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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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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

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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...

Two Guys on Your Head ·

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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8:04

Luck

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2025/10/10

Chance may favor the prepared mind, but if you’re only looking for a lucky break, you may miss out on something much more important. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of luck.The post Luck appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:21

The Weighted Vest: an update on popularity

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2025/10/03

Popularity shapes our choices every day, but in today’s world, what we perceive as “popular” is often steered by algorithms, targeted ads, push notifications, and the constant pull of social media; forces we may not fully recognize. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy […]The post The Weighted Vest: an update on popularity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:58

The Psychology of Popularity

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2025/09/27

We often assume our choices reflect personal taste: selecting the “best” products, enjoying the movies we “want” to see, and listening to the music we believe is “good.” Yet underlying these decisions is the powerful influence of popularity. It doesn’t just affect what we buy—it informs how we evaluate ideas, people, and beliefs. In this […]The post The Psychology of Popularity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:30

How We Determine Value (Rebroadcast)

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2025/09/19

Humans may take the card we swipe for granted at the grocery store when we buy food, or look at our bank balance and not even think of how unique it is that we can translate those little numbers into experiences and things. It’s merely one of the benefits of having big brains. In this […]The post How We Determine Value (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:34

Mental Health in the Media Storm

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2025/09/12

Every day we’re surrounded by a flood of negative headlines, and it can take a real toll on our mental health. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy share practical ways to protect your well-being and stay mentally strong in the midst of all […]The post Mental Health in the Media Storm appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:59

The Psychology of Personal Resistance

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2025/09/05

To resist or not to resist? That is the question. And the answer is—shocker to no one—it depends. But what it depends on matters a lot. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the fine line between resistance as healthy self-preservation versus resistance […]The post The Psychology of Personal Resistance appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:51

The Weather and Social Media Use

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2025/08/29

We spend an increasing proportion of our time online, and, given the importance of social media to human welfare, the external factors that shape online behavior are important to consider. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore social media use and the weather. […]The post The Weather and Social Media Use appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:48

The Weather and Your Mood

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2025/08/22

We often blame the weather when we’re feeling low, or give it credit when we’re feeling great. But research shows our moods aren’t actually driven by sunshine or storms. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the surprising psychology of weather and emotion. […]The post The Weather and Your Mood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:56

Does Money Motivate Discovery?

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2025/08/08

Discoveries can make a lot of money, so can you enhance the discovery process with more money? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore a new study that examines this exact question.The post Does Money Motivate Discovery? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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8:14

Retroactive Justification

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2025/08/07

When our actions hurt someone or lead to a bad outcome, it can be uncomfortable to acknowledge that we’re at fault, yet as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, taking responsibility for our actions can yield long-term psychological benefits we shouldn’t overlook. The post Retroactive Justification appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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7:34

Why We Like People Who Hate Everyone

Two Guys on Your Head ·

2025/08/01

We all know someone who seems to dislike everyone, until they decide they like you. But what happens next? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the psychology behind people who hate everyone.The post Why We Like People Who Hate Everyone appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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