Episodes
Kody does his best Mission Impossible attempting to find homes in Vegas (and trying to pretend not to be excited about it) while Christine openly struggles with their decisions. Also: party time! Meri's birthday rolls around, and so do the 1970s! Dr. Adam takes a look at the tension beneath the surface as the move approaches. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on...
Published 02/14/24
The impending move to Vegas looms large over the Brown family, especially Christine and the teenagers. Kody's performativity fails to hide his desire to move. Dr. Adam takes a look at Christmas day for the Brown family. Does he like what he sees? Find out! Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow...
Published 02/07/24
Christmas! Cabin! Stress! Dr. Adam takes a look at the Brown family's last Christmas before the move to Las Vegas. There's a lot said and unsaid here, and the family dynamics become clearer as Robyn forces her way into a role she insists upon. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook...
Published 01/31/24
How did I end up watching Sister Wives? Why did I decide to do a podcast? Do my students know? Does my wife? These and more questions are answered! All questions are from my patrons, but if you have something you'd like to ask, send me an email to [email protected] Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here:...
Published 01/27/24
Ain't no party like a polygamist party because a polygamist party is mostly about colon cancer screenings for some reason. Dr. Adam takes a look at how Meri and Kody express their fear and concern about Meri's health, and also there's a party for like two minutes. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or...
Published 01/23/24
Tears! Cheers! Jeers! Kody is at peace? Janelle is emotional? What is happening? Dr. Adam looks at the communication behaviors throughout the second part of Christine's wedding special. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here!...
Published 01/19/24
Vegas! No, not that. A quick trip to Vegas for Kody, Christine, and their kids. Lots of chemistry, bonding, and other communicative signals that help to understand Kody and Christine's marriage as it was, and how it will come to be. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here!...
Published 01/16/24
Surprise! Dr. Adam takes a look at all the Browns' (and Woolleys’) behavior surrounding David and Christine's impending wedding. What does Robyn mean she "hopes" they'll be happy? Is Kody okay? Lets take a look together! Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here!...
Published 01/12/24
Happy Halloween! What's scarier than a ghost? How about buying pizza for the entire Brown family. Kody gets painted, the kids get pumpkins, and Madison gets egg drop soup? All around Dr. Adam's favorite holiday. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here!...
Published 01/10/24
You wanted it, you got it! Dr. Adam analyzes the Browns analyzing their own footage. Suppressed anger, gallows humor, and crying adjacent behaviors abound! Lets talk back together, everyone. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here!...
Published 01/05/24
Kody and Janelle go camping as Robyn struggles outwardly and inwardly with her transition into the family. The Browns discuss money, and as usual, say more than they mean to. Dr. Adam takes a look. Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support
Published 01/01/24
The Brown family plays cowboy, Kody gets one-upped by his brother-in-law, and more family passive aggression as Dr. Adam looks at how they continue to adapt to the stress of their new public lives.
Published 12/28/23
Season two begins, and so lets take a look at how the nervousness and anxiety of becoming public manifests in the communication behaviors of the Brown family.
Published 12/25/23
It's the honeymoon that never ends! Dr. Adam looks at how the three original Brown wives work to communicatively make sense of Kody and Robyn's 11-day honeymoon.
Published 12/22/23
Dr. Adam analyzes the Browns' communication and behavior during their first "tell all" in the series. How do they feel about fame? Each other? Why does Meri have "The Rachel?" Let's find out together.
Published 12/20/23
The wedding of the century (give or take) as Robyn and Kody celebrate their union. Christine continues to unearth some painful feelings, and most importantly: Dr. Adam can't stop losing his mind over the serial killer address jar.
Published 12/18/23
Kody picked the dress! He picked the dress! But... should he have, though? Dr. Adam discusses Christine and the rest of the Brown's body language, communication, and behavior as they plan Kody and Robyn's upcoming wedding.
Published 12/16/23
Fireworks both literal and metaphorical as Kody and Meri share a 20th anniversary dinner. Plus the wives buy Robyn a claddagh ring. Dr. Adam sees what all this means for the relationships at play.
Published 12/14/23
Truely is born! The wives and Kody prepare for and celebrate the arrival of the newest Brown. Dr. Adam looks at what they say (and don't say) and the picture it begins to paint about their family culture.
Published 12/12/23
Robyn moves! And cries. Dr. Adam looks at the nonverbal and verbal communication of Kody and the wives, as well as discussing some telling dynamics already at play in this early episode of Sister Wives.
Published 12/09/23
Dr. Adam breaks down the second episode of Sister Wives, including Kody's weird bedhead, Meri pretending she isn't jealous, and the first appearance of series star - Robyn's tears.
Published 12/06/23
Dr. Adam reviews the first ever episode of Sister Wives.
Published 11/27/23