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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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8:16

The Failure Gap & Its Discontents

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2026/04/10

In a forthcoming paper in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Eskreis-Winkler and colleagues describe what they call “the failure gap” — the consistent finding that outside observers dramatically overestimate how often people succeed after failing. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy […]The post The Failure Gap & Its Discontents appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:19

The Failure Gap

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2026/04/03

In a forthcoming paper in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Eskreis-Winkler and colleagues describe what they call “the failure gap” — the consistent finding that outside observers dramatically overestimate how often people succeed after failing. In the episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, describes the study and implications of […]The post The Failure Gap appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:59

The Psychology of Memory

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2026/03/27

One of the greatest features of our brains is that we can forget things, but why is it so difficult to forget some things but not others? It turns out, our brains absorb information before we ever get a chance to evaluate it — and once something is in there, there’s no delete key. In […]The post The Psychology of Memory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:45

Reading vs. Listening (Rebroadcast)

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2026/03/20

Ever caught yourself saying “I’m reading a great book” only to awkwardly correct yourself with “…well, actually I’m listening to it”? That guilty pause says a lot. But you have nothing to feel bad about. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy break down […]The post Reading vs. Listening (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:58

Dignity

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2026/03/13

Dignity is core to our humanity and woven into our sense of agency, authenticity, and the way others treat us, yet what it looks and feels like shifts across cultures, circumstances, and relationships. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the psychology behind […]The post Dignity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:48

Neuroticism Part III: Support

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2026/03/06

People high in the Big Five personality trait of neuroticism generally experience more negative than positive feelings each day. In this final 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 psychology of support. Big Five […]The post Neuroticism Part III: Support appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:07

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

Two Guys on Your Head ·

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

Two Guys on Your Head ·

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

Two Guys on Your Head ·

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?...

Two Guys on Your Head ·

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

Two Guys on Your Head ·

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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