119 episodes
Popcorn Psychology Popcorn Psychology
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- TV & Film
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4.6 • 220 Ratings
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Three licensed therapists breakdown and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and a marriage and family therapist.
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Never Been Kissed: Neurodivergence & Predatory Relationships
[CW: Discussions of predatory relationships including references to assault]
This year's winner of our Valentine's Day poll is Never Been Kissed! Listener beware if you are precious about this movie because we truly rip it apart. We first break down the characters of Josie and Rob. We discuss the potential of neurodivergence in regards to Josie and the impact of failed dreams via Rob. We spend a good chunk of this episode focusing on the predatory and reprehensible relationship between Josie AND A MAN WHO THINKS SHE IS A TEENAGER! So hang on to your favorite feather boa, cuz this is gonna be a bumpy ride. -
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Why You Need Your Memories
Would it be better to forget than remember when pain is involved? We try to answer that question in our PATREON picked episode on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We analyze the two main characters: Clementine & Joel. We also rip apart the ethics (or lack thereof) behind the “medical professionals” responsible for the forgetting procedure. Join us as we try to outrun the memory police!
Thank you, Kayla! -
Seinfeld & Festivus: Trauma & Personality Disorders
Happy December 23rd! Or how its known in the Costanza household: HAPPY FESTIVUS! Join us as we round out 2023 by getting out our metal poles and discussing the Festivus episode of Seinfeld. We discuss how trauma is represented by George Costanza as well as how Festivus is a holiday made by and for someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We wish you all a happy new year and we hope you all win your family's feats of strength!!
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Jingle All the Way and Being a Present Parent
Merry Christmas! This holiday season we break down (and hate on) the 90s kid classic, Jingle All The Way! We discuss the representation of parenting via Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. We also explore the destructive nature of consumerism. Hope you all don’t mind our ribbing of a modern classic that unfortunately does not hold up in any way.
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Fried Green Tomatoes: Identity & Chosen Family
Join us as we discuss the 90s classic: Fried Green Tomatoes! We are once again joined by Rachel Harrison, our close friend and art therapist. We discuss identity through the experiences of the three main characters: Idgie, Ruth, and Evelyn. We also discuss the importance of chosen family and community. Tawanda!!
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Whiplash: Tough Love vs Abuse
In this episode we are joined by Tessa Marie Hoffman as we break down the 2014 critically acclaimed film, Whiplash. We discuss the “teaching” tactics displayed in the movie and evaluate the differences between preparing students for the realities of a difficult career and narcissistic abuse. We also explore the power dynamics of mentor/student relationships, specifically within the entertainment industry. Find out more about Tessa on IG @tessamariehoffman or at tessamariehoffman.net
Customer Reviews
Love this podcast!
I went to college for Psych and Sociology and I am a HUGE movie/ tv show girl, so this podcast for me is a no brainer!
I love hearing all the different takes from each host, based on what they specialize in, and I enjoy that it’s easy to follow. The casual nature of the conversation makes for easy listening, and I think it’s great when Ben goes on little nerd-tangents, using his outside fandom knowledge when talking about certain cinema.
Overall, I really enjoy listening! My only issue is the placement of the advertisements. Someone will be mid-sentence and then the worst advertisement will take over. Sometimes, the same advertiser will play multiple advertisements in. a. row. But huge fan, and I will not let these advertisements win!
Overly bloated
While this is a great concept, the hosts especially the male one tend to want to show each other up in their knowledge rather than having a discussion. They overly think about the movies in literal sense rather than think about what the film is trying to say or conceptualize and fail miserably in marrying the art and psychology. The episodes lack cohesion and go into long tangents. Better film and psychology podcasts out there
Sound mixing needed
I’m a fan of therapists taking on movies (ie cinema therapy on YT) and this was great for that but I find it a little hard to listen to with all the hard breathing into the mic, mouth smacking and the “mmhms”/ or the audible agreements that I find are not necessary. I’d also love a little bit more of a break down of the concepts that people are not therapists might not be familiar with. Looking forward to checking out the rest of the catalog. 💪🏽
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