Unpopular Culture

Unpopular Culture

By Dr. Michael Drane & Ryan LeeScienceSocial SciencesTechnology
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Unpopular Culture episodes

  • Slenderman Reloaded

    To help celebrate 3 years of UPC, we release one of our best episodes with some updates on the case and behind the scenes commentary.

    The infamous and recent story about about two twelve year old girls who tried to murder their friend in the name of the fictional internet character, SlenderMan. In what is NOW known as the SlenderMan Trial, their case has made national news as Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser were both found NOT GUILTY for attempted first-degree homicide on the basis of being mentally-ill, specifically suffering from Shared Psychotic Disorder.

    Support UPC--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

    Follow us @upcpodcast

    1 hr 31 min
  • Psychology Mythbusters

    We rank 9 pseudo-psychology "facts" found on Instagram under the hashtag #psychologyfacts

    This is a 2 hour BONUS ep for Stalkers of the podcast! Thank you for your support!

    To get the full episode, go to--> patreon.com/upcpodcast.com

    18 min
  • The Morality of Cannibalism

    Prof. Michael Drane dives answers this question- When is cannibalism morally justified? We explore the 3 reasons why humans eat people.

    show note — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Cannibal?rq=Cannibal

    Say Hello---> [email protected]

    Follow us @upcpodcast

    Bonus Content & Support the show here---patreon.com/updpodcast

    32 min
  • Binging & Purging

    Prof. Michael Drane interviews Eating Disorder Specialist Emily Capelli

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    Support the show and Bonus Episodes---> patreon.com/upcpodcast

    1 hr 33 min
  • Scale of Evil- Part 2: Provoked Self-Defense & Desperate Measures Murder

    Self-Defense Murder: Level 4

    These people kill in self-defense, but they aren't entirely innocent themselves; they may have been "extremely provocative" toward their victim. Traumatized, desperate persons who killed abusive relatives or other people, but who show remorse for their crime and are not psychopaths.

    Desperate Measures Murder: Level 5

    These are traumatized, desperate killers of abusive relatives or others -- but they lack "significant psychopathic traits" and are genuinely remorseful.

    We Review "The Scale of Evil", Created by Dr. Michael Stone

    Prof. Michael Drane reviews level 4 & 5 in this multi-part mini-series

    Get Bonus UPC Episodes &Help Support the Show! patreon.com/upcpodcast

    Say hello--> [email protected]

    Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram

    1 hr
  • How to Know if You're Addicted to Sex

    What are your thoughts on service level agreements for sex? Are there levels of addiction? How would someone know if they were addicted to sex?

    Prof. Michael Drane explains the hotly debated topic of sex addiction

    Get the full episode and more --> patreon.com/upcpodcast

    Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

    4 min
  • Psychopathic Presidents

    What do U.S. Presidents and psychopaths have in common? Prof. Michael Drane explores personality traits shared by government leaders and serial killers alike.

    Become a Stalker---> patreon.com/upcpodcast

    Follow us @upcpodcast on Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram

    Say Hello--> [email protected]

    33 min

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A psychotherapist dives into the broken underbelly of society, shining a light on more neglected topics in Pop Culture, Psychology, & Modern Media