I think it is time we have "The Talk". You know... the birds and the bees… Luckily, Shelby Astle and Duchess Sexpert are here to help us navigate the sex talk as we discuss everyone’s favorite amateur sex therapy TV show: Sex Education. We go character by character and discuss how they have been shaped (for better and for worse) by the sexual messages they received from their parents, their school, their peers, and society.

0:00 – 8:16 Introduction to Duchess, Shelby, and the show Sex Education

8:17 – 23:31 Otis

23:31 – 31:14 Maeve

31:15 – 45:23 Eric

45:24 -59:40 Lily

59:41 1:06:40 Adam

1:06:41 – 1:15:51 Aimee

1:15:52- 1:22:17 Wrapping Up

Join Eric and Denzel as they talk to Dr. Caroline Sanner about the movie Stepmom starring Susan Sarandon & Julia Roberts. See how all the characters were able to navigate the difficult adjustments of stepfamilies, how they went from conflict to working together as a family system, and what can real life stepfamilies learn from the movie.

0:00-9:12 Introduction to Dr. Sanner and Stepmom

9:13-22:20 Media portrayals of stepfamilies & gender Differences in stepfamilies

22:21-48:06 Children of stepfamilies

48:07-57:19 Coparenting relationships

57:20- 1:05:00 What the family in Stepmom did to work towards an integrated family

1:05:01- 1:20:34 Final Thoughts

Scholars Ship dives into a familiar but new kind of family sitcom and discusses the relationships of Modern Family. Dr. Jeremy Kanter joins Eric and Denzel to discuss what makes Phil & Claire, Mitchell & Cameron, and Jay & Gloria successful couples.

0:00 – 12:34 Introduction to Dr. Kanter & Modern Family

12:35 – 32:48 Phil & Claire

32:49 – 46:24 Jay & Gloria

46:25 – 58:21 Mitchell & Cameron

58:21 – 1:08:35 The kids’ relationships & wrapping up

Eric and Denzel discuss intimate partner violance and post-traumatic stress disorder in the psychologlical thriller "The Invisible Man" with Dr. Autumn Bermea. Follow how Cecilia navigates leaving her abusive relationship, PTSD, and being stalked by an invisible man and how her experiences relate to the experiences of other IPV survivors.

0:00 – 8:41 Introduction to Dr. Bermea and Invisible Man

8:42 – 13:32 Cecilia leaving her partner

13:33 – 28:49 Barriers for individuals leaving abusive relationships

28:50 – 39:30 Understanding Cecilia’s trauma response and Adrian’s death by suicide

39:31 – 47:36 Adrian’s escalating abuse

47:37 – 57:36 Isolation tactics and gaslighting in abusive relationships

57:37 – 1:05:17 Final Confrontation

1:05:18 – 1:19:59 What happens after the movie for Cecilia? And wrap up thoughts

What is this a crossover episode? Eric and Denzel chat with Chelynn Randolph about the animated comedy Bojack Horseman. Chelynn discusses Bojack's mental health and (lack of) help seeking behavior, Bojack's relationships, various other relationships from the show. Does a character like Bojack have any hope?

0:00-12:14 Introduction to Chelynn Randolph and Bojack Horseman

12:15- 30:15 Talking about Mental Health of Bojack and Attempts at growth

30:16 – 41:21 Bojack’s Relationships

41:22 – 49:28 The ups and downs of Mr. Peanutbutter & Diane

49:29-55:16 The Hijinks of Todd

55:17 – 1:05:30 Breaking down Bojack's Behavior in New Mexico

1:05:31 – 1:14:33 Wrapping up and the Future of all the Characters

Scholars Ship is back with a brand new episode traveling the galaxy with Rick and Morty. Eric and Denzel discuss Rick's ambivalence and difficulty with human connections, Beth and Jerry's tumultous relationship with each other, and how all of this influences Morty and Summer. Is there any hope for these characters having healthy relationships across the multiverse? Tune in and find out!

0:00 – 7:12 Introduction to Rick and Morty

7:13 - 27:48 Rick’s Relationship History and Ability to Emotionally Connect

27:49- 53:32 Beth & Jerry’s Relationship

53:33 – 1:14:47 Morty’s Crushes & Relationships

1:14:48 – 1:25:19 Summer’s Relationships & Conclusion

The great literary question of our time: are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Take sides and then join Dr. Goodcase and Dr. Jones as they talk to Dr. Lance Garmon about the Twilight Saga. We discuss Bella Swan's intense love story with the sparkly vegetarian vampire Edward Cullen, her relationship with her family, the love triangle with the werewolf Jacob, and whether we think Bella and Edward have a happily forever after.

00:00 - 10:02 Introduction to Dr. Lance Garmon and Twilight

10:03 - 30:51 Bella with her family and Bella and Edward (Attachment Theory)

30:52 - 39:50 Who likes Twilight and what is appealing about it?

39:51 - 47:30 Bella and Edward’s strengths as a couple

47:31 - 52:52 Edward and Bella negotiating the temptation of sex and blood sucking

52:53 - 1:06:28 Team Edward or Team Jacob?

1:06:29 - 1:13:10 Bella and Edward’s future together

1:13:11 - 1:33:53 Wrapping up

Can you find love in the workplace? Eric and Denzel talk to Dr. Tyler Jamison about the mockumentary comedy “The Office”. We talk about what made Jim and Pam’s relationship successful, what makes some of the other relationships in the show less successful, and why Eric hates Michael Scott.

0:00 - 4:51 A message from Eric & Denzel about the Corona Virus Pandemic

4:52 - 16:55 Introduction to Dr. Tyler Jamison & The Office

16:56 - 29:00 Jim and Pam

29:01 - 35:13 Kelly and Ryan

35:14 - 44:23 Michael & Jan

44:24 - 51:02 “Stuck” relationships

51:03 - 56:03 Angela and Dwight/Andy

56:04 – 1:12:15 Dating in the workplace and final thoughts

Scholar’s Ship ventures into the dark side of love and talks to intimate partner violence expert Dr. Chelsea Spencer about the Netflix original series You. Eric, Denzel, and Dr. Spencer share warning signs of intimate partner violence, discuss Joe’s relationship with Beck and Love, and ponder the interworking of Joe’s mind.

0:00-6:20 Introduction to Dr. Spencer & You

6:21-21:57 Getting to know Joe & warning signs in Joe & Beck’s relationship

21:58-33:30 Comparing You and romantic comedies

33:31-44:05 Joe & Karen, Beck & her therapist (WTF), and Joe & Beck

44:06-51:40 What an abuser looks like

51:41 –1:03:25 Love talk (the character, not the feeling)

1:03:26-1:13:35 Jealousy: The good, the bad, and the ugly.

1:13:36-1:28:08 Wrapping up

Do you believe in ghosts? Eric and Denzel talk to relationship researchers and experts in all things spooky, Dr. Leah LeFebvre and Dr. Ryan Rasner, about the MTV reality show, Ghosted: Love Gone Missing. Dr. LeFebvre and Dr. Rasner school us all on ghosting, haunting, zombie-ing, and more while breaking down the friends and couples that appeared on the show.

0:00 – 5:18 Introduction to Dr. LeFebvre & Ryan Rasner

5:19 – 15:06 Introduction to Ghosted: Love Gone Missing

15:07-22:18 What is ghosting ?22:19-33:23 Ghostly motivations and favorite ghosts on the show

33:24 - 46:09 Grieving being ghosted and favorite of the ghosted on the show

46:10 – 55:35 Major takeaways from the show

55:35-1:00:32 Life after ghosting

1:00:33 – 1:10:57 Final thoughts