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S1E26 - A Nightmare on Elm Street and Nightmares

Freddy's coming for you

Episode Notes

In this episode, Pop Culture Case Study hits another first!  This time, Dave interviews Chris Vanderkaay, one author of The Anatomy of Fear.  More specifically, he discusses A Nightmare on Elm Street and what we enjoy about horror movies.  Also included: Fangirl Fixation on Wes Craven and the Top 5 Horror Movies   Listen!

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S1E25 - The Cabin in the Woods and Jungian Archetypes

Merman Sighting

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave continues the spooky trend of the month with the horror/comedy movie, The Cabin in The Woods.  To tie this to psychology, he examines the use of Jungian archetypes both in psychology and popular culture.  Additionally, he discusses the amazing Joss Whedon with Britt as they both give their personal Top 5

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S1E22 - (500) Days of Summer and Positive Illusions

Manic Pixie Whatever

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave watches a fabulous romantic comedy/tragedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel, 500 Days of Summer.  He also analyzes whether or not it is healthy and/or natural to think highly of ourselves and those close to us.  He also looks at the effects on mental health and physical longevity.

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S1E21 - Jurassic Park and Ethics

Whether or not we should

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave analyzes the perfect action thriller, Jurassic Park.  He also examines the ethics, or lack therof, of the main characters in this movie.  To support this, he discusses the need for strong ethical standards in the scientific world.  This week’s fangirl fixation is Jeff Goldblum, as is our Top 5 List.  Enjoy! 

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S1E20 - Trainspotting and Addiction

For Ewan

Episode Notes

In this episode, Britt A.K.A. The Murderous Fiancee makes her inaugural appearance on the podcast.  Connected to that, a new segment has begun, entitled “Fangirl Fixation.”  This week, Dave discusses substance abuse disorders and how the diagnosis has changed in recent years.  Additionally, he educates his listeners regarding heroin and its effects. 

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S1E19 - Brave and The Mother-Daughter Relationship

Underrated!

Episode Notes

This week, Dave is going to Disneyland!!!!  Be jealous 😉  But in all seriousness, watching Brave with my fiancee definitely has me ready for this trip.  In addition to discussing the movie, Dave researched the relationship between mothers and daughters (something he has zero experience with) and found some interesting information about health behaviors

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S1E18 - Captain America: The First Avenger and Patriotism

Better than you remember

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave really wanted to watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t come out for two whole weeks!   So, he decided to get ready by watching the original.  As Captain America represents the best of all of us, it makes sense that he would make us feel good about being...

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S1E17 - The Mummy (1999) and Superstition

Bisexual Paradise

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dave decides to challenge himself.  Can he take an admittedly silly action adventure movie and connect it to real, honest, serious, psychological research?  He discusses the difference between religion and superstition, bioneurological links to superstition, college students, links to health problems, and how religion and superstition are linked

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