Why We Do What We Do podcast
@wwdwwdpodcast.bsky.social
We explain popular and weird, little-known ideas in psychology. Whether you are a little curious about psychology, or a student, or even a professional, we have something for everyone.
The early release of our mini episode for this coming Monday just dropped for our Patreon supporters. Here's a little preview
August 31, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The early release of our mini episode for this coming Monday just dropped for our Patreon supporters. Here's a little preview
on April 16th, we breathed a sigh of relief after tax day and invited a guest to talk to about about journalism. Evildoers Beware! www.spreaker.com/episode/jour...
May 4, 2025 at 5:27 AM
on April 16th, we breathed a sigh of relief after tax day and invited a guest to talk to about about journalism. Evildoers Beware! www.spreaker.com/episode/jour...
Today, we published our 2nd episode about how to teach literacy. A lot of knowledge coming your way! Let me know if this episode gets banned in Florida.
Here's part 1:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
Here's part 2:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
Here's part 1:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
Here's part 2:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
April 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today, we published our 2nd episode about how to teach literacy. A lot of knowledge coming your way! Let me know if this episode gets banned in Florida.
Here's part 1:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
Here's part 2:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
Here's part 1:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
Here's part 2:
www.spreaker.com/episode/teac...
I'll continue getting caught up on recent publications. But it feels timely to post about our most recent min episode about why we have middle names. Kudos to AI for coming up with this somewhat distressing image.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
April 30, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I'll continue getting caught up on recent publications. But it feels timely to post about our most recent min episode about why we have middle names. Kudos to AI for coming up with this somewhat distressing image.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
Third, on April 4th, we published a mini episode investigating if stress balls do, in fact, reduce stress. You know you want to know. You can hear it here: www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
April 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Third, on April 4th, we published a mini episode investigating if stress balls do, in fact, reduce stress. You know you want to know. You can hear it here: www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
Second, on April 9th, we published a review of the science of massage with some accidental double entendres. www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
April 27, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Second, on April 9th, we published a review of the science of massage with some accidental double entendres. www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
Well... we fell way behind on our updates. First, here is our mini episode from April 7th about why authors sign their books and why we wanted their signed books. Think about it...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
April 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Well... we fell way behind on our updates. First, here is our mini episode from April 7th about why authors sign their books and why we wanted their signed books. Think about it...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
Some great signs I saw at yesterday's protest
April 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Some great signs I saw at yesterday's protest
On Wednesday, we published our second episode on houselessness. Get it how while it's hot!
www.spreaker.com/episode/unho...
www.spreaker.com/episode/unho...
April 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
On Wednesday, we published our second episode on houselessness. Get it how while it's hot!
www.spreaker.com/episode/unho...
www.spreaker.com/episode/unho...
I loaded up our mini in the publishing queue... and forgot to press "publish," so it went out far later in the day than it usually does. But it's there now: our mini episode about Fake News (don't let the publication date scare you, it's a real episode): www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
April 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I loaded up our mini in the publishing queue... and forgot to press "publish," so it went out far later in the day than it usually does. But it's there now: our mini episode about Fake News (don't let the publication date scare you, it's a real episode): www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
Last Monday, we published a mini episode about the vapid saying: "The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior." Listen in to find out why this is incorrect.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
March 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Last Monday, we published a mini episode about the vapid saying: "The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior." Listen in to find out why this is incorrect.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
On daylight saving time, we recorded an episode about daylight saving time, which you can check out now to remind you of daylight saving time. What do you think about daylight saving time? Keep the change? Stay at DST? Or go back to standard time?
www.spreaker.com/episode/dayl...
www.spreaker.com/episode/dayl...
March 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
On daylight saving time, we recorded an episode about daylight saving time, which you can check out now to remind you of daylight saving time. What do you think about daylight saving time? Keep the change? Stay at DST? Or go back to standard time?
www.spreaker.com/episode/dayl...
www.spreaker.com/episode/dayl...
On Monday, we published a mini episode about why Brain Freezes happen and what you can do about it. Tell us your brain freeze remedies!
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
March 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
On Monday, we published a mini episode about why Brain Freezes happen and what you can do about it. Tell us your brain freeze remedies!
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
On Monday, we published a mini episode on Amuse-Bouche. Be ready to get one more trivia question correct.
What's your favorite amuse-bouche?
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
What's your favorite amuse-bouche?
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
March 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On Monday, we published a mini episode on Amuse-Bouche. Be ready to get one more trivia question correct.
What's your favorite amuse-bouche?
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
What's your favorite amuse-bouche?
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
Today, we published our episode on the Paradox of Tolerance... and not a moment too soon. Philosophy, politics, or just easy listening? You decide.
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
It's not exactly our topic, but it's close enough. Credit to @xkcd.com
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
It's not exactly our topic, but it's close enough. Credit to @xkcd.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Today, we published our episode on the Paradox of Tolerance... and not a moment too soon. Philosophy, politics, or just easy listening? You decide.
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
It's not exactly our topic, but it's close enough. Credit to @xkcd.com
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
It's not exactly our topic, but it's close enough. Credit to @xkcd.com
Today we published a mini about the concept of "locus of control," referring to the internal or external factors that influence our behavior. Check it out: www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
March 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Today we published a mini about the concept of "locus of control," referring to the internal or external factors that influence our behavior. Check it out: www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
On Monday, we published an episode discussing DEI, where it came from, and what might happen when it's gone. www.spreaker.com/episode/dei-...
March 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
On Monday, we published an episode discussing DEI, where it came from, and what might happen when it's gone. www.spreaker.com/episode/dei-...
Yesterday, we published a mini episode reflecting on the current news and the potential impact it will have on various sectors of the US economy, specifically US farmers.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
February 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Yesterday, we published a mini episode reflecting on the current news and the potential impact it will have on various sectors of the US economy, specifically US farmers.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
On February 20th, we re-released our 77th episode, Do Babies Recognize Good & Evil? with an expanded conversation with updated research. Embrace your inner skeptic!
www.spreaker.com/episode/nost...
www.spreaker.com/episode/nost...
February 26, 2025 at 2:22 AM
On February 20th, we re-released our 77th episode, Do Babies Recognize Good & Evil? with an expanded conversation with updated research. Embrace your inner skeptic!
www.spreaker.com/episode/nost...
www.spreaker.com/episode/nost...
On February 17th, we released our episode discussing the interesting phenomenon of musical shivers, Frisson. Do you experience this?
www.spreaker.com/episode/fris...
www.spreaker.com/episode/fris...
February 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
On February 17th, we released our episode discussing the interesting phenomenon of musical shivers, Frisson. Do you experience this?
www.spreaker.com/episode/fris...
www.spreaker.com/episode/fris...
On Wednesday, we published an episode on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. It's not as solid as you might think, but there's something there. www.spreaker.com/episode/true...
February 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
On Wednesday, we published an episode on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. It's not as solid as you might think, but there's something there. www.spreaker.com/episode/true...
On Monday, we published a mini episode on the history of stunt diving into shallow pools! Please do NOT try this.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
February 12, 2025 at 5:44 AM
On Monday, we published a mini episode on the history of stunt diving into shallow pools! Please do NOT try this.
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
Are you one of the people who likes to wear flying suits and jump down the sides of mountains? Or one of the people who wonders why anyone would do that? On Wednesday, February 5th, we published our episode on "adrenaline junkies."
www.spreaker.com/episode/adre...
www.spreaker.com/episode/adre...
February 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Are you one of the people who likes to wear flying suits and jump down the sides of mountains? Or one of the people who wonders why anyone would do that? On Wednesday, February 5th, we published our episode on "adrenaline junkies."
www.spreaker.com/episode/adre...
www.spreaker.com/episode/adre...
Have you ever thought about how strange wedding veils are? On Monday, February 3rd, we published a mini on wedding veils. Give it a listen!
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
February 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Have you ever thought about how strange wedding veils are? On Monday, February 3rd, we published a mini on wedding veils. Give it a listen!
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...
www.spreaker.com/episode/mini...