That Popular Podcast
What makes everyone like him so easily? Why does she bug me so much? Why are they so weird? Why do I always do that? Why do I always let that person make me feel that way?
Aaron is a multi-award winning radio host and Mitch is a psych professor, previously the Chief Science Officer for the American Psychological Association. Together, they talk about the social stuff we all experience, why it happens, and what it tells us about ourselves. It's light, interesting, and fun. It's That Popular Podcast.
That Popular Podcast
Latest Episodes
That Meaning of Life
What is it? We have the answer! We had it all along in our genes, in fact, and science has revealed what makes some of our DNA turn on and off based on what is happening in our lives. Are you focusing on what’s most important?...
That Way Others Get Us to Follow Them
Everyone wants to get another drink, except you. But you get one anyway. Why? Do you always follow others, or are you the one others follow? How much of your behavior, preferences, choices every day are your own, and how...
That Secret Trick To Turn a First Meeting into a Lifelong Relationship
In the first 10 minutes of two people meeting for the first time, we can predict whether people will become best friends vs. somewhat friendly vs. rarely interact again. What do you do when you meet someone new? How easy is it for y...
That Number One Relationship Killer
Ooh, it’s cringe! But you definitely know someone who does this. And they have no idea that they are self-sabotaging their own relationship!
That Guilt You Feel Avoiding the News Now
We are frustrated, scared, and also exhausted. Is it ok to avoid the news for a while? How is the way we talk about the news with our friends maybe making things worse? Let’s talk about when to read, and how we talk about the ...
