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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 1H 2M

The Psychology of Buying Stuff You Don’t Need | Why We Fall for Marketing Tricks

from ThisMightBeAMistake · host S.Daniel Leon

In this episode, we dive into how brands play with our minds — from emotional marketing to nostalgia, color psychology, and the way companies make us feel seen through ads.We talk about:💭 How brands like McDonald’s, Apple & Nike make you feel connected.💸 Why “limited edition” drops and “Monopoly at McDonald’s” work so well.🧠 The tricks behind emotional and sensory marketing. ✨New episodes every ThursdayFollow us everywhere & join the chaos:Reddit → reddit.com/r/ThisMightBeAMistakeTikTok → tiktok.com/@ThisMightBeAMistakeInstagram → instagram.com/ThisMightBeAMistakeYouTube → youtube.com/@ThisMightBeAMistake

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