Sexy Psychopathy

Chris Walsh is a jack-of-all-trades performer with a deep love for music. He joins the podcast this week to talk about his experience with music and discusses with Blacksmith why people are often emotional moved by music. We also see if you can tell a psychopath by their taste in music. 

Sources

https://abbeyroadinstitute.nl/blog/emotion-in-music-giving-you-the-chills/?fbclid=IwAR08gmO3a-dU2C5WIQ26QCdFfnnEcGyHjIsaljWIQonLkQwzfyAEkfroljY

https://www.prismbitch.com

https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/psychopathy?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2

Check out live performances at The Launchpad.

https://www.youtube.com/c/Launchpadabq

Firefighter and movie monster lover, Alejandro Naranjo, joins the podcast to talk about fear, classic movie monsters, and why we are so fascinated with monsters and cryptids such as Bigfoot. 

Sources:

https://hobbylark.com/fandoms/Why-Are-We-Fascinated-with-Monsters

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-so-many-people-still-believe-in-bigfoot-180970045/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/duncanmadden/2018/11/16/fantastic-cryptids-and-where-to-find-them/?sh=2ea6dfc81d99

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160830113745.htm

Gabriel Hesch, engineer and science podcast extraordinaire, joins Blacksmith for a fascinating discussion on whether or not we are living in a simulation. They talk about The Matrix, the phenomena of deja vu, and scientific (and some very unscientific) reasons people believe we're living in a simulation. 

Blacksmith's Sources:

https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/15-irrefutable-reasons-we-might-be-living-in-a-simulation.html?fbclid=IwAR1xTShFjVSC2gDMKvX6m-IMRtnENiMt0KQQNV0EdE4lhLHKyGhAD05aNCA

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-science-explain-deja-vu/?fbclid=IwAR1zG6-MmsDi4O1EIy5HOEuOOkSyErUBxpzyEwnWluw1mRk33blWRvOvjuk

Where to find Gabriel Hesch:

https://www.youtube.com/turingrabbitholespodcast

https://anchor.fm/breakingmathpodcast/episodes/47-Blast-to-the-Past-Retrocausality-eb5js9/a-aiert9?fbclid=IwAR0SQrgToOD6_iSkAYEDR94ha26F5ygNkuBxtVA11iOANmZbjKIMHhILWl4

https://anchor.fm/nerdforensics/episodes/Zelda-vs--Final-Fantasy-Part-1-emu554?fbclid=IwAR1YptDAWQJfrdsqFrwwEEnDH6KrO61RXMsuj7tfP3nGwRsHpcNwmqsqlUo

Owen Reid Callis drops by the podcast to talk to us about the American fascination with vigilantes. We talk about it's horrible roots in this country then touch on the evolution of the sole, vigilante hero from the Wild West to Superheroes. We also discuss modern militias, police, and white supremacy and the ways in which they intersect with each other and vigilante mentality. 

Sources:

https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/wild-west-how-lawless-was-american-frontier/

https://theconversation.com/vigilantism-again-in-the-news-is-an-american-tradition-141849

https://screenrant.com/marvel-dc-killer-movie-superheroes/

Manipulation is the topic of this episode as we discuss some of the various types of manipulation and how to prevent yourself from being manipulated by people. (TW: This episode includes discussion of emotional, physical, verbal and sexual abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.)

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201510/14-signs-psychological-and-emotional-manipulation

https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/10-popular-techniques-used-by-manipulators-and-how-to-fight-them.html

Kainon Orion Bachtel joins us for todays episode that is all about role playing games. Why do people want to dive headfirst into fantasy realms and take command of an eclectic range of characters? Blacksmith and Kainon give a very basic introduction on how to play Dungeons and Dragons and talk about the psychology behind players' choices when building a character. 

https://www.wizardslaboratory.com/dd-basics-ability-scores-an-what-they-mean/?fbclid=IwAR154du4GMYVnh8Qqbn5lAITMkSrr6Zhj_l062MFMjTKziDM0CjfzrJDVTo

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder#/

https://lifehacker.com/the-surprising-benefits-of-role-playing-games-and-how-1684582789?fbclid=IwAR0apqFlzjoi20XFeKM16R39JVxHdF2YOdYmZMTc6RZL1w4OSnutlLeZSX0

The last time Lexi Lou came on the podcast we talked about anxiety. Now, we have a loose chat about how our anxieties have evolved in times of COVID. We also talk about COVID/anxiety dreams, protesting, and fun stuff people have created in quarantine. 

Sources:

https://www.insider.com/funny-things-people-do-stuck-inside-coronavirus-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR2-s0rv-EGdPvJIUCmFBJdjpwOyknaEqeSXuy9LvI-RSA0WTBydeF46dLA

https://nypost.com/2020/10/03/bizarre-covid-19-erotica-novel-goes-viral/?fbclid=IwAR2LCLrU0BcQA7DmhPkwQOBGH3iZ89evsqinxl7gOKT9BLaVFOqHXhJGIr0

https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-dreams/?fbclid=IwAR1YbijY39MysNaC-95PUNROqHaqNzMisL3QWv9Tkd-4noy8DpNDVITvRcg

Kegan Godbey, a paramedic for over a decade, drops by the podcast to talk about his experiences as an EMT and helps sort out some of the various (and sometimes contradicting) information about the coronavirus. We also dive into some of the most prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theories circulating on the internet. 

(The information provided in this podcast should not take the place of information provided by your doctor or other qualified medical professional. If you suspect that you have a Covid-19 infection or have been exposed by someone who has, please see a qualified medical professional.)

Sources: 

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-07-linking-5g-covid-swiftly-debunked.html

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/eight-persistent-covid-19-myths-and-why-people-believe-them/?fbclid=IwAR1dCd_-u9AlVmDN2GHcma7J6a5vS2JxykkGQK2L-QTNgjJYYDYnDYWnIEk

https://www.eatthis.com/places-risk-covid/?fbclid=IwAR1B7OnNEuemUseH5wwG6ceV3JRoZ1Xm1tYCavR1LnXyUm-oJcWYiC2A6BA

https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-transmission-overview?fbclid=IwAR1Sr0G5bscWsIL33JQcb-8Xbben9BDqRCoBy565hkR2CEb4htI-aAXhAIk#1

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Blacksmith talks with true crime fanatics Bridget S. Dunne and Eve (Whiskey Rose Knight). Together, they talk about how to get away with crime, their emotional responses to gruesome stories, and just what drives their fascination with true crime.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on June 19th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

Blacksmith meets with Rowan McKay and Abigayle Goldstein as they talk about poetry. What drives poets and fans of poetry? Is it a purely emotional art form or could a psychopath learn to appreciate it?

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on June 12th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

Blacksmith sits down with three talented actors - Nicole Webster, Sheldon Blackhorse, and Spencer Christian. They discuss how actors tap into the emotional spectrum to create characters, and whether an actor could be a psychopath.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on June 5, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

What's your sign? If you're anything like Blacksmith and Owen Reid Callis, you're an Aquarius. In fact, they are such Aquarius's that they were born one day apart from each other. We brought in Astrology-enthusiast, Kit, to gauge just how similar and different they are, and how much of that is written in the stars.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on May 29th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

Comedian Melissa Eslinger joins Blacksmith to talk about her experience being an empath, how people and animals experience "contagious" empathy, and the perfect time to eat a sloth.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on May 22nd, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

Comedian Gus Tafoya drops by to talk to Blacksmith about comedy. We explore what comedy is, could be, and why some jokes can be upsetting for some people. We also look at comics and try to figure out if good comedy is psychopathic by nature. 

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on February 27th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

City College alum Lexie drops by to talk with Blacksmith about anxiety, depression, and their own personal experiences with mental health. Blacksmith also talks about the connection between anxiety and psychopathy.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on February 20th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

Artist Hannah Beth drops by the studio to talk about art, artists, and whether or not Picasso, Hitler, and a few other famous artists were psychopaths.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on February 13th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

Jessica Amber joins Blacksmith in the studio to talk about social work and how it pertains to psychopathy. They discuss psychopathy in prison, psychiatric hospitals, and adolescent cases found in social work.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on February 6th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

Our guest tonight is Stephen Armijo, a teacher and meme lover, who joins Blacksmith to talk about the outrage, misinformation, and misdirection that comes out of meme culture. We also discuss whether memes are a psychopathic device and find out of Mr. Armijo has a dark side as well...

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on January 30th, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!

On the first episode of "Sexy Psychopathy",  Blacksmith talks with comedian and MD Greg Ziomek about how psychopathy is  being taught to modern psychology students. They also just scratch the  surface of the complicated science and psychology behind psychopathy.

This episode is from Season One of the podcast premiering on January 23rd, 2019. Stay tuned for Season Two of "Sexy Psychopathy"!