Put Em On The Couch

In their 70th episode of Put 'Em on the Couch, hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu delve into the provocative saga of NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Once celebrated as a rising conservative star, Robinson's career took a dramatic turn after revelations about his alleged online activities and incendiary comments came to light. Join us as we dissect the intersection of morality, sexual

Join us as we delve into shocking findings, including a study where participants opted for electric shocks over sitting in silence. With insights from comedian Louie CK and leading researchers like Dankert and Eastman, we’ll uncover how boredom can be a catalyst for creativity and self-discovery.

In this episode of Put Em On The Couch, we delve into how the emotion of disgust shapes our moral decisions and political beliefs, using the recent Trump-Harris debate as a case study. Explore how primal feelings influence political orientation and voting behavior, and uncover the deep connections between disgust and moral judgments.

Title: Power on the Couch: Unpacking Influence, Wealth, and Responsibility Description: In this episode of Put Em On The Couch, hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu dissect the multifaceted nature of power. From understanding how influence shapes behavior and society to exploring the effects of wealth on honesty, this episode covers it all. We compare Machiavellian tactics with co

In the 66th episode of Put Em On The Couch, host Jason McCoy and co-host Nelson Beaulieu dive into the intriguing and often misunderstood concept of ”weird.” 🎙️ From the political rhetoric labeling certain behaviors as ”weird” to the scientific and psychological perspectives on abnormality, this episode explores what makes something—or someone—appear peculiar.

A conversation about public schools, teacher morale and what we can do to improve both with Dr. Jen Mangrum.

Why does coming in second often feel worse than finishing third? In this episode, we dive into the ”Silver Medal Paradox,” exploring why silver medalists sometimes experience more regret than bronze winners. We examine how this psychological phenomenon, tied to #ProspectTheory and #LossAversion, affects not just Olympic athletes but also talent show contestants, backup quarterb

In this eye-opening episode of Put Em on the Couch, Jason sits down with Dr. Regina Nouhan, a retired plastic surgeon and host of Plastic Surgery Decoded. Together, they unravel ”The Paradox of Pretty” and delve into the intricate dance between societal standards and personal desires in the realm of aesthetics.

In this eye-opening episode of Put Em On The Couch, hosts Jason and Nelson tackle the prevalent myth that hard work is the ultimate path to success. ”Why Your Best Effort Might Not Be Enough: The Hard Work Myth” questions the assumption that putting in more hours and effort always leads to better results.

Join us as we delve into the latest political whirlwind! In this episode (61) we analyze the seismic shifts following Trump's unexpected choice of J.D. Vance for Vice President and Biden's pivotal endorsement of Kamala Harris for President. From dissecting the unconventional speakers at the RNC to debating Trump's unwavering persona amidst these developments, we explore what these