Unpopular Culture

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this episode, Psychotherapist Michael Drane is joined by fellow clinician, Justin Krause and graphic designer, Corey Stewart to breakdown the psychology behind the Doomsday Clock. Inspired by a listener question from Stalker John, UPC is proud to present a quick discussion on whether or not the Doomsday Clock is, in fact, a fear tactic or actual science. Thank your for listening!  ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Doomsday iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this Episode- Michael, Corey, and Justin answer Patron a.k.a. Stalkers questions about the nature of depression and it's current social stigma in society.  For BONUS content & early episode access --> Become a Stalker Let us know how YOU feel! : hello@upcpodcast.com Please be Advised: Unpopular Culture Podcast and its content is intended for entertainment purposes only, and should NOT be considered a form of professional assessment, treatment, diagnosis; nor a substitution for professional mental health services. If you are experiencing an emergent mental health crisis, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room immediately.     

[EPISODE—Narrative Analysis] Serial Killer, Herb Baumeister, AKA The "I-70 Strangler" and responsible for "The Gay Murders" in Indiana in the late 1980's and early 1990's was an odd man that rode around in a hearse and urinating on a lot of different things... In this episode, Michael Drane, UPC's resident psychotherapist dives into the Psychology of Erotophonophilia & Auto-Erotic Asphixiation. You'll also hear a psychological profile of Herb Baumeister, prolific serial killer and murderer who turned his massive estate, "Fox Hollow Farm" into a burial ground. This episode includes original music by Michael Drane, himself. If you want to support Michael and help the podcast grow—please support us on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/upcpodcast to become a stalker and get bonus episodes!    ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's soc

"Ranking the Top Ten Most Toxic Cults" episode is a stalker-only podcast you can get the FULL VERSION here: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast It's almost 2 and a half hours long and covers cult-logic, and the specific stories and qualifying factors of ten unique cults. Some known, some lesser-known, Justin Krause (@brobrainscience), Michael Drane (@upcmd) and Corey Stewart (@corstew91) rank these cults on a scale of 1-10, from most to least __________. For each person, the criteria is different,making this event  turbulent and interesting AF. Michael's criteria is highest body count and most bizarre ideology. Justin's criteria is damage to internal members and damage to outside public. Corey's criteria is how charismatic the cult leader is (shocker). So looking at these cults from every angle!  PLEASE POST YOUR OWN RANKING of these cults, or maybe even cults that you would love to have seen on the list in the comments below (or in the FB group!) Hope you enjoy this Stalker-ONLY Episode—thank you for your sup

In this FIRST EVER Game of Thrones Feedback Podcast, Michael and Corey talk about all things Season 7, Epiode: Dragonstone. Including Khaleesi, Tyrian, Cersei Lannister, the fallout from the season 6 finale and what this means for the future of GoT!  Recap Podcast for Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 1 "Dragonstone." Hope you guys are GoT fans!!!!! **SPOILERS** Don't listen if you aren't fully caught up on GoT! 

What's up stalkers! This is our UNPLUGGED episode about Nature vs. Nurture. This episode was inspired by our Patrons who asked about Glenn Taylor Helzer and the "Children of Thunder" Cult—whether or not he ever felt remorse for his murders or if whether his younger brother Justin was brainwashed or totally aware of what was going on. Stay tuned for more Black Mirror and a ranking cults episode!  ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Psychonature iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ For

[EPISODE—Narrative Analysis] In this episode, Psychotherapist, Michael Drane (@upcmd) dives into the story of a small, but powerful cult known as The Children of Thunder. Glenn Taylor Helzer, an infamous cult leader and murderer. Everything in his life was the perfect combination to create such a narcissistic "prophet," including a strong Mormon upbringing, bizarre parenting, mission trips and of course, plenty of charm on his part. Listen to this episode of the podcast to hear Michael's take on the psychology of a cult leader. STAY TUNED: (Next week's UNPLUGGED is "Ranking Cults"). Should the Children of Thunder be included? #GodComplex ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every

In this awesome (and extra long) episode, Michael Drane and Justin Krause breakdown the events of the recent controversy surrounding Evergreen State College: an angry mob of students, a frightened professor (or two or three) and a spineless president lead to many not feeling safe on this campus. Some of the themes covered here are political, racial and stem even to mob mentality and group think. Let us know how you feel in the stalker group on facebook! And if you haven't already, make sure you are subscribed to the $5 reward tier to get all of the UPC bonus content and stalker-only episodes. You can find the resources and videos played on our website!   show notes —- upcpodcast.com/archive1/chaos

In this exclusive Paranormal interview, Michael is joined by Host of the Deviatus Podcast, Jeremy Enfinger (@deviatuspod) to talk about their paranormal experiences in life, and what this meansin the mental health world. You can find the original podcast episode here or on deviatus.com.  "When people experience something strange, whether it’s being touched by an unseen force, seeing an apparition or shadow figure, or hearing voices, we tend to either look for validation of that experience or try to find an explanation in an attempt to categorize what happened.  For some of us, these things can be easily dismissed as an active imagination, a hallucination - where the human mind assigns context to randomness.  While some believe they truly have witnessed evidence of the afterlife, spiritual beings, or angels and demons, others consider the possibility of the presence of mental illness like schizophrenia, or at least they are readily accused of if.  But in reality, not all unexplained phenomena fit perfectly int

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Which is worse: FOOD or HEROIN? YOU might be addicted to food if: Ever wanted to stop eating but you couldn't. Eat in Secret. Eat differently privately than you do in public. Hide FOOD Stolen other people's food If you say YES to any of these, Listen Immediately...this book may change your life.  We interview Dr. Vera Tarman on her audio book FOOD JUNKIES and discuss the psychology and biology behind food addiction and how to get your life back.  Go NOW to:  http://www.posthypnoticpress.com/product/food-junkies   Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia: Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspectives of a medical researcher and dozens of survivors. What exactly is food addiction? Is it possible to draw a hard line between indulging cravings for “comfort food” and engaging in substance abuse? For people struggling with food addictions, recognizing their condition ― to say nothing of gaining support and advice ― remains a fr

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this UNPLUGGED episode, Michael and Justin talk about the psychology of Live Stream Suicides, Homicides, Violence and Bullying. They also discuss how to handle the situation if you are a viewer of said live-stream.   Show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Livestream

[EPISODE—Narrative Analysis] In this episode about a rare disease that plagues a single family line for centuries, Michael Drane, Unpopular Culture's resident psychotherapist dives into the Psychology of Sleep and REAL stories of people who suffered from Fatal Familial Insomnia. A guided, 60-second sleep meditation ends this podcast. Please tune in for the last three minutes of the show, ONLY if you are prepared to fall asleep, or in a safe and comfortable space. ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes ►  iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this episode of the podcast, Michael Drane, our resident psycho-therapist is joined once again, by fellow clinician, Justin Krause, to discuss Electro-Shock Therapy. A listener on Twitter wrote in to the show and asked about Electro-shock therapy and whether or not it was effective.  Michael and Justin also get into some other ridiculous cures over the years like lobotomies. We hope you enjoy the show!    ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts!   Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/ECT iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► h

In this bonus episode, we visited Nick G., friend of the podcast, over on his show— The Dependent Independent Podcast. Michael, Corey and Nick talk about the UPC starting place, the background of how we got started and how we got to where we are now. Let us know how you feel about it @upcpodcast. We hope you enjoy the show!    ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts!   Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/BTS iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ   For everything UPC, visit upcpodcast.com Email us your questions hello@upcpodca

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Newly released to the general public, Unpopular Culture & Psychology in Seattle Podcasts team up to tackle the life and times of John B. Mclemore in the new Series "S-Town". Become a STALKER for early access, bonus episodes, and behind the Scenes content Go to --> upcpodcast.com Click --> Become a STALKER Let us know how YOU feel! Email --> hello@upcpodcast.com ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts!   Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Stown iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ   For everything UPC,

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this episode, Michael is joined by Justin Krause to answer this Question from our listener about how to get through the work week; do we succumb to monotonous 9-5 schedule to earn more money? or let happiness prevail? ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts!   Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Work iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ   For everything UPC, visit upcpodcast.com Email us your questions hello@upcpodcast.com ► twitter.com/upcpodcast  ► facebook.com/upcpodcast BADASS MERCH: www.society6.co

This is our follow-up show to our most popular season 1 episode: Beware the Bystander, about the Bystander Effect and the New York Times story about Kitty Genovese. We gained such a huge response for this episode and are excited to get into all of your questions and comments about the show. Since recording that episode, there have been significant developments to this story, like the popular Netflix documentary "The Witness" supposedly 'debunking' the NYT story, so we'll get into all that.  ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/BystanderReloaded iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Go

[EPISODE—Narrative Analysis] In this premiere episode of season 2, Michael breaks down the psychology behind the five known 'types' of stalkers, analyzing their motives and psychological state. ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/stalker5 iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ For everything UPC, visit upcpodcast.com Email us your questions hello@upcpodcast.com ► twitter.com/upcpodcast ► facebook.com/upcpodcast BADASS MERCH: www.society6.com/coreystewart

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this episode, Michael is joined by Dr. Kirk to answer this Question from our listener on Twitter: Hey, there! I know this is the mother of all questions, but I was wondering if you could talk about Dream Interpretation. Why do we dream? And how can I better understand the meaning of these dreams? ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts!   Show Notes ► upcpodcast.com/archive1/Dreams?rq=Dreams iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ   For everything UPC, visit upcpodcast.com Email us your questions hello@upcpodcast.com

Michael Drane and Corey Stewart of the Unpopular Culture Podcast are proud to present "The Psychology of Black Mirror" — a podcast event where a psychotherapist and a graphic designer dive into the psychology behind each episode of the critically acclaimed Netflix original series, Black Mirror. In this second episode, they'll discuss "Fifteen Million Merits."  ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Culture is a podcast where a psychotherapist and a team of dedicated professionals, dive into the broken underbelly of today's society— discovering the weird and the weirdly common. New shows full of case studies, psychological breakdowns and conspiracy theories are released every Tuesday morning wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes ► http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/15MILiTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPuGoogle Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHqStitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5yTunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ For everything UPC, visit upcpodcast.comEmail us yo