else’s ideal partner? Paul and Eli immerse themselves, again and again, in Groundhog Day, the timeless philosophical redemption tale starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-04-1449 minLove FactuallyBONUS episode: Paul and Eli on the Dateable Podcast with Julie Krafchick and Yue XuIn this special crossover episode of the Dateable podcast, Paul and Eli chat with hosts Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu about how people should - and shouldn't - apply lessons from the movies to their dating lives. 2025-04-0747 minLove FactuallyHitch (2005)Is striving to avoid mistakes a good romantic strategy? Can couples who are mismatched on hotness get together? Does relationship success require that you be a desirable person? Paul and Eli dust off Hitch, the 2005 rom-com vehicle for Will Smith and Eva Mendes, in search of answers. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-03-3147 min
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsS20E8: The Psychology of Relationships w/ Dr. Paul Eastwick & Eli FinkelWe're back with the guest of our #1 most listened to episode and this time with his mentor for more insights...more science...and more facts – that you can all apply to your love lives. We're chatting with Paul Eastwick & Eli Finkle, professors at UC Davis & Northwestern, about what romcoms get right (and wrong) about finding love, the myths of relationships we've been told to believe, and how to reevaluate societal expectations around compatibility.Check out their podcast 'Love Factually'. For more info on Eli, visit: https://elifinkel.com/. To learn more about Paul: https://pauleastwick.com/...2025-03-251h 00Love FactuallyBefore Sunset (2004)How does it feel to confront hard relationship choices? How can we truly listen to one another? What counts as infidelity? Paul and Eli unpack Before Sunset—the sequel to Before Sunrise—which features Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) unexpectedly reunited in Paris, confronting the past and changing the future. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-03-1746 minLove FactuallyBarbie (2023)How can people navigate the “friendzone”? Do men need romantic relationships more than women do? Does confusion about one’s identity undermine relationships? Paul and Eli search for answers in the 2023 film Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s feminist fantasia featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-03-0348 minLove FactuallyJerry Maguire (1996)Why is it so important to be able to celebrate with someone? Is parenting sexy? What are the challenges of being in a relationship when you don’t know who you are? Paul and Eli search for answers in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, Cameron Crowe’s endlessly quotable rom-com, featuring acclaimed performances from Renée Zellweger, Tom Cruise, and Cuba Gooding Jr. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-02-1746 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastFact-Checking Love: The Truth About Romance Movies | Eli Finkel and Paul EastwickHow accurate are rom-coms when it comes to love? Relationship scientists Paul Eastwick & Eli Finkel, co-hosts of Love Factually, put movie romance under a scientific lens, separating fact from fiction and revealing how Hollywood shapes our real-life expectations about love.
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[0:00] Intro & Welcome to Paul Eastwick & Eli Finkel
[2:00] Coffee, Unicycles, and Speed Round Fun
[6:40] Introducing Love Factually: A Relationship Science Podcast
[10:05] Do Movies Teach Us About Love or Just Reflect Culture?
[15:35] The Rom-Com Myths That Hollywood Keeps Selling
[22:50] What Movies Get Surprisingly Right About Relationships
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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"Getting to Yes, And… | Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick – ‘The Love Factually Podcast’
Kelly hosts a special Valentine’s Day Bonus Pod with professors Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick who host the “Love Factually” podcast. Eli and Paul are relationship scientists at Northwestern and The University of California, Davis. Their podcast looks at a modern romantic comedy each week through the lens of the science of relationships.
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“Relationship outcomes depend not only on the specific qualities of each partner but also on the unique patterns that emerge when the partners’ qualities intersect.”
“There isn’t just one tr...2025-02-1400 minLove FactuallyBONUS episode: Paul and Eli on The Happiness Lab Podcast with Laurie SantosIn this special crossover episode of The Happiness Lab podcast, Paul and Eli chat with Laurie Santos about lessons learned from fact-checking rom-coms. 2025-02-1446 min
Amado EsposoDr Laurie Talks Romance, Parents and Stalking on 'Love Factually'Love Factually is a new podcast looking at what "rom com" movies get right and wrong about relationships. Dr Laurie Santos joined the hosts Eli Finkel of Northwestern University and Paul Eastwick from UC Davis to talk about her favorite 80s teen movie, Say Anything. In this episode, they discuss what Cameron Crowe's 1989 film tells us about what constitutes stalking; and the transition when romantic partners supplant our parents as our closest relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-141h 00
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosDr Laurie Talks Romance, Parents and Stalking on 'Love Factually'Love Factually is a new podcast looking at what "rom com" movies get right and wrong about relationships. Dr Laurie Santos joined the hosts Eli Finkel of Northwestern University and Paul Eastwick from UC Davis to talk about her favorite 80s teen movie, Say Anything. In this episode, they discuss what Cameron Crowe's 1989 film tells us about what constitutes stalking; and the transition when romantic partners supplant our parents as our closest relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-141h 00The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosHow to Learn from a Rom Com MovieIn the absence of better advice, we learn a lot about love and dating from rom com movies - but is the depiction of relationships in these films leading us in the wrong direction? Let's find out. Eli Finkel of Northwestern University and Paul Eastwick from UC Davis are both accomplished relationship experts - but for fun they’ve launched a podcast called Love Factually exploring what the makers of rom coms get right and wrong about how humans really find love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-1045 minAmado EsposoHow to Learn from a Rom Com MovieIn the absence of better advice, we learn a lot about love and dating from rom com movies - but is the depiction of relationships in these films leading us in the wrong direction? Let's find out. Eli Finkel of Northwestern University and Paul Eastwick from UC Davis are both accomplished relationship experts - but for fun they’ve launched a podcast called Love Factually exploring what the makers of rom coms get right and wrong about how humans really find love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-1045 minLove FactuallySay Anything (1989) with Laurie SantosWhat are the benefits of optimism? How do people transfer attachments from parents to romantic partners? What exactly counts as stalking? Paul and Eli team up with Laurie Santos (Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast) to dive into the nice-guy manifesto Say Anything, starring (sigh) John Cusack and Ione Skye. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-02-0359 min
The Last Show with David CooperThe Arctic Veterinarian - January 28, 2025The show opens with veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford who describes his recent trip to the arctic to help pets. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick explains how men and women are equally attracted to younger partners – surprisingly, it's not just men. (Check out The LOVE FACTUALLY Podcast by Paul here.) Kathy Koch tells David about "Onlypaws" – Toronto Zoo's Valentine's Day campaign. Subhabrata Moitra warns of the dangers of vaping during pregnancy for both mother and child. Professor of ageing and clinical psychology Joshua Stott breaks down the link between ADHD and shortened life expectancy. Producer Dani brings her grievances to the show...2025-01-291h 28Love FactuallyPretty Woman (1990) with Katy MilkmanHow does a transactional mindset undermine relationship well-being? What’s the nature of stereotypes? How can we tie our hands to achieve our goals? Paul and Eli invite Katy Milkman (Wharton professor and host of the Choiceology podcast) to discuss Pretty Woman, a Cinderella tale featuring Julia Roberts in a star-making performance. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-01-2055 min
Sex and Psychology PodcastSex In The MoviesWhen it comes to how sex and sexuality are portrayed on screen, what does Hollywood get right and wrong? Let’s talk about it! I recently appeared on the Love Factually Podcast, hosted by my friends Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. They asked me to select a film about sex, so I picked the 2010 movie Easy A starring Emma Stone. We had a really fun conversation about it, so I wanted to share it with you today.
Easy A covers a lot of timely themes, including sexual reputation, virginity, casual sex, and the sexual double standard. We di...2025-01-1755 minLove FactuallyBONUS episode: Paul and Eli on the Sex and Psychology Podcast with Justin LehmillerIn this special crossover episode of the Sex and Psychology podcast, Paul and Eli chat with Justin Lehmiller about how sex and relationships are depicted in movies. 2025-01-1341 minLove FactuallyEasy A (2010) with Justin LehmillerDoes the double standard linger for men and women? What exactly is sex positivity? Do people make unfounded assumptions about self-esteem and casual sex? Paul and Eli join forces with Justin Lehmiller (host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast) to discuss Easy A, the teen comedy adaptation of Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2025-01-0652 min
I Dare You PodcastEpisode 153: Science-Based Secrets to Unlock the Power of Attraction with Dr. Paul EastwickDr. Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and researcher. What do people really want in a romantic partner compared to what they say they want? Paul is the lead author on the largest study of its kind which was just released breaking down this question.
Dr. Eastwick is a Professor at the University of California, Davis and he uses the tools of social and personality psychology to study romantic attraction and close relationship processes.
Dr. Eastwick has published more than 70 scientific articles, and his work is featured regularly in the New York Times and The At...2024-12-2438 min
Sex and Psychology PodcastWhy Holiday Romance Movies Are So PopularOver the last couple of decades, holiday movies have increasingly centered around love and romance, and they’re growing massively in popularity. In this episode, we’re going to dive into the rise of romance-themed holiday media and how this intersects with cuffing season, or the increased tendency for people to partner-up during the winter months.
I am joined once again by Dr. Paul Eastwick and Dr. Eli Finkel. Dr. Eastwick is a Professor at the University of California, Davis, where he studies romantic attraction and close relationships. Dr. Finkel is a professor at Northwestern University and auth...2024-12-2424 minLove FactuallyEyes Wide Shut (1999) with Peter SagalWhat does jealousy do to a person? How are relationships interwoven with identity? What are the many forms of sex and sexual desire? Paul and Eli welcome in special guest Peter Sagal (host of NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!) to chat about Eyes Wide Shut, Stanley Kubrick’s eternally fascinating swan song. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-12-2355 minLove FactuallyBridget Jones's Diary (2001)What are the joys and miseries of singlehood? Is “playing hard to get” an effective dating strategy? Why does it feel so good to be adored “just as we are”? Paul and Eli revisit “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” the 2001 rom-com starring Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth—which Vanity Fair recently ranked as the fourth best romantic comedy of all time. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-12-0946 min
Sex and Psychology PodcastWhat Movies Get Right (And Wrong) About RelationshipsRomantic comedies are one of the most popular film genres. But how accurate are rom-coms in the way they portray sex, love, and relationships? My guests today are the hosts of a new podcast that uses the science of relationships to separate fact from fiction in some of the biggest rom-coms of all time. We’re going to explore some of the things that Hollywood gets right and wrong in the way they depict relationships.
I am joined by Dr. Paul Eastwick and Dr. Eli Finkel. Dr. Eastwick is a Professor at the University of California, Davis, wh...2024-11-2940 minLove FactuallyThe Notebook (2004)How does family disapproval affect the course of love? Can volatile relationships flourish? Does love cure dementia? Paul and Eli consider these questions, and more, in their analysis of “The Notebook,” the 2004 romantic melodrama starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling—and the winner of the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-11-2550 minLove FactuallyLove Factually TrailerPaul Eastwick and Eli Finkel are two professors who use psychological science to explain what your favorite romantic films get right -- and wrong -- about attraction and relationships.2024-11-2501 minLove FactuallyHer (2013)What does it mean to share your life with someone? How does sexual compatibility work? Can new relationships help us get over old ones? Paul and Eli consider these questions, and more, in their analysis of “Her,” Spike Jonze’s 2013 boy-meets-operating-system romance starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil 2024-11-1852 minLove Factually(500) Days of Summer (2009)What are the consequences of believing in the idea of a soulmate? How do relationships develop from the first day to the last? How well does the reality in our heads match the reality in the world? Paul and Eli consider these questions, and more, in their analysis of (500) Days of Summer, the 2009 romantic comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-11-1151 min
Why? with Emma KennedyWhy do I have a ‘type’?Most of us could list a few physical attributes for our ideal romantic partner – like preferring blondes or men over 6ft tall. But is having a ‘type’ real? If so, how does it develop? Is it biological, or socially constructed? And is the rhetoric of ‘types’ actually dangerous? Emma Kennedy speaks to University of California Davis Psychology Professor Paul W. Eastwick, and Not My Type: Automating Sexual Racism in Online Dating author and University of Michigan Assistant Professor Apryl Williams, about the psychology and sociology of who we’re attracted to. Buy Apryl’s book N...2024-11-0740 minLove FactuallyPortrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)How does passionate love feel? What does it mean to pay attention to each other? Are there distinctive characteristics in the emergence of same-sex attraction? Paul and Eli consider these questions, and more, in their analysis of Portrait of a Lady on Fire, the gorgeous period drama depicting forbidden love in late-eighteenth-century France. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-11-0452 minLove Factually10 Things I Hate about You (1999)Are some people un-date-able? What does attachment avoidance look like? How should we think about grand romantic gestures? Paul and Eli dissect 10 Things I Hate about You, the 90s attempt to modernize Shakespeare’s eternally controversial “The Taming of the Shrew.” For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-10-2847 minLove FactuallyEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)What is the absolute worst way to handle relationship conflict? Do we distort our own memories to make us feel better about our relationship? Are the reasons we’re attracted to someone similar to the reasons we’re attracted to someone else? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind submerges Paul and Eli in an ecstatic fever dream about these fascinating questions. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-10-2146 minLove FactuallyBefore Sunrise (1995)How quickly do attachment bonds start to form? What are the relationship consequences of believing that men and women are fundamentally different? How does self-disclosure cultivate feelings of intimacy? Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise takes Paul and Eli on a nostalgic joyride through these and other topics. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-10-1447 minLove FactuallyChallengers (2024)How do people compete to win someone’s affections? What are the less obvious reasons that people have sex? How do relationships and power intersect? Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers provides ample opportunity for Paul and Eli to examine these and other sexy topics. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-10-0750 minLove FactuallyClueless (1995)Do people agree about who is attractive? What does it take to be a good matchmaker? Does similarity predict attraction? Paul and Eli discuss how well Clueless—the satirical 90’s remake of Jane Austen’s Emma—reflects the science of relationships. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-09-3051 minLove FactuallyLa La Land (2016)How much insight do people have about their romantic preferences? What does effective support look like? Does career devotion require tradeoffs in our relationships? Paul and Eli discuss the science behind the acclaimed musical throwback: La La Land. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel. Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-09-2547 minLove FactuallyWhen Harry Met Sally (1989)How does the trajectory of a relationship unfold over time? What does a good apology look like? Can men and women actually be friends? Paul and Eli unpack the themes of the genre-redefining masterpiece: When Harry Met Sally. For show notes, click here. Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil2024-09-2545 min
Modern Wisdom#838 - Dr Paul Eastwick - What Do People Really Want In A Partner?Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher.What do people actually want in a partner compared to what they say they want? Paul is the lead author on largest study of its kind which was just released breaking down exactly this question.Expect to learn the #1 trait people actually look for in a partner, how well people know what they want, what Ideal Partner Preference-Matching is, the biases that affect mate evaluation, the sex differences in stated vs. revealed preferences, whether big data could improve dating app matching and much more…S...2024-09-141h 06
The ChairShot Podcast#664 - BryanNEWSAll OutWBD / AEW deal loomsVince doc trailerGolf fever / birthdayQDaddy Pass (word)REVIEWS:WRASSLINDynamite + ColishMOVIESAlien: CovenantBefore TrilogyWitches of EastwickTVRings of PowerCountdownGAMESAstro BotStar Wars OutlawsLIVEGUFF2024-09-092h 13Love FactuallyLove Factually TrailerPaul Eastwick and Eli Finkel are two professors who use psychological science to explain what your favorite romantic films get right -- and wrong -- about attraction and relationships.2024-09-0402 minDateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsThe Science Of Attraction: A Flashback to Our Most Popular EpisodeWhat makes you attracted to one person and not another? We're bringing back our most popular episode ever with Dr. Paul Eastwick about his work at the UC Davis Attraction Lab of how people form and maintain relationships. We discuss how ideal partner preferences play into partner selection, why we often think we know what we want when we don't, and the secret of when attraction can build over time. Plus we'll kick off the episode with a new intro recapping Yue's solo trip + the intimacy workshop she attended, and Julie's bday highs and lows. Plus BIG announcement coming...2024-07-161h 20
Thrash 'n TreasureEp111 Slippy the Welsh Kangaroo w/ Caroline Sheen! (West End!)Winds in the east, there's a mist coming in, an episode's brewin', about to begin with none other than West End legend, Caroline Sheen! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the superlatively fantaslistic Caroline joins AW and guest co-host, Jean-Paul Yovanoff, in A Perfect Circle with their hit album 'Mer de Noms' before conjuring up a wickedly good time with The Witches of Eastwick. Plus, we chat trips to Australia, Home and Away Vs Neighbours, Superhero Nannies, Animal Studies, and heaps more in this hilariously magical episode!See Caroline in 'Plaza Suite' - now playing at the...2024-02-091h 30
Opening WeekendEpisode 98: The Witches of Eastwick - RoboCop - The Untouchables - Predator: Summer '87“If it bleeds we can kill it.” Listen, Arnie, you may be able to take down the Predator, but you CAN’T take down Gene Shalit! That ‘stache don’t bleed!Yes, it’s been a loooong wait, but the boys are back to warm up your fall pumpkin lattes with…hot summer movies! This week the guys hop back to Summer 1987 to revisit Jack Nicholson and THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, Paul Verhoeven’s satirical sci-fi gore-fest, ROBOCOP, Costner and crew as THE UNTOUCHABLES, and the man-meat testosterone-filled jungle that is PREDATOR. You pull a knife, S...2023-09-272h 36
Mental Health TrainingRomantic ChemistryWe’re all looking for that elusive, ‘spark’ – but what really ignites a long-lasting relationship? There is good news, Science is closing in on the answers.
For centuries, our romantic fates were thought to be written in the stars. Wealthy families would even pay fortunes to have a matchmaker foretell the success, or failure of a potential marriage.
Despite the lack of any good evidence for its accuracy, astrology still thrives in many lifestyle magazines, while the more sceptical among us, might hope to be guided by the algorithms, of websites and dating apps.
But ar...2023-02-1407 min
UnfoldValentine’s Special: The Science of RelationshipsNo better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Unfold than to “partner” with another UC Davis podcast, The Backdrop, hosted by Soterios Johnson. In this episode, you’ll learn a little about the science of relationships from a conversation Soterios had last year with UC Davis Psychology Professor Paul Eastwick. Eastwick investigates how people initiate romantic relationships and the psychological mechanisms that help romantic partners remain committed and attached. Discover what the science says about whether you’ll find the perfect mate if you “swipe right.”
In this episode:
Paul Eastwick, UC Davis Professor...2023-02-1007 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaThe Science of AttractionMost of us could probably put together a list of things we find attractive in a potential partner and a lot of those things will likely come down to our personality or the cultural environment.
But what about that initial, almost unconscious, spark of attraction? What causes that and does it have any real impact on whether a relationship with that person will stand the test of time?
Paul Eastwick is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and Head of the Attraction and Relationships Research Laboratory - he joins Jonathan to discuss.2022-08-2144 min
Personality Psychology Podcast#17 Paper Spotlight with Paul EastwickRebekka Weidmann talks with Paul Eastwick about his recently accepted paper in the European Journal of Personality entitled: "Predicting Romantic Interest during Early Relationship Development: A Preregistered Investigation using Machine Learning"
2022-03-3012 min
The Backdrop - A UC Davis Podcast Exploring the World of Ideas11-Paul Eastwick on the Science of Romantic RelationshipsThe Backdrop explores the mysterious and complicated topic of human relationships.
UC Davis Psychology Professor Paul Eastwick investigates how people initiate romantic relationships and the psychological mechanisms that help romantic partners remain committed and attached.
In this episode of The Backdrop, Eastwick discusses the latest research on finding the best partner, how compatibility is constructed in a relationship, and whether men and women really approach relationships differently.
2022-02-0832 min
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsS13E6: The Science of Attraction w/ Paul EastwickWhat makes you attracted to one person and not another? We're talking with Dr. Paul Eastwick about his work at the UC Davis Attraction Lab about how people form and maintain relationships. We discuss how ideal partner preferences play into partner selection. why we often think we know what we want when we don't, and the secret of when attraction can build over time.Check out Paul's work at http://pauleastwick.com/ or @pauleastwick on Twitter.Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding...2021-09-221h 15
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsBONUS: Will We Ever Meet IRL Again? w/ the California GroundbreakersWe thought it would be the roaring 20s but we're chatting about why everyone is experiencing FODA as we reair Julie's episode w/ Vanessa Richardson from California Groundbreakers & Paul Eastwick, professor of UC Davis's attraction lab. We discuss why people are feeling burnout from online dating, how pandemic relationships have different trajectories, and how to get out there and mix and mingle again (safely of course).Learn more about the California Ground Breakers https://www.californiagroundbreakers.org/ and listen to their podcast series 'This Changes Everything on all podcast playersFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out...2021-08-111h 00
California GroundbreakersThis Changes Everything #9: Dating, Relationships and a "Hot Vax Summer"Remember when a first date often involved dinner and a movie, a few drinks in a crowded bar, and if things went well, a goodnight kiss? 2020 changed all that with social distancing, mask-wearing and the threat of catching a deadly disease.
But right now, when every adult is eligible for vaccination, what does this summer -- and the future -- hold for modern dating, romance and relationships?
GUESTS
* Paul Eastwick, professor of psychology at UC Davis and head of the university’s Attraction and Relationship Research Lab - http://pauleastwick.com
* Julie Krafchick, producer and co-host of the podcast Date/Ab...2021-05-3039 min
WaterCooler NeuroscienceAI and Romance with Dr Paul Eastwick Part 2In the second part of my interview with Dr Paul Eastwick, we delve into the idea of compatibility. It is accepted in human culture that when two people choose to be together or are chosen to be together, there is a level of compatibility. We accept we fit better with some people, we don't fit with others, and while perfection is not possible, it is best to find someone who compliments us. This interview is going to knock that concept on the head a little. Machine learning last time poured into what parts of relationship questionnaires really inform us about...2021-02-2515 minThink FastAI and Romance with Dr Paul Eastwick Part 22021-02-2515 minThink FastAI and Romance with Dr Paul Eastwick Part 12021-02-1816 minWaterCooler NeuroscienceAI and Romance with Dr Paul Eastwick Part 1Today's episode is with Dr Paul Eastwick discussing how we can use AI/Machine learning to start to understand the beginning of romantic relationships and why some people start to stay together and others don't. This is a traditionally near-impossible task for humans to figure out, there are thousands of variables that go into two people meeting and forming the relationship they will have and humans are not very good when we have to process lots of variables at once. We get bias, we pick things we want to be important and ignore things we don't like. Machines don't have...2021-02-1816 min
Popcorn TherapyEpisode 34: Married To The JobThis week the boys bend the knee to the supremely-talented women in film. Tune in to hear the gang deep-dive on Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman and reflect on how the zeitgeist hit has the power to affect real change. Listen in to hear Kane praise Michelle Pfeiffer's extraordinary career & talents while James gets all giddy for Simon Stone’s new Netflix drama The Dig.Shownotes:Promising Young Woman (2021) - Emerald FennellScarface (1983) - Brian De PalmaThe Dig (2021) - Simon StoneMarried To The Mob (1988) - Jonathan DemmeBatman Returns (1992) - Ti...2021-02-1256 min
Sem FreioSem Freio 97 - Trilha Sonora de Cinema, Autores e Suas Influências - com Marcelo GalbettiAs trilhas sonoras de cinema, seus principais autores e suas influências, são os temas deste episódio do podcast Sem Freio, inclusive mostrando exemplos de algumas das melhores músicas destes autores. Com Dimitri Kozma e Marcelo Galbetti. Confira!
- Participante Convidado: Marcelo Galbetti
CONTEÚDO DESTE EPISÓDIO:
- John Williams
- Henry Mancini
- Trilha séries de TV
- Fellini e Nino Rota
- George Gershwin e Ravel
- Um Amer...2020-12-241h 17
Train Wreck TheaterThe Witches of Eastwick (1987): WitchmareWelcome to Episode Four: The Witches of Eastwick! Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer bring to us yet another story of witches in a small New England Town, only this one has some more kooky sex stuff in it. Gracie, Tanner, Jeannie, Paul, Aaron, Juno, and Moore take on this 1987 fantasy/comedy that is barely a comedy and rarely much of a fantasy (though we've discovered that Cher did, in fact, have a rocking 'bod in this movie, though Nicolson's lack of handsomeness needed to be apologized for). We give the ol...2020-10-291h 01
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How to DateWhy we need to swipe right on people we are not attracted toCan we predict the long-term potential of a mate from our very first date? How much does our attraction to someone change over time? And what can science tell us about improving our chances of finding love online? We explore these questions with Psychology Professor Paul Eastwick from the University of California, Davis, who runs the Attraction and Relationships Research Laboratory. Paul has spent his career researching dating and relationships.Find out more about Professor Paul Eastwick.Reach out to Amantha and Monique at hi@howtodate.fm2020-10-0848 min
Maximum Film!‘Adventures in Babysitting’ with Paul ScheerIt’s the 3rd week of the MaxFunDrive and boy do we have a treat for you. We are joined by the host of the phenomenal movie podcasts How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled – Paul Scheer! This is a RETRO REWIND episode, which means we’re going back in time to discuss the “classic” 1987 film, Adventures in Babysitting. The crew analyzes how well this movie has aged and chats about some of the cringier moments. Plus, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks’ from 1987.Just a note about this episode, we recorded it before we postponed the MaxFunDrive back in March, w...2020-07-311h 02
Movies That Made Us GayThe Witches of Eastwick with special guests Erika Villalba and Paul Caiola (That Aged Well)Like when Charlies Angels went on the Love Boat - it’s time for a Crossover!! We watched The Witches of Eastwick (1987) with Erika Villalba and Paul Caiola from That Aged Well and we agree on one thing - everyone needs to frolic through a mansion at least once in their life. We talk wigs, wardrobe and wicked witchery as we make our way through this George Miller directed 80’s classic. Cher is turning lewks, Susan Sarandon is rocking magnificent flame-red curls and Michelle Pfeiffer can walk the Face category in any Ball and snatch a trophy even with the co...2020-06-091h 40
The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie PodcastCabin Fever (2002)Let's finish off this year's horror comedy month with a bang by deep diving into Eli Roth's Cabin Fever (2002). Gross, unsettling, and laugh-out-loud funny, you're sure to enjoy this splatter classic. Just remember, listeners - the best laughter is contagious...
Watch Cabin Fever: https://amzn.to/2xGcJD4
Out this Month:
Week 1: Shooting the Flames: April 2020
Week 2: What to Stream: Movies & TV Shows for Quarantine
Week 3: Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Week 4: Cabin Fever (2002)
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The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie PodcastCabin in the Woods (2012)In this time of crisis, we're bringing you some horror comedies to get your mind off things - starting with Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon's love letter to the horror genre, Cabin in the Woods! Grab your thermos bongs and join us as we deep dive into this much-loved new classic - but if you've somehow missed this one, make sure to watch it before you listen to this episode! There are spoilers within that you may not forgive us for revealing...
Watch Cabin in the Woods: https://amzn.to/3afrbz0
Out thi...2020-04-201h 30
The News CycleScience of loveUCD psychology professor Paul Eastwick explains the science behind love and attraction. Also, Davis High students express their opinions about Valentine’s Day. Guest: Paul Eastwick, Package by: Katrina Haws, Lyah Fitzpatrick2020-02-1712 min
The News CycleScience of loveUCD psychology professor Paul Eastwick explains the science behind love and attraction. Also, Davis High students express their opinions about Valentine’s Day. Guest: Paul Eastwick, Package by: Katrina Haws, Lyah Fitzpatrick2020-02-1712 min
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