Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland

By Danny Whittaker

Education

What's Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland about?

Renegade Ape is a podcast exploring novel, controversial, and fringe issues in psychology and philosophy.

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Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland episodes:

10.08.2020
#103 - Shibboleths & Cuntwaffles (Benjamin Bergen)
Professor Benjamin Bergen joins us to discuss the history, biology and cognitive psychology of swearing. Support the Podcast: https://renegadeape.com/support Ben's Website: http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~bkbergen/ Buy Ben's Book "What the F?": https://amzn.to/3lsUOD6
09.28.2020
#102 - Sex With Animals (Hani Miletski)
Dr. Hani Miletski joins us for a doggie-style deep dive into the world of Bestiality and Zoophilia. Support the Podcast: http://renegadeape.com/support Hani's Website: http://drmiletski.com Buy Hani's Book: http://www.drmiletski.com/information.html
09.20.2020
#101 - What Holocaust? (Carolyn Yeager)
Holocaust revisionist Carolyn Yeager joins us to discuss the claim made in her book “Auschwitz: The Underground Guided Tour", that not only did the holocaust not happen, but that "for some, life in Auschwitz seemed luxurious compared to their own...". Carolyn's...
07.13.2020
#098 - Reluctant Kojak Syndrome (Harry James)
Harry James from Bald Cafe joins us to discuss the psychological impact (as well as some potential causes, cover-ups, and remedies) of male pattern baldness. Bald Cafe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBM95HF8Wjnf36i86w3ZQg Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baldcafe Harry's website: http://baldcafe.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/renegadeape
06.29.2020
#097 - The Game (Elise)
In this episode we're joined by a personal friend of mine, Elise, to discuss her experiences working in the sex industry as an escort and parlour girl. https://patreon.com/renegadeape
06.21.2020
#096 - Chick Brains & Dude Noodles (Diana Fleischman)
Dr. Diana Fleischman joins us to discuss whether or not there are any significant biological or psychological sex differences between men and women. Spoiler Alert (and Postmodern Neo-Marxist trigger warning)... there are! Diana's Website: https://www.dianafleischman.com/ Diana's Blog: https://dianaverse.com/ Diana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sentientist Support us on...
06.13.2020
#095 - Breaking the Overton Window (Eric Schwitzgebel)
Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel joins us to discuss the concept of the "Overton Window" and the potential consequences of engaging in unacceptable discourse. Buy Eric's Book, "A Theory of Jerks and Other Philosophical Misadventures": https://amzn.to/3d2LKjw Eric's Blog: http://schwitzsplinters.blogspot.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/renegadeape Music: "Monkey...
06.04.2020
Restoration
Long time no see. Shameless plug: http://williamtuke.org
11.02.2019
#094 - This Parasitic Industry (Let's Burn Some Bridges)
A "farewell and f*ck you" sermon to the mental health industry. *** CREDITS *** Podcast Image: Kyle Boganwright https://flic.kr/p/6xLqCH
10.18.2019
#093 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.3)
Part 3 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Vincent Felitti, MD, Dr. Charles Strozier, Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel, Joe Strike, Prof. Paul Gilbert, Haley Weaver (aka @haleydrewthis), and Kate Allan (aka @thelatestkate).
10.04.2019
#092 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.2)
Part 2 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Prof. Linda Gask, Prof. Graham Davey, Dr. Tomasz Witkowski, Prof. Patrick Corrigan, and Prof. Yoel Inbar.
09.21.2019
#091 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.1)
Part 1 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Dr. Brian King, Dr. William Epstein, Prof. David Benatar, Juliet Grayson, and Dr. Joanna Moncrieff.
09.18.2019
Interregnum
interregnum (noun) in·ter·reg·num | \ ˌin-tə-ˈreg-nəm \ Definition: 1: the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes. 2: a period during which the normal functions of government or control are suspended. 3: a lapse or pause in a...
08.20.2019
#090 - Making New Memories (Juliet Grayson)
Juliet Grayson joins us to discuss (get ready for it...) Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor, a unique form of therapy designed to help clients identify emotional deficits and create ‘new memories’ using therapeutic role play scenarios known as "structures". *** SHOW NOTES...
07.29.2019
#089 - A Survivor's Guide to Bipolar Disorder (Dr. Sara Tai)
In today's episode Dr. Sara Tai joins us for an oft requested, and long overdue, delve into how people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder can take control of their own recovery. Based on the recent paper "Living the Life You...
07.09.2019
#088 - Standing Up To Suicide (Paul McGregor)
Mental health advocate and speaker Paul McGregor tells the story of his father's suicide, how he dealt with immediate aftermath including local media coverage, how it affected him and his family in the long term, what the experience has taught...
06.30.2019
#087 - Eidetic Imagery (Wendy Yellen)
Wendy Yellen joins us to explore the rather esoteric field of eidetic imagery and eidetic psychotherapy. We discuss some of the history and theory behind the practice, why Wendy feels it to be a superior to any other form or psychotherapy,...
06.23.2019
#086 - Art as Therapy (Haley Weaver & Kate Allan)
Today I'm joined by two hugely popular social media artists, Haley Weaver (@haleydrewthis) and Kate Allan (@thelatestkate) to explore the links between artistic expression and mental health, how art has the power to ease suffering and build communities, and the...
06.01.2019
#085 - Cultivating Compassion (Prof. Paul Gilbert OBE)
Prof. Paul Gilbert, founder of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) joins us to explore the concept of compassion and its importance in both clinical practice and in our everyday lives. *** SUPPORT US ON PATREON *** http://patreon.com/mowe ***
05.25.2019
#084 - Ecopsychology and the Ills of Modernity (Andy Fisher)
Andy Fisher joins us to discuss the relatively new field of ecopsychology which explores the relationship between human beings and the natural world through the lens of ecology and psychology. We explore why human beings have become alienated from nature and why...
05.10.2019
#083 - Ask Me Anything 4
In this latest AMA I cover the following topics as requested by my listeners: • What are some of your biggest "aha" moments during the podcast? • Why don't you interview more women or people of color? • How do you justify giving...
04.27.2019
#082 - Curing Gayness (David Pickup, LMFT)
Reintegrative therapist David Pickup joins us to discuss the difference between reintegrative therapy and gay conversion therapy, whether or not homosexual feelings are innate or the result of socialization or trauma, how reintegrative therapy supposedly works, the quality (or lack...
04.07.2019
#081 - Unleash the Furry Beast Within (Joe Strike)
Joe Strike, author of "Furry Nation", joins us to explore the subculture of furry fandom and the people who like to dress-up as their anthropomorphic animal alter-egos. We trace the the origins of furry fandom, how furries develop their "fursona" and...
03.30.2019
#080 - On the Origins of Violence... and Freaky Sex (Prof. Todd Shackelford)
Today we explore the evolutionary psychology of violence with Prof. Todd Shackelford, in particular the sorts of violence that, on the face of it, appear to run counter to the Darwinian drive for survival and replication such as infanticide, spousal...
03.24.2019
#079 - How Little Thou Can Know Thyself (Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel)
In today's episode we discuss the nature of introspection with Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel and his contention that we can never reliably grasp the true nature of our inner selves. We explore the inadequacies of our imaginary, emotional, and visual experience,...
03.11.2019
#078 - Bullying: Sticks, Stones and Stereotypes (Prof. Peter Smith)
Author of "The Psychology of School Bullying" Prof. Peter Smith joins us to examine the causes and motivations for bullying, whether the stereotypical image of the bully as cowardly brute and the victim as lonely misfit hold any truth, the...
02.24.2019
#077 - The Fundamentalist Mindset (Dr. Charles Strozier)
Dr. Charles Strozier, author of "The Fundamentalist Mindset" joins us for an experimental leap into the realm of social and political psychology by exploring the topic of fundamentalist thinking from both a religious and secular perspective, and why each and...
02.09.2019
#076 - Bearing the Unbearable (Dr. Joanne Cacciatore)
Traumatic loss counselor and founder of the MISS Foundation, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore joins us to discuss traumatic grief, and more specifically the experience of losing a child. Joanne shares her own experience of losing her baby daughter, and how this...
01.28.2019
#075 - How Childhood Can Haunt Us (Dr. Vincent Felitti)
Dr. Vincent Felitti joins us to discuss the history of the famous Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, how childhood trauma can later manifest as physical illness such as cancer and heart disease, why things like obesity and smoking are often...
01.11.2019
#074 - Psychology's Liberal Echo Chamber (Prof. Yoel Inbar)
Prof. Yoel Inbar joins us to discuss why Social and Personality Psychology is dominated by political liberals, how one-in-three academic psychologists admit that they would willingly discriminate against their conservative colleagues, how ideological homogeneity affects psychological research, the benefits of encouraging...
12.31.2018
#073 - The Resolution Solution (Dr. John Norcross)
With 2019 looming, Dr. John Norcross joins us to explore the science of personal change and the most effective ways to plan, commence, and - most importantly - stick to(!) your news years resolutions. *** PATREON *** http://patreon.com/mowe *** BOOKS MENTIONED *** "Changeology: 5...
12.23.2018
#072 - The Scrooge Syndrome (Dr. Stephen Diamond)
In this years Christmas episode we explore the issue of bitterness – and the proposed diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Embitterment Disorder (PTED) – by examining the character and story arc of Ebenezer Scrooge from the famous Charles Dickens Christmas tale “A...
12.19.2018
#071 - The Stigma Effect (Prof. Patrick Corrigan)
Prof. Patrick Corrigan joins us to revisit the topic of stigma. In today's episode we explore the origins of stigma and the various ways it tends to manifest, whether there is any truth in the stereotypes of people with mental...
12.09.2018
#070 - How Corrupt is Academic Psychology? (Dr. Tomasz Witkowski)
How corrupt is academic psychology? In today's episode Tomasz Witkowski joins me to discuss why the results of almost half of all psychological studies are false or misleading, why 7% of academics in the field admit to fabricating data, why psychology...
11.19.2018
#069 - A First-Rate Madness (Dr. Nassir Ghaemi)
Psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Nassir Ghaemi joins us to explore the link between leadership and mental illness. We discuss the subject of Psychobiography and the methods involved in learning to understand the psychology of historical figures, we...
11.09.2018
#068 - The Anxiety Epidemic (Prof. Graham Davey)
Anxiety expert Prof. Graham Davey joins us to discuss his forthcoming book "The Anxiety Epidemic". In this episode we discuss the difference between anxiety disorder and plain old worry, the evolutionary origins and advantages of anxiety, how the nature of our...
10.25.2018
#067 - The Art of Madness (Mark Hunter, Lead Singer of Chimaira)
Musician and photographer Mark Hunter joins us to discuss his journey from a heavy metal fan to a heavy metal icon as lead singer of the heavy metal band Chimaira, his experience with a specific form of bipolar know as...
10.07.2018
#066 - Dealing With Death (Julia Samuel MBE)
Julia Samuel MBE joins us to discuss her work as a grief counsellor and how encountering death so frequently affects her own mental health, why death is such a taboo subject and the price we pay for this, whether it’s...
09.23.2018
#065 - Science and Snake Oil (Prof. Scott Lilienfeld)
World renowned psychological skeptic and evidence-based treatment advocate Scott Lilienfeld joins us to explore the topic of pseudoscience and misleading claims in the field of mental health. *** PATREON *** http://patreon.com/myownworstenemy *** BOOKS MENTIONED *** "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology" by Scott Lilienfeld...
09.08.2018
#064 - Understanding School Shooters (Dr. Peter Langman)
Dr. Peter Langman joins us to discuss myths and misconceptions about school shooters, some of the common traits, histories and motivations of the perpetrators, the influence of trauma and mental illness in shaping their personalities, and what can be done...
08.22.2018
#063 - Who Knew Shrinks Were Human Too? (Prof. Linda Gask)
Prof. Linda Gask shares her experience of walking the tightrope between both sides of the therapeutic process; as a practising psychiatrist helping clients through their darkest days whilst simultaneously engaged in a lifelong battle with her own recurrent bouts severe...
08.11.2018
#062 - Psychiatry's Very Own Delusion (Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)
Critical psychiatrist joins us to explore the history and development of psychiatric medication, why there is little, if any, evidence to support the idea that psychiatric medication is correcting a “chemical imbalance” or any other underlying cause of mental illness,...
07.30.2018
#061 - Preventing Child Abuse (Juliet Grayson, StopSO)
In today’s episode we're joined by Juliet Grayson, the director of StopSO (Specialist Treatment Organisation for Perpetrators and Survivors of Sexual Offences) to discuss the causes and treatment of pedophilia. We explore the origins of sexual attraction to minors in adults,...
07.30.2018
#061 - Preventing Child Abuse (Juliet Grayson)
In today’s episode we're joined by Juliet Grayson, the director of StopSO (Specialist Treatment Organisation for Perpetrators and Survivors of Sexual Offences)to discuss the causes and treatment of pedophilia. We explore the origins of sexual attraction to minors in adults, what...
07.21.2018
#060 - The Curse of Existence (Prof. David Benatar)
Prof. David Benatar joins us to explore the concept of antinatalism, the philosophical idea that procreation is morally bad because of the inevitable suffering that beings will experience as a result of their being brought into existence. We examine David's assertion...
07.15.2018
#059 - The Day My Superhero Died
On the June 23rd 2018, my father, David Whittaker, passed away. He was my best friend, my idol, and it was an genuine honor to call him my father. This episode is just me sharing my experience of losing a parent,...
06.28.2018
#058 - Antidepressants: A Debate (Prof. Carmine Pariante & Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)
The first in a brand new series of live YouTube debates with audience Q&A for the MOWE podcast. The topic up for debate today... Is antidepressant medication ever useful? Featuring two of the UK's most eminent psychiatrists, Dr. Joanna Moncrieff and...
06.03.2018
#056 - Why Psychotherapy is Bullsh*t (Dr. William Epstein)
In today's episode Dr. William Epstein joins us to explain why he believes psychotherapy is not only ineffective and possibly even harmful, but why it is little more than a civil religion reflecting the principles of radical self-invention and self-reliance...
05.15.2018
#055 - The Anatomy of Humor (Dr. Brian King)
Comedian and psychologist Dr. Brian King joins us to discuss the evolutionary origins of humor, whether being funny is a natural ability or a skill that anyone can learn, the mental and physical benefits of laughter, and why humor can...
05.06.2018
#054 - Ask Me Anything 3
In this months AMA episode I cover the following topics as requested by my listeners: • I tell the story of my pathetic attempt to sell a screenplay in Hollywood. • How do I win back my wife of 9 years after...

What's Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland about?

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Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland episodes:

#103 - Shibboleths & Cuntwaffles (Benjamin Bergen)

#102 - Sex With Animals (Hani Miletski)

#101 - What Holocaust? (Carolyn Yeager)

#098 - Reluctant Kojak Syndrome (Harry James)

#097 - The Game (Elise)

#096 - Chick Brains & Dude Noodles (Diana Fleischman)

#095 - Breaking the Overton Window (Eric Schwitzgebel)

Restoration

#094 - This Parasitic Industry (Let's Burn Some Bridges)

#093 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.3)

#092 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.2)

#091 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.1)

Interregnum

#090 - Making New Memories (Juliet Grayson)

#089 - A Survivor's Guide to Bipolar Disorder (Dr. Sara Tai)

#088 - Standing Up To Suicide (Paul McGregor)

#087 - Eidetic Imagery (Wendy Yellen)

#086 - Art as Therapy (Haley Weaver & Kate Allan)

#085 - Cultivating Compassion (Prof. Paul Gilbert OBE)

#084 - Ecopsychology and the Ills of Modernity (Andy Fisher)

#083 - Ask Me Anything 4

#082 - Curing Gayness (David Pickup, LMFT)

#081 - Unleash the Furry Beast Within (Joe Strike)

#080 - On the Origins of Violence... and Freaky Sex (Prof. Todd Shackelford)

#079 - How Little Thou Can Know Thyself (Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel)

#078 - Bullying: Sticks, Stones and Stereotypes (Prof. Peter Smith)

#077 - The Fundamentalist Mindset (Dr. Charles Strozier)

#076 - Bearing the Unbearable (Dr. Joanne Cacciatore)

#075 - How Childhood Can Haunt Us (Dr. Vincent Felitti)

#074 - Psychology's Liberal Echo Chamber (Prof. Yoel Inbar)

#073 - The Resolution Solution (Dr. John Norcross)

#072 - The Scrooge Syndrome (Dr. Stephen Diamond)

#071 - The Stigma Effect (Prof. Patrick Corrigan)

#070 - How Corrupt is Academic Psychology? (Dr. Tomasz Witkowski)

#069 - A First-Rate Madness (Dr. Nassir Ghaemi)

#068 - The Anxiety Epidemic (Prof. Graham Davey)

#067 - The Art of Madness (Mark Hunter, Lead Singer of Chimaira)

#066 - Dealing With Death (Julia Samuel MBE)

#065 - Science and Snake Oil (Prof. Scott Lilienfeld)

#064 - Understanding School Shooters (Dr. Peter Langman)

#063 - Who Knew Shrinks Were Human Too? (Prof. Linda Gask)

#062 - Psychiatry's Very Own Delusion (Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)

#061 - Preventing Child Abuse (Juliet Grayson, StopSO)

#061 - Preventing Child Abuse (Juliet Grayson)

#060 - The Curse of Existence (Prof. David Benatar)

#059 - The Day My Superhero Died

#058 - Antidepressants: A Debate (Prof. Carmine Pariante & Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)

#056 - Why Psychotherapy is Bullsh*t (Dr. William Epstein)

#055 - The Anatomy of Humor (Dr. Brian King)

#054 - Ask Me Anything 3