Unpopular Culture

By Prof. Michael Drane

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

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The podcast currently has 254 episodes available.

Unpopular Culture episodes:

March 23, 2021 Spree Murder and The Georgia Spa Shootings
The Georgia Spa Shootings from last week that left 8 people dead. Robert Long’s actions have been cast into the national spotlight as an ever-present example of the rise in hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Covid-19 Pandemic. But is there enough evidence to establish this event as a racially motivated hate crime?
This episode is reserved for our beloved Stalkers of the Podcast. For the full episode, go to www.patreon.com/upcpodcast.
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6min
March 16, 2021 "Dear UPC" : Relationship Questions
In this week's episode, Michael, Ashley, and Andy are bringing you a special treat! Our very first episode in our new series "Dear UPC". Here, we answer our Beloved Stalker's questions regarding a myriad of topics, with this first episode focusing on relationships.
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Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast
Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.
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43min
March 10, 2021 Scale of Evil , Part 14: Buried Alive for Ransom
Level 19 psychopath Gary S. Krist was responsible for the abduction and ransom of Barbara Mackle, daughter to real estate tycoon Robert Mackle, in 1968. He kidnapped her, buried her alive, and then demanded her father pay a half-million-dollar ransom for her safe return. But is Gary as evil as we think he is?
Music By: Michael Drane
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6min
March 02, 2021 Diagnosing Demonic Possession (RELOADED)
What is more terrifying? The moment where you realize you've been possessed by demons OR the moment where you realize it's all in your head?
In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane revisits one of our most *chilling* episodes -- Diagnosing Demonic Possession. If you thought 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' was a cult classic, wait until you hear ours.
Music by: Michael Drane
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Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast
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1h 28min
February 23, 2021 The Devil Within
"Prof. Michael Drane, a psychotherapist and host of the UPC (Unpopular Culture) podcast talks to us (The Mind Behind It Podcast) about what drives a serial killer to do what they do, his take on cults and a brief insight into the Luka Magnotta case featured on the Netflix documentary 'Don't f*** with Cats'".
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Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast
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48min
February 17, 2021 Elisa Lam & The Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel
What is it that drives the mob to hunt the social misfit?
In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Cybersecurity Engineer Ryan Lee, and Researcher/Grad Student Ashley Haynes-Gibson to revisit the infamous case of Elisa Lam and her disappearance from the Cecil Hotel in L.A., California.
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6min
February 09, 2021 The Werewolf of Wysteria (RELOADED)
This week you're in for a treat! Albert Fish is notoriously one of our most famous episodes, so we've decided to resurrect him from the digital grave.
In this week's re-loaded episode, Professor Michael Drane explores one of America's most gruesome serial killers, Albert Fish. He was a living Boogeyman. Listen in as we explore the nature vs. nurture of Fish, his psychopathology, cannibalism, and sexual paraphilia.
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1h 8min
February 02, 2021 Escaping the House of Yahweh
In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Debryah Hawkins, a survivor of the House of Yahweh Cult. At 22, Debryah's life changed when a box of pamphlets arrived at her house. What started out as an innocent adventure and a 3-day feast quickly spiraled into a 10-year trap.
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Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast
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48min
January 30, 2021 The Psychology of Cobra Kai (Season 3, Part 2)
In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Brihana Davidson of the 'Cobra Kai Kompanion' podcast and Andrew Baker, Admin for UPC and fellow Psych Grad Student, to discuss Cobra Kai, Season 3!
This is part two of our first episode, reserved especially for our beloved Stalkers.
To get the full episode, become a stalker at www.patreon.com/upcpodcast.
Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.
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2min
January 26, 2021 The Psychology of Cobra Kai (Season 3, Part 1)
In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane meets with Brihana Davidson of the 'Cobra Kai Kompanion' podcast and Andrew Baker, Admin for UPC and fellow Psych Grad Student, to discuss Cobra Kai, Season 3!
Listen in as they answer stalker questions like "Is Cobra Kai a cult?" and "Is John Kreese a psychopath?" Brihana brings her trusted expertise and insight into the behavior and history of the characters, so be wary that we WILL be revealing spoilers *hint hint*
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46min

FAQs about Unpopular Culture:

How many episodes does Unpopular Culture have?

The podcast currently has 254 episodes available.