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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
Coraline: Neglectful Parents, Under-stimulated Children, & Grooming

[Content Warning: In-depth discussion on the abuse tactic of grooming] In our second Spooky Season episode of 2022, we are... more

09 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
Hocus Pocus: The Importance of Listening to Children

Get your two favorite sisters and your skin-bound spell book because we are talking about Hocus Pocus!! We discuss Adjustment... more

26 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Encanto: Perfectionism, Co-Dependency, & Intergenerational Trauma

By popular demand, we are dropping an extra episode before our Spooky Season starts on the newly beloved movie, Encanto!!... more

13 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
Inside Out: Why Do We Have Feelings?

Do you ever look at someone and wonder, ‘What is going on inside their head?’” That’s right folks! We are... more

24 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Moonrise Kingdom: The Idea of the Emotionally Disturbed Child

We are finally discussing our first Wes Anderson movie, Moonrise Kingdom! We focus on the two main characters, Suzy and... more

05 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
The Batman: Identity, Loss, and Betrayal w/ Special Guest Dr. Travis Langley

In this episode we are firing up the Nirvana and exploring the theme of Something In the Way as we... more

24 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
Marvel and Mental Health Panel Live at Fan Expo Chicago 2022

We have another bonus episode for ya! Recorded live at Fan Expo Chicago 2022, our panel on Marvel and Mental... more

31 Jul 2022 · 43 minutes
Gone Girl: Betrayal, Identity Development, & The Cool Girl

We finally did it! We are talking about Gone Girl!! This is a very special episode for two reasons. Firstly,... more

27 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
Stranger Things: Trauma, Grief, and Dissociation Live at Fan Expo

!!SPOILERS and Content Warning for Physical and Emotional Abuse!!Check out our live episode on Stranger Things Season 4 recorded live... more

16 Jul 2022 · 43 minutes
Brokeback Mountain: Trauma, Anger, and Homophobia w/Special Guest Patrick Serrano

[CW: discussions of hate crimes and intense violence] Join us for a heavier episode today as we discuss the 2005... more

25 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar: The Power of Community

[CW: Discussions about domestic abuse] Hello and Happy Pride! Hop in our Cadillac DeVille as we discuss the 1995 comedy... more

15 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Casino Royale: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Attachment, and Trauma

Hop in our Aston Martin and join us as we break down the 2006 James Bond film, Casino Royale! We... more

01 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
Crazy Rich Asians: Culture Shock, Families, & Marriage

In this episode, we are jumping into our private jet to discuss the modern day rom com classic, Crazy Rich... more

11 May 2022 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Confidence, Grief, and Empowerment

Jump into the multiverse with us as we discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! We discuss the chronic trauma of being... more

30 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Pride and Prejudice and Anxiety

Welcome to Season 5!! We are riding our carriage to Jane Austen’s England to discuss the 2005 adaptation of Pride... more

08 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Frozen 1&2: Empowerment & Self Acceptance w/Special Guest Dr. Shelly Clevenger

In this year’s holiday episode, we are heading up to Arendelle to discuss Frozen 1 & 2! We are joined... more

27 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
The Fellowship of the Ring: Shame, Dissociation, and Trauma Bonds w/ Special Guests the Southgate Media Group

The Fellowship of the Ring: Shame, Dissociation, and Trauma Bonds:One does not simply discuss Lord of the Rings….so we teamed... more

29 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
Ghostbusters: Psychology Experiments, Social Skills, & The Innovation Mindset

Ghostbusters: Psychology Experiments, Social Skills, & The Innovation Mindset—- In this episode we discuss the social skills of our main... more

31 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
The Babadook: Complicated Grief, Sleep Deprivation Psychosis, and Parental Burnout w/Special Guest Kristen Meinzer

We are officially kicking off Spooky Season with The Babadook! We are joined by the magnificent Kristen Meinzer to discuss... more

23 Oct 2021 · 2 hours,
Mrs. Doubtfire: Couples Dynamics, Divorce, and Resourcing

Helllloooooooo! This episode we are joined by Dr. Amanda Rios as we discuss the 90s classic, Mrs. Doubtfire. We explore... more

13 Oct 2021 · 2 hours, 10 minutes
Black Panther: Family Secrets, Representation, and Socio-Cultural Wellness w/ Capes on the Couch and Pop Mythology

[Content Warning: brief reference about sexual abuse] In this episode we are joined again by Capes on the Coach with... more

25 Sep 2021 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Grief w/ Special Guests Symptom Media

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11 we discuss the tragically beautiful Academy Award nominated film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.... more

10 Sep 2021 · 2 hours, 16 minutes
Wandavision: Grief, EMDR, and Attachment Trauma

Is grief, love persevering? In this episode, we tackle the/Disney+ series, Wandavision, and the themes of grief, loss, and attachment.... more

18 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Spirited Away: Trust And Empowerment

We are floating into the world of Japanese animation with Spirited Away. We focus on the main character, Chihiro, and... more

27 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
The Birdcage and The Power of Authenticity

We are family! Get up everybody and sing! In this episode, we celebrate Pride Month by diving into The Birdcage:... more

29 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Midsommar: Panic Disorder, Narcissism, & Cults

[Content Warning: discussion of sexual assault and abuse] Do you feel held by him? Does he feel like home to... more

13 Jun 2021 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
Sleep Talking: Generational Trauma and the Creative Process w/ Director Jess Costa

Today’s episode is a bit different than our usual. It is the first in a series of episodes we will... more

19 May 2021 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
Return of the Jedi: Jungian Archetypes, Attachment, Communication and More w/ Special Guest Dr. Kirk Honda

Happy May the 4th Be With You!! We are joined this episode with another guest: Dr. Kirk Honda from the... more

04 May 2021 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
Basic Instinct: A Case of Fake Psychology

Content Warning: this episode contains discussions about sexual assault and violence. In this episode, we discuss Basic Instinct, an early... more

20 Apr 2021 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
The Departed: Dual Identities, Bad Movie Therapy, and Police Mental Health w/ Special Guest Officer Al

This episode comes to you via a Patreon patron! If you pledge $50 or more on our Patreon, you can... more

01 Apr 2021 · 2 hours, 9 minutes
Hunger Games Mockingjay 1&2: Ongoing Trauma, Dissociation, and The Dark Triad

Where were you when Panem fell?? We wrap up the final installment of the Hunger Games series with a heavy... more

18 Mar 2021 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
Love and Basketball: Adjustment Disorder, Identity, and Vulnerability

In this episode, we are discussing another beloved romantic movie, Love & Basketball. We analyze how our relationships with our... more

27 Feb 2021 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
Sleepless in Seattle: Parenting, Dating, & Emotional Cheating

Happy Valentine’s Day! By fan vote we are breaking down Sleepless in Seattle! We will split our discussion between the... more

12 Feb 2021 · 2 hours, 19 minutes
Easy A: Teen Identity, Emerging Sexuality, and Helping Teens

Welcome to Season 4! We are opening up with a fan request episode on Easy A! We discuss the modern... more

03 Feb 2021 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
Us: An Interdisciplinary Analysis with The Seers of Ardham

In this very special episode we are teaming up with Dark Loops Productions Interdisciplinary team of academics and experts "The... more

28 Dec 2020 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Elf: Cultural Norms, Work/Life Balance, & The Holiday Spirit

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!!! We don’t sing in this episode... more

22 Dec 2020 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
While You Were Sleeping: Interpersonal Skills, Families, & The Holidays

Welcome to our first Holiday episode of 2020! We are kicking it off with While You Were Sleeping, the Sandra... more

07 Dec 2020 · 1 hour, 54 minutes
V for Vendetta: Complex Trauma and Conspiracy Theories

Remember, remember, the fifth of November! We do in this episode on V for Vendetta. We discussed the complex repeated... more

28 Nov 2020 · 2 hours, 27 minutes
Practical Magic: Generational Trauma, Acceptance, Identity

[Content Warning: Discussions of suicide] Can you hear the death beetle?? In this episode, we are diving into the favorite... more

19 Oct 2020 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
Scream: Post-Traumatic Growth, Anti-Social Personality Disorder, and Folie a Deux

What's your favorite scary movie?!! In this episode we discuss Wes Craven's 90s classic slasher: Scream. We discuss Sydney and... more

06 Oct 2020 · 2 hours,
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Welcome to our first Holiday episode of 2020! We are kicking it off with While You Were Sleeping, the Sandra Bullock classic... more