Unpopular Culture

In this Episode: We analyze the Psychology of Gypsy Rose, How do you tell the difference between Munchausen by Proxy and Psychosis? What do you do if you have a munchausen case in your life? How to clinicians handle cases like these? What to watch for when looking for Munchausens and how to find out if they’re fabricating medical/ psychological issues Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), and Dr. Pat Owen. Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society. Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.  Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.  We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Ple

In this Episode: We review the case of Ismael Juarez Cisneros, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his close friend in retaliation for informing to authorities. This is level 11 on Dr. Stone's Scale of Evil.  Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society. Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.  Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.  We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.  Support the show--> pat

In this Episode: We review the case of John list, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his entire family to save their souls. This is level 10 on Dr. Stone's Scale of Evil.  Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society. Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.  Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.  We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.  Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us on @upc

In this Episode: We discuss The Psychology of small talk, Introverts vs. Extroverts, How to make small talk Best/worst conversation starters, & Tips for introverts. Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), Researcher Ashley Haynes-Gibson, & UPC admin Andrew Baker (@aBAKE1000) Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society. Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like: True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.  Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.  We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.  Sup

We review Level 9 on Dr. Stone's "Scale of Evil" with the case of Paul Snider, a semi-psychopathic killer who murdered Dorothy Stratten just as she was a rising star in movies and in Playboy Magazine.  This is the psychology of evil and psychopathic behavior. UPC is a psychology podcast that takes on forensic and True Crime cases   Find our episode archive--> upcpodcast.com Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Become a Stalker of the show and get BONUS episodes! ---> patreon.con/upcpodcast  

In response to several emails asking us to cover the new Joker movie, Prof. Michael Drane answers your questions- What kind of mental illness does Joker have? Is the "laughing" condition real? What kind of meds was Joker on?  these and much more are answered in this psychological breakdown! show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/joker For additional information on this episode check out. UPCpodcast.com Follow us on these platforms Twitter.com/upcpodcast Facebook.com/upcpodcast instagram.com/upcpodcast Get all the full episodes and BONUS content and support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

This show is packed with behind-the-scenes insights and an intimate look at the History of UPC. Words cannot express our gratitude for your support these past3 years. We love you!

To continue UPC's Year 3 celebration, here is a follow up conversation about the psychology of gullibility . Thank you for all of your love and support these past 3 years!

To help celebrate 3 years of UPC, we release one of our best episodes with some updates on the case and behind the scenes commentary. The infamous and recent story about about two twelve year old girls who tried to murder their friend in the name of the fictional internet character, SlenderMan. In what is NOW known as the SlenderMan Trial, their case has made national news as Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser were both found NOT GUILTY for attempted first-degree homicide on the basis of being mentally-ill, specifically suffering from Shared Psychotic Disorder.  Support UPC--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Follow us @upcpodcast  

We rank 9 pseudo-psychology "facts" found on Instagram under the hashtag #psychologyfacts This is a 2 hour BONUS ep for Stalkers of the podcast! Thank you for your support! To get the full episode, go to--> patreon.com/upcpodcast.com  

Prof. Michael Drane dives answers this question- When is cannibalism morally justified? We explore the 3 reasons why humans eat people.  show note — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Cannibal?rq=Cannibal Say Hello---> hello@upcpodcast.com Follow us @upcpodcast  Bonus Content & Support the show here---patreon.com/updpodcast      

Prof. Michael Drane interviews Eating Disorder Specialist Emily Capelli  Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Support the show and Bonus Episodes---> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

Prof. Drane covers levels 6-8 on Dr. Michael Stones "Scale of Evil"  Get Bonus Episodes & Support the Show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Say Hello--> hello@upcpodcast.com  

Self-Defense Murder: Level 4 These people kill in self-defense, but they aren't entirely innocent themselves; they may have been "extremely provocative" toward their victim. Traumatized, desperate persons who killed abusive relatives or other people, but who show remorse for their crime and are not psychopaths. Desperate Measures Murder: Level 5 These are traumatized, desperate killers of abusive relatives or others -- but they lack “significant psychopathic traits” and are genuinely remorseful. We Review "The Scale of Evil", Created by Dr. Michael Stone Prof. Michael Drane reviews level 4 & 5 in this multi-part mini-series Get Bonus UPC Episodes &Help Support the Show! patreon.com/upcpodcast Say hello--> hello@upcpodcast.com Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram 

What are your thoughts on service level agreements for sex? Are there levels of addiction? How would someone know if they were addicted to sex?  Prof. Michael Drane explains the hotly debated topic of sex addiction Get the full episode and more --> patreon.com/upcpodcast Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

What do U.S. Presidents and psychopaths have in common? Prof. Michael Drane explores personality traits shared by government leaders and serial killers alike.  Become a Stalker---> patreon.com/upcpodcast Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram Say Hello--> hello@upcpodcast.com

Prof. Michael Drane provides a review of Queer Eye, including trivia, reviews, & The Psychology of how people make change in their lives. 

False confessions and allegations rock the 1980's and countless lives are permanently impacted. In this final installment, Prof. Michael Drane explores the psychology behind false claims of abuse in society and how this fuels Satanic Panic. Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Say Hello--> hello@upcpodcast.com Become a Stalker of the podcast---> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Prof Michael Drane reviews Dr. Michael Stone's "Scale of Evil" using infamous cases. This episode looks at the first 3 levels of murder- Self Defense, Jealousy, & Companion Murders   Like us @upcpodcast on Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram  Become a Stalker and support the show! --> patreon.com/upcpodcast Say Hello---> hello@upcpodcast.com

Prof. Michael Drane describes the thin line between Creativity and Insanity. The process in the brain and how psychopaths use it to choose their victims Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/ Instagram Bonus Episodes--> patreon.com/upcpodcast