Shrink Tank Podcast

Shrink Tank Podcast


Latest Episodes

Who Do You Believe? ‘Leaving Neverland’ & the Psychology of Trauma
March 15, 2019

Leaving Neverland explores how two men dealt with the trauma of their sexual abuse from Michael Jackson. - While our previous podcast explored the psychology of Michael Jackson, this episode will be looking at the accusers (Wade Robson and James Safec...

Leaving Neverland: The Psychology of Michael Jackson
March 08, 2019

HBO's Michael Jackson documentary, Leaving Neverland, uncovers the stories of two men who claim to be sexually abused by the pop star and how they came to terms with it years later.  - In today's episode, our panel of Shrinks are discussing Michael Ja...

Pete Davidson & John Mulaney: The Psychology of Bromance
March 01, 2019

Pete Davidson and John Mulaney’s blossoming bromance intrigues us—but doesn’t surprise us based on their individual struggles and successes. Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the many layers of the famously funny duo.

Fyre Festival Failure: The Price of FOMO
February 22, 2019

Known as ‘the greatest party that never happened,’ the failed luxury music festival inspired documentaries on both Netflix and Hulu that are on everyone's must-watch list. Our panel of Shrinks is discussing the psychology of the Fyre Festival foun...

Are the Oscars Dead? The Cultural Impact of the Academy
February 15, 2019

Kevin Hart's recent Oscars controversy is just a small snapshot of a larger dilemma that the Academy Awards finds itself in. With so many award shows in Hollywood, it's as if the oversaturation of celebrating and rewarding film has somewhat diminished ...

What is the Psychological Impact of Porn?
February 08, 2019

Could being exposed to pornography at an earlier age drastically impact the development of an individual? In honor of Valentine's Day, our panel of Shrinks is discussing the psychological impact of porn in today's culture.

Do New Years Resolutions Actually Work? New Years Challenge Update
February 01, 2019

At the beginning of 2019, our panel of Shrinks challenged one another to complete 1-month challenges to fix some of their worst habits. So, how did they do? Listen in to this special edition of the Shrink Tank Podcast for their update!

The Psychology of “Callout Culture”
January 25, 2019

The "Callout Culture" of the present is our term for the consistent culture of being overly critical or petty about the decisions of others. That said, is it fair to put current cultural standards on past behaviors?

Are Leaders Overrated? The Psychology of Leadership
January 18, 2019

Do you think that leaders are as important as we make them? The cultural climate of today has shown numerous bad examples of leadership—from the streets of Washington, D.C, the courts of professional athletics, even to the Red Carpets in Hollywood.

Psychology of Birthdays: Frank’s Birthday Party!
January 11, 2019

Frank is turning 50! Today's podcast episode is discussing the psychology of aging, as well as our favorite memories of Frank! Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts. Being Human In our Being Human segment,