Today, we will dive into the psychology of awkwardness. Why does it exist? What function does it serve? Finally, my favorite tips for how to navigate out of or diffuse and awkward moment so that you may live to fight another day.

Have you ever had a stalker?

- 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have had at least 1 stalker in their lifetime

- 3 in 4 victims know their stalkers in some capacity

- Today we will talk about a case that just happened this week, a Texas stalker that drove 2,600 miles from Houston to Redmond Washington to kill his victim and her husband

- This case has a modern spin to it- the victim had a podcast, and the stalker was one of her fans.

- We lie In a world where 5 million podcasts exist, so are we not statistically likely to see this thing happen more and more?

- Also the 1 sided relationship between a podcaster and their fans is quite imbalanced.

- I myself am a fan of podcasts, and understand the intimate, yet 1 sided relationship that can be built. After all, we listen to countless hours of a podcasters voice and their musings. How could that NOT create a sense of familiarity?

- I have talked to fans of my own work who blow me away with the details they pick up about me from listening to this show

- Meanwhile, I have never met them before, and usually had no clue of their existence prior to meeting them.

- The story you are about to hear is a case of what happens when the podcaster/podcaster fan relationship goes horribly wrong.

- This episode is for Joey, a patron of the show who brought this story to my attention, thank you Joey.

Joe and Love are raising their baby in a plastic, suburban life. So normal, they even have a couple’s therapist. But Joe can't help but reach back to his former life. 

Let's get into the psychology of stalking and murderous mayhem!

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

Today we are SO excited to provide you with this fascinating conversation between myself, Dr. Michael Stone & Dr. Gary Brucato - The renowned experts behind "The Gradations of Evil" Scale and their new book "The New Evil: Understanding the Emergence of Modern Violent Crime". 

Show notes —-http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SOEorigins

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process. 

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In this Episode: We explain the psychological impact of isolation and give some takeaways for how to survive your quarantine lifestyle. (This episode was recorded on March 28, 2020. Information has likely changed since that time. Please check the CDC for current updates on The Coronavirus)

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Isolation

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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On this episode, Andy and I answer some of our favorite messages that we've received from our beloved Stalkers. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, you name it! We hear you and we are here to answer life's strangest questions:  Why do some sounds feel like nails on a chalkboard? Why do I react so strongly to car horns? And my ~personal~ favorite, how long can you be mad at someone before you don't love them anymore? 

Give it a listen, send us your own thoughts/questions, and thank you for your support! 

As always, stay safe my friends. 

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/SR2

People have been writing me asking for help for how to deal with the coronavirus

Like you, I’m deeply concerned about the state of where things are. 

To make myself feel better, for lack of knowing any viral pathologists, I asked two of the smartest people I know about their take on the coronavirus.

This was initially a private conversation among friends, but about halfway through, we decided that if sharing this conversation helps educate people about how to protect themselves, then we should post it to UPC and encourage people to reach out to us with questions or stories they might have. 

What you’re about to hear is a conversation between a therapist, tech expert, and a medical researcher. While none of us are viral pathologists, we are professional researchers in our own right. 

Show Notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Corona2

*Disclaimer*

Consult A Medical Professional About Questions And Symptoms. We are not giving medical advice. This is for informational is for entertainment purposes only.

*Disclaimer*

You may have noticed that, since quarantine, your internet has been slower? I’m told the internet has been overloading since everyone’s been working from home all at once. So just know the recording gets spotty here and there.

*Disclaimer*

This Episode Was Recorded On March 27th 2020. Information On This Subject Changes Quickly. Please Also Consult CDC And World Health Organization Websites Below For Up To Date Information.

We hope this information is helpful for you. Stay safe and healthy out there <3

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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In this episode: we explore disturbing psychological themes behind the original stories of Cinderella & Pinocchio

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/DarkFairy

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Are they zookeepers or cult leaders? In this episode we share our analysis of Joe Exotic, Carol Baskin, and Doc Antle and compare their zoo culture to cult criteria

show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/TigerKing

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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In this episode: We explore the psychology of Walter White, the iconic character from AMC's "Breaking Bad"

show notes —- upcpodcast.com/archive1/BreakingBad

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Today, we will look at the fabled “Cargo Cults” of the pacific, indigenous tribes that were overwhelmed by the Americans technology that they began to worship them as gods. We’re also going to explore religions vs. cults, and try to understand the subtle differences between the two. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Show notes —-   http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/JohnFrum

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In this Episode: We answer a letter from "Banana Phobia", a person who is phobic about bananas. Did you know that 50% of humans have a lifelong, irrational fear of an object or situation? For around 7% of us, that fear rises to the level of clinical phobia. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes ——http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Phobias

In this Episode: The story you are about to hear should convince you that murders don’t have to look like the devil to be one. In this episode, we present the Case of Dorothea Puentes, one of the most cited cases for level 15 on Dr. Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil Scale.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Did you listen to "The House on Fox Hallow Farm"? A story about Herb Baumesiter, the sexual strangulation-style lust murderer. This  2018 UPC classic is an elaboration on the psychology of the different kinds of lust murder, including some infamous examples, and themes I've seen in my own forensic work.

Show notes — upcpodcast.com/archive1/Lust

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast

In this episode: 

A review of the main characters, and a thought experiment- if each character in Better Call Saul were a super hero, what would their special power be. In other words, what theme do they bring to the show. 

Finally, we will discuss the “Svengali Effect” to see if Charles McGill’s accusations about his little brother are true. 

Is Jimmy a Svengali? A sociopathic mesmerizing mastermind? Or is Charles seeing the worst in his little brother, as he always does. 

We are going to hold Jimmy McGill up to the criteria of what it means to be manipulative sociopath to understand the psychology behind this beloved character. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Show notes —-

In this episode: 

A review of the main characters, and a thought experiment- if each character in Better Call Saul were a super hero, what would their special power be. In other words, what theme do they bring to the show. 

Finally, we will discuss the “Svengali Effect” to see if Charles McGill’s accusations about his little brother are true. 

Is Jimmy a Svengali? A sociopathic mesmerizing mastermind? Or is Charles seeing the worst in his little brother, as he always does. 

We are going to hold Jimmy McGill up to the criteria of what it means to be manipulative sociopath to understand the psychology behind this beloved character. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast 

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Show notes —— http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/CallSaul

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Jerome Brudos is notable for his foot fetish, his obsession with women’s shoes, but also his escalating pattern of savagery. 

In this episode: we will dive into the psychology of a "Lust Stalker", using the infamous case of Jerome Brudos as our framework for understanding the driving forces behind this most heinous type of stalking behavior. 

This is a special episode for the patrons of the podcast. We love you!!! 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Stalker2

In this episode: At the request of a UPC Stalker- We discuss the types of abusive relationships, warning signs, relationship dynamics, and crisis management.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Relationships

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In This Episode: Team UPC talks about 6 things any of us can do to improve our relationships

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/6Tips

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In this Episode: Shante Kimes spent her entire life as a murderous con artist, ruthlessly scheming against anyone she can benefit from. Now that her son Kenneth is older and her husband is dead, Shante has recruited Kenneth- and the two work together to create chaos.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Scale9

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This “Psychology Fact” is neither psychology nor fact.

In this Episode: The psychology of how we shape our morality and bias

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/PsychFact

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In this Episode- This is part 1 in a new 6-part series we're doing on the various types of stalkers, common personality characteristics, and how to protect yourself.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Stalker1

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Our Coronavirus episode was made in late January/ early February. The content in it does not necessarily pertain to the current state of affairs. Please check the CDC website for more current information. And take steps to protect yourself and your family.

CDC website—https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

The news about this new virus is terrifying to many of us.
Show Notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/CoronaVirus

With so much information out there, it's hard to know how much we should panic. (Or if we should at all...)

In this episode- We discuss current information about The Coronavirus, compare it to other recent diseases, and the psychology of mass panic

There are childhood misfits, and then there are children of the corn. In this episode we're going to help you discern whether your kid is one or the other... hopefully the former. Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder commonly occur in childhood, but that does not mean your kid will be a serial killer. Most people go on to live happy, successful lives. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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show notes http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/ODD

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Have you ever had your heart broken? What was it like for you?

We talk about: 

1. What happens to your brain when it's in love?

2. When your brain is going through a break up?

3. What NOT to do when going through a breakup 

4. How to get over your Ex for good and move on with your life. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Show Notes — http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/BreakupReloaded

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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

Aaron Hernandez was a rising star in the NFL. He seemed to have everything, but Hernandez was living a double life... football start by day, impulsive murderer by night.

In this episode- We explore the brain trauma, drug use, developmental history, and closeted homosexuality, and eventual suicide that were all part of this deeply troubled killer.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Show Notes —-http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/FootballKiller

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We look at level 13 on the scale of evil, using Ed Gein and Benjamin Nathaniel Smith as examples that help us make sense of this complex level on the scale. 

Show Notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Evil8

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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What would it take to turn you into a vigilante? What is justice? What drives us to act when we might otherwise remain silent?We’ve talked quite a bit about what it looks like to be trapped in a crowd. To be singled out amongst the masses. There are fundamental, intrinsic laws within human nature—conditions that dictate our behavior, usually whether we like it or not...

Today we will be reviewing the Netflix documentary “Don’t fuck with cats” and the case of the narcissistic killer Luka Magnotta..

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Show Notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/CATS

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Attachment wounds and intense fear of abandonment lie at the heart of what is clinically known as Borderline Personality disorder. Many of us have features of this disorder. In this episode, we explain some of the nuances for this complex, yet shockingly common disorder. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Show Notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/LadyBug

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What's the difference between a "Serial Killer" and a "Cult Leader"? The answer lies in their motives. In this episode, we discuss the differences between serial killers, cult leaders, spree murder, and mass murder, using two of the most notorious villains in history.. Jim Jones & Charles Manson

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

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Show Notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/MasonVSJones

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After many requests, here is a psychological character analysis of the main players in Season 2 of Netflix's "YOU" 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Show Notes —> http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/You2

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For most of us, our shadow is a metaphor for our darker side, a way to describe another part of us. But what happens if your shadow isn’t just a part of your own psyche, but a literal person. Your dark side, your shadow come to life. And it looks exactly like you, it can move exactly like you, think exactly like you can...

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Show Notes —> http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Twin2

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Can your driverless car be hacked while you're driving it?

What is the most terrifying tech that we will see in the near future?

How can a 3-D printer be used to make a bomb or a gun? 

Is the Dark Web really anonymous?

These and may more questions are answered in this episode.

Happy New Year!

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

show notes - http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Tech2

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

show notes - http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Xmas

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Is it normal to go through emotional withdrawal when away from your pets? 

We answer this question from Amanda & discuss the psychology behind pet ownership

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

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Today, we are reacting to random stories found on the internet....

1. A lady who thinks she has DID, her Therapist disagrees. 

2. A 30 year old guy and 8 year old girl sitting close to each other at a restaurant eating the same salad. The server finds a note written on the table- "not my dad".. was this child abduction?

3. The lady who threw her own sister in law on the street. After a husband and wife struggle to have a baby, the husband's little sister decides to pull a prank. As a joke, she left a fake positive pregnancy test in their bedroom drawer. When the husband found it, he thought his wife had been cheating on him. The wife wants to know- Am  I an asshole for throwing my husband’s little sister out on the street?

Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast

Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Show Notes —- http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/MythTech

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

Team UPC talks about Marijuana- 

What is the difference between CBD and THC?

What are the effects of CBD.. is it the cure-all that it's often claimed to be?

What are the social implications of using marijuana?

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

We present the case of Masha & Dasha: Conjoined twins who were relentlessly experimented on by Russian Scientists. Though they shared a body, their psychological makeup was extraordinarily different. It's widely claimed that Dasha was empathic, while Masha was a psychopath. Was it genetics or environment that determined this? 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

In this Episode, we cover the 1970's Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo, that carries massive implications about a person's ability to handle authority correctly, and what un-checked power can do to someone.

In this episode: We help a UPC stalker figure out next moves in becoming a therapist.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

We discuss our  experience working at Hospice and Geriatric units during our years as behavioral health techs. This was a request from a few different UPC Stalkers! We talk about different types of Dementia vs. Alzheimers, other neuro-cognitive disorders, and tips for how to care for our beloved old folks. 

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

This is a behind-the-scenes update on UPC. We answer topic requests & catch you up on updates to the show.

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

We’re always talking about how the 1970’s were an especially demented time in American History. And if these three cases don’t stand out as blaring examples about the dangers of warped religious fervor, then nothing does. 

This is where our episode on the level 12 scale of evil begins- With a warning about what it means to follow your own killer down a path of weaponized  religiosity. We present the cases of Ervil LaBaron, Jim Jones, and Immanuel David

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

In this Stalker Only Episode, we bust the following Myths:

1- Never go to bed angry. It will destroy your relationship

Ways to deescalate and walk away, how to push the pause button and cool down, how to know when to push the button and calm down  

2- You should learn to love your partner’s worst qualities.

How to tell if it’s a quality in your partner that is just an annoying quality and not straight up toxic

3- Using alcohol or marijuana is a good stimulant for sex.

How alcohol and weed and effects life time perception can impact your sex life.  

Also...

How the mere presence of an alcoholic drink near a woman increases his perception that she wants to hook up. How did researchers use rat testies to find out what happens to a guys sperm when he smokes marijuana. 

The story of a woman who smoked copious amounts of marijuana and accidentally induced repeated & Intense whole body orgasims followed by mild retrograde amnesia.  

How to find a sex therapist

UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

In this Episode: This is the case that ALMOST made it onto UPC as level 11 on Dr. Stone's "Scale of Evil". 

Media sources who have reviewed The Scale of Evil have cited Jeffrey MacDonald as a level 11 murderer, even though there is serious controversy around this case. Many say MacDonald didn't murder his family, and compelling evidence backs this up. 

We make the argument that, even IF MacDonald did murder his family, he does not belong at level 11 on the Scale of Evil. 

Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd). Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

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Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast

Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he explores subjects like:

True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis

Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

In this Episode: We analyze the Psychology of Gypsy Rose, How do you tell the difference between Munchausen by Proxy and Psychosis? What do you do if you have a munchausen case in your life? How to clinicians handle cases like these? What to watch for when looking for Munchausens and how to find out if they’re fabricating medical/ psychological issues

Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), and Dr. Pat Owen. Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

In this Episode: We review the case of Ismael Juarez Cisneros, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his close friend in retaliation for informing to authorities. This is level 11 on Dr. Stone's Scale of Evil. 

Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube. 

In this Episode: We review the case of John list, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his entire family to save their souls. This is level 10 on Dr. Stone's Scale of Evil. 

Featuring Professor/Psychoanalyst Michael Drane (@upcmd), Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. 

Support the show--> patreon.com/upcpodcast

Like us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube.