The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD

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It takes courage to be creative, with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD

Creativity isn’t just about making art or music -- it's about how we approach problems, respond to challenges and turn our ideas into reality. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD, author of “The Creativity Choice,” discusses the many forms of creativity; why it takes courage to be creati ...  Afficher plus

Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD

Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in the ICU to a difficult childbirth to the frustration of dealing with chronic pain. These experiences can leave scars on our minds as well as our bodies. Psychologist James C. Jackson, PhD, aut ...  Afficher plus

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1.01 - What is sport psychology anyway?
Eighty Percent Mental

In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga & Hugh Gilmore talk to Dr Jonathan Fader, a clinical and performance psychologist, best known for his work in Major League Baseball and the NFL. We discuss what sport psychology is (and what it isn't), and some of the ways that psychology might he ...  Afficher plus

Eric Simons, “The Secret Lives of Sports Fans: The Science of Sports Obsession” (The Overlook Press, 2013)
New Books in Journalism

In October 2007, journalist Eric Simons sat in the stands of Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., to watch his beloved University of California Bears take on Oregon State University in football. If Cal won, it almost certainly would be ranked No. 1 in the country. Instead, Simo ...  Afficher plus

Do sports fans stick with the same team due to loyalty or delusion?
The Motion

Sports. It's a beautiful thing. To those who don't get it, it can appear mad to stay with the same team through wins, losses, management changes, player transfers and more. The Last Dance showed us how Michael Jordan pretty much carried The Bulls on his back, should a fan be crit ...  Afficher plus

Fan Interactions
Go! My Favorite Sports Team

*cheering buuuuuuh beeeeee buuuuuuhh, bum bum bum...* There's a reason you hear cheering right way in the intro song, fans & sports go hand in hand. Anyways! In this episode, Tyler and Markiplier discuss the many ways fans interact with each other and their team, the good and the ...  Afficher plus