What is the Psychology of Classism? Analyzing 'Parasite', 'Knives Out', and 'Us'
The year's films Parasite, Knives Out and Us all explored how classism impacts our day to day life.
In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our panel of Shrinks discuss the erosion of middle class, the exploitation of the lower class, and the evolution of economic status over the...
Analyzing 'The Mandalorian': How Attachment Impacts our Identity
The Mandalorian explores how an individual's moral development — or moral code — fosters their decision making and personal identity.
The show follows lead character Mando as he puts himself in the crossfire of the Empire to protect the Baby Yoda.
In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our panel of Shrinks discuss...
Analyzing 'Watchmen': Reverse Racism, Reparations, and Morality
Watchmen is an American superhero drama television series, which serves as a continuation of the 1987 DC Comics limited series of the same name created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
The HBO drama is set in an alternate reality where white supremacist group, the Seventh Kavalry, has appropriated Rorschach's writings and masked image...
Greta Thunberg: Psychology of Teenage Activism
Greta Thunberg is a 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist on climate change whose campaigning has gained international recognition.
Every Friday, Thunberg would skip school in order to sit outside the Swedish parliament to call for stronger action on global warming by holding up a sign saying (in Swedish) "School strike for the climate". Her efforts have...
Jeopardy, Alex Trebek, Cancer, and Positive Psychology
Alex Trebek, the longtime host of Jeopardy! has been a pop culture staple since the show’s revival in 1984.
Apart from being a beloved icon of public television, he’s made waves this year for how he’s eloquently handled his diagnosis of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in the public eye.
Trebek first announced in March of...
Is Tom Hanks the Mister Rogers of Today's Time?
Tom Hanks has one of the most long-standing careers in Hollywood, yet has remained one of the kindest individuals in the industry. Tom Hanks' portrayal of Mister Rogers in It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood inspired this discussion on his psychological make up.
That said, how does Tom Hanks maintain his...
Psychology of Fetishes: How Do We Think about Fetishes in a Sex-Positive Culture?
With an ever-changing culture on the way we talk about sex, our panel of Shrinks wanted to approach the subject of fetishes. How do fetishes start? Are fetishes psychologically healthy? How do fetishes relate to vulnerability and intimacy?
In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our panel...
JoJo Rabbit: Is it Okay to Use Hitler as a Punch Line?
JoJo Rabbit, the latest film from Taiki Waititi, follows a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend—Adolf Hitler—Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.
Our panel...
Should Student-Athletes Be Paid? Where Moral Psychology Comes into Play
In September of this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a measure that allows players to receive endorsement deals, despite the NCAA calling the move “unconstitutional.”
When asked about the NCAA’s differing view on the subject, Governor Newsom said, “I have deep reverence, deep respect for the NCAA and...
How Misbehavin' was Born: Interviewing 'The Righteous Gemstones' Composer, Joseph Stephens
In today's special edition of the Shrink Tank Podcast, panelist Jonathan Hetterly sits down with the composer of The Righteous Gemstones, Joseph Stephens.
Joseph Stephens is an American multi-instrumentalist, film score composer, and songwriter who wrote the infectious tune Misbehavin’ on HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones.
In this interview, they discuss...
