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Two Guys on Your Head

KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke

Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.

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Neuroticism Part II: Social Media and Personality Tests

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2026/02/27

People high in the Big Five personality trait of neuroticism generally experience more negative than positive feelings each day. In this second episode of our three-part series on the psychology of neuroticism from Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the impact of social media, the […]The post Neuroticism Part II: Social Media and Personality Tests appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:56

New Research in Neuroticism

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2026/02/20

People high in the Big Five personality trait of neuroticism generally experience more negative feelings and fewer positive feelings each day. In this first episode of a three-part series on the psychology of neuroticism from Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss some new research that explores […]The post New Research in Neuroticism appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:36

Compliments

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2026/02/13

We may think that giving someone a compliment just makes them feel good, yet as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, the benefits of complimenting others reach far beyond the expression of praise or admiration.The post Compliments appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:12

Theory

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2026/02/06

A theory serves as an analytical tool to explain “why” and “how” events occur, rather than just describing them. Yet, all too often, the way we use the idea of a theory obfuscates the real value of what a theory is: a structured, evidence-based explanation for natural or social phenomena, constructed using the scientific method […]The post Theory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:51

Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust

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2026/01/30

There is a difference between being safe and thinking you are safe, and the bridge between those two things is built on trust. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the difference between psychological safety and the psychology of safety and how […]The post Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:57

Compensation

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2026/01/24

Compensation is about more than just a paycheck. It’s about feeling valued, secure, and supported, but we don’t always think about it that way. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of compensation.The post Compensation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:45

Desensitization

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2026/01/16

Why do things that once felt exciting, delicious, shocking, or even frightening start to feel… ordinary? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of desensitization and how motivation, memory, and context shape what we see, feel, and react to, often […]The post Desensitization appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:15

The Psychology of Healthy Ambition

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2026/01/09

Working toward goals can give our lives direction and meaning. But psychology shows that when we focus too narrowly on outcomes, we can undermine both our well-being and our performance. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the importance of staying mentally […]The post The Psychology of Healthy Ambition appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:14

Early Specialization?

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2026/01/02

If your child shows exceptional talent early, it may be tempting to cultivate it immediately. However, an overload of lessons and practice may not be the most effective approach. This episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the perils of specializing early. Bloom, Benjamin […]The post Early Specialization? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:10

Protecting Your Boredom (Re-broadcast)

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2025/12/26

Someone once said, “I like to do nothing if I can avoid doing something.” For many of us, doing nothing is surprisingly hard. It asks us to generate our own thoughts rather than constantly reacting to Instagram, email, and an ever-expanding stream of stimuli. But when we allow ourselves the space to be bored, to […]The post Protecting Your Boredom (Re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:37

Stupidity

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2025/12/19

We often use the word stupidity to cover a wide range of mistakes. But on closer inspection, what makes something “stupid” may have less to do with what “stupid does” and more to do with what it ignores. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca […]The post Stupidity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:51

Are Holiday Traditions The Fountain of Youth?...

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2025/12/05

For many of us, the holidays bring us back to our families and the traditions we’ve carried through the years. And while that can come with its fair share of stress, it can also offer something unexpectedly beautiful: a chance to re-center ourselves and reconnect with the version of us we knew in childhood. In […]The post Are Holiday Traditions The Fountain of Youth? (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:55

Grief, Work and The Gig Economy

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2025/11/28

When we are grieving, having a supportive work environment can be helpful, but what about when we are working remotely or in a gig job? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about how to support your co-workers and the importance of building […]The post Grief, Work and The Gig Economy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:53

Grief and Work

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2025/11/21

Grief is difficult, exhausting, and slow, but our daily routines, including work, still continue during the grieving process. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about how we can show up with compassion for colleagues who are grieving, and how we can prepare […]The post Grief and Work appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:11

Tips On Making Decision

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2025/11/14

Making big decisions is never easy, and the higher the stakes, the harder it can feel to trust our own judgment. So in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore what actually helps us make better choices, and how we can support others in […]The post Tips On Making Decision appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:58

Complex Decision Making

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2025/11/07

When it comes to making really tough decisions, like deciding where to go to college or where to work, we may think we should lay out all the options and weigh the pros and cons, but as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke and Rebecca McInroy talk about in this episode of Two Guys on […]The post Complex Decision Making appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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58:49

SPECIAL: Celebrating 75 Years of The School of Social...

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2025/10/31

Join the Two Guys on Your Head team, Rebecca McInroy, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke, for this special live recording celebrating the 75th anniversary of the UT School of Social Work and the 85th anniversary of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. Featured Guests: In This Episode: Recorded before a live audience, this […]The post SPECIAL: Celebrating 75 Years of The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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The Evolutionary Benefit of Overconfidence

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2025/10/31

As the poet Jack Gilbert reminds us, “Icarus also flew,” which ain’t nothing. But as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, it’s a good idea to check with the experts first before attempting a big new challenge, so that you don’t get […] The post The Evolutionary Benefit of Overconfidence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:48

Overconfidence

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2025/10/24

New research on the psychology of overconfidence reveals that even when people get clear feedback about their actual abilities, their confidence doesn’t budge. The finding might not surprise you, but as we explore in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, with Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy, the way researchers […]The post Overconfidence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:58

Bad Luck, Superstitions, and Safety Behaviors

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2025/10/17

When it comes to luck, we often focus on the good kind, but what about bad luck, superstition, and the strange rituals we turn to for comfort and control? On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about how these beliefs and behaviors can […]The post Bad Luck, Superstitions, and Safety Behaviors appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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