Psychosocial Distancing

Episode 150 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss materialism in fandom to celebrate 150 episodes. Back to our roots, discussing our love of consumption of fan materials, collecting, and what drives people to purchase on the things they identify with. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 149 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss emotions in the context of what media we consume and what groups we are apart of. We talk O.J. Simpson, Palestine and Ukraine, and Star Wars in relation to emotional states, the celebrity/reality TV environment, and how it’s all used to manipulate us into our next topic… PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 148 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss positive stress. What seems to be a contradiction is an important aspect of engaging with entertainment and our interests. From Internet drama to second-hand embarrassment, to edge of your seat excitement, eustress is something we all seek to some degree. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 147 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans escape into their interests to relieve stress and relax. We don’t have a ton to say, but chat a bit about escapism and how people be going places. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 146 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss Twitch meta content (mostly Daniel as odd Internet drama is his sought novel experience), content creator terms of conditions and how all of that might fit into novel online experiences. What do you seek out? What is the line between PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 145 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how belonging and engaging with others serves as a core motivator for engaging in fandom. Specifically we discuss the dual social processes of self-determination and optimal distinctiveness (belonging, but also maintaining uniqueness). PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 144 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss fandom identity, or identity with the group. One of the core aspects of fan psychology study which in a modern internet world fuels parasocial relationships and Internet drama.   PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest   In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 143 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!   In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans grow through being a part of their communities. From learning about norms to engaging in better understanding themselves. In this case we are talking about Fursonas post Furry Fiesta in Dallas!   PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones   Furscience: https://furscience.com/ Down the Rabbit Hole (Youtube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aF2GxWi7Ag   CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest   In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 142 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how the meaning and purpose from the last episode motivates and helps fans move forward in positive (and sometimes negative ways) PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 141 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss how fans find meaning and purpose in their communities. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 140 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss guilty pleasures and muse on the spectrum of casual and serious leisure. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 139 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss participation in fan culture and what makes a true fan. We nerd out a bit on Lord of the Rings trivia and discuss fur suits and some aspects of Furry fan culture.   PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones   CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 138 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior! In this episode Daniel and Thomas discuss corporate mascots, Whataburger, and the magnitude of fan interest. We engage in some banter before we start and dive into an array of topics as we begin to discuss fan psychology. PSD Website: ⁠https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/⁠ Thomas' Webpage: ⁠https://sexography.org/⁠ Thomas' Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy⁠ Daniel's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos⁠ Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones Fandom Politics Article: https://www.vox.com/culture/24043045/politics-fandom-trump-fans-toxic-stan-culture-conspiracies CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 137 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology moves us into something new, with a discussion of FAN PSYCHOLOGY! This Spring we are going to be going chapter to chapter in a book we both co-authored. Here you will find commentary, discussion, and insights on what drives fan behavior!   In this episode Daniel and Thomas introduce the new book read project and get back into their groove after another bumpy Fall semester! We begin our discussion of the CAPE scale, a multidimensional model of fan interests. We discuss fandom, what our interests are, and the process of writing the most comprehensive things we have ever covered outside of our dissertations.   PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones   Fandom Politics Article: https://www.vox.com/culture/24043045/politics-fandom-trump-fans-toxic-stan-culture-conspiracies   CAPE Book free pdf: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355466943_CAPE_A_multidimensional_model_of_fan_interest In Print: https://www.amazon.com/CAPE-Multidimensional-Model-Fan-Interest/dp/0997628820

Episode 136 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology. We continue our discussions from the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and bring in some post-conference interviews. In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk with Alexa Jayne whose research on occupational calling has led to a study on MLMs and those who join them! Original Interview Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-2-The-Call-to-MLMs-in-Religiously-Identified-Women--an-Interview-with-Alexa-Jayne-and-Bailey-Underhill-e22t446 PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones

Episode 135 of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology. We continue our discussions from the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association and bring in some post-conference interviews. In this episode Daniel and Thomas talk with Stephanie Johnson and Dr. Rachel Lam about their research on tattooing as therapy, it’s relation to ritual and early cultural practice, and the future of therapy integration with the healing arts. Original Interview Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-6-Inked-Therapy-Tattooing-and-Emotional-Wellbeing--an-Interview-with-Stephanie-Johnson-and-Dr--Rachel-Lam-e22t4te PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Interlude Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! Included in the supercut are several interviews that align with our retrospective for the week: The Call to MLMs in Religiously Identified Women, an Interview with Alexa Jayne and Bailey Underhill Social Media Propaganda and National Identity, an Interview with Dylin Jensen, Josh Namelka, and Dr. Julie Pynn If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-2-The-Call-to-MLMs-in-Religiously-Identified-Women--an-Interview-with-Alexa-Jayne-and-Bailey-Underhill-e22t446 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-3-Social-Media-Propaganda-and-National-Identity--an-Interview-with-Dylin-Jensen--Josh-Namelka--and-Dr--Julie-Pynn-e22t4et RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In our last retrospective episode, Thomas and Daniel talk about how online spaces influence identity. How does Facebook and other spaces bring people to MLMs and other echo chambered groups? How does Twitter and Reddit influence political identity? We may not answer these questions but we talk about them! If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-2-The-Call-to-MLMs-in-Religiously-Identified-Women--an-Interview-with-Alexa-Jayne-and-Bailey-Underhill-e22t446 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-3-Social-Media-Propaganda-and-National-Identity--an-Interview-with-Dylin-Jensen--Josh-Namelka--and-Dr--Julie-Pynn-e22t4et RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! Included in the supercut are several interviews that align with our retrospective for the week: Are 12-Steps Too Much? An Interview with Jason Petitt Inked Therapy: Tattooing and Emotional Wellbeing, an Interview with Stephanie Johnson and Dr. Rachel Lam. If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-1-Are-12-Steps-Too-Much--An-Interview-with-Jason-Petitt-e22t3tt https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-6-Inked-Therapy-Tattooing-and-Emotional-Wellbeing--an-Interview-with-Stephanie-Johnson-and-Dr--Rachel-Lam-e22t4te RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones

A bonus series of our book read/podcast covering major topics in various fields of psychology has us LIVE! At the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association. We had the pleasure of running a mini-series of live interviews with some of the students and advising professionals in psychology from across the Rocky Mountain region! In this episode, Daniel and Thomas get retrospective on two amazing interviews we have and rethinking therapy in the light of 12 step programs and non-standard clinical practice. What else could be therapy and what would we like to see at RMPA 2024. If you want to listen to the stand-alone interviews, use the links below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-1-Are-12-Steps-Too-Much--An-Interview-with-Jason-Petitt-e22t3tt https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychosocialdistancing/episodes/Episode-RMPA-6-Inked-Therapy-Tattooing-and-Emotional-Wellbeing--an-Interview-with-Stephanie-Johnson-and-Dr--Rachel-Lam-e22t4te RMPA: http://www.rockymountainpsych.com/ PSD Website: https://psychosocialdistancingpodcast.com/ Thomas' Webpage: https://sexography.org/ Thomas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrooks_SexPsy Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceInChaos Intro and Outro Theme and Bias Jingle by Jordan Jones