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.
Episodes
8 episodes
That Best Insult Ever
What’s the last thing someone said to you to be mean? Their aggression tells us more about them than it does about you. What are the types of aggression and are there more bullies now than ever before?
That Thing Messing Up Your Sleep…and Your Maybe Your Brain
Obesity, driving accidents, immunity, depression, grades, temper, brain growth – it’s all predicted by how much and how well you sleep! But most of us are doing the exact wrong thing just before we fall asleep.
That Time They Said It Was All Your Fault
Social interactions always involve at least two people. So how come some people consistently say that a problem is 100% only one person’s fault? Let’s dissect how both the communicator and the listener play a role and share at least...
That Digital Leash
Where is your phone right now? Is it always nearby? What is your level of “digital stress.” In a world without communication boundaries anymore, how much do you (and your kids) feel like you have to stay attached to your phone...
That Table Where You Sat In The High School Cafeteria
Which crowd were you in when you were in high school? Are you still in that crowd now? How do these crowds develop and what do they tell us about who we are?
That Time You Totally Misread the Situation
Ever notice that two people in the exact same situation may notice totally different things, or have a completely different take on what just happened? There’s a reason why and it usually tells us a lot about who we are.
That AI Bot Pretending to be Human
Are fulfilling relationships the point of life? Do they have to be relationships with humans? In a very short time, a very large proportion of kids (and adults!) are having relationships with AI bots that often pretend to be human, ...