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Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)

Dave Pietraszewski & David Pinsof
Evolutionary Psychology
Cultural Evolution
Kanambo
Consciousness
Anthropology
Intergroup Violence
Mating Psychology
Identity
Human Behavior
Gender Dynamics
Omo Valley Research Project
Love
Free Will
Social Behavior
Friendship
Conflict
Cultural Conflict Management
Cooperative Breeding
Evolutionary Anthropology
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Actual evolutionary psychology by actual evolutionary psychologists. Hosted by Dave Pietraszewski and David Pinsof. Every week, Dave and David bring cutting-edge work in the evolutionary behavioral sciences to you. patreon.com/epthepod

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What is sex? What is gender? These are big, weighty questions with not a few societal and political tensions involved. Who better to guide us through this morass than Dan Conroy-Beam (UCSB)? Get ready for a clear-minded, derived-from-first-principles... more

Revenge, forgiveness, morality. Join us and our guest Mike McCullough (UC San Diego) as we navigate the deep cost/benefit structure of the social world. Topics include what punishment really is, why we should respect revenge, why victims may sometime... more

Causality is....well...causality...it's hard to explain. And that's exactly what Tadeg Quillien (Edinburgh) does: figure out what the heck causality is, and how our mind does it. Other topics include domain generality vs. specificity, counterfactuals... more

A guest who needs no introduction. Leda Cosmides (UCSB) talks about how she and John Tooby co-founded the enterprise "evolutionary psychology"---including the how's, when's and why's---and what she thinks about current work. Other topics include why ... more

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Mike McCullough
Professor of psychology at UC San Diego
UC San Diego
Episode: Revenge and Forgiveness with Mike McCullough
Tadeg Quillien
Guest studying complex, abstract causality and computational modeling
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Causality with Tadeg Quillien
Leda Cosmides
Cofounder of Evolutionary Psychology and a foundational figure in the field
University of California (Berkeley/Harvard context discussed)
Episode: Founding Evolutionary Psychology with Leda Cosmides
Martin Daly
Founder/early contributor to evolutionary psychology; expert on homicide, conflict, inequality and their behavioral effects
Independent academic/pathways in evolutionary psychology
Episode: The Origins of evolutionary psychology with Martin Daly
Greg Bryant
Acoustic researcher and expert in acoustic perception and music
Episode: Music and Acoustics with Greg Bryant
Jenn Byrd-Craven
Researcher at the intersection of mind and endocrine system
[not explicitly stated in transcript]
Episode: Stress with Jen Byrd-Craven
Cristina Moya
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Episode: Cultural Evolution with Rob Boyd
Rob Boyd
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Episode: Cultural Evolution with Rob Boyd
Amy Boddy
Anthropology researcher studying microchimerism and cancer biology
UC Santa Barbara
Episode: Microchimerism with Amy Boddy

Hosts

Dave Pietraszewski
Host of Evolutionary Psychology podcast; focused on evolutionary behavioral sciences.
David Pinsof
Co-host of Evolutionary Psychology podcast; collaborates on discussions of evolution, behavior, and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Essential history and critical reflection

    Excellent podcast for veterans and newcomers. Recent episodes with Boyd, Daly, and Cosmides are essential history and a huge resource for social science. MANY Thanks to the Daves!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zach4ryG
    United States19 days ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    I have zero expertise in evolutionary psychology but the 2 hours always go by so fast! I feel like I’m unlocking humanity’s secret mechanics. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macaconac
    Canada2 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week thanks to this podcast! The episode on free will is mind blowing. I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YzarW
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome listen!

    I’m a dumb finishing carpenter but I found this eternally fascinating! You’re doing great work, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian Carpenter
    Canada9 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    I’m an evolutionary psychologist and this pod is an incredible representation of the field and how we approach things. Major props to the two Davids!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surfkt
    United States9 months ago

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Revenge and Forgiveness with Mike McCullough
Q: Is there an aspect of forgiveness that should be considered dangerous or potentially harmful in certain relationships?
Yes. Forgiveness can be detrimental if the harmed party remains in an abusive dynamic; in such cases, continuing harm may be enabled by forgiveness, so the decision to forgive must consider whether it will improve safety and overall well-being.
Founding Evolutionary Psychology with Leda Cosmides
Q: What is fitness teleology, and why is it considered a misconception?
The discussion clarifies that teleological ideas about organisms acting to spread genes advocate a depth psychology that misinterprets natural selection; instead, behavior is driven by cognitive mechanisms shaped by past selection, not by conscious gene-spreading motives.
Founding Evolutionary Psychology with Leda Cosmides
Q: How did you get into evolutionary psychology, and what shaped your early path?
Leda describes a formative journey from disengagement with strict behaviorism toward an appreciation for biological and cognitive approaches, influenced by mentors, seminars, and reading that highlighted the need for a mind-based explanation of behavior.
The Origins of evolutionary psychology with Martin Daly
Q: What were the major challenges in marrying psychology with evolutionary theory?
He notes tensions around innateness, cognitive models, and the fear among some anthropologists and psychologists that evolutionary explanations would overlook cultural complexity, which gradually eased as journals and conferences began embracing evolution-informed perspectives.
Music and Acoustics with Greg Bryant
Q: What is the relationship between pitch, loudness, distortion, and strength or size in signaling?
The discussion highlights that loudness and distortion can indicate arousal and physical strength, while pitch relates to size in complex ways; formant dispersion and vocal tract shape contribute to perceived body size and strength, with stronger voices often being louder and lower, but pitch strength relationships are debated.

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What is Evolutionary Psychology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes regularly center on evolutionary psychology and related behavioral sciences, featuring in-depth conversations with researchers across anthropology, neuroscience, microbiology, and moral psychology. Topics span from micro-level mechanisms—such as the behavioral immune system, mating and identity, and consciousness—to macro-level questions about culture, war, peace, and societal structures. Guests tend to be researchers and academics presenting cutting-edge work, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and practical implications for health, culture, and policy. A notable strength is the ability to connect complex theory with accessible, real-world examples and historical or cross-species perspectives, helping liste... more

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