Shrink Tank Podcast

Latest Episodes
New Year, New You? The Psychology of Resolutions
Do New Years Resolutions actually stick? New Year, fresh slate. New Years Resolutions are a chance to have a clean slate to embrace change in your life. Our panel of Shrinks is challenging one another to 1-month challenges,
2018: Pop Culture’s Best of the Year
With 2018 coming to a close, we're looking back at the year of pop culture. From our favorite shows and movies to our biggest disappointments, our panel of Shrinks covers it all. Listen in below or anywhere you find podcasts. Years from now,
‘Welcome to Marwen’ & The Psychology of Trauma
Steve Carrell's upcoming film, Welcome to Marwen explores the real-life story where a man, Mark Hogancamp, is the victim of a random act of violence that leaves him with severe memory loss and PTSD upon waking from his coma. Hogancamp,
This is America: Racism in 2018
Racism in America is a hot button topic, especially in today's political and cultural climate. It's been recently released that hate crimes increased in 2017 by a full 17% in just one year. That's 1,000 more hate crimes per year.
Rising from the Ashes: California Wild Fires
Camp Fire is the worst wildfire in modern history. Our panel of Shrinks discusses and unpacks this heavily traumatic experience for all involved. Our panelist, Dr. Emma Kate Wright, discusses her personal experience living through a traumatic apartmen...
How Michael B. Jordan Overtook Hollywood
Michael B. Jordan is a Hollywood trailblazer. Today's episode discusses the career, talent, and work ethic of Michael B. Jordan. Our panel of Shrinks break down his craft and why they think he's here to stay in Hollywood.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: The Psychology Behind Queen’s Biopic
Our panel of Shrinks reviews the new Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. Psychology experts discuss Freddie Mercury's life, career and rise to fame with his band, Queen. The Shrinks discuss ratings of the films,
The Psychology of Fear: Halloween Special
From the political sphere to the entertainment industry, the world is a scary place these days. - We all know the end of the world is coming one way or another. In honor of Halloween approaching, our panel of Shrinks is discussing the psychology of fe...
Celebrities & Political Endorsement: Helpful or Harmful?
Celebrities and politics have an increased overlap these days more than ever. Does celebrity involvement or endorsement in politics reaffirm what we already believe? Or does the endorsement from one of our favorite celebrities work to change our minds?...
The State of Stand-Up Comedy
Stand-up comedy is one of the most beloved forms of entertainment, and it's easy to see why. The culture of comedy reiterates numerous psychological concepts—by reducing the stigma on unconventional subjects,