Episodes

  • Celebrity Worship and Vulnerable Narcissism

    Celebrity Worship and Vulnerable Narcissism
    Apr 9 2026
    Psychology professor ⁠Lawrence Locker⁠ and criminology professor ⁠Joshua Williams⁠ describe how ⁠vulnerable narcissism is linked to intense celebrity worship via parasocial relationships⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Leaving the Country: The Considering vs. Doing Gap

    Leaving the Country: The Considering vs. Doing Gap
    Apr 9 2026
    Jack Jedwab⁠ from the Association for Canadian Studies outlines how the ⁠data shows more Americans aren't heading to Canada, it's the other way around⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • FULL EPISODE: The Awkward Art of Friendship - April 8, 2026

    FULL EPISODE: The Awkward Art of Friendship - April 8, 2026
    Apr 9 2026
    Environmental chemist and professor Miriam Diamond warns that overusing the antibacterial chemicals in everyday cleaning products may be helping dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria evolve. Jack Jedwab from the Association for Canadian Studies outlines how the data shows more Americans aren't heading to Canada, it's the other way around. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld talks about loneliness and friend-making as an adult. Psychology professor ⁠⁠Dr. Sarah Schnitker⁠⁠ explains ⁠⁠the importance of patience, and why it can be transformative⁠⁠. Human-computer interaction researcher ⁠Steve Rathje⁠ reveals how ⁠sycophantic AI chatbots can inflate your perceptions that you're better than average⁠. Psychology professor Lawrence Locker and criminology professor Joshua Williams describe how vulnerable narcissism is linked to intense celebrity worship via parasocial relationships. Biology professor Kyung-An Han shares details of her study showing the surprising effect of drinking coffee at night. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:17) Miriam Diamond (10:00) Jack Jedwab (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Sarah Schnitker (49:50) Steve Rathje (59:50) Joshua L. Williams & Lawrence Locker (1:09:50) Kyung-An Han (1:19:22) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Are Extroverts Better Listeners?

    Are Extroverts Better Listeners?
    Apr 8 2026
    Then, ⁠the myth of introverts being better listeners than extroverts is busted⁠ by management professor ⁠Chris Winchester⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Two Years that Broke Society

    Two Years that Broke Society
    Apr 8 2026
    Given how bleak the world can seem right now, on Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies ⁠Nathan Radke⁠ narrows down two years that broke our trust in society: the 2008 financial crisis and 2020 COVID pandemic. Check out Nathan's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Discussing Politics at Work Might Be a Good Idea

    Discussing Politics at Work Might Be a Good Idea
    Apr 8 2026
    Good news if you enjoy talking politics: Management professor ⁠Kristine Kuhn⁠ reveals how ⁠chatting about politics at work may boost your well-being⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Deep Space Exploration and Medical Preparedness

    Deep Space Exploration and Medical Preparedness
    Apr 8 2026
    Toronto-based physician and space medicine researcher ⁠Dr. Farhan Asrar⁠ chats about medical preparedness during the Artemis missions and deep space exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Proud of a Big Tax Refund? You Shouldn't Be.

    Proud of a Big Tax Refund? You Shouldn't Be.
    Apr 8 2026
    For anyone who thinks they're a genius for getting a large tax refund, economics professor ⁠Eric Kam⁠ rains on their parade as ⁠their tax strategy may need work⁠. Eric weighs in on messy money matters involving ⁠a dog and a t-bone steak⁠, ⁠keys ruined in the wash⁠, and ⁠a free holiday with an ex⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins