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Popcorn Psychology
Popcorn Psychology
Popcorn Psychology

Three licensed therapists breakdown and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and a marriage and family... more

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Episodes

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Accepting What Makes You Different

Enjoy this bite sized holiday appetizer exclusively recorded using the new Spreaker content app! Hope you enjoy our mini discussion... more

23 Nov 2024 · 14 minutes
House of the Dragon Live at Fan Expo Chicago 2024 with Dr. Vanessa Hintz

[CW: discussions of abuse and trauma]Please enjoy our live panel from Fan Expo 2024! We discuss House of the Dragon... more

23 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
Addams Family Values: Stunted Development, Anti-Social Traits, and Family Systems

Happy Halloween! We are excited to join force with Dr. Benjamin Taitz of MyHeroTherapy once again to bring you this... more

31 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
Nope: Sibling Dynamics & Dissociation

Happy Halloween! We are heading back into the cinematic universe of Jordan Peele to discuss 2022's Nope. We explore the... more

31 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
District 9: Dehumanization, Empathy, and Forced Perspective Change

Trigger warnings: Violence, Poverty, Racism, OppressionThis episode is for HUMANS ONLY! NON-HUMANS BANNED! We are taking on the 2009 Academy... more

26 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
The Breakfast Club: Parental Influence & Societal Roles w/ Molly McAleer

[Trigger warning as we discuss domestic violence, parental abuse, suicide, and briefly mention sexual assault] School is back in session and... more

20 Sep 2024 · 2 hours, 26 minutes
Jumanji & Trauma Reactions

In the jungle you must wait, til the dice read five or eight! We are jumping into the 1995's Jumanji!... more

27 Aug 2024 · 2 hours, 8 minutes
Princess Mononoke & Values

We are travelling back to Studio Ghibli to discuss the beloved Miyazaki film, Princess Mononoke! We use the wide spectrum... more

23 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Autonomy & Actualization

[CW: discussions of suicide]Happy Pride! Join us as we discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire! We break down the... more

23 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: Arrested Development, Egocentrism, and Facing your Shadow

In today's episode we break down the animated classic Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! This film was truly ahead of... more

18 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Arrival: Communication & Existentialism

Join us today as we discuss one of Hannah's favorite movies of all time, Arrival! We break down the use... more

27 May 2024 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
Barbie: What Was I Made For?

Hi Barbie! In this episode, we are once again joined by our beloved friend, fellow therapist, and real life Barbie:... more

13 May 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
Saltburn: Antisocial Personality Disorder & Dysfunctional Families

Welcome to Season 7! We have heard your cries and we are starting with Saltburn![content warning: this episode includes discussions... more

01 May 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Never Been Kissed: Neurodivergence & Predatory Relationships

[CW: Discussions of predatory relationships including references to assault] This year's winner of our Valentine's Day poll is Never Been... more

14 Feb 2024 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Why You Need Your Memories

Would it be better to forget than remember when pain is involved? We try to answer that question in our... more

01 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
Seinfeld & Festivus: Trauma & Personality Disorders

Happy December 23rd! Or how its known in the Costanza household: HAPPY FESTIVUS! Join us as we round out 2023... more

23 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Jingle All the Way and Being a Present Parent

Merry Christmas! This holiday season we break down (and hate on) the 90s kid classic, Jingle All The Way! We... more

22 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
Fried Green Tomatoes: Identity & Chosen Family

Join us as we discuss the 90s classic: Fried Green Tomatoes! We are once again joined by Rachel Harrison, our... more

07 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
Whiplash: Tough Love vs Abuse

In this episode we are joined by Tessa Marie Hoffman as we break down the 2014 critically acclaimed film, Whiplash.... more

28 Nov 2023 · 2 hours, 5 minutes
The Shining: Domestic Violence, PTSD, & The Psychology of Kubrick

[CW: This episode contains lengthy discussions throughout about domestic violence] Happy Halloween! We are finally taking the windy mountain road... more

30 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
The Addams Family: Psychopathy and Enmeshment

Are you creepy, spooky, mysterious, or kooky?? Well you've come to the right place because we are talking about The... more

16 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Special Live Episode from FanExpo Chicago 2023

Enjoy this live episode from Fan Expo Chicago 2023! Ben and Brittney chat with a live audience about a variety... more

24 Sep 2023 · 49 minutes
Inception with Dr. Isaac Taitz: Consciousness, Dreaming, & Shame

Stay awake! Because we are finally delving into the multilayered dream space of Inception! We are joined by a super... more

11 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
Wakanda Forever: Layers of Grief

Wakanda Forever! This will come as no surprise to anyone but this episode will be mainly about grief and the... more

28 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
Up w/ Raiders of the Lost Podcast!

Hello!! We are doing a very special crossover episode with Raiders of the Lost Podcast, hosted by twin brothers Anthony... more

03 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
The Mummy: Why Do People Go On Adventures??

Hello our fellow adventurers! After many many many fan requests, we are jumping on our camels and venturing into 1999's... more

24 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Spider-Man No Way Home: Corrective Experiences, Grief, & Empathy

Join us as we swing into 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, the third Spider-Man installment with Tom Holland. We wanted... more

14 Jul 2023 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
A Goofy Movie: Parenting Styles & Parenting Teens

Well Garsh! We have a new episode today with the beloved animated 90s movie, A Goofy Movie! We break down... more

05 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Narcissistic Personality Disorder & Its Impact on Family Dynamics

Hello! We venture back into the cinematic universe of Wes Anderson with the stop motion animated feature, Fantastic Mr. Fox!... more

31 May 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind

Today, we have a special treat for you as we feature an episode from the new podcast "Richard Wiseman's On... more

24 May 2023 · 25 minutes
LOTR: The Return of the King - Chosen Family, Purpose, & Heroism

We are once again joined by the fantastic Justine Mastin as we complete our LOTR journey with The Return of... more

24 May 2023 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
Terminator 2: Schizoaffective Disorder & Normalized Criminal Behavior

[CW: mild references to SA] Come with me if you want to live! In this episode we time travel into... more

30 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Intergenerational Trauma & Nihilism

Welcome to Season Six of Popcorn Psychology!! We are kicking off this season with the 2023 Oscar winner for Best... more

14 Apr 2023 · 2 hours, 19 minutes
500 Days of Summer: Situationships, Adjustment, and Depression

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s travel back in time to the height of quirky hipsterdom, 2009, and dive into 500 Days... more

14 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
Thank You For Smoking: Gaslighting, Moral Flexibility, & Work/Life Balance

Surprise! In this episode we are joind by Dr. Andy Luttrell, Psychology Professor at Ball State University and host of... more

31 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
The Grinch: Holidays, PTSD, and Situational Triggers

Happy Holidays as we land in Whoville to talk about The Grinch!! In this episode we focus the 2018 animated... more

24 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
Bonus Episode: Interview with the creators of The Retaliators

[Content Warning: mentions of sexual assault and violence towards women] In a special bonus episode, we have an interview with... more

19 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Hook: Anxiety, Parenting, & Cluster B Diagnoses

Happy Holidays! In our first holiday episode of 2022, we traveling to NeverNeverLand in Steven Spielberg's Hook!! We mainly break... more

15 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Ecological Grief, Individuation, and Internal Family Systems

Welcome back to the Tolkien-verse! We are diving back into the Lord of the Rings trilogy with The Two Towers.... more

29 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
Reservation Dogs: The Impact of Suicide and Grief Within a Community

[Content Warning: In depth discussion on suicide] In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we are discussing the critically... more

17 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
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[Content Warning: In depth discussion on suicide] In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we are discussing the critically acclaimed tv... more