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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 48 MIN

Adam Sandler's Pixels: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Life

from Wicked Psychotherapists · host Tanya & Erin

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.This week we're continuing our Adam Sandler movie series with Pixels (2015)—and this episode is extra special because Erin's son, Jayden, joins us as our guest co-host!Having watched Pixels more times than we can count, Jayden brings observations that surprised even us. Together we explore why this movie is more than just giant Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and classic arcade nostalgia.We discuss:🎮 Why Pixels still holds up today👾 The psychology of competition vs. having fun🤝 Friendship, teamwork, and belonging🧠 What gaming teaches us about resilience and problem-solving😂 Our favorite Adam Sandler moments🕹️ How arcades brought people together before online gaming🌍 Which video game we'd choose if we had to save the world!Jayden also shares some thoughtful insights about playing fairly, why cheating ultimately backfires, and how video games have changed from one generation to the next.Whether you grew up feeding quarters into arcade machines or you've only discovered these games through movies like Pixels, this episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, psychology, and a fun family conversation.Question of the Week:If you had to save the world by entering one video game...which game would you choose?Connect with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedpsychotherapists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wickedpodcasts/Linktre.ee :  https://linktr.ee/thewickedpsychotherapistsWebsite :  https://www.wickedpsychotherapists.comYoutube : https://www.youtube.com/@Wickedpsychotherapists

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Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week we're continuing our Adam Sandler movie series with Pixels (2015)—and this episode is extra special because Erin's son, Jayden, joins us as our guest co-host! Having watched Pixels more times than we can count, Jayden brings observations that surprised even us. Together we explore why this movie is more than just giant Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and classic arcade nostalgia. We discuss: 🎮 Why Pixels still holds up...

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