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Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)

Dave Pietraszewski & David Pinsof
Evolutionary Psychology
Kanambo
Anthropology
Intergroup Violence
Gender Dynamics
Friendship
Social Behavior
Cultural Conflict Management
Feminism
Loneliness
Brenda Bowser
John Patton
Communication
Anger
Race
Cults
Happiness
Sex Differences
Mate Choice
Dunbar Number

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.

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Why do we believe what we believe? And our we aware of why we believe what we believe? And what is a belief anyway? And what should we think of people like Jordan Peterson? We tackle these questions and more in this episode with Dan Williams (Sussex)... more

Did we evolve to live long lives? Is heart disease a human universal? In this episode, we talk to Mike Gurven (UCSB), who has run a number of large-scale studies on the life and health of non-Western populations (among much, much more). And now, he h... more

What do the lindy hop, ostensive communication, and the evolution of language all have in common? Thom Scott-Phillips! In this episode, we discuss if language is an adaptation, why art museums have that certain vibe, the theory crisis in the behavior... more

Humor is one of the great puzzles of evolutionary psychology. Co-host David Pinsof (UCLA) presents the coordinating “mix-up” hypothesis of humor, in which….well, you’ll have to listen to find out. By Dave’s account, it is one of the best accounts of ... more

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Mike Gurven
Anthropologist studying lifespan and life stages
UC Santa Barbara
Episode: The Evolution of Human Longevity with Mike Gurven
Thom Scott-Phillips
Communication researcher known for his work on ostensive communication
Episode: Language and Communication with Thom Scott-Phillips
Brenda Bowser
Anthropology Professor at CalState Fullerton, and widow of John Patton
CalState Fullerton
Episode: Thoughtful Warriors with Brenda Bowser
Chris Von Rueden
Professor at the Jepson School of Leadership, University of Richmond, studying the Chimane people in the Amazon
University of Richmond
Episode: Egalitarianism in the Amazon with Chris Von Rueden
Debra Lieberman
Veteran evolutionary psychologist and editor of Evolution and Human Behavior
University of Miami
Episode: Disgust, Morality, and Kinship with Deb Lieberman
Michael Moncrieff
Scholar of international law who has done field research in war-torn Croatia
Episode: Terrorism, Drag Queens, and International Humanitarian Law with Michael Moncrieff
Pat Barclay
Special guest discussing reviews and providing feedback
Episode: Bonus: Dave & David (and guest Pat Barclay) Read Some Reviews
Sheina Lew-Levy
Professor in Psychology, researcher in childhood learning and development in hunter-gatherer societies
Durham University, UK
Episode: Childhood in the Congo Basin with Sheina Lew-Levy
Jaimie Krems
Professor at UCLA specializing in friendship and social relationships
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Friendship with Jaimie Krems

Hosts

David Pinsof
Co-host of the podcast, an evolutionary psychologist and researcher.
Dave Pietraszewski
Co-host of the podcast, an evolutionary psychologist and researcher.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • 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
    Canadaa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Excellent. Please don’t change a thing

    This is an excellent podcast for those interested in evolutionary psychology who are not professionals in the field. The presenters do not patronize their audience but it is easy to find the references for those interested. In conversation with their guests, they offer insights into thinking in the field beyond that you can easily get from just reading papers and the popular trade books. Thankfully the listener is spared political discussion and amateurish comedy. I wish there were more podcasts... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lak10016
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Good but one gripe

    Very very informative however I do wish they made more practical examples of how these ideas bubble down to the laymen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Everything_is_BS
    United States3 months ago
  • Skip 40 min

    Hello again, name is ryan! Apple podcasts gives me a goofy name and idk how to change it.

    This podcast gets better with time… give it a chance people! They also take feedback seriously and respectfully, which is rare in alternative media.

    To follow up on your recorded response (thanks by the way!), I honestly cant remember what i meant about implications being more interesting than the research. I actually want general understanding of how evopsych research is done (i.e., methods), along wit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kakisosoloo
    United States3 months ago

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Recent guests on Evolutionary Psychology include:

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2. Thom Scott-Phillips
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4. Chris Von Rueden
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