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Midwestern Social Scientists

by Dr. Kipp Pietrantonio and Keith Mcintosh, M.A.

Keith Mcintosh, M.A. (Sociology) and Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D. (Psychology) are a couple of midwestern raised social scientists. In this podcast they discuss world news, pop culture, important people, and the world of social science.

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Episodes

  1. Joe Rogan. Ultimate Alpha Male - Episode 56 Social Scientists Show

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss whether Joe Rogan is the ultimate alpha male, the influence of the Joe Rogan experience, why it is successful...and a whole lot more!

  2. Jordan Peterson, Interrupted - Episode 54

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss how Dr. Jordan Peterson was interrupted at Queens College by protestors. This episode is the first of a three part series

  3. Sam Harris - Social Scientists - Episode 53

    In this episode Keith and Kipp discuss Sam Harris. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, new atheist, and celebrity intellectual who hosts The Waking Up Podcast. Kipp and Keith discuss his views on religion, meditation, logic, lying, and Trump.

  4. The Dark Side of Academia - Episode 52

    In this episode Keith and Kipp discuss the dark side of academia. They cover the flaws with peer reviewed research, shortcuts professors take, biases toward funding opportunities, bad sampling, and a whole lot more.

  5. Net Neutrality: Episode 51

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss Net Neutrality with Colin Spears (IT Project Manager). They discuss the implications of Net Neutrality changing, effects on privacy/business, international internet standards, and long term predictions. Check it out!

  6. Episode 50: LIVE on Facebook and Youtube

    Kipp and Keith do it Live to celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast. In this episode they take questions from the internet and reflect on what it means to have made it to the 50th episode milestone.

  7. Episode 49: #MeToo #HarveyWeinsteinIsGross

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss Time Magazines decision to make "The Silence Breakers" the person of the year, Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Louis CK, and a range of societal and cultural factors that lead to sexual assault.

  8. Episode 48: Psychotherapy

    In this episode Kipp and Keith doing something a little different. Keith interviews Kipp about performing psychotherapy. They discuss learning therapeutic techniques, commonalities across clients, the ups and downs of treatment, and a whole lot more.

  9. Episode 47: The Alt Right and Richard Spencer

    In this episode Kipp and Keith dive into the new "alt right" movement as well as their anointed but controversial figure head; Richard Spencer. They discuss Spencer's background, youtube videos, as well as the psychology and sociology of racism and right wing movements.

  10. Episode 46: The Beatles with Columbus Music Expert Jack Wolfe

    In this episode Keith and Kipp talk about the Beatles with local music expert Jack Wolfe. Jack is a media connoisseur of sorts and his favorite band is The Beatles. Jack shares stories about the band, their music, and their ongoing influence.

  11. Episode 44: Self Driving Cars

    In this episode Keith and Kipp discuss self driving cars. They touch on what a self driving car is, the impact on jobs and the economy, how it will impact transportation needs, and the psychological impact of giving up driving.

  12. Episode 43 - Mindfulness with Dr. James Beauchemin

    In this episode Kipp and Keith interview James Beauchemin, Ph.D. national expert on Mindfulness. Dr. Beauchemin is an assistant professor at Boise State University. Topics covered include discussing Dr. Beauchemin's background, what mindfulness is, mindful surfing, and some of the science behind...

  13. Episode 42 - Snapchat!

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss the social media platform Snapchat. They cover the evolution of technology, implications for it's success, interface and personal experience, and future for the platform.

  14. Episode 41 - Pronouns and Peterson - Discussion of Clinical Psychologist Jordan Peterson

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss the Clinical Psychologist Jordan Peterson, Ph.D. Peterson has gained recent fame for standing up against a proposed Canadian Law that would mandate people to use preferred pronouns. Kipp and Keith provide background on the topic, critique Peterson's...

  15. Episode 39: South Park

    In this episode, Kipp and Keith invite back Kelsey Short to discuss her favorite thing! South Park. They discuss the cultural impact, satire, and legacy of the show.

  16. Episode 38: Terror in Paris

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss terrorism in light of the recent attacks in Paris (and across the world) perpetrated by ISIS.

  17. Episode 37: Neoliberalism - "Your Mind Makes it Real"

    In this episode Kipp and Keith catch up and discuss Philadelphia, Neoliberalism, Economics, and Globalization.

  18. Episode 36: Buzzfeeding Clickbait

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss internet lists/quizzes, buzzfeed.com, Harlow monkeys, and the effect of snacksize news/entertainment consumption on internet quality

  19. Episode 33: The Curious Case of Donald Trump: Discussion of Donald Trump's Presidential Run

    In this episode we discuss the history of Donald Trump, the Trump Brand, his success so far in gaining support, and whether he could truly be elected president

  20. Episode 32: Liberal Confessions - Problems with Liberal Thinking

    In this episode confessed Liberals Kipp and Keith discuss what they believe are the flaws in being a tree hugging liberal.

  21. Episode 31: The War of Northern Progression: Confederate Flag Discussion

    Kipp and Keith and discuss the confederate flag controversy and the history of the confederate flag.

  22. Episode 30: Midwest Heroes - Indie Game Design with Dan Lindeman

    In this episode Kipp and Keith sit down with Midwest Game Designer/Software Quality Engineer Dan Lindeman. They discuss the game design process, the state of video games in general, and Dan's current game "Swappy."

  23. Episode 29: Midwest Heroes: Growing up Yooper - Featuring Brian Taff and Joseph Celello

    In this episode Kipp and Keith are joined by a few Yoopers (People from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). They discuss their experience growing up in one of the remote areas of the country.

  24. Episode 28: Why the Communist Didn’t Manifesto?: Discussion on why communism didn't take hold in America

    In this episode Keith and Kipp discuss Karl Marx and why communism has not taken hold in America as Marx predicted. They also discuss Marxist theory and whether or not it is practical enough to exist in the real world.

  25. Episode 27: Artistic Traumas: Discussion on Art and Society

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss their early experiences with art, the psychology of what makes art attractive, art and advertising, and the social class implications of understanding art.

  26. Episode 26: Going Vegan with Comedian Allen Trieu

    Friend of the show/comedian Allen Trieu joins Kipp and Keith to discuss going Vegan.

  27. Episode 5: Inoculated Against Science

    In this episode Kipp and Keith discuss the vaccination debate, why people distrust science, argument inoculation theory, and grade school shenanigans.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Keith Mcintosh, M.A. (Sociology) and Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D. (Psychology) are a couple of midwestern raised social scientists. In this podcast they discuss world news, pop culture, important people, and the world of social science.

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Keith Mcintosh, M.A. (Sociology) and Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D. (Psychology) are a couple of midwestern raised social scientists. In this podcast they discuss world news, pop culture, important people, and the world of social science.

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