Unpopular Culture

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this episode, Michael and Justin discuss these two listener questions: 1. What's the difference between a psychopath and a narcissist? 2. Am I still addicted to my phone if I am using it as a tool?   ► 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/PSYvsNAR 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: society6.com/coreystewart

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 first episode, they'll discuss "The National Anthem" the disturbing, pig-related first episode of the series.  ► 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/HumiliationiTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPuGoogle Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHqStitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5yTunein ► http://bit.ly

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Question from listener Alix: In the past week I have binged your podcast! Now that I've gotten the compliments out of the way. My sons 18 year old girlfriend was diagnosed a few years ago with depression and anxiety. She hasn't been taking any prescription medications for her condition for well over a year now, Over the past month, her depressive symptoms have been bad. My son has strongly suggested that she go sees professional help again, but she seems to be shrugging it off. I have also talked to her about getting help, because I have have suffered with the same condition for years. All of this being said, how do you convince someone who needs help to get it?   ► 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 breakdo

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] The FUNCTION of Love is Part 1 of a 2 part Valentines Day Event explaining both sides of the coin when it comes to Relationships. In this first, Michael and Corey explain the Psychology behind a functioning, successful, relationship. And as they go through, they'll give ten shining examples of some modern couples that exemplify these 'functioning' qualities. ► 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/Couples 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 up

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Michael is joined by fellow clinician Justin to take YOUR questions! This is a BONUS off season episode while we are hard at work on Season 2! Subscribe on iTunes because you don't want to miss what's coming next.  Send us YOUR questions / comments / topic ideas: hello@upcpodcast.com  Question 1: What are the differences between the infamous cult leader Jim Jones vs. Serial Killers? And who is YOUR favorite serial killer? Question 2: Do you believe in self-diagnosis? Should we be able to diagnose ourselves or should it be done by a professional? ► 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.up

In this episode, Michael is joined once again by Dr. Kirk Honda, of the Psychology in Seattle Podcast to breakdown the human psyche. Having both just watched the recent M. Night Shyamalan movie in theaters, starring James McAvoy and focusing on Dissociative Identity Disorder (aka Multiple Personalitites). Together they discuss how accurate the movie is, and unveil some shocking truths about people with this rare disorder. Stay tuned for more coming up!  ► 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/Split iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http:

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this episode, Michael and Justin breakdown questions about Schizophrenia and other questions from you! This episode marks the end of Season 1, but we will be back in 2017 with all NEW EPISODES! Questions, Comments, or Topic Ideas? Email us at 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/schizophrenia 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 ► f

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] In this Bonus-Exclusive-Candid UNPLUGGED episode, Michael is joined by Corey and Psychotherapist Justin Krause to answer listener questions about mental illness and racial implications (if there are any). Should Patty Hearst have been pardoned for terrorism? Would Paris Hilton get away with 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/Learnedbrainwashing 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@up

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Unpopular Culture is thrilled to introduce the much-anticipated Generation Breakdown episode, with Licensed Psychotherapist, Michael Drane, Graphic Designer, Corey Stewart, Combat Photographer, Andrew Powers and Licensed Social Worker, Justin Krause. In this exclusive 4-person panel, we dive into a breakdown of generations dating back before World War II, including: Baby Boomers, Boomers 2, Gen-X, Gen-Y (Millenials) and even as recent as Gen-Z. We collectively breakdown the unprecedented impact that technology has had on the three most recent generations, comparing very different experiences of gameboys and iPads to 8-tracks and records, modern-day navigation versus paper maps, etc. Which generation has the most social skills? Jamie Gutfreund, who was on Rob Has a Podcast to talk about Survivors vs. Millenials, sparked discussion among many, including Unpopular Culture Podcast listeners, to write in and ask about the popular reality tv show. What are some common stereotypes about your gener

[EPISODE—Narrative Analysis] In this Crossover episode, Michael is joined by author and moderator of the Cryptid Creatures Podcast, Jesse Haynes, to piece together what IS known about the "most elaborate and mysterious puzzle of the internet age" - the treasure hunt and modern folktale known as Cicada 3301. The first message reaching the internet in 2012, stating: "Hello, we are looking for highly intelligent individuals. To find them, we have devised a test. There is a message hidden in this image. Find it, and it will lead you on the road to finding us. We look forward to meeting the few who make it all the way though. Good Luck. - 3301." Many have attempted— most to no avail. But those who have supposedly succeeded were never heard from again. Listen to folktale and 'creature' expert, Jesse Haynes, and psychotherapist, Michael Drane, discuss where this intricately devised treasure map could possibly lead.   ► We are not bystanders in today's culture, and we're willing to bet: Neither are you. Unpopular Cu

In this exclusive Zombie episode, Michael breaks down the group dynamics of the AMC's hit show, The Walking Dead, with ESPN fantasy columnist, AJ Mass. Together, they talk about AJ's archetypes, like the 'Old Reliable,' 'Loose Cannon' and 'Idiot Savante' and apply them to specific characters like Carol, Michonne and Daryl. ► 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/archetypes 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@upcpo

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Just in time for Black Friday, Michael is joined by fellow psychotherapist, Dr. Kirk Honda of the Psychology in Seattle Podcast to talk about the horrific nature behind group-think and the notorious "mob mentality" that happens in so many different situations. The psychology is shocking and the group's power over us as individuals. Stay tuned for a bonus Friday episode on Black Friday where we talk about one of the biggest internet mysteries of all time! ► 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://bit.ly/2jfBDR0 iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► ht

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Friday, November 18th— Send in your questions: hello@upcpodcast.com Questions: 1. Wouldn't the move be - in the case of both Daryl Dixon on TWD and Patty Hearst - to have played along with the captors? Say your name is Neegan? 2. Could Patty Hearst's conditioning from when she was brainwashed resurface later in her life? 3. Why did you do a political show when none of UPC's other content is political? Because we put so much into our main show that releases on Tuesday morning, we decided to contrast that by pulling back the curtain for this round-table, informal, unedited forum where we answer your questions! UPC UNPLUGGED is live on Fridays to answer the questions YOU send in to hello@upcpodcast.com ! We're excited to hear what you have to say and read your questions on this unedited Friday 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 th

[EPISODE-Narrative Analysis] In this shocking episode of Unpopular Culture, Michael dives deep into a disturbing case of Stockholm Syndrome (or so it seems). Patty Hearst was an American heiress born in the 1950's, whose actions following her own kidnapping left most of America confused and horrified. Many did not believe her eventual claims of being brainwashed and tortured for almost 60 days by the SLA, because of the videos released of her spewing her captor's propaganda messages like "Death to America" and even ROBBING A BANK with her captors in 1974 in the Sunset District of San Francisco. In this episode: licensed psychotherapist, Michael Drane, discuss how being brainwashed works, and how to avoid letting it turn you into a blindly-obedient minion.  ► 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 an

In this episode, Michael, Andrew and Corey compiled a list of thirteen rare and bizarre experiments, to honor their favorite holiday, Halloween! The experiments range from Russian Sleep Studies to Spiders on Drugs, even to real-life Zombie Dogs! In a ranking system never before used on Unpopular Culture, a Master list guides the discussion from the 13th to the first and MOST BIZARRE experiments of all time.  ► 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://bit.ly/2iJbOpg iTunes ► http://apple.co/2dT1fPu Google Play ► http://bit.ly/2kw7cHq Stitcher ► http://bit.ly/2e4yj5y Tunein ► http://bit.ly/2ldjiSJ   For everythin

[UNPLUGGED FORMAT] Michael is joined by Graphic Designer, Corey Stewart, as well as Veteran Andrew Powers to discuss the biggest lie on the internet: "I have Read and Agreed to the Terms and Conditions" and lay out some things you can do to rise above it. ► 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/Terms 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

Michael recounts the atrocious 1970's communist cult known as Jonestown— where more than 900 people committed mass suicide. This episode features chilling audio of the infamous Jim Jones leading his flock to slaughter. Play at your own risk. ► 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/Jim 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

In this episode, Michael discusses how we are all complacent because it makes us comfortable. Drawing from the Milgram Experiment, a study of blind obedience and authority conducted in the early 1960's, Michael proves that we are all susceptible to blind obedience. ► 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/Comfy 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 BADAS

Michael and Ryan discuss the literal dopamine rush our brains get every time we use our cell phones and dig even further into how technology addiction has taken over our lives. ► 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/Tech1 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

The Bystander Effect is a social phenomenon that causes people to be less likely to take action if there are more people around because everyone thinks someone else will take care of it, a psychological tendency in our society called diffusion of responsibility. ► 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/Bystander 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