Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Psychology of Play and Laughter
Episode 328
In an era marked by chronic workload pressure, social fragmentation, and rising rates of burnout, play and laughter are not optional extras. They are…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
CRISPR and TIGR and Bears Oh My!
Episode 327
There is a new Tiger out there Jim and Ralph revisit CRISPR to see if it has become the tool that will eliminate illness forever. They answer that …
7 months ago
New Years Resolutions Continued with Guest Andrea Assaf
Episode 326
Jim and Ralph are joined by international jet-setter Andrea Assaf. They continue to look at the downside of making New Years Resolutions while Andrea…
7 months, 1 week ago
2026 Anxiety Part One
Episode 324
Jim and Ralph take the emotional pulse of the campus outward and find a high level of negative affect. People express personal and global concerns fr…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Annual New Year’s Resolution Show
Episode 323
Yes, by now you have made and broken your resolutions. It happens every year! If you want a reset Ralph and Jim suggest the SMART approach. The guys …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Beating the Christmas Blues
Episode 322
After the decorations come down and the gatherings end, many people experience a surprising emotional drop. In this episode, Jim and Ralph explain wh…
8 months, 1 week ago
Psychology of Christmas
Episode 321
Why does Christmas feel so emotionally powerful—for better and worse? In this episode, Jim and Ralph explore the psychology behind Christmas: why it …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Human-ish The Anthropomorphize Episode
Episode 320
Why do we name ours and that our pets think lofty thoughts? In this episode, Jim and Ralph look at this strange behavior. Don't forget to give that c…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Final Exams!
Episode 319
Ralph and Jim talk about preparing for final exams.
8 months, 4 weeks ago