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A psychotherapist dives into the broken underbelly of society, shining a light on more neglected topics in Pop Culture, Psychology, & Modern Media

Doctor Psycho Dr. Michael Drane

    • Science
    • 4.7 • 231 Ratings

A psychotherapist dives into the broken underbelly of society, shining a light on more neglected topics in Pop Culture, Psychology, & Modern Media

    The Psychology of Awkwardness

    The Psychology of Awkwardness

    Today, we will dive into the psychology of awkwardness. Why does it exist? What function does it serve? Finally, my favorite tips for how to navigate out of or diffuse and awkward moment so that you may live to fight another day.

    • 16 min
    Stalker Fan Kills Podcast Host

    Stalker Fan Kills Podcast Host

    Have you ever had a stalker?
    - 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have had at least 1 stalker in their lifetime
    - 3 in 4 victims know their stalkers in some capacity
    - Today we will talk about a case that just happened this week, a Texas stalker that drove 2,600 miles from Houston to Redmond Washington to kill his victim and her husband
    - This case has a modern spin to it- the victim had a podcast, and the stalker was one of her fans.
    - We lie In a world where 5 million podcasts exist, so are we not statistically likely to see this thing happen more and more?
    - Also the 1 sided relationship between a podcaster and their fans is quite imbalanced.
    - I myself am a fan of podcasts, and understand the intimate, yet 1 sided relationship that can be built. After all, we listen to countless hours of a podcasters voice and their musings. How could that NOT create a sense of familiarity?
    - I have talked to fans of my own work who blow me away with the details they pick up about me from listening to this show
    - Meanwhile, I have never met them before, and usually had no clue of their existence prior to meeting them.
    - The story you are about to hear is a case of what happens when the podcaster/podcaster fan relationship goes horribly wrong.
    - This episode is for Joey, a patron of the show who brought this story to my attention, thank you Joey.

    • 11 min
    Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 3)

    Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 3)

    In Part 3- Dr. Drane explores The Green River Killer along Psychopathic vs. Sociopathic criteria. Also, we finally answer the question: Is Gary Ridgeway a sexual sadist? 
    Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer.
    I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi.
    Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast
    In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as well.
    Why do experts commonly believe that The Green River Killer was a sexual sadist, you ask? Why, it’s because he strangled them to death after having sex with them.
    Sexual sadism is when you get sexual thrill from the prolonged torture and the enjoyment of watching your victim suffer. Compared to other sexual sadists, Ridgeway finished his victims rather quickly, and did not take pleasure in prolonging their deaths or suffering, nor did he take the time to revel in the act of killing them. Ridgeway simply strangled them after sex. Is that really sexual sadism?
    To answer this question, my wonderful stalkers, let’s dive into the Ridgeway case. I will recap the history of the Green River Killer, and then consider the criteria for sexual sadism to see if it lines up with Gary Rigeway. And of course, I want to hear your thoughts too!

    • 20 min
    Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 2)

    Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 2)

    Part 2 explores the personality dynamics of Gary Ridgeway, his home life, and romantic relationships.
    Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer.
    I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi.
    Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast
    In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as well.
    Why do experts commonly believe that The Green River Killer was a sexual sadist, you ask? Why, it’s because he strangled them to death after having sex with them.
    Sexual sadism is when you get sexual thrill from the prolonged torture and the enjoyment of watching your victim suffer. Compared to other sexual sadists, Ridgeway finished his victims rather quickly, and did not take pleasure in prolonging their deaths or suffering, nor did he take the time to revel in the act of killing them. Ridgeway simply strangled them after sex. Is that really sexual sadism?
    To answer this question, my wonderful stalkers, let’s dive into the Ridgeway case. I will recap the history of the Green River Killer, and then consider the criteria for sexual sadism to see if it lines up with Gary Rigeway. And of course, I want to hear your thoughts too!

    • 11 min
    Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 1)

    Gary Ridgeway: Sexual Sadist...? (Part 1)

    Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer.
    I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi.
    Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast
    In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as well.
    Why do experts commonly believe that The Green River Killer was a sexual sadist, you ask? Why, it’s because he strangled them to death after having sex with them.
    Sexual sadism is when you get sexual thrill from the prolonged torture and the enjoyment of watching your victim suffer. Compared to other sexual sadists, Ridgeway finished his victims rather quickly, and did not take pleasure in prolonging their deaths or suffering, nor did he take the time to revel in the act of killing them. Ridgeway simply strangled them after sex. Is that really sexual sadism?
    To answer this question, my wonderful stalkers, let’s dive into the Ridgeway case. I will recap the history of the Green River Killer, and then consider the criteria for sexual sadism to see if it lines up with Gary Rigeway. And of course, I want to hear your thoughts too!

    • 13 min
    Can you Enter The Matrix..?

    Can you Enter The Matrix..?

    In this episode- psychology, technology, and medical experts discuss how feasible it is for the matrix to even exist. If we were to try to create the Martix today, what would that look like? And if you could, would you really want to?
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    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
231 Ratings

231 Ratings

Dmw5747 ,

Love this podcast!!!

This podcast is amazing!!! I love the insight and expertise they bring to a variety of psychological and true crime topics. I have recently decided to pursue a degree in psychology myself, and am excited when I recognize terms or theories they discuss. Thanks guys for all you do! You are truly appreciated!

Bnnygrr1 ,

Arrogant

Always amusing to me when certain professions swear there is still doubt whether narcissist Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald slaughtered his family. Naw. Scientific evidence, especially new proven dna of his hair in his wife’s dead hand seals it, but Chris Watts family annihilation should have ended this “why would a philandering intelligent white man do something so stupid?” tired argument. Using long overused quotes shows he did superficial research which is lazy in 2019 for a 1970 famous mass murder, and the most litigated legal case in U.S. history. If you’re doing a medical podcast, stop showing such obvious, neglectful bias.

sparkleschneider ,

Was this researched?

The lack of research put into this podcast is staggering. There are blatant factual mistakes made in the first two episodes on the show ‘You’….is anyone editing this?? Very disappointed, since there are so few podcasts covering this particular show.

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