This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will lead the audience in a live social experiment and conversation about the science we all love. Space is limited—grab your tickets now through the link in the

Tonight, I’m joined by Bishop James Long, one of the foremost authorities on demonology and spiritual warfare, to explore the chilling realities behind demonic possession, exorcisms, and the dark entities that have plagued humanity for centuries.Bishop Long has been featured on major television networks, documentaries, and paranormal programs for his extensive firsthand experience in the field. With years of study, countless investigations, and direct encounters with the demonic, he offers an

1st Annual Global Parkinson’s Disease Podcast Hosted by Dr. Gigi Sabbat and Pamela Hull Guest speakers- Joe, Cindy, Dana, Anita, and Dr. Tanya Gold.

In this conversation, Vladimir Kornev shares his personal journey as a Russian who left his home country amidst the war in Ukraine. He discusses the emotional and practical challenges of leaving, his experiences in Turkey, and the process of settling in Germany. The conversation highlights the cultural adjustments he and his family faced, their aspirations for the future, and the importance of individual connections in overcoming stereotypes and fostering understanding between people from different

“On Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall, we’re asking a provocative question: which relationship is better — AI or human? With the rise of AI companions and chatbots designed to be romantic partners, more people are experimenting with digital love than ever before. Studies show that nearly one in five young adults have already interacted with an AI designed to mimic a romantic partner, and an even larger share believe AI could replace human relationships in the future. But what does psycho...

On a dark October night in 1268, a secret tunnel, a betrayed alliance, and a struggle for power would decide the fate of medieval Cologne. What began as a feud between wealthy families turned into a bloody street battle beneath the city walls. Who dug the hole—and who paid the price? Join us as we uncover the forgotten story of the Battle of Ulrepforte.

Popular music history collides with data analytics, charts, and numbers in this insightful and surprising look at the greatest hits and musicians, fads, forgotten artists, and much more. Data analyst and musician Chris Dalla Riva reframes everything you thought you knew about music.Did you know that hit songs in the late 1950s were regularly about gruesome death? That a US vice president wrote a number one hit? That while TikTok has spawned countless hits, it's made artists more anonymous than

In “[M]y ‘case’ to work up’: William Carlos Williams’s Paterson” (William Carlos Williams Review, Volume 41, Number 2, 2024), Walter Scott Peterson argues that as a physician-poet Dr. Williams approaches his poetic material very much as he approaches his patients, and that the form of Paterson in particular is intentionally and actually reminiscent of the various forms taken by the medical case narrative, or “work-up.” This episode concerns the poet and physician William Carlos Williams, whose

Sugar is everywhere in the western diet, blamed for epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and other modern maladies. Our addiction to sweetness has a long and unsavory history. Over the past five hundred years, sugar has shaped empires, made fortunes for a few, and brought misery for millions of workers both enslaved and free. How did sugar become a defining modern food and an essential global commodity?In Unrefined: How Capitalism Reinvented Sugar (U Chicago Press, 2025), Dr. David Singerman recasts

Ep 283: Reconsidered: 33 - Marshae JonesOriginal Airdate: 11/24/20 27-year-old, Marshae Jones was five months pregnant when she was involved in a fight that ended in tragic death of her unborn child. A few months later a grand jury indicted Marshae on a manslaughter charge for the death of her own fetus. Was this young women right to blame or was she the victim in this situation? Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or

Restorative justice is an approach to justice that focuses on repairing the harm caused by wrongdoing or conflict, rather than simply punishing the offender. It emphasizes healing, accountability, and the active involvement of all affected parties—especially victims, offenders, and the community.Core Principles of Restorative Justice:Repairing Harm: The primary goal is to address the harm done to victims and communities, not just to enforce laws.Inclusive Process: It brings together victims,

In this timely special episode, we examine the dramatic transformation underway in the Green Party of England and Wales through the eyes of Daniel Howard James, a member since the mid-1990s who offers an unvarnished insider’s perspective on a party experiencing profound ideological upheaval.The conversation centres on newly elected leader Zach Polanski’s vision of “eco-populism”—an attempt to broaden the party’s appeal beyond its middle-class environmental base to capture both Reform UK voters and

Marc Young is an Australian geoarchaeologist and member of the CRG and is renowned for his extensive research into the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis.Marc Young’s academic journey began with a profound interest in archaeology, inspired by early exposure to documentaries on Ancient Egypt. In 2016, after a Joe Rogan episode featuring Randall Carlson and Graham Hancock, he was inspired to pursue a Bachelor of Archaeology and a Bachelor of Science, which he completed in 2021. During his undergraduate

Prof Mukul Sharma is a professor of Environmental Studies at Ashoka University. His formal training is in Political Science and has worked as a special correspondent with a leading news outlet in India and received 12 national and international awards for his environmental, rural and human rights journalism. additionally he has also been the Director Amnesty International and South Asia of Climate Parliament. His scholarly has focused on environmental politics and discourses in India and explored

83,000 Americans die needlessly every year due to health inequity and systemic racism in healthcare. Dr. George Rust has spent 40 years fighting health disparities in America's most underserved communities, from migrant farmworker clinics in rural Florida to leading public health initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Rust reveals the structural inequities, racial health gaps, and preventable suffering he's witnessed throughout his career in medicine and

Motive? Intent? Case closed! In this episode, Keelah Williams (JD, PhD, Hamilton) runs us through our bar exam prelims, explaining how our evolved psychology influences legal decision-making, and what consequences this may have on truth, justice, and much else... If you are interested in how evolutionary approaches inform legal issues, this episode is for you. Bonus: Keelah also discusses her ground-breaking work on ecology stereotypes. More about Keelah

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Otherhood Race Pseudoscience Podcast! In this installment, hosts Christopher Maute and Fabio dive deep into the concept of social Darwinism and its pivotal role in shaping eugenics ideologies. With insights drawn from Dr. William Tucker's The Science and Politics of Racial Research, they explore how the misapplication of Darwinian theory gave rise to dangerous beliefs about race, intelligence, and societal hierarchies.Join Christopher and Fabio as they

Welcome to The Otherhood Race Pseudoscience Podcast, where we explore the historical figures, concepts, and events that have shaped misguided ideologies and splintered humanity. In this episode, hosts Christopher Maute and Fabio delve into the disturbing world of social Darwinism, a theory that misapplies the principles of evolution to justify discrimination and inequality.Join Christopher and Fabio as they dissect the origins of social Darwinism, its intertwining with scientific racism, and how it

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Otherhood Race Pseudoscience Podcast! In this installment, hosts Chris and Jefferson Spatchcock delve into the controversial and troubling legacy of William Shockley, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist best known for co-inventing the transistor. Shockley’s scientific accolades, however, take a dark turn as he becomes an outspoken advocate for eugenics and racial theories in the 1960s.Join Chris and Jefferson as they explore how Shockley’s misguided

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Otherhood Race Pseudoscience Podcast! In this installment, hosts Christopher and Jefferson Spatchcock delve into the controversial and troubling legacy of William Shockley, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist best known for co-inventing the transistor. Shockley’s scientific accolades, however, take a dark turn as he becomes an outspoken advocate for eugenics and racial theories in the 1960s.Join Christopher and Jefferson as they explore how