Best Movies By McManus Podcasts (2024)

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Psychologist’s Analysis of the Barbie Movie 21:05

8h ago21:05

21:05

After a brief hiatus, the podcast is back with a psychodynamic analysis of the Barbie movie! At the time this episode will be going live, it will be right around the one-year anniversary of when the Barbie movie premiered in the US, which was July 21st, 2023. Tune in to hear this psychologist’s analysis of the Barbie Movie. It might not be what you…

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17. House on Haunted Hill 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

🎬 House on Haunted Hill as a horror and murder mystery B-movie 👻 Join hosts Gaia and Conall in Episode 17 of the Monochrome Picture Show as they talk about "House on Haunted Hill" (1959). From discussing its origins as a B-movie to dissecting its influence on the horror genre, this episode is a captivating journey through one of the lesser-known vi…

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16. Argylle 27:35

5M ago27:35

27:35

🎬 Check out the latest episode of The Monochrome Picture Show as Gaia and Conall unravel the brand new spy film "Argylle" directed by Mathieu Vaughan. Join the discussion as they dissect the film's plot, performances, and genre relevance. 🎙️ From analyzing the effectiveness of the film's trailer to critiquing the performances of its star-studded ca…

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15. Groundhog Day 31:45

5M ago31:45

31:45

Welcome to another episode of The Monochrome Picture Show! 🎬 In this installment, we get into the timeless classic "Groundhog Day" directed by Harold Ramis. Join us as we unravel the layers of this iconic film and explore its profound philosophical themes. 🎙️ We talk about the character of Phil Connors, a self-centered weatherman trapped in a time …

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14. The Death Of Stalin 34:12

5M ago34:12

34:12

🎬 Episode 14: The Death of Stalin Welcome to a new episode of The Monochrome Picture Show, where we dive deep into the complexities of Armando Iannucci's "The Death of Stalin." Join us as we dissect the gripping narrative and stellar performances that define this darkly comedic exploration of power dynamics in post-Stalinist Russia. 🎙️ In this epis…

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13. Dr. Strangelove 29:36

5M ago29:36

29:36

🎬 Episode 13. Dr. Strangelove Join us on this new episode of The Monochrome Picture Show, where we discuss Stanley Kubrick's comedic masterpiece, "Dr. Strangelove". From Kubrick's unique comedic vision to the stellar performances by Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Sterling Hayden, we provide insightful commentary on this iconic Cold War satire.…

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12. Das Boot 30:05

6M ago30:05

30:05

Join us in the latest episode of the Monochrome Picture Show as we dive into the depths (pun absolutely intended) of the 1981 classic, "Das Boot." In this episode, we unravel the layers of this immersive World War II drama directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The unique perspective of Das Boot presents German soldiers as protagonists and portrays war thr…

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11. Lifeboat 25:59

6M ago25:59

25:59

Join us in Episode 11 of 'The Monochrome Picture Show' as we dive into the world of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat.' Through insightful discussions, we explore the film's themes, Hitchcock's chamber drama techniques, and its lasting influence on contemporary cinema. A must-listen for film enthusiasts and those intrigued by the art of suspenseful stor…

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10. The Bourne Identity 29:56

6M ago29:56

29:56

This week, as promised, we dive into The Bourne Identity. Exploring character development in action films, we compare it to our previous discussion on The Beekeeper and Conall's review, of Doug Liman's film, where he uses Freudian and Eriksonian concepts to analyze plot and character development. Discover how "The Bourne Identity" transcends the ty…

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9. The Beekeeper 24:26

6M ago24:26

24:26

The Beekeeper is not the best movie you will watch this year, or even ever. And yet, watching it can still be a chill and fun experience. In this episode, we discuss Conall's review of The Beekeeper, published on Frame Rated, and dive into everything that went wrong, ultimately defining The Beekeeper as a "guilty pleasure". If you are into action m…

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8. Night Swim 24:21

6M ago24:21

24:21

In this episode, we talk about Night Swim (2024) - the first horror movie of the year! We compare its pros and cons and discuss how this debut film by Bryce McGuire adds to the field of horror movies. The only thing better than a pool is a haunted pool. #NightSwim #HorrorMovie #BryceMcGuire #HorrorDebut #FirstHorrorOfTheYear #FilmAnalysis #HauntedP…

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7. The Babadook 27:34

6M ago27:34

27:34

In this episode, we talk about The Babadook (2014), by Jennifer Kent, to celebrate its 10th anniversary. We discuss the unforgettable opening, the stages of grief, parents' archetypes (and stereotypes), as well as The Babadook's role as one of the first New Generation horrors. #TheBabadook #JenniferKent #10thAnniversary #HorrorFilm #CinematicCelebr…

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A Compassionate Approach to New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 13:44

7M ago13:44

13:44

If you are someone who enjoys making commitments to becoming a better version of yourself in sync with the Gregorian calendar, then this episode, which is all about taking a Compassionate Approach to New Year’s Resolutions, might be just what you need to hear this time of year. If you would like to get your free copy of Ground to Set Them, Motivate…

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Themes from the 12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief Audio Summit 8:24

7M ago8:24

8:24

Earlier this holiday season, I had the distinct honor of interviewing 12 compassionate women, all thought leaders with a background in psychology or mental health on how they see stress impact the women they serve over the holidays. Plus, I was sure to ask about all of their self-help tips for navigating the many different forms that holiday stress…

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The Path Through Pet Grief and Loss with Dr. Sierra Trainor 50:14

7M ago50:14

50:14

On this milestone episode (the first show since we turned 1 year old!) the podcast brings you our first guest expert interview. We are honored to be joined by Dr. Sierra Trainor, a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida who also provides tele-psychology in PsyPact participating states. She specializes in pet grief and loss and will be sharin…

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The Power of a Grateful Heart: Exploring the Benefits of Gratitude 19:46

8M ago19:46

19:46

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, a holiday all about giving thanks, the PsycHope Self-Help podcast wants you to know there are some impressive psychological and other health benefits connected to feeling grateful and expressing our appreciation to others. Tune in to our latest episode to hear highlights on the science of gratitude plus gets some hel…

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Harmony: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress? 18:13

8M ago18:13

18:13

On this episode, the podcast wraps up our in-depth exploration of one of the biggest stressors for women: work stress. This focus on work stress concludes with a journey down the final path through work stress, the Harmony Path. Women on the Harmony Path can experience any combination of struggles from the first three paths. The essence of stress r…

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Spirit: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress? 13:43

9M ago13:43

13:43

On this episode, Dr. McManus guides your journey down the Spirit Path by highlighting key struggles of work stress for this path. The journey concludes by reviewing two stress relief tools that harness the power of connection to help reduce the negative impact work stress can have on us. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best pa…

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The Body: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress? 12:21

9M ago12:21

12:21

On this episode, Dr. McManus guides your journey down the Body Path by highlighting key struggles of work stress for this path. The journey concludes by reviewing two stress relief tools that use abilities already within our bodies to comfort and soothe the negative impact work stress can have on us. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find…

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The Mind: Is it Your Best Path Through Work Stress? 18:53

10M ago18:53

18:53

On this episode, the podcast gives some background on the latest self-help resource created by Dr. Jennifer McManus: The Your Path Through Work Stress online quiz. Dr. McManus explains how this quiz is based on psychological research on stress symptoms and stress management techniques. The Mind, Body, Spirit framework that was used to conceptualize…

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Welcome Back, Work Stress! 15:20

10M ago15:20

15:20

The PsycHope Self-Help podcast is back after a summer hiatus. It's that time of year again when we're back in full swing at work. With this mind, the podcast highlights the negative impact work stress can have on our mental health and physical health. Scientifically supported techniques that can help with managing work stress are also discussed. Yo…

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First Long Island Serial Killer victim "Fire Island Jane Doe" IDENTIFIED! 22:06

12M ago22:06

22:06

In continuing our ongoing coverage of the Long Island Serial Killer case, we had to jump on to discuss today's events: "Fire Island Jane Doe" has been identified by Suffolk County as 34 year old Karen Vergata. Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, comics, and all types of media in the context …

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Catching The Long Island Serial Killer: EVIDENCE connecting Rex Heuermann to Gilgo Beach. 1:08:40

12M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

As many of you may know, Greg and Mike from Movies By McManus grew up in the same town as Rex Heuermann - the suspected Long Island Serial Killer. Join the guys for their full breakdown of the bail application and evidence against Rex. Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, comics, and all type…

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Living next to the Long Island Serial Killer: Rex Heuermann's ARREST and reaction 38:14

1y ago38:14

38:14

As many of you may know, Greg and Mike from Movies By McManus grew up in the same town as Rex Heuermann - the suspected Long Island Serial Killer. Join the guys for their full reaction to his arrest, and their thoughts on where the case goes from here! Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, com…

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GORDAN RAMSAY or ANTHONY BOURDAIN? 9:13

1y ago9:13

9:13

From Movies By McManus Episode 34 - What Gordon Ramsay is REALLY like: Next Level Chef's Chris "Chef Zaddy" Spinosa Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, comics, and all types of media in the context of who created it and what effect it's trying to have on the world. Short video breakdowns hos…

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What Gordon Ramsay is REALLY like: Next Level Chef's Chris "Chef Zaddy" Spinosa - MBM Podcast Ep. 34 1:12:34

1y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

In their first new podcast is over a year, Greg and Mike sit down with Chris "Chef Zaddy" Spinosa, finalist on "Next Level Chef" season 2 with Gordon Ramsay. Chris shares his behind the scenes experiences while working on the show, along with inside knowledge of the network of professional Chefs known as the "Gordon Ramsay Universe." Welcome to Mov…

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Mental Health Awareness: PMDD Sucks. Period. 11:05

1y ago11:05

11:05

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, the podcast highlights a mental health concern unique to women: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD. In this episode, we raise awareness for PMDD by exploring the continuum of menstrual cycle symptoms, from regular menstrual symptoms to premenstrual syndrome (or PMS) to PMDD. We chose a continuum ap…

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Mental Health Awareness: The Stress Link 21:42

1y ago21:42

21:42

Have you ever wondered why some people are more likely to develop a mental illness or have mental health problems than others? If so, then this episode is for you! The podcast explores the Diathesis Stress Model, which provides a framework for understanding the connection between stress and mental illness. Ideas for stress management are also provi…

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Stress Awareness: What are the Top 10 Stressors? 14:36

1y ago14:36

14:36

Wrap up Stress Awareness month by diving into how stressful life events are measured in psychological research studies and learn which stressors are in the top 10. You can find a copy of The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory PDF right here on the American Institute of Stress website. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path throug…

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Is it Stress or Anxiety? 18:09

1+ y ago18:09

18:09

This episode explores two of the top challenges for which women engage in self-help practices: stress and anxiety. Special attention is given to why it is so hard to tell the difference between stress and anxiety. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. Yo…

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Embrace Equity to Advance Women’s Mental Health 13:31

1+ y ago13:31

13:31

Given the PsycHope Self-Help podcast is a space for women, this episode explores the importance of International Women’s Day to women’s mental health. International Women's Day occurs on March 8th each year. This year's theme is embrace equity. You can learn more about this day of celebrating women and accelerating gender parity on the Internationa…

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Exploring Thought Work as a Self-Help Approach 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

12:47

Today the podcast brings you a quick episode on the self-help approach of thought work as inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy. Access the CBT infographics: Instagram Facebook Resources on CBT: Beck Institute Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You…

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The Healing Power of Self-Compassion 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

21:15

This week, the podcast reviews the healing power of self-compassion and offers a few practical ideas of how to integrate self-compassion into our own lives as self-help approaches. Try the Guided Mindfulness Meditation, Reflecting on Self-Compassion, that was created to accompany this episode. References Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being K…

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A Brief Introduction to the Psychology of Compassion 21:51

1+ y ago21:51

21:51

In the spirit of the focus on love that dominates the month of February, the podcast explores the psychology of compassion. This episode provides an introduction to the psychology of compassion and includes findings from relevant and classic psychological research studies. A quick overview of Compassion Focused Therapy is provided and some seeds of…

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Exploring the Psychological Benefits of Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety 22:16

1+ y ago22:16

22:16

This week, the podcast explores how mindfulness can be beneficial in terms of helping us manage stress and anxiety. Key findings from the scientific research on mindfulness are reviewed. And in the second half of the episode, Dr. McManus shares some ideas of how to use mindfulness as a self-help intervention for stress and anxiety in our own lives.…

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Deep Dive into the Psychological Benefits of Physical Exercise 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

This week the podcast takes a deep dive into the psychological benefits of physical exercise. Special attention is given to the positive impact of exercise on reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Suggestions on how to apply the research findings on the psychological benefits of exercise as a self-help intervention in one’s own life are also of…

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How Psychology Illuminates Paths to Healing, Hope, and Personal Growth 17:16

1+ y ago17:16

17:16

This week, the podcast offers another foundational episode for the overall vision of this relatively new podcast. The PsycHope Self Help podcast is a space where psychology illuminates paths to healing, hope, and personal growth. On this episode, clarification is provided on how psychology lights the way down these paths for us. What makes psycholo…

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14 Psychology Tips to Help You Reach Your New Year’s Resolutions 16:26

1+ y ago16:26

16:26

In this episode, 14 psychology tips are offered to help you stay motivated for and make progress on your New Year’s Resolutions or personal goals any time of the year. We'll explore the following tips: 1. Start with how you set them 2. Put them in writing 3. Start when ready 4. Social support 5. Accountability 6. Friendly competition 7. The value o…

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New Year's Resolution Wins: To Get Them, Start with How You Set Them 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

15:19

In this episode, the podcast turns our attention to the New Year and New Year’s resolutions. Dr. Jennifer McManus offers some strategies for positioning yourself for success when setting your New Year’s Resolutions for the coming year. While the theme for the episode is New Year’s Resolutions, the approaches can be applied to personal goals any tim…

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6. It's a Wonderful Life 34:12

1+ y ago34:12

34:12

🎥 Join us for a heartwarming Christmas episode as we dive into the timeless classic, 'It's a Wonderful Life' by Frank Capra. "Remember, no man is a failure who has friends." In this festive discussion, we explore themes of community, success, happiness, and the influence of the entertainment machine on our lives. Be part of the conversation as we c…

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Social Support (Day 12) 6:46

1+ y ago6:46

6:46

On the 12th day of holiday stress relief, we’re highlighting how social support can help during what can be a challenging time of year. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress r…

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Difficult Family Dynamics (Day 11) 7:55

1+ y ago7:55

7:55

On the 11th day of holiday stress relief, we’re going to explore a few strategies to help us navigate the stress involved with difficult family dynamics. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations …

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Holiday Travel Stress (Day 10) 6:59

1+ y ago6:59

6:59

Join the podcast for daily quick tip episodes with 12 days of Holiday Stress relief. On the 10th day of Holiday Stress relief, the podcast switches things up a bit. So far, we’ve been focusing on a specific stress relief strategy for each day. On this episode, however, the podcast concentrates on a specific challenge – that of heightened stress aro…

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Mindfulness (Day 9) 4:15

1+ y ago4:15

4:15

Many people struggle to cope with heightened stress during the holiday season. Some people will be so busy they never slow down to fully experience the current moment. So, on the 9th day of Holiday Stress relief, we consider how practicing mindfulness, which is all about being in the current moment, can help us cope with holiday stress. The holiday…

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Calming Breathing (Day 8) 4:09

1+ y ago4:09

4:09

On the 8th day of Holiday Stress relief this self-help podcaster brings you the gift of calming breathing for managing holiday stress. It's one of my favorite relaxation strategies! The calming breathing exercise video can be found here: Peace on Earth. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can fin…

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Draw on your Strengths (Day 7) 4:43

1+ y ago4:43

4:43

On the 7th day of Holiday Stress relief, the quick tip is to recognize your strengths and draw on them. Here is the link to the character's strengths survey: Survey Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness m…

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Exercise and Diet (Day 6) 4:37

1+ y ago4:37

4:37

On the 6th day of holiday stress relief, the podcast turns its attention to how physical exercise and our diet choices can help with holiday stress. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and o…

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Self-Care (Day 5) 4:40

1+ y ago4:40

4:40

On the 5th day of holiday Stress relief, I want to remind you of the importance of self-care. During a time of year when we’re so focused on the happiness of others—whether that’s by getting a meaningful gift or hosting a memorable event—it’s so easy to let our self-care go to the bottom of our list of priorities. The value of self-care for stress …

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12 Days of Holiday Stress Relief: Sleep (Day 4) 5:24

1+ y ago5:24

5:24

It’s the 12 days of holiday stress relief around here. And, on the 4th day of holiday stress relief, the focus is on making sure we’re getting enough sleep. The importance of sleep for stress reduction is explored and helpful tips for improving sleep this holiday season are provided. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path t…

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5. Knives Out 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

42:23

🎥 Join us for an intriguing episode where we dissect Rian Johnson’s 'Knives Out' – a film that's as fun as it is clever. "You’re a pack of vultures at the feast! Knives out and beaks bloody!" In this discussion, we unravel the pervasive themes of family dynamics, social commentary, and the inevitable truth that resonates throughout the film. We del…

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