Best Popcorn Effect Podcasts (2024)

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Dating Deal Breakers (Survey Results) 16:25

11d ago16:25

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We surveyed over 600 people on their dating deal breakers. We provided a list of 29 potential deal breakers and asked participants to select all that would end a relationship for them Question’s we’ll answer: What are the most common deal breakers in dating? How does it differ by: Gender Relationship Status Sexuality Some key highlights: Heavy drin…

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Big Kiki or Big Bouba Energy? (Kiki/Bouba Effect) 20:04

25d ago20:04

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The Kiki-Bouba effect is a phenomenon where people tend to associate certain sounds with specific shapes. When shown a sharp, angular shape and a soft, rounded shape, and asked which is named "Kiki" and which is "Bouba," most people will label the sharp shape as "Kiki" and the rounded shape as "Bouba." This effect suggests that there is a universal…

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What Makes a Lamp Masculine / Feminine? (Survey Results) 18:40

1M ago18:40

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We surveyed over 500 people on the masculinity and femininity of different table lamps. Yup… Questions we’ll answer: What’s the most masculine lamp? What’s the most feminine lamp? What makes a lamp either masculine or feminine? Some key takeaways: Lamps do have gendered associations Masculine lamps tend to have: Straight lines / hard edges, Darker …

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How Movie Theaters Trick You Into Buying Popcorn (Decoy Effect) 14:44

2M ago14:44

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The decoy effect is a trick used in marketing to make you choose a more expensive option by adding a third, less attractive choice. For example, if you're deciding between a small and a large popcorn, and a medium popcorn is added at a price just below the large, you'll likely go for the large because it seems like a better deal compared to the med…

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Perceptions of Anime Fans (Survey Results) 21:27

2M ago21:27

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What do people think about anime fans? Do people prefer subbed or dubbed? We surveyed people on their impressions of anime and whether they think being an anime fan makes you cooler or lamer. Questions We Answer: How popular is anime? Do people prefer subbed or dubbed? How’s being an anime fan affect impressions? What age groups do people think ani…

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S11 Finale – Kids, Monsters, Heroes, Runaways w/ The Midnight 1:59:38

2M ago1:59:38

1:59:38

Dennis and Neon Fawkes bring down the curtain on season 11 with special guests Tim and Tyler from The Midnight.By The State of Synth

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S11E16 – Android Choir Throat Effects w/ Bending Grid and Gang 2:13:10

3M ago2:13:10

2:13:10

Fawkes and Groot hop on the party line to chat with Bending Grid and crew about their new debut album Parallax.By The State of Synth

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What Your Phone’s Background Image Says About You (Survey Results) 14:51

3M ago14:51

14:51

We conducted a survey to learn whether your phone’s background image can act as a “window to the soul.” In other words, whatever is most important to your wellbeing will most likely be your phone background. So if you want to get to know someone, take a look at their phone background. Questions we answer: What are the most common phone backgrounds?…

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What is Beauty? (Order and Complexity) 20:48

3M ago20:48

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Beauty = Order and Complexity. Think of the architecture of your favorite museum versus the architecture of a mundane apartment building. Why is one beautiful and the other isn’t? For something to be beautiful, it must have the right balance of order and complexity. Order refers to the structured, organized, and predictable aspects of an object or …

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S11E15 – Every Action Movie w/ The Runaway Wild 1:43:36

3M ago1:43:36

1:43:36

Dennis and Jules talk action movies with special guest The Runaway Wild. Dennis eats too many Cadbury eggs.By The State of Synth

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S11E14 – Kiss Marry Kill w/ Syst3m Glitch 1:59:58

3M ago1:59:58

1:59:58

“Dennis and Jules welcome producer and friend Syst3m Glitch to the show to talk about his new album out now on NewRetroWave.By The State of Synth

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If You Close Your Eyes at the Dentist, You Probably Prefer Sex with Lights Off (Survey Results) 22:27

4M ago22:27

22:27

Is your preference for lights on/off during sex correlated with whether you keep your eyes open or closed at the dentist? How does this differ by gender? We surveyed 500 people on these topics. Psych PhD Chris Cole and cohost Joseph Tajaran discuss the results in this episode of Psych Papers. Key Findings: People are generally split on whether they…

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S11E13 – Strappin’ GoPros Everywhere w/ Out Runner 2:00:37

4M ago2:00:37

2:00:37

Jules surprises Dennis with the special guest Out Runner. They chat about his music, how he found the synthwave scene, and where he likes to put his GoPro.By The State of Synth

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S11E12 – Finnish Your Breathing With Ace Buchannon 2:01:25

4M ago2:01:25

2:01:25

Dennis and Jules chat with Ace Buchannon about his music, his ongoing battle with breast cancer, and the importance of breathing.By The State of Synth

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Raising a Chimp Alongside a Baby (The Ape and the Child) 30:38

4M ago30:38

30:38

In the 1930’s, a baby chimpanzee was raised as a sibling to a 10-month old infant. Winthrop Kellogg treated the the ape, Gua, as similarly as possible to his own son, Donald. They were dressed, bathed, fed, and taught in the same manner; they both wore diapers and shoes, had similar play toys, and both received a kiss goodnight. Kellogg examined th…

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S11E11 – RESPECT THE SPECTRE 1:57:19

4M ago1:57:19

1:57:19

NEURON SPECTRE BRINGS THE BIG LETTERS AND HEAVY SOUNDS TO THE SHOW.By The State of Synth

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Analysis of Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews 22:07

5M ago22:07

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We analyzed Rotten Tomatoes Movie Ratings and discuss our findings. The scraped dataset has data on 1.1 million reviews from 17.7k movies from 1914–2020. Here’s a sample of our findings: Documentaries were the highest rated movie genres, followed by “Art House & International, Drama”. Horror genres were ranked lowest. “Action & Adventure, Drama” an…

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S11E10 – The Sex Knob Episode w/ Popcorn Kid 1:34:51

5M ago1:34:51

1:34:51

Indian synthwave producer Popcorn Kid chats with Dennis and Neon Fawkes, sharing his secrets behind sexy sax, while Jules unveils his latest drinking game. Meanwhile, Dennis focuses on increasing his iron intake. It’s all more fun than a coked-up Barry Manilow!By The State of Synth

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S11E9 – Pitching Patches w/ Marc Matthews

5M ago

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Dennis and Jules collaborate with synthwave producer and sound engineer Marc Matthews to create the perfect patch library composed solely of mouth sounds.By The State of Synth

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S11E8 – Hanging Out in the Save Room w/ Phaserland and Nagrom

5M ago

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes dive into a discussion with synthwave artists Phaserland and Nagrom, delving into topics such as their music, inspirations, favorite horror movies, video games, and the debate over whether it’s acceptable to alter the original Coke recipe.By The State of Synth

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When Children Become Aware of Their Own Bodies (Shopping Cart Study) 22:18

5M ago22:18

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The Shopping Cart Study investigates how toddlers develop awareness of their own bodies. Developed by Chris Moore and colleagues in 2007, the task examine when a sense of self develops in babies. At what age do children begin to understand how their bodies interact with the world? The shopping cart task involves tying a small rug onto the back of a…

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S11E7 – Talkin’ Twin Floyds w/ Full Eclipse 1:51:01

5M ago1:51:01

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Dennis and Jules chat with Toronto artist Full Eclipse about Twin Peaks, Pink Floyd, and, get ready, full eclipses! Grab your pinholed glasses and listen in!By The State of Synth

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S11E6 – Lost Nights: Chronicles of the Universal Traveler 2:03:39

5M ago2:03:39

2:03:39

Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Lost Nights’ about latest choose-your-own-adventure, “Noah’s Ghost,” and his inspirations behind his music.By The State of Synth

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When Do Children Recognize Themselves in a Mirror? (The Rouge Test) 17:44

6M ago17:44

17:44

In developmental psychology, the Rouge Test is used to test self-recognition in children. We discuss the origins and significance of this classic test which assesses a child’s ability to identify themselves in a mirror. Developed by Gordon Gallup Jr in 1970, using rouge makeup, an experimenter discreetly puts a red dot on the child’s face. Then the…

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S11E5 – The Torontonian Takeover Show feat. Nightflyer 1:54:37

6M ago1:54:37

1:54:37

Dennis and Jules have a cozy chat with Toronto producer Nightflyer. They chat about chillsynth, Tim Hortons, and where to find the last remaining McRibs in Canada. Tune in, eh!By The State of Synth

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S11E4 – Cooking With Edictum

6M ago

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Dennis G and Neon Fawkes have a fun chat with Austrian producer Edictum about his music, his numerous collaborations, and his favorite cooking recipes.By The State of Synth

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Why People Believe Horoscopes and Mediums (The Barnum Effect) 24:17

6M ago24:17

24:17

The Barnum Effect is the tendency for people to accept vague and general personality descriptions as highly accurate and personally meaningful. “Barnum statements” are general characterizations that people believe to be true about themselves, even though these statements could apply to just about anyone. It’s commonly exploited in astrology / horos…

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S11E3 – Getting Touched w/ Demon and LIFELIKE 1:18:30

6M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Dennis G, Neon Fawkes, and special guest host Yota chat with French touch pioneers LIFELIKE and Demon and play some of their favorite French touch tracks.By The State of Synth

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S11E2 – Future Robo Cop 1:42:58

6M ago1:42:58

1:42:58

This episode, OG synthwave producer Futurecop! joins us as special guest. We get the lowdown on his experiences early in the scene and get to premiere a brand new track from him. Neon Fawkes eventually turns into a robot.By The State of Synth

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What Sports Do Rich Kids Play? (Survey Results) 18:58

6M ago18:58

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How do sports and income relate? Specifically, how do the sports you played in high school relate with your household income. Which sports do more educated parents have their kids play? We surveyed 500 US high school graduates about what sports they played in high school, their parents’ household income, and their parents’ highest education achieve…

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S11E1 – You Bring the Vegemite I’ll Bring the Gabagool w/ Night.Wav 2:08:08

6M ago2:08:08

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In this episode, the crew of Night.Wav joins Dennis and Neon Fawkes to talk about the incredible experiences they create in cities all over the USA. They also drop banger tracks from their compilation album, aptly named, A Darksynth Compilation.By The State of Synth

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Why Do Children Make Scale Errors? 17:25

7M ago17:25

17:25

Scale errors refer to a hilarious phenomenon in developmental psychology where young children make errors in judging the relationship between the size of an object and the size of their own body. What this looks like is a child seriously trying to sit in a doll house chair, trying to get inside of like a hot wheels car, and trying to put doll shoes…

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How People Perceive Aesthetic Designs 23:56

7M ago23:56

23:56

Joseph Tajaran (Designer & Chris’s friend) and Chris Cole (Psych PhD) go over how aesthetics impact functionality in design. More specifically, they go over the aesthetic-usability effect and specific examples of how this happens in design: Contour Bias: people are biased towards curved over sharp forms Ockham’s Razor: the philosophy of leveraging …

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S10 – Season Finale 3:11:02

8M ago3:11:02

3:11:02

Dennis G, Neon Fawkes and special guest hosts Von Kaiser chat with Elon Dust and VHS Celebs. Thanks for listening. See you in 2024!By The State of Synth

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How do food preferences differ by gender? (Survey Results) 35:03

8M ago35:03

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Why do men prefer black coffee? We ran a survey of over 500 people to see how their food preferences and gender interact. Psych PhD Chris Cole and cohost Joseph Tajaran review the results in this episode of Psych Papers. The food takes we surveyed are: How do you like your coffee? Pancakes vs waffles? For buffalo wings: blue cheese vs ranch? For bu…

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S10E12 – The Fundamentals of Tiger Balm 1:53:03

8M ago1:53:03

1:53:03

Get ready to Nightride and chill as Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Brooklyn-based producer Brothertiger, known for his ‘retro-leaning’ nature-inspired sound. Brothertiger discusses everything from his self-titled release to his live stream, as well as his Tears For Fears cover album.By The State of Synth

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S10E11 – Puns and Palm Trees w/ Brad A. Kinnan 1:57:36

8M ago1:57:36

1:57:36

Dennis and Jules chat with award-winning director, photographer, and producer Brad A. Kinnan (like seriously, what does he not do?). They discuss his numerous contributions to the scene, such as the infamous Ollie Wride ‘The Driver’ video, and his work with NewRetroWave. Words get said, and puns get had. Come join us for this magical […]…

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An Analysis of Joe Rogan Fans (Survey Results) 26:16

8M ago26:16

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Is being a Joe Rogan fan a red flag in dating? Do Democrats or Republicans like Joe Rogan more? Why do Joe Rogan haters dislike him so much? We conducted a quantitative survey of 1000 people and analyzed how people think about Joe Rogan. Psych PhD Chris Cole and cohost Joseph Tajaran discuss the results in this episode of Psych Papers. Here are som…

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S10E10 – Elevate the McRib 2:00:37

9M ago2:00:37

2:00:37

Dennis and Jules are joined by LA based synthwave artist Elevate the Sky. This episode is not affiliated with or sponsored by the delectable McRib sandwich, which has made its return for a limited time.By The State of Synth

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Trauma is a Root Cause for Cancer and Autoimmune Disease 26:02

9M ago26:02

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Trauma and cancer are two distinct yet interconnected health concerns that can have profound impacts on the physical and emotional well-being of those who experience it. Past trauma will affect everything from the ability to cope with difficult diagnoses to navigating treatments and lifestyle changes, and even fears of recurrence - but did you know…

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S10E9 – Just the Helmet w/ PYLOT 2:03:58

9M ago2:03:58

2:03:58

Dennis and Jules chat with PYLOT about his latest NewRetroWave album, AXIOM. They also discuss his collaborations, including his most recent collaboration with The Midnight’s Tylor Lyle. Additionally, they drop premieres from Power Rob feat. MN1984 and Nightmares and Neon. No pants required.By The State of Synth

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3 Debunked Psychology Concepts (Power Posing, 10% Brain Myth, Opposites Attract) 20:07

9M ago20:07

20:07

Psych PhD Chris Cole and cohost Joseph Tajaran go over 3 popular myths in psychology that have been debunked. Power posing: The idea that body language can influence confidence and behavior. 10% brain myth: The misconception that we only use 10% of our brains. Opposites attract: The idea that people with contrasting personalities are drawn to each …

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Creating a Thankful Heart Through Awareness of Core Values 36:51

9M ago36:51

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Core values dictate many aspects of life such as decision-making, relationships, problem solving, behavior and more... They are guiding principles and fundamental beliefs that shape our actions and reflect who we are as an individual - our foundation. Everyone has their own set of core values, so it’s important to identify the ones that are meaning…

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Transcending and Digesting Pain as a Gift to the World 33:18

9M ago33:18

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Digesting pain is a process that involves not only the physical aspects of our bodies - but also the spiritual, emotional and mental realms of our being. It requires acknowledging and validating our feelings in a way that allows us to transform pain into resilience. In this powerful episode of Liberating Generations, Dr. Keesha and Regan Claire exp…

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S10E8 – In Search of w/ The Secret Chord 1:35:36

9M ago1:35:36

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with NewRetroWave artist The Secret Chord about his music, space travel, and whether or not there is life out there. The truth is out there!By The State of Synth

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When ethics become a luxury (Good Samaritan Study) 22:33

9M ago22:33

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The Good Samaritan Study shows most people forget about ethics/virtues when they’re preoccupied. Seminary students were less likely to help someone in need if they were in a rush. And it didn’t even matter if they were actively thinking about ethics and virtues. Psych PhD Chris Cole and cohost Joseph Tajaran discuss the Good Samaritan Study conduct…

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S10E7 – Cowboy Karaoke w/ Starletta

10M ago

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Calling all neon cowboys! On this episode, Starletta joins Kaarin and Dennis G to chat about his new album, the Nashville scene, and why none of us are sponsored by Neon Cowboys (yet).By The State of Synth

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S10E6 – Going Green w/ Mark Cooper 2:01:14

10M ago2:01:14

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In this episode, Dennis and a slightly inebriated Jules catch up with Mark Cooper, and get updates on his latest adventures (and it turns out there are quite a lot of them!). They discuss topics ranging from Power Rangers and Transformers to video game controllers. Then, Dennis forgets how to use words. You know, just […]…

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S10E5 – NOW That’s What I Call Sequenza! 1:47:29

10M ago1:47:29

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On this episode Dennis G and Neon Fawkes chat with Chillsynth producer Sequenza. Together, they explore Sequenza’s musical origins and early experiences as a progressive house producer. They also discuss Sequenza’s new musical directions and premiere two brand new never before heard tracks from his upcoming TBD album. Finally, Dennis and Jules jam …

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Exploring Child Development: Object Permanence, Theory of Mind, & Conservation 19:01

10M ago19:01

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How do infants develop the cognitive super powers that enable them to navigate the world? Psych PhD Chris Cole and cohost Joseph Tajaran discuss our 3 favorite developmental psychology concepts. Object permanence: The understanding that objects continue to exist even when no longer visible. Develops between 7-12 months of age. Tested with the A-Not…

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