Unpopular Culture

October, 1994: Followers of this cult died to reach a higher plane of existence... whether they wanted to or not.   Like us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Email us--> hello@upcpodcast.com Bonus Episodes--> www.patreon.com/upcpodcast    

Meet The Masterchef's that brew religious paranoia in our society & the psychology behind why they are so effective.  Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Email us--> hello@upcpodcast.com Get this full episode--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Did anyone catch the parental narcissism? We were shocked by what people thought of Black Mirror Season 5. show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/BMseason5?rq=Season%205 Listeners @upcpodcast on Facebook gave it: 42% Hot 58% Not What did you think?

Obsessions, Compulsions, Hair Pulling, Skin Picking... Do you have any of these? Prof. Michael Drane talks Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  This is a Preview Episode for (Stalkers) Patrons Only!

We've all heard there is no honor among thieves, but what about murderers? We know that there are those who kill for pleasure, but what about those who kill for money? Ashley, a patron and stalker of the podcast, asks "What are the different types of murder, and what motivates a contract killer?" In a world of mass murderers, serial killers, and paid assassins, is there a difference between these types? Is murder for hire the same thing as serial murder, or perhaps something else entirely? Follow us on Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram @upcpodcast Say Hello: hello@upcpodcast.com Support the show: patreon.com/upcpodcast

Which is the more terrifying thought- That Demons can possess your body OR That it's all in your mind?   We compare demonic possession to psychological phenomenon like Psychosis & Split Personality Disorder in famous movie & pop culture examples   Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram   Monthly Bonus Episodes--> patreon.com/upcpodcast   Music by Michael Drane

This is an analysis of The Avengers Characters using Psychological Archetypes!! Prof Michael Drane is joined by Psychology in Seattle Podcast.  Follow us! ---> @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Bonus Access---> patreon.com/upcpodcast email us--> hello@upcpodcast.com

What are psychopaths attracted to? Do pickup lines work? Are accents sexier? Masculine or feminine faces? Do your hormones make you more appealing? Go to patreon.com/upcpodcast to get full access and support UPC! Like us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @upcpodcast Say Hello--> hello@upcpodcast.com

Why would someone fall in love with a serial killer? Is it connected to why we like true crime so much?? Prof. Michael Drane & Dr. Pat Owen dive into the psychological phenomenon known as "Hybristophillia" Show notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/Killerlove Follow us on these platforms http://facebook.com/upcpodcast http://instagram.com/upcpodcast http://twitter.com/upcpodcast http://Pinterest.com/upcpodcast 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 support

Prof Michael Drane & Sex Therapist Sam Manewitz discuss "Gaslighting", the term used for how someone in a relationship manipulates you into feeling crazy.   show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Gaslighting Support the Show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

3 therapists answer trauma stories that were shared by UPC Stalkers at patreon.com/upcpodcast Featuring trauma specialists Nikki Golden & Jessica Gaul Like Us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Email Us---> hello@upcpodcast.com BONUS Episodes & Support UPC Podcast--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Narcissism, Brain Defects, Childhood Trauma- ALL may have contributed to make this psychopathic killer. We Discuss Netflix's "The Bundy Tapes" and provide psych analysis Bonus Episodes--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Say Hello--> hello@upcpodcast

Professor Michael Drane brings Psych Analysis & Stalker Psychology to the hit Netflix show "YOU" Become a UPC Stalker--->patreon.com/upcpodcast Like us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Say Hello--->hello@upcpodcast.com

From Robotic Killer Bees to Social Media Backlash, we analyze the last show in Season 3 of Black Mirror. Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram email us: hello@upcpodcast.com BONUS Episodes: patreon.com/upcpodcast

Sex Therapist Samantha Manewitz talks about Role Play, Kink, and The BDSM lifestyle.  BONUS Episodes--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Find us @upcpodcast Facebook/Twitter/Instagram  

Teal Swan stands in the center of controversy. This is the story of a female Cult Leader/Spiritual Teacher who recruits members via YouTube & Facebook. Is she responsible for leading her followers to suicide? I wrote a new piece of music for this one. Thank you for all your support. I hope you like this one. Let me know show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Teal

Serial Killer Ed Gein is infamous for using human body parts to make a skin suit that he could wear to be closer to his dead mother. This inspired movies like "Psycho", "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", and "Silence of the Lambs". Professor Michael Drane provides a psychological profile of this gruesome killer. Special thanks to Patron Crystal for requesting this topic!

In 2013, Canadian college student Elisa Lam was last seen in an elevator acting very strangely..some say it was foul play, while others suspect mental illness. Professor Michael Drane and Paranormal Investigator Jeremy Enfinger from the Weirdos and Wine Podcast discuss  BONUS Episodes--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram email us--> hello@upcpodcast

Are the decisions you make really your choice? We explore themes in this interactive show. Our questions for your are thus.. 1. Free will vs. Determinism: Which do you believe??  2. How did this rank next to other Black Mirror Shows? 3. What Easter Eggs did we miss?? BONUS Episodes --> patreon.com/upcpodcast Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

Professors Michael Drane & Dr. Kirk Honda from the Psychology in Seattle Podcast answer: "What is the psychology of kink and why are some people attracted to it?" BONUS Episodes--> patreon.com/upcpodcast Find us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Email us: hello@upcpodcast.com     A Forensic Psychology Podcast