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Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Chris Levine uses Pop Culture references to help you to have a better day and to be more positive. The home of the original "Psychology on Vinyl," "Music Videos that Helped Build Generation X" and "The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son" series. This podcast, while intended to be helpful and encouraging, is for entertainment purposes only. If in need of psychological help, please see an accredited therapist.
Episodes
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- Vashti Bunyan: "Some Things Just Stick in Your Mind"
This peaceful gem of an album is viewed psychologically by Chris Levine.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
We Are All Judgmental Judys
Do you have to be the boss, applesauce? Chris Levine delves into why we are often judgmental.
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Rant 'n' Rave with Refresher!
Chris Levine taps into why we love to yap like the yappers we are.
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Childhood Vs. Adulthood- The Main Event! Round Two...
Which dominates? Which is better? We must know! Chris Levine discusses.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Childhood Vs. Adulthood- The Main Event! Round One...
Does our childhood have enough power to fully dictate our adulthood? Chris Levine discusses.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- Elvis Costello and The Imposters: "The Boy Named If"
Great new album with lots of depth! Let's get into it!
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The D.C. Metro Train Station Experiment
Do we see, perceive and hear the things around us? Chris Levine discusses.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- Prince: "The Rainbow Children"
Chris Levine analyzes the record in which Prince was beginning to come to terms with his new faith, and how it changed him for the better as a person.
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Psychological Backstage Passes
What do the concert riders of your favorite artists tell you about them psychologically? You tell me.
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Hey Atmosphere...Can You Spare Some Change?
Chris Levine reflects on the question...do we control our atmosphere, or does it control us?
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The Peter Principle
A reward...or a death sentence? Chris Levine discusses.
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The Sociology and Psychology of The Twilight Zone, Part Three: "Adios, Living Daylights"
These were scary episodes. But there was always a point. Chris Levine continues to analyze this brilliant television program.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- "Heart: Little Queen"
Chris Levine tackles the psychological goings on in this fantastic record.
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The Marshmallow Test
Can a marshmallow determine your future? Chris Levine investigates.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
The Refresher Podcast Thanks You! (Bonus Episode)
You all have made this podcast what it is by everything you bring. This episode thanks you!
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Passive Aggressive: Shut Up...I Love You!
Chris Levine gets deeply into this phenomenon and presents you with a passive aggressive playlist that will make you happy.
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The Sociology and Psychology of Twilight Zone- Part Two: "To One's Heart's Content"
Part two of the series where Chris Levine notes the effective and brilliant television series, The Twilight Zone.
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Love Languages: "Love...Won't Hurt Anymore"
Chris Levine's wife Lisa joins him to discuss the Five Love Languages.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- Jeff Buckley: "Grace"
Chris Levine delves into the psychology behind this incredible record.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
The Sociology and the Psychology of The Twilight Zone- Part One: "And Justice for All"
Chris Levine begins his series covering the gems found in this classic television series, from both a psychological and sociological perspective.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- U2: "The Joshua Tree"
Seminal record. Chris Levine delves into some of the psychology behind it.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastThe Fallacy of Change
"I can change him." No, you can't. Just stop.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
The Reminiscence Bump
Why do memories get more vivid often when we get older? Chris Levine discusses on this one.
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Psychology on Vinyl- "Sammy Davis Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays"
Chris Levine delves into what may be the one of the prettiest records you have never heard.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
I've Never Been to Heaven, but I've Been to Oklahoma
The psychology of travel tackled by Chris Levine complete with a heavenly Exotica playlist.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...Am I the Most Self-Absorbed of Them All?
What entails our being self-absorbed? Chris Levine discusses on this episode.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- The Cure: "Disintegration"
A seminal album analyzed on a psychological level by Chris Levine.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Interest Inventories
What are they and do they work? Chris Levine discusses.
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Loneliness Vs. Reaching for a Lucky
How dangerous is loneliness? Chris Levine answers and gives suggestions to conquer it.
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Educational Psychology- Give a Man a Fish
How do you learn as an individual? How can we be the best teachers? Chris Levine discusses.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Dunbar's Number
How many friends can a person realistically have? Chris Levine discusses one psychological theory.
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Survey Says!!! Psychodynamic Paradigms! (Good Answer!!! Good Answer!!!)
Three big Psychodynamic Paradigms are tackled by Chris Levine in this episode.
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The Loftus "Lost in the Mall" Experiment
Are all of our past memories real? Chris Levine discusses.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl: The Jimi Hendrix Experience- "Are You Experienced?"
A classic rock record placed under the psychological microscope by Chris Levine.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
We are Generation X. Please Don't Harsh Our Vibe.
Chris Levine looks into his own generation and why they are what they are.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Smiles Everyone, Smiles!
Chris Levine discusses the psychological realities of the simple smile.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- The Police: "Synchronicity"
Chris Levine takes a moment to reflect on the psychology behind one of the most important records of the 1980's.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Zen and the Art of Golf Ball Maintenance
Are you an over thinker? Join Chris Levine to discuss on this episode.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
The 7 Psychological Functions of Art
Chris Levine delves into art and what is often does to the appreciators of it.
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Trusting Your Instincts When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Chris Levine discusses instinct vs. peer pressure on this one.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl: Missing Persons- "Spring Session M"
Chris Levine takes a look and listen from this 80's classic record.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Mind Wandering
My son and I tackle the Mind Wandering concept. FYI- we don't hate each other...just playing around. Enjoy.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Mondegreens, Malapropisms and Spoonerisms
Chris Levine defines these three things and why they psychologically are of interest in the bigger picture.
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Psychological Changes in 1960's and 1970's Music
How did the psychology of popular music change during these decades? Chris Levine explores.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Capgras Delusion- Who Are You? Who, who? Who who?
Chris Levine delves into real and Pop Culture examples of this phenomenon.
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Psychology on Vinyl- Peter Gabriel: "Us"
What a great record. Chris Levine explores it from a psychological standpoint.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Schema Theory
Memories, thoughts, happiness and sadness. How much can we control? Chris Levine discusses.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Cutis Anserina!
Does music sometimes give you goosebumps, the chills, or make you cry? Here's why!
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Groupthink
Chris Levine discusses this concept, and how there are better ways to reason.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- Rush: "Permanent Waves"
Thanks for your patience with my being ill! My voice is (almost) back! This time we uncover the intricacies of this gem of a record.
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Psychology on Vinyl- Beck: "Sea Change"
Chris Levine explores perhaps one of the best post break-up albums of all time.
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Psychobabble, Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? Fa fa fa fa, fa fa fa, fa fa fa...
Chris Levine conquers psychobabble and includes a recipe for Albondigas soup.
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Power Ballads, the Antidote to Toxic Masculinity
What is Toxic Masculinity? Does it only favor a stereotype? Chris Levine discusses.
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EPISODE 100! Psychology on Vinyl- The Beatles: "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band"
Thanks for getting us to our 100th episode. A groundbreaking album as a mile marker for this show.
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Psychology on Vinyl- "The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society"
Chris Levine discusses this original concept album and how it illustrates how we sometimes look back to the past in our lives.
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Religion and Politics and Bears, Oh My!
In this episode Chris Levine explains why tradition often dictates, us as well as man's inability to rule over man.
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Psychology on Vinyl- Nick Drake: "Pink Moon"
Chris Levine delves into the psychology behind this often-forgotten work.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl- "Alice Clark"
Chris Levine invites you to listen to and reflect upon a hidden gem Soul record by Alice Clark, and also introduces a great song from the band Aerwave.
- Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Psychology on Vinyl: REM- "Automatic for the People"
Chris Levine rediscovers and psychologically analyzes this epic work by REM.