Professor Benjamin Bergen joins us to discuss the history, biology and cognitive psychology of swearing.Support the Podcast: https://renegadeape.com/supportBen's Website: http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/~bkbergen/Buy Ben's Book "What the F?":

#102 - Sex With Animals (Hani Miletski)

Sep 28th, 2020 1h 27m

Dr. Hani Miletski joins us for a doggie-style deep dive into the world of Bestiality and Zoophilia.Support the Podcast: http://renegadeape.com/supportHani's Website: http://drmiletski.comBuy Hani's Book: http://www.drmiletski.com/informat

#101 - What Holocaust? (Carolyn Yeager)

Sep 20th, 2020 1h 53m

Holocaust revisionist Carolyn Yeager joins us to discuss the claim made in her book “Auschwitz: The Underground Guided Tour", that not only did the holocaust not happen, but that "for some, life in Auschwitz seemed luxurious compared to their o

#100 - Suicide On Demand (Philip Nitschke)

Aug 19th, 2020 1h 36m

Philip Nitschke, founder and director of the pro-euthanasia group Exit International, joins us to discuss some of the controversies around the issue of voluntary euthanasia.Philip's Website: http://exitinternational.netSupport us on Patreon

#099 - What's the Harm in Hate Speech? (Jeremy Waldron)

Jul 26th, 2020 1h 20m

Jeremy Waldron, professor of legal and political philosophy at NYU School of Law and the author of "The Harm in Hate Speech" joins us to discuss the concept of "hate speech", what it means, who it affects, and whether or not it really even exis

#098 - Reluctant Kojak Syndrome (Harry James)

Jul 13th, 2020 2h 7m

Harry James from Bald Cafe joins us to discuss the psychological impact (as well as some potential causes, cover-ups, and remedies) of male pattern baldness.Bald Cafe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBM95HF8Wjnf36i86w3ZQgHarry

#097 - The Game (Elise)

Jun 29th, 2020 2h 12m

In this episode we're joined by a personal friend of mine, Elise, to discuss her experiences working in the sex industry as an escort and parlour girl.https://patreon.com/renegadeape

#096 - Chick Brains & Dude Noodles (Diana Fleischman)

Jun 21st, 2020 1h 57m

Dr. Diana Fleischman joins us to discuss whether or not there are any significant biological or psychological sex differences between men and women. Spoiler Alert (and Postmodern Neo-Marxist trigger warning)... there are!Diana's Website: http

#095 - Breaking the Overton Window (Eric Schwitzgebel)

Jun 13th, 2020 1h 24m

Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel joins us to discuss the concept of the "Overton Window" and the potential consequences of engaging in unacceptable discourse.Buy Eric's Book, "A Theory of Jerks and Other Philosophical Misadventures": https://amzn.to/3

Restoration

Jun 4th, 2020 1h 5m

Long time no see.Shameless plug: http://williamtuke.org

#094 - This Parasitic Industry (Let's Burn Some Bridges)

Nov 2nd, 2019 2h 13m

A "farewell and f*ck you" sermon to the mental health industry.*** CREDITS ***Podcast Image: Kyle Boganwright https://flic.kr/p/6xLqCH

#093 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.3)

Oct 18th, 2019 1h 18m

Part 3 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Vincent Felitti, MD, Dr. Charles Strozier, Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel, Joe Strike, Prof. Paul Gilbert, Haley Weaver (aka @haleydrewthis), and Kate Allan (aka @thelatestka

#092 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.2)

Oct 4th, 2019 1h 3m

Part 2 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Prof. Linda Gask, Prof. Graham Davey, Dr. Tomasz Witkowski, Prof. Patrick Corrigan, and Prof. Yoel Inbar.

#091 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.1)

Sep 21st, 2019 1h 22m

Part 1 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Dr. Brian King, Dr. William Epstein, Prof. David Benatar, Juliet Grayson, and Dr. Joanna Moncrieff.

Interregnum

Sep 18th, 2019 4m 11s

interregnum (noun)in·ter·reg·num | \ ˌin-tə-ˈreg-nəm \Definition:1: the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes.2: a period during which the normal functions of government or control are suspended.

#090 - Making New Memories (Juliet Grayson)

Aug 20th, 2019 2h

Juliet Grayson joins us to discuss (get ready for it...) Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor, a unique form of therapy designed to help clients identify emotional deficits and create ‘new memories’ using therapeutic role play scenarios known as "st

#089 - A Survivor's Guide to Bipolar Disorder (Dr. Sara Tai)

Jul 29th, 2019 1h 19m

In today's episode Dr. Sara Tai joins us for an oft requested, and long overdue, delve into how people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder can take control of their own recovery. Based on the recent paper "Living the Life You Want Following

#088 - Standing Up To Suicide (Paul McGregor)

Jul 9th, 2019 1h 18m

Mental health advocate and speaker Paul McGregor tells the story of his father's suicide, how he dealt with immediate aftermath including local media coverage, how it affected him and his family in the long term, what the experience has taught

#087 - Eidetic Imagery (Wendy Yellen)

Jun 30th, 2019 1h 56m

Wendy Yellen joins us to explore the rather esoteric field of eidetic imagery and eidetic psychotherapy.We discuss some of the history and theory behind the practice, why Wendy feels it to be a superior to any other form or psychotherapy, and

#086 - Art as Therapy (Haley Weaver & Kate Allan)

Jun 23rd, 2019 1h 15m

Today I'm joined by two hugely popular social media artists, Haley Weaver (@haleydrewthis) and Kate Allan (@thelatestkate) to explore the links between artistic expression and mental health, how art has the power to ease suffering and build com

#085 - Cultivating Compassion (Prof. Paul Gilbert OBE)

Jun 1st, 2019 1h 23m

Prof. Paul Gilbert, founder of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) joins us to explore the concept of compassion and its importance in both clinical practice and in our everyday lives.*** SUPPORT US ON PATREON ***http://patreon.com/mowe***

#084 - Ecopsychology and the Ills of Modernity (Andy Fisher)

May 25th, 2019 1h 19m

Andy Fisher joins us to discuss the relatively new field of ecopsychology which explores the relationship between human beings and the natural world through the lens of ecology and psychology.We explore why human beings have become alienated

#083 - Ask Me Anything 4

May 10th, 2019 1h 39m

In this latest AMA I cover the following topics as requested by my listeners:• What are some of your biggest "aha" moments during the podcast?• Why don't you interview more women or people of color?• How do you justify giving a platform to

#082 - Curing Gayness (David Pickup, LMFT)

Apr 27th, 2019 1h 40m

Reintegrative therapist David Pickup joins us to discuss the difference between reintegrative therapy and gay conversion therapy, whether or not homosexual feelings are innate or the result of socialization or trauma, how reintegrative therapy

#081 - Unleash the Furry Beast Within (Joe Strike)

Apr 7th, 2019 1h 33m

Joe Strike, author of "Furry Nation", joins us to explore the subculture of furry fandom and the people who like to dress-up as their anthropomorphic animal alter-egos.We trace the the origins of furry fandom, how furries develop their "furso