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That Popular Podcast

Mitch Prinstein and Aaron Keck
Sleep
Social Media
New York City
Cue Encoding
Friendship
Digital Stress
Teen Brain Development
High School Crowds
Eye Tracking
Manhattan
Reality TV
Communication
Smartphones
Six Steps Of Social Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Adolescents
Mutual Responsibility
University Teaching
College/university Life

What makes everyone like him so easily? Why does she bug me so much? Why are they so weird? Why do I always do that? Why do I always let that person make me feel that way?

Aaron is a multi-award winning radio host and Mitch is a psych professor, previously the Chief Science Officer for the American Psychological Association. Together, they talk about the social stuff we all experience, w... more

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Obesity, driving accidents, immunity, depression, grades, temper, brain growth – it’s all predicted by how much and how well you sleep!  But most of us are doing the exact wrong thing just before we fall asleep.

Social interactions always involve at least two people.  So how come some people consistently say that a problem is 100% only one person’s fault?  Let’s dissect how both the communicator and the listener play a role and share at least some mutual res... more

Where is your phone right now?  Is it always nearby?  What is your level of “digital stress.”  In a world without communication boundaries anymore, how much do you (and your kids) feel like you have to stay attached to your phone?

Which crowd were you in when you were in high school?  Are you still in that crowd now?  How do these crowds develop and what do they tell us about who we are?

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Mitch Prenstein
Psychology professor at UNC Chapel Hill; host of the show; frequently discussed as the academic voice on psychology and human behavior.
Aaron Keck
Political scientist and award-winning radio host; co-host of the show; known for blending research with media-style delivery.

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