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PODCAST

Movie House Sport Psychology

Jason von Stietz, PhD

Do your favorite movies and TV shows teach and inspire you? Dr. Jason von Stietz is a psychologist specializing in clinical and sport psychology and a lifelong fan of TV and film. Tune in to hear how psychological principles apply to your favorite fictional characters.

tv & film

All Episodes

00:56:12

Nightmare Before Christmas and sport psychology with...

Movie House Sport Psychology ·

2024/05/27

"I AM THE PUMPKIN KING!" Let's take a trip to Halloween Town with today's guest, Dr. Rachel Hoeft, who is a cognitive performance specialist. We watched Tim Burton's 1993 classic Nightmare Before Christmas. We talk about talk about Jack's Skellington's experience with burnout, his motivation and leadership skills, his intentions versus his impact on Christmas, and more! Take a listen!Check out Dr. Rachel Hoeft's website! https://www.rhoeftperformance.com/ Follow

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01:11:46

Ted Lasso Season 2 Part 2 with Andrea Vargas, LMFT

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2024/05/13

"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." Andrea Vargas, LMFT returns to the podcast to discuss the second half of season 2 of Ted Lasso. In today's show we talk about Nate the Great completing his journey to the dark side. We talk about fathers and sons. Someone should write songs about that! We talk about Dr. Sharon learning to let herself be vulnerable and much more. Check it out!Follow Andrea on social

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01:05:54

Ted Lass Season 2 Part 1 with Andrea Vargas, LMFT

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2024/04/29

"I came here tonight because I realized, when you want to spend the rest of your life coaching with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start ASAP. You complete our team." Today, I talk to Andrea Vargas, LMFT about the first half of Ted Lasso season 2. We talk about Roy Kent starring in a rom-com, Danny Rojas getting the yips (we don't say that word!), the birth of the Wonder Kid, and much more! "Shut up. Just shut up. You had me at coach." Follow Andrea on social

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01:25:51

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003) and...

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2024/04/15

For Frodo! Don't let the weight of The One Ring get you down. This episode can't carry the Ring but maybe it can carry you! Friend of the show, Connor Chaney, and I discuss the final installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. We discuss eucatastrophe, leadership styles, and Jungian film analysis. We talk about internal family systems (everyone has a Gollum and a Smeagol). We also discussed Tolkien's inclusion of universal healthcare in the Undying Lands. Take a listen! Check out

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01:36:18

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and improv...

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2024/04/01

*Po-tay-toes*! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a *stew*! Sit down for a helping of second breakfast with Connor Chaney and me as we discuss the state of our favorite fellowship. In this episode, we reminisced about being "very cool" in our younger days. We talked about how learning group dynamics and trusting the process in improv can help during a journey to Mordor. We talked about leadership, resilience, male intimacy, and more. Take a listen!Check out Connor Chaney's

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01:22:31

Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and...

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2024/03/18

One does not simply walk into Mordor! Let's take a walk through the Shire with today's guest. Connor Chaney is an improviser, actor, graduate student and mental health professional. We talk about how the characters of the 2001 classic Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring demonstrate the guiding principles of improv comedy such as "yes, and." We also talk about the team dynamics of the fellowship and much more! Check out Connor Chaney's

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01:22:01

John Wick, Indo Culture, and sport psychology with...

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2024/03/04

"People keep asking me if I’m back and I haven’t really had an answer but now, yeah I’m thinking I’m back." In today's episode, I speak to Mart de Jong about the John Wick movie series. Martin is a fellow Indo ( AKA Dutch-Indonesian or Indo Belanda), who is a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) instructor specializing in the Dutch klewang (a historical weapon from the Dutch East Indies). In other words, this guy knows how to use a sword! First, we talk about Indo culture. Then, we

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00:57:22

Ted Lasso Season 1 and sport psychology with Andrea...

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2024/02/19

“You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish. You know why? Got a ten-second memory. Be a goldfish, Sam.” In today's episode, friend of the show Andrea Vargas, LMFT and I talk about season one of the hit series Ted Lasso. We discussed the dynamic between Ted and Coach Beard, team cohesion, community building, healthy masculinity, gender dynamics, accountability and forgiveness, and more! Check it out. BBQ sauce!Follow Andrea on social

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01:09:39

Suicide Kings (1997) and sport psychology with Dr....

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2024/02/05

"Everything your pal Brett said is true. Except he left out one detail. Those dogs... that was not steak they were eating." Today, I talk to educator, coach, and podcaster, Dr. Steve Wachs! We discussed the 1997 cult classic Suicide Kings starring the singular Christopher Walken as (former?) mob boss Carlo Bartolucci AKA Charlie Barret. The movie also has an all star cast of "90's guys" (e.g. Denis Leary, Jay Mohr & Johnny Galecki) that give us plenty to talk about. We

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00:49:47

Chasing Mavericks (2012) and sport psychology with...

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2024/01/22

"The ones who push the limits, discover the limits sometimes push back." In today's episode, I talk to Monica Chernoff, AMFT about the 2012 classic surfing movie Chasing Mavericks. Monica is a marriage and family therapy associate supervised by Macy Grim, LPCC. We discussed the mentorship and coaching of Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler). We talked about the value-driven behavior of Jay Moriarity (Jonny Weston) and more. Check it out! Check out Monica Chernoff's

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00:43:46

Point Break (1991) and executive functioning with...

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2024/01/21

I am an F-B-I AGENT! Today, I talk to Eric Kaufmann, an educational therapist and executive functioning coach, about the movie Point Break. We talk about the "Bromance" between Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) and Bodhi (Patrick Swayze). We talked about the executive functioning and leadership skills of Bodhi and much more. Check it out! Check out Eric Kuafmann's website: https://www.upskillspecialists.com Follow Eric on social

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01:09:42

Die Hard and sport psychology with David Smith

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2023/12/18

"Welcome to the party, pal!" Today, I talk to friend of the show David Smith, MSc about the 1980's classic, Die Hard. We talk about the psychological "cat and mouse" game between John McClane (Bruce Willis) and Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). We talk about talk about McClane's relationship with Ms. Holly Gennaro (Bonnie Bedelia), his "Bromance" with Sgt. Al Powell (Reginald VelJohnson), and his ability to focus under pressure. Check it out! Follow David Smith, MSc

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00:59:30

I, Tonya and sport psychology with Dr. Saemi Lee

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2023/12/04

"I was loved for a minute, then I was hated. Then I was just a punch line." In today's episode, I talk to Dr. Saemi Lee about I, Tonya. We discussed her film class, the myth of meritocracy in sport, socioeconomic issues in sport, domestic violence, and our approach to working with athletes. Check it out! Follow Dr. Saemi Lee on social media! https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Saemi-Lee https://www.linkedin.com/in/saemileephd/ Follow me on social

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01:15:28

La Bamba (1987) and sport psychology with Andrea...

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2023/11/20

RITCHIE!!!! Today, I talk to Andrea Vargas, LMFT about the 1987 classic La Bamba. We talk about the fascinating and painful relationship between Ritchie (Lou Diamond Phillips) and Bob (Esai Morales). We discussed the racism and various obstacles Ritchie navigated as an elite performer. Check it out! Follow Andrea on social media! https://www.instagram.com/sanasanacolitadtrauma/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrea-vargas-pico-rivera-ca/261648 Follow me on social media! Twitter:

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01:47:23

Cobra Kai Season Two and Sport Psychology with Lidia...

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2023/11/06

Strike first. Strike hard. Some mercy? In today's episode, I catch up with Lidia Garcia, ACSW about season two of the hit Netflix show Cobra Kai. Lidia is an associate clinical social worker supervised by Monica D. Valdivia Aguilar, LMFT. We talked about the bitter rivalry between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). We also talked about psychological tactics of the master manipulator himself, Sensei John Kreese (Martin Kove). Check it out! Follow Lidia Garcia,

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00:54:58

The Thing (1982) and sport psychology with Dr. Taylor...

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2023/10/23

"We're not gettin' outta here alive. But neither is that Thing." In today's episode, I talk to friend of the show, Dr. Taylor Neff (AKA the Doctor of Horror) about the 1982 classic, The Thing. We talk about MacReady 's (Kurt Russell) performance as the de facto leader and his relationship to Childs (Keith David). We talk about strategic thinking, fight or flight, and communication. We even talk about whether or not the dog is a good boy! Check it out! Follow me on social

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01:15:33

Demon Knight (1995) and sport psychology with Dr....

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2023/10/09

"Do me a favor. Don't scream." In today's episode, I talk to Dr. Taylor Neff (A.K.A. The Doctor of Horror) about the 1995 horror movie Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight. We talk about the evil genius of Billy Zane's character The Collector. We talk about how the movie demonstrates group psychology, team cohesion, core fears, and possibly the first Black final girl! "Fasten your drool cups, and ready your vomit bags! We're going to the movies! Frights, camera,

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00:53:14

Amelie (2001) and the sport psychology of playfulness...

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2023/09/25

Bonjour! Today, Anna Pirkl, LMFT, ATR and I discuss the 2001 French romantic comedy Amelie. What does Amelie have to do with sport psychology? A lot! We talk about how the movie reinforces 3 key virtues crucial to athletic success: awareness, benevolence, and playfulness. We even tied discussed how the movie relates to Brazilian jiu jitsu. Check it out! Find out more about Anna Pirkl, LMFT,

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01:09:38

Cobra Kai Season One and sport psychology with Lidia...

Movie House Sport Psychology ·

2023/09/11

Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy, sir! In today's episode, I talk to Lidia Garcia, ACSW about season one of the hit Netflix show Cobra Kai. Lidia is an associate clinical social worker supervised by Monica D. Valdivia Aguilar, LMFT. We talked about the bullying, trauma, and family issues experienced by our favorite characters Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Machio), and the rest of the gang. We also discussed the psychosocial pros and cons of being bad ass! Check it

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01:28:30

The Waterboy (1998) and sport psychology with David...

Movie House Sport Psychology ·

2023/08/28

Now that is what I call high quality H2O! Today I talk to friend of the show, David Dirk Smith, MSC, about the Adam Sandler classic The Waterboy (1998). We tell you more than you ever wanted to about the psychology of this movie. We share our character analyses of Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler), Momma (Kathy Bates), Coach Klein (Henrey Winkler), and Vicki Vallencourt (Fairuza Balk). Take a listen! Follow David Smith, MSc on social media! www.stonewallfitness.com Twitter:

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