Explore every episode of the podcast Two Guys on Your Head
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Embodied Emotions | 30 Aug 2024 | ||
Emotions are sometimes good to listen to when you’re trying to make a decision, but sometimes they’re not so good. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, the more you know about how your brain works and what certain feelings may indicate, the more tools you have […] The post Embodied Emotions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Quotations | 23 Aug 2024 | ||
We often read engaging or witty quotes and consider their content or meaning, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, quotes serve many functions in how and what we communicate and remember. The post Quotations appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| The Open Floor Plan | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:08:23 | |
Creating open floor plans for workspaces may be less expensive, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, psychologically, we’re paying a high price. The post The Open Floor Plan appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| In Praise of Quitting | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:08:17 | |
There is a common misconception that when you’re not succeeding at something all you need to do is put in more effort, when in fact it may be a better option to give up. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore quitting and […] The post In Praise of Quitting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Acronyms | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:07:56 | |
It’s much more efficient and effective to type LOL in a text rather than Laugh Out Loud, but can using acronyms excessively be more trouble than it’s worth? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy answer a listener’s question about acronyms. The post Acronyms appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Healing Part II: Trauma and Pain | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:08:00 | |
There are many aspects of healing from an injury other than just the physical element. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about what Art learned from his recent accident about the psychology of healing from trauma and experiencing pain. The post Healing Part II: Trauma and Pain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| The Psychology of Healing | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:08:07 | |
We all have difficulties in our lives and rough patches we have to navigate, but in the moment it’s hard to know what can help. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, talk about the psychology of healing from a first-hand perspective. The post The Psychology of Healing appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Prompting Positivity and Communication | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:07:53 | |
How do we get our kids excited to learn, to feel good about themselves and their time at school, and be interested in communicating what they’re learning and doing to us and others? Sometimes it’s all about prompting. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca […] The post Prompting Positivity and Communication appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Back to School-How To Help Your Teen Get More Sleep | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:08:14 | |
Sleep is an essential part of our overall well-being and health, and throughout our lives how much sleep we need and when we need it changes. Teenagers, for example, are wired to stay up late and sleep in but a lot of times our school and extracurricular schedules don’t allow for it. In this episode […] The post Back to School-How To Help Your Teen Get More Sleep appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Back to School-Sleep and Adolescence | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:08:23 | |
School is back in session and for many, that means early mornings. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about why the adolescent brain is having a particularly tough time waking up. The post Back to School-Sleep and Adolescence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Time and Perception (Rebroadcast) | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:08:04 | |
Time flies when you’re having fun, the old saying goes. But how can time – maybe the most fundamental concept of the universe – feel different under different conditions? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke – break down the factors influencing our perception of time. The post Time and Perception (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Why We Love Sugar More Than Fat | 12 Aug 2022 | 00:08:07 | |
Why is it hard to have just one of those delicious slices of pound cake over the holidays? Well, it turns out it has less to do with the creamy butter and more to do with the way our brains react to those sweet white grains of sugar. In this edition of Two Guys on […] The post Why We Love Sugar More Than Fat appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Porosity vs. Meditation | 05 Aug 2022 | 00:08:03 | |
“Porosity” is a term developed by anthropologist Tanya Marie Luhrmann and psychology researcher Kara Weisman, to help understand the root of religious and spiritual beliefs. They argue that at the heart is the concept of a porous boundary between mind and world and that people in all human societies have conflicting intuitions about this boundary. […] The post Porosity vs. Meditation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Performance and Privilege | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:08:11 | |
Performing social norms has benefits, however, when you have to perform all the time just to fit in, it can be stressful and exhausting. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about performance and privilege. The post Performance and Privilege appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Porosity Complicated | 29 Jul 2022 | 00:08:29 | |
Last week’s episode focused on the concept of “porosity” a term developed by anthropologist Tanya Marie Luhrmann and psychology researcher Kara Weisman, to help understand the root of religious and spiritual beliefs. They argue that at the heart is the concept of a porous boundary between mind and world and that people in all human […] The post Porosity Complicated appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Porosity | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:08:15 | |
When attempting to understand the root of religious and spiritual beliefs, anthropologist Tanya Marie Luhrmann and psychology researcher Kara Weisman argue that at the heart is the concept of a porous boundary between mind and world and that people in all human societies have conflicting intuitions about this boundary. In this episode of Two Guys […] The post Porosity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Reframing Negative Thoughts | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:08:08 | |
Negative thoughts aren’t always bad, but when they are keeping you from things you want to do it may be time to reframe your perspective, especially when considering how we talk to ourselves. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke, talk about how to get out […] The post Reframing Negative Thoughts appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Teaching and Learning Part II: The Experience | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:07:56 | |
In order to effectively teach, we may need to reframe the idea of teaching altogether. In Part II of our look at the psychology of teaching and learning with Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke, explore the role of creating effective learning experiences. The post Teaching and Learning Part II: The Experience appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Teaching and Learning Part I: The Master Class | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:08:14 | |
When we try to learn something new we might be tempted to sign up for the very popular master classes that are popping up all over the place, but how effective is getting advice in the process of learning? In Part, I of our look at the psychology of teaching and learning with Two Guys […] The post Teaching and Learning Part I: The Master Class appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Memory, Trauma, and PTSD (Rebroadcast) | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:08:28 | |
We may underestimate the role that our emotions of an event play in our memory of that event. But it turns out there are ways to manipulate those memories and separate the emotion out; even from Flashbulb memories. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke talk […] The post Memory, Trauma, and PTSD (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Reasoning From The Desired Conclusion | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:08:01 | |
When we go about joint problem solving it’s important to agree on what problem we’re solving for and then go about working toward a solution. However, many times this doesn’t happen. In today’s episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, talk about how the psychology of reasoning from […] The post Reasoning From The Desired Conclusion appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Virtual Grieving | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:08:08 | |
When we lose someone close to us we go through a very significant and public grieving process. When we hear of horrific tragedies our bodies and brains want to grieve for those losses as well, but we don’t have the same social community to grieve with. In today’s episode of Two Guys on Your Head, […] The post Virtual Grieving appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Guns (Rebroadcast) | 20 May 2022 | 00:08:15 | |
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology behind both sides of America’s ongoing debate about firearms and gun control. The post Guns (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Power, Negotiation, and Ourselves (Rebroadcast) | 13 May 2022 | 00:08:01 | |
Framing negotiations in terms of winning and losing w can set us up for disappointment, not only when it comes to how we negotiate with others but also how we negotiate with ourselves. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke off some other options that might […] The post Power, Negotiation, and Ourselves (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Performance and Gestures | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:08:15 | |
Many of us go through life blissfully unaware of how and why we are performing, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, those performances, specifically gesturing, help us communicate in ways we are only now beginning to understand. Check out the study Art refers to […] The post Performance and Gestures appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Hobbies Part II | 06 May 2022 | 00:08:20 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for what has been termed the Great Resignation, which may allow people more time to consider taking up a new hobby. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke continue their discussion of the psychology of hobbies The post Hobbies Part II appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Hobbies Part I | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:08:24 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for what has been termed the Great Resignation, which may allow people more time to consider taking up a new hobby. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke take a look at the psychology of hobbies. The post Hobbies Part I appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Math, Music, and The Brain | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:08:13 | |
There are some things that just feel like they’re true. For example, the idea that people who are gifted musicians are also good at learning math, or vice versa. However, there isn’t any data that suggests that there are any links in the brain between these proclivities. As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke […] The post Math, Music, and The Brain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Protect Your Boredom | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:08:17 | |
It seems that people today carry with them the constant mantra, “I’m so busy.” And as it can be tough to juggle work, kids, and life in general, a lot of that feeling of being overwhelmed may be our own fault. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markaman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the […] The post Protect Your Boredom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Wordle | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:08:05 | |
Wordle is not just an incredibly fun and addictive game, as Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke point out in this week’s Two Guys on Your Head, it can teach us a lot about the psychology of how we learn. The post Wordle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Laughing In The Face of Disaster | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:08:19 | |
A lot of us who are not experiencing disaster, war, or significant hardship may wonder how others who are can get through the day-to-day. It might be even more foreign to us to think how anyone could possibly laugh or smile or make jokes during such times. However, in this episode of Two Guys on […] The post Laughing In The Face of Disaster appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Age and Perception | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:08:24 | |
A listener asked a question about why it is that we can feel a lot younger than we are. This prompted Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke to explore the psychology of how we perceive age. The post Age and Perception appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Effective Subversion | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:07:55 | |
There is more to making change happen than meets the eye. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the art and psychology of effective subversion. The post Effective Subversion appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| How Many People Are Too Many? | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:07:58 | |
How many people are too many-psychologically? As we’re slowly getting back to large in-person events, we thought we would revisit a 2019 episode of Two Guys on Your Head, where Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how our brains help us to navigate crowds. The post How Many People Are Too Many? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Mind Body Connection (Rebroadcast) | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:08:13 | |
We know our minds are our bodies, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, how these connections work is more complex than we might think. The post Mind Body Connection (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Framing Discourse (Rebroadcast) | 31 May 2024 | 00:08:10 | |
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in a debate, even with ourselves, that it doesn’t occur to us to change the frame of the conversation. As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, it’s important to find new ways to talk and think about things. The post Framing Discourse (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Determining Choices | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:08:14 | |
We may think we are making decisions based on choices that are in front of us, but it turns out that’s not the case. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head. Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke discuss a recent study about how we determine the choices we have. The post Determining Choices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| The Psychology of a Fake | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:07:58 | |
Recent discussion about the dissemination of fake N95 masks inspired this edition of Two Guys on Your Head. Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke discuss why fakes can be so disconcerting and why we are more likely to be dupped because of time. The post The Psychology of a Fake appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| DYOR Part II: Motivated Reasoning and Expertise | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:08:03 | |
DYOR stands for Do Your Own Research. It is a common acronym used throughout the internet due to how fast and easily misinformation can spread. It is encouraging people to research things and become informed before making a decision. However, it turns out it’s not so easy to do your own research for a variety […] The post DYOR Part II: Motivated Reasoning and Expertise appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| DYOR Part I: Psychology and Culture | 22 Jan 2022 | 00:07:53 | |
DYOR stands for Do Your Own Research. It is a common acronym used throughout the internet due to how fast and easily misinformation can spread. It is encouraging people to research things and become informed before making a decision. However, it turns out it’s not so easy to do your own research for a variety […] The post DYOR Part I: Psychology and Culture appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Neuroticism | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:08:11 | |
A recent study suggests there are 4 characteristics that mentally well people share: openness to feelings, openness to emotions, truthfulness, and they’re not neurotic. But what does that really mean? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke we’ll conclude our series unpacking each characteristic with a […] The post Neuroticism appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Truthfulness | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:08:20 | |
A recent study suggests there are 4 characteristics that mentally well people share: openness to feelings, openness to emotions, truthfulness, and they’re not neurotic. But what does that really mean? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke continue our series unpacking each characteristic with a discussion […] The post Truthfulness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| The Sh*t Sandwich | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:08:21 | |
You may think that bookending a critique in two compliments is a good strategy, but it turns out it has unintended negative consequences. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of the “sh*t sandwich.” The post The Sh*t Sandwich appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Loyalty and Dissent (Rebroadcast) | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:08:07 | |
Loyalty is an interesting and elusive concept. As much as we may profess our loyalty to a certain organization, institution, person, belief system, etc. if that bond–as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, –is only as strong as your last dissenting act, it may be time […] The post Loyalty and Dissent (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Feeling Positive Emotions | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:07:57 | |
Are extroverts really happier than introverts? It turns out, maybe, but there is more to the story. In the third installment of our Two Guys on Your Head series on attributes of mental wellness, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about a subcomponent of the personality characteristic of extroversion that has to do […] The post Feeling Positive Emotions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Openness To Feelings | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:08:15 | |
It turns out that being open to feelings–happy, sad, angry, uncomfortable…– is an important element of mental wellness. But there is a lot to unpack. In the second installment of KUT’s Two Guys on Your Head series on the characteristics of mental wellness, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about a facet of […] The post Openness To Feelings appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Wandering | 24 May 2024 | 00:08:03 | |
It’s sometimes difficult to justify doing an activity that isn’t related to work or achieving a specific goal, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, letting your mind wander and thinking of things other than your immediate task can be beneficial for your brain and […] The post Wandering appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Characteristics of The Mentally Well | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:08:39 | |
A recent study suggests there are 4 characteristics that mentally well people share: openness to feelings, openness to emotions, truthfulness, and they’re not neurotic. But what does that really mean? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke unpack this study and talk about what it can […] The post Characteristics of The Mentally Well appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Money and Happiness | 26 Nov 2021 | 00:08:03 | |
The idea that money doesn’t make you happy is easy to get behind if you have it, but if you don’t it’s a hard one to buy into (pun intended). Yet the correlation between money and happiness is more complicated than one might think. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art […] The post Money and Happiness appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||
| Sugar and The Brain | 19 Nov 2021 | 00:08:04 | |
Why is it hard to have just one of those delicious slices of pound cake over the holidays? Well, it turns out it has less to do with the creamy butter and more to do with the way our brains react to those sweet white grains of sugar. In this edition of Two Guys on […] The post Sugar and The Brain appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts. | |||