Reviews
“Good podcast. More serious than Very Bad Wizards, but still entertaining.”
Ensis W. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
“I’m interested in the subject matter but the production values are not there. With so many Podcasts out there, I just can’t listen to ones that sound crappy. Get better equipment or learn how to make it sound better. Thank you.”
ChristineNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“While I think many of Alexa’s stances voiced in episode 107 are destructive and wholly fail to understand or fairly represent disagreement, that alone would not merit a one-star rating for the podcast as a whole. My reason is simpler:
It is reprehensible to make a podcast episode without the...”Read full review »
Ceunon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“And really quant social science research in general.”
Mike G from Toronto via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/01/23
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“I feel like Alexa’s opinions are too predictable and seem to represent stereotypical leftist professor speak. Just seems to lack nuance. Anyway, after listening to this show from the very beginning I deleted it from my feed.”
Terrenord via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/31/23
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“Heard about the dude in Blocked & Reported. Just listened to the Aella ep. Underwhelming.
For starters, what a contrast between the brilliant, incisive, humble & open-minded Aella, and the muted & bland female co-host, a knee-jerk lefty, who thinks it is perfectly acceptable to shun...”Read full review »
DareBoBear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“I’m here to support Alexa!
I think she adds quite a bit to the podcast as a host and potentially a foil to Yoel. The conversations are good faith, honest, and grounded. I do not like beer, though.”
xXTheUnicornManXx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“I like the show. But for two tenured professors they show a shocking lack of erudition. I just listened to the one titled “Older”, and Yoel and Alexa both said “like” 2, 3 or sometimes even 4 times in a sentence. Every sentence. It is hard to listen to, like they are brainless teenage...”Read full review »
Olihtn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/22
“Don’t waste your time”
Shiyan 石言 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/22
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“Psych & Chill with TPFB for a hour every week with your own beer; and you’ll feel smarter, more grounded and strangely serene. When is the TPFB beer and merchandise store going live?”
paulsmarsden via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/06/22
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HemasfromPacera via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
07/20/22
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“The show has sadly lost a step since losing Mickey Inzlicht. The hosts are both pleasant enough — the interview episodes can still be interesting — but Yoel too often dresses up the most conventional views of his discipline as "insight." Alexa has a bit more awareness, but is too quick to...”Read full review »
HistoChristo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/24/22
“I love the early shows w Mickey & Yoel, I also love the new shows with Alexa & Yoel. But, both are quite different in their approach - best to start at show 1 and go thru the whole catalogue. If you’ve ever been interested in Psychology, real research-based Psychology, you need this show...”Read full review »
ersmed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/22
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“Good conversations on psych/philosophy science, books, movies and music, interviews, and really nice beats.”
Nxpnsv via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
11/21/21
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“A wonderfully interesting episode (74) with Paul Bloom, then in the following episode they’re back to focusing on the most boring aspects of psychology: research methods and experimental design :(”
VBW fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/21
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“I love listening to Yoel, Alexa, and Mickey wrestle with the big issues in the philosophy of science and scientific psychology while they get schockered. This is one of my favorite podcasts.”
Prof app via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/21
“I love it. Finishing my psych BSc at the moment and I love you! Super interesting, critical, awesome.”
Lea Alexandra via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/28/21
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“If you want to listen to people pump each others tires for an hour, without questioning each other’s views, or being skeptical of their own positions, jump on in.”
EvanMcHu via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/27/21
“I’m an international grad students studying in the US. To me, this podcast is an important resource to me since it’s a window into life in academia. Being the type of person who’s easily stressed out over tiny things, navigating through grad school, where the uncertainty for future is abundant,...”Read full review »
我就不信這暱稱也有人用 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/21
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“This podcast was recommended by a fellow grad student and I thoroughly enjoy the wide variety of topics (and guests) that feature!
Interesting discussions and the hosts always include a multitude of perspectives and arguments to get you thinking.
I’d recommend this podcast to anyone interested...”Read full review »
Grad Student UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/15/21
“As a former student of Prof. Inzlicht and a former psychology research specialist, I find this podcast to be refreshingly honest about the current struggles in psychology. While I loved my time as a psycholog research specialist at UofT, I often found there to be a lack of transparency about the...”Read full review »
PsychtoVet via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/03/21
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“I should have reviewed the show long ago as I’ve been an avid listener for awhile now. Yoel and Mickey are smart, thoughtful, and easy to listen to. I love hearing their takes on current issues in the field. I’m a psychology professor and I incorporate clips of their conversations in my lectures...”Read full review »
kdittmer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/20
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“The docs said they hadn’t received a review in some time, so...
As someone who wants to make a career in academic research, the boys keep me feeling a slightly current while still being accessible (I’m an undergrad) and enjoyable.
They’re no Very Bad Wizards, but maybe one day they’ll grow up...”Read full review »
Galt Grotke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
“The (auto)critical stance is authentic and refreshing. I invariably enjoy every episode I listen to. Good job & keep it up!”
#%!?? via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/21/20
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“I'm a regular listener of several psychology-related podcasts, but this is by far my favorite. Smart and balanced discussion of issues both big and small in psychology and related fields, with plenty of jokes and digressions to keep you entertained. The hosts have great banter and guests are...”Read full review »
vmpfc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/20
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“I’m a recovering social psychologist (went clinical) and no longer have the time in my work week to toy with some of these larger scientific questions. Love the intersection of our current political state and the state of science. Nice work, fellas. I do not always (usually?) agree with you, and...”Read full review »
EsmeShaller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/20
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“I’m from the UK with zero background in social psych. Still find this podcast totally fascinating and super engaging. Topics are varied and the guests are extremely knowledgeable. Wanted to give this 4 stars because Yoel really takes the piss with the 4 beers premise, but he’s just likeable...”Read full review »
Tronkylonk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/20
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“Interesting and fun even for non-psychologists. Unlike VBW who only seems to talk about movies, these guys discuss science.”
Maths and aerodynamics via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
07/19/20
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“I’ve liked some episodes, but they drop their “open science, replication crisis” skepticism when it comes to certain issues. The recent episode on race was difficult to listen to. Just lots of claims about racial discrimination, structural racism, etc., none of it backed up by social science,...”Read full review »
SNZ_86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/20
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“Like many others, I'm an avid listener of the repugnant podcast that shall remain unnamed. However, these two guys have righteously earned their own spot in my podcast stream for the years to come and I thank them for that”Read full review »
Fsanchezh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/20
“A professor recommended this podcast over a year ago after we discussed one of Yoel’s papers in class, and I’ve been a dedicated listener ever since. Their discussions of the many issues in psychology are both captivating and terrifying. Yet, I’m always left hopeful that the field can improve,...”Read full review »
X__F via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/20
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“Rigorous and shockingly nuanced discussions that always restore my faith in a discipline I’ve become somewhat skeptical of over the last few years”
AliP47 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/20
“The two hosts have been at the forefront of issues around the reproducibility crisis in psychology, and so are in a great position to provide insights in a relaxed show that still manages to provide lucid explanations of the issues being discussed. Plus, you know, beers!”
djl5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/20
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“A wonderful podcast that manages to make psychology relatable. The two colleagues and friends Mickey and Yoel are a delightful pairing who seem to enjoy discussing interesting issues related to their field of study. They do it in an knowledgable and easy going way - just how science is supposed...”Read full review »
Don Meinz via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
03/06/20
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“They always play excellent break music. Their discussions about (issues in) psychological science are also quite interesting”
m_ar i __ a via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/26/20
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“I was one of those over-loyal VBW fans. Groomed to dismiss 4 Beers from the beginning. I’d listen to the 4 Beers podcast here and there just to confirm my bias. But now they’ve sucked me in and I never miss an episode. Great discussions, great guests.”
edwardcarron via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/20
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“I may only be in undergrad for psychology, but this podcast is a treat! It is enjoyable to see professors as people and funny people at that. They offer interesting discussion and just some fun thoughts. I was recommended this podcast by my professor I am doing undergrad research for and let’s...”Read full review »
Captain Bravo Omega via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/20
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“The guy from its always sunny and another psychologist interview great guests and create fun discussions. Give it a listen.”
Epgreen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/19
“I have a casual interest in psychology and philosophy and heard about this podcast from the Very Bad WIzards podcast. I find this podcast overall more focused on specifics related to the field and less accessible to outsiders then VBW. Some episodes have been fantastic with an interesting guest...”Read full review »
Animefan! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/12/19
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“I started listening to this podcast because a professor at my university recommended it to us (we were studying ego depletion) and I absolutely love it! Yoel and Michael discuss really interesting topics related to psychology, the academia, and science in general in a very approachable manner.”
Bgcghb via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
12/08/19
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“As a former student in Yoel’s social psychology course and Mickey’s psychology of self-control class, it’s very refreshing to hear their blunt opinions without the restrictions of a class setting. Even so, they still manage to check their own biases, and in doing so remind me of my own.
Awesome...”Read full review »
FormerStudent via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/23/19
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“I’ve never even heard these bad wizards that people keep going on about, but this show is clearly better. They have beers.”
BatdanJapan via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
11/22/19
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“Top bantz, good beer recs, and the best musical interludes for running. Competent discussions.”
GoatBuoy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/19
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“Yoel Inbar and Mickey Inzlicht discuss theory, data, application, and metatheory in social psychology and neighboring fields—while drinking and discussing beers, often with guests. Their takes are sensible, occasionally humorous, and worthy hearing. They are more pessimistic about the state of...”Read full review »
Chris in Kansas at KU via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/19
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“Frank discussion of issues in psychology from experts in the field. A must-listen for anyone interested in psychology and/or social science in general. “Much better than Very Bad Wizards.” :)”
Noah Stephens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/19
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“Yoel keeps asking for iTunes reviews and based on the review history thus far, it doesn't seem like many oblige. Since he was recently awarded tenure (as he mentioned in the recent mindfulness episode), I thought I'd throw him a bone...so here I am.
But seriously, this is a great...”Read full review »
kwerner18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/08/19
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“The hosts have great insights, magnetic personalities, and discussions that are technical yet still accessible enough. Always excited to listen whenever I see a new episode pop up in my podcasts app!”
Side Ting via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/02/19
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