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Author: Dr. Adam

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Dr. Adam, professor of interpersonal and family communication, dishes academic and not-so-academic about the TLC series Sister Wives.
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Dr. Adam goes into depth about The Browns' arrival in Vegas. Including Kody's birthday party, modesty culture, and more as the family finds (longer term) rental homes and a new life. That and he sings a bit of "Old Town Road." For some reason. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
The move to Vegas has arrived! The Brown family leaves Utah under dubious circumstances. Their communication behaviors show stress, anxiety, and a lot of friction - including the teenagers and small Brown children. Dr. Adam does a deep dive into all that's surrounding this major event in the Brown family. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
Kody does his best Mission Impossible attempting to find homes in Vegas (and trying to pretend not to be excited about it) while Christine openly struggles with their decisions. Also: party time! Meri's birthday rolls around, and so do the 1970s! Dr. Adam takes a look at the tension beneath the surface as the move approaches. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173⁠
The impending move to Vegas looms large over the Brown family, especially Christine and the teenagers. Kody's performativity fails to hide his desire to move. Dr. Adam takes a look at Christmas day for the Brown family. Does he like what he sees? Find out! Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
Christmas! Cabin! Stress! Dr. Adam takes a look at the Brown family's last Christmas before the move to Las Vegas. There's a lot said and unsaid here, and the family dynamics become clearer as Robyn forces her way into a role she insists upon. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173
Ain't no party like a polygamist party because a polygamist party is mostly about colon cancer screenings for some reason. Dr. Adam takes a look at how Meri and Kody express their fear and concern about Meri's health, and also there's a party for like two minutes. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173
Vegas! No, not that. A quick trip to Vegas for Kody, Christine, and their kids. Lots of chemistry, bonding, and other communicative signals that help to understand Kody and Christine's marriage as it was, and how it will come to be. Want more Sister Wives Professor content? Check out SW Deep Dives on specific topics, Office Hours affirmational podcasts, analyses of Plathville, RHW, and more on Patreon here: ⁠patreon.com/thesisterwivesprofessor⁠ Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173
Happy Halloween! What's scarier than a ghost? How about buying pizza for the entire Brown family. Kody gets painted, the kids get pumpkins, and Madison gets egg drop soup? All around Dr. Adam's favorite holiday. Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173
Kody and Janelle go camping as Robyn struggles outwardly and inwardly with her transition into the family. The Browns discuss money, and as usual, say more than they mean to. Dr. Adam takes a look. Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173
The Brown family plays cowboy, Kody gets one-upped by his brother-in-law, and more family passive aggression as Dr. Adam looks at how they continue to adapt to the stress of their new public lives.
Season two begins, and so lets take a look at how the nervousness and anxiety of becoming public manifests in the communication behaviors of the Brown family.
It's the honeymoon that never ends! Dr. Adam looks at how the three original Brown wives work to communicatively make sense of Kody and Robyn's 11-day honeymoon.
Dr. Adam analyzes the Browns' communication and behavior during their first "tell all" in the series. How do they feel about fame? Each other? Why does Meri have "The Rachel?" Let's find out together.
The wedding of the century (give or take) as Robyn and Kody celebrate their union. Christine continues to unearth some painful feelings, and most importantly: Dr. Adam can't stop losing his mind over the serial killer address jar.
Kody picked the dress! He picked the dress! But... should he have, though? Dr. Adam discusses Christine and the rest of the Brown's body language, communication, and behavior as they plan Kody and Robyn's upcoming wedding.
Fireworks both literal and metaphorical as Kody and Meri share a 20th anniversary dinner. Plus the wives buy Robyn a claddagh ring. Dr. Adam sees what all this means for the relationships at play. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
Truely is born! The wives and Kody prepare for and celebrate the arrival of the newest Brown. Dr. Adam looks at what they say (and don't say) and the picture it begins to paint about their family culture. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
Robyn moves! And cries. Dr. Adam looks at the nonverbal and verbal communication of Kody and the wives, as well as discussing some telling dynamics already at play in this early episode of Sister Wives. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
Dr. Adam breaks down the second episode of Sister Wives, including Kody's weird bedhead, Meri pretending she isn't jealous, and the first appearance of series star - Robyn's tears. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
Dr. Adam reviews the first-ever episode of Sister Wives. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠
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