The Sister Wives Professor

Dr. Adam, professor of interpersonal and family communication, dishes academic and not-so-academic about the TLC series Sister Wives. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support</a>

Sister Wives 2.11 - Sister Wives in the City of Sin

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. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

02-28
55:53

Sister Wives 2.10 - Gambling on the Future

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. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

02-22
48:43

Sister Wives 2.9 - No Place For Home

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. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

02-14
42:53

Sister Wives 2.8 - Sister Wives in Holiday Crisis

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! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

02-07
44:07

Sister Wives 2.7 - The Brown Family Decision

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

01-31
47:30

Sister Wives 2.6 - Polygamist Party

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

01-23
41:51

Sister Wives 2.5 - Wife Three Hits Sin City

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

01-16
46:26

Sister Wives 2.4 - Carving into Polygamy

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

01-10
42:16

Sister Wive 2.3 - The Price of Polygamy

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

01-01
47:10

Sister Wives 2.2 - Free Range Browns

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-28
42:22

Sister Wives 2.1 - Browns out of Hiding

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-25
40:10

Sister Wives 1.9 - Honeymoon Special

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-22
38:44

Sister Wives 1.8 - Sister Wives Special

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-20
27:26

Sister Wives 1.7 - Four Wives and Counting

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-18
30:20

Sister Wives 1.6 - Fourth Wife to Be

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-16
24:11

Sister Wives 1.5 - First Wife's 20th Anniversary

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-14
25:11

Sister Wives 1.4 - Third Wife in Labor

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-12
24:44

Sister Wives 1.3 - Sister Wives on the Move

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-09
22:00

Sister Wives 1.2 - Courting a Fourth Wife

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

12-06
22:31

Sister Wives 1.1 - Meet Kody & The Wives

Dr. Adam reviews the first-ever episode of Sister Wives. Like and/or follow TSWP on Facebook here! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554877171173 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

11-27
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