Category: Podcasts
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Episode 168: The Psychology of Cheeseheads (w/Dr. Havard, Dr. Trail, and Dr. Mansfield)
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As the NFL Draft heads to the Green Bay community, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano invites a panel of experts to explore the powerful impacts of sports fandom. Joining her in this episode are Dr. Cody Havard, professor of sports commerce; Dr. Galen Trail, renowned expert in sports consumer behavior and marketing; and Dr. Aron…
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Episode 61: Pixels and Pigskins: The History of Video Game Football (live at BCL)
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It’s NFL Draft week and that means football is on the collective mind – so what better time to talk about the history of video game football and the role it’s played in the popular presentation and consciousness of the sport? As part of the Brown County Library’s Football Fan-O-Rama, Bryan does just that, covering…
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Episode 60: The Magic of Indie Wrestling (w/ TJ Bowles)
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Independent pro wrestling is an experience that is part sports spectacle, part collaborative community theater, and wholly unique. This week on Serious Fun, Bryan sits down with TJ Bowles, long-time pro wrestling referee and General Manager of the Green Bay-based independent promotion Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment, to talk about what goes into a match from the…
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Episode 167: The Psychology of a Phoenix (w/ Dr. Michael Alexander and Dr. Ryan Martin)
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What makes UWGB and the students the students that go there great? In this special episode Dr. Alison Jane Martingano invites UWGB Chancellor Dr. Michael Alexander, and Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Ryan Martin, to answer that question. They discuss their roles at the university, the best parts about…
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Episode 59: The Real Steve Ditko (w/ Zack Kruse)
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A new(ish) era of Serious Fun kicks off with UWGB English professor Zack Kruse! Bryan and Zack talk about the work of the enigmatic and often misunderstood Steve Ditko, creator of characters like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and The Question, as well as Zack’s must-read book “Mysterious Travelers: Steve Ditko and the Search for a New…
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Episode 166: The Drunkest State (w/Dr. Kaanthan Jawahar)
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In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano features Dr. Kaanthan Jawahar, a Psychiatrist with expertise in alcohol-related brain damage. The impact of societal pressures, cultural norms, and myths are examined in the discussion around drinking. The two discuss differences in drinking culture between the United States and the United Kingdom –…
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Episode 165: The Psychology of Special Operators (w/Dr. Shannon Bair and Nikko Wheeler)
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In this engaging episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Shannon Baird and Navy Special Operations Veteran Nikko Wheeler to discuss the psychology of Special Operations. They discuss the mental skills needed to be a part of a special operations team which include self-awareness and self-regulation. Dr. Baird…
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Episode 164: Morality (W/ Dr. Jason Cowell and Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)
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In this episode, Dr. Jason Cowell, and Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, psychology professors at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, reflect on the understanding of morality. They discuss how situations, environments, and even certain times of the day influence the ability to act morally. The guests converse about what morality is and how culture as well as…
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Episode 163: Self Love (w/ Brittany Berkovitz, Alicia Gerstner, and Courtney Covill)
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In this episode, Alison Jane Martingano talks with Brittany Berkovitz, Alicia Gerstner, and Courtney Covill (mental health professionals at The ATT Center for Counseling) and reflects on navigating relationships and friendships. They discuss how self-love plays a role in both creating and maintaining social connections. The difficulties of dating apps, and the struggles of learning…
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Episode 162: Therapreneur (w/ Amity Cooper)
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In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Amity Cooper, a trained mental health professional, Lifebook facilitator, and entrepreneurial coach. They discuss the impact of technology on therapy, especially the use and ethical considerations of virtual reality.