In this very special episode, Alison Jane interviews six student researcher from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on research topics ranging from anxiety in schools, charitable donations to psychopaths getting enraged online.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

How WEIRD is psychology research? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Kris Vespia, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on the topic of the WEIRDness of psychological research. WEIRD is an acronym which stands for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democrati…

Are pet owners more empathetic than non-pet owners? In this episode, Alison Jane and two of her undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay share their research on pets and empathy with Dr. Georjeanna Wilson Doenges, Professor and Chair of Psychology at UW - Green Bay.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

Why do we blame the referees in sport? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Thomas Gretton, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay about his research on elite referees in sport.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

Can you change your accent? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Elisa Monti, President and Co-Founder of the Voice and Trauma Research and Connection Group & Dr. Elif Ikizer, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Tune in for this fascinating conversation!…

After being picked to finish dead freakin' last, Green Bay sits a half game out of first place with four games left to play in the Horizon League's regular season schedule. @JimSarow and @BrianDickmann recap the past month of games and look ahead to the Phoenix gauntlet of a schedule left to play, including two home games this weekend at the Kress …

Why do innocent people confess? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Fabiana Alceste, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Butler University. Dr. Alceste studies the social and cognitive processes around false confessions. Tune in for this engaging and informative conversation!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

What's your fitness goal? In this episode, Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Joanna Morrissey, Associate Professor, and Chair of the Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and Carol and Megan who are fitness instructors at Jazzercise in Green Bay, WI on the topic of fitness goals. Tune in f…

Green Bay has officially reached the halfway point of the Horizon League regular season schedule, so it's time to jump to some conclusions. We also preview Thursday night's massive rematch with Oakland (6:00 PM, Resch Center) with first place on the line. www.phearthephoenix.com Follow us on Twitter / X: @PhearThePhoenix / @BrianDickmann / @JimSaro…

In this special episode, Alison Jane is in conversation with six members of the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Dr. Ryan Martin, Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, Dr. Jason Cowell, Dr. Thomas Gretton, Dr. Abigail Neubauer, and Dr. Chelsea Wooding on the topic of thriving in academia. Tune in to find out about this and…

After another long hiatus, we're back to talk about the first two months of the season and look ahead to the resumption of Horizon League play. Topics include the season's highs and lows thus far, surprising player performances, and a quick look around the Horizon League. Be sure to follow @PhearThePhoenix / @JimSarow / @BrianDickmann on Twitter (o…

Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Wooding on the topic of sport and performance psychology. Is mental performance just for athletes? Tune in to find out about this and more!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli on the topic of cyber predators. Who is the most vulnerable to cyber predators? Tune in to learn this and more!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Ryan Martin on the topic of conspiricies. Who is more likely to believe in conspiracies? Tune in to learn this and more!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

Alison Jane is joined by Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges for a conversation about climate change. Will climate change alter our psyche? Tune in to learn this and more!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this episode, Alison Jane is joined by Dr. Ryan Martin for an in depth discussion about catharsis. Is catharsis effective? Tune in to learn this and more!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this episode, Alison Jane is joined by Dr. Sara Konrath and Dr. Jason Cowell for a lively discussion about empathy. Is empathy on the decline? Do young people today lack empathy? Tune in to learn this and more!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In our first episode of the season, Ryan and Georjeanna talk about why we should increase empathy with Dr. Alison Jane Martingano. Ryan and Georjeanna also announce that Dr. Martingano is the new host of the podcast going forward!By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

It's the Dog Days of Summer but we're back for a conversation with Green Bay Phoenix head coach Sundance Wicks! We talk about how the team's offseason workouts are going, an overall view of the roster, Sunny's non-conference scheduling philosophy, and butcher some basic Wyoming geography. www.phearthephoenix.com Make sure you follow us on Twitter: …

In our last episode of the season, Ryan and Georjeanna talk about his new book, How to Deal with Angry People. They talk about why he wrote it, what's in it, and even unpack a few strategies for people to think about.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

Whether you're lying to your parents so you can go look for a dead body or lying to your parents so you can see a PG film in the theater, our favorite summer movies say an awful lot about the kind of people we’ve become. Georjeanna, Ryan, and former intern Kelsi talk through their favorite summer movies with a focus not just on why they love them, …

In this episode our hosts, Ryan and Georjeanna, delve into intriguing research on the science of forgetting and how various factors such as stress, information overload, and the monotonous nature of the pandemic era affect our ability to recall events and daily life during the past three years. We share some personal anecdotes about our cherished a…

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with fellow UW-Green Bay Psychology professor, Dr. Abby Nehrkorn-Bailey, about how we deal with stress and how our emotional responses improve over the lifespan. Using the Socio-Emotional Selectivity Theory, we discuss why this finding makes sense but goes against some of the stereotypes we hold about older…

We're back to talk about Green Bay's new head coach, Sundance Wicks. @JimSarow and @BrianDickmann talk through the decision to hire Wicks over the other four finalists, the Sundance style, and more. For more, visit www.phearthephoenix.com and follow @PhearThePhoenix on Twitter.

In this episode, our host Ryan Martin shares 5 things we all should know about positive emotions. We tend to lump emotions into two categories, positive and negative, but we do that based on how they make us feel and not whether or not they are good for us. Ryan shares thoughts on our search for happiness and ways that positive emotions affect our …

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna, learn if all the hype in recent press about women being more empathetic than men is legit. We talk with fellow UW-Green Bay Psychology professors Alison Jane Martingano and Jason Cowell about how empathy is measured and how socialization, rather than biological explanations, may be contributing to these finding…

Green Bay's season is over but the search for a new head coach is about to kick into high gear. We talk through some takeaways from the disappointing season that was, do a little bit of a deep dive into a few of the potential coaching candidates, and make our predictions for Marion County Madness next week in Indianapolis. Follow us on Twitter: @Ph…

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with fellow UWGB Psychology professor, Dr. Macrae Husting about how to build perseverance in kids. We share tips like chunking, stretching, and sticking to it as ways to motivate kids to thrive.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna brainstorm approaches to creating meaningful connections and building community in our workplaces and learning communities. They discuss answers to important questions like, "Why does a sense of community matter?" and "How can we intentionally create places and circumstances that can help us build community?" Jo…

The PtP Podcast is back to talk through the mid-season firing of head coach Will Ryan. How did we get here, where did it all go wrong, and where do we go from here?

In this episode, Ryan Martin and Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges talk with Dr. Regan A.R. Gurung about the psychology of making and keeping friendships as adults Psychology and Stuff is the Psychology Podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Questions from the audience welcomed. This is a Common CAHSS event.…

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with fellow UWGB professor and resident superhero expert, Dr. Bryan Carr, about what we can learn about our own emotions from watching superhero movies. From the rage of The Hulk to the dark vengeance of Batman, seeing big emotions play out on screen can teach us how to deal with those same emotions is our …

In this episode our hosts talk with Psychology neuroscience professor Dr. Todd Hillhouse and Psychology major Kaitlyn Partridge about the role of serotonin in depression. We discuss the effectiveness of SSRIs and other drugs in treating depression and the complexities involved in treating mental illness with drugs.…

The regular season is finally here! Jim (@JimSarow) and Brian (@BrianDickmann) are back to talk about a pair of closer-than-we'd-like exhibition victories, talk about the Phoenix tough non-conference slate, go through Green Bay's roster and potential rotation, and make some Horizon League predictions. Visit phearthephoenix.com for more and be sure …

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with Psych & Stuff all-star Dr. Jason Cowell and Psychology major Karsten Cowan about the negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences on our brains and development and the hope we share to prevent childhood trauma and mitigate the impacts through early intervention.…

Jim and Brian are joined on the podcast by the head coach of the Phoenix, Will Ryan. Topics include the transfer portal, Green Bay's newcomers, non-conference scheduling, and much more. For more UWGB hoops coverage check out PhearThePhoenix.com and be sure to follow @PhearThePhoenix, @BrianDickmann, and @JimSarow on Twitter.…

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with UW-Green Bay's new psychology professor, Dr. Abby Nehrkorn-Bailey, about her intriguing research on the impacts of negative views of aging on our health and how physical activity may counteract some of those negative consequences.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with UW-Green Bay's new psychology professor, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, about her fascinating research on the complex ways that technology, including virtual reality, impacts empathy.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this first episode of Season 8, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with Educational Psychologist and UW-Green Bay Assistant Teaching Professor Macrae Husting about the growth in popularity of Dr. Carol Dweck’s concept of The Growth Mindset. We talk about how this powerful shift in thinking helps people persevere in challenging situations and, as heard in …

With summer workouts officially underway, Jim (@JimSarow) and Brian (@BrianDickmann) talk through Green Bay's revamped 2022/2023 roster so far. Other topics include known non-conference opponents, expectations, and a little golf talk. Be sure to follow @PhearThePhoenix on Twitter and visit www.phearthephoenix.com for more.…

In our final episode of the season, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with thanatologist and fellow UWGB professor, Dr. Illene Cupit, about ways we can better support people who are grieving. We learn some valuable tips on how to talk with and support people through the bereavement journey.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

UW-Green Bay athletic director Josh Moon (@moonjosh) joins the podcast to talk all things Green Bay Phoenix athletics.

In this episode we highlight UWGB undergraduate research being presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting in April 2022. Hear all about the fascinating studies our students are presenting on topics such as early childhood trauma and anxiety related to empathy, ways to measure anxiety and depression in preclinical studies w…

In this episode we feature our very own co-host, Dr. Ryan Martin, in a discussion about triumphs and pitfalls of using TikTok and other social media platforms to share psychological science with a huge audience.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this episode, our hosts talk with Jenene Calloway, the Vice President of Talent Management and Chief Diversity Officer at Schreiber Foods Inc., about Industrial/Organizational Psychology. We discuss the ways work is changing and how I/O Psychology can play a part in success in the world of work.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

@JimSarow and @BrianDickmann are back to talk about Green Bay's forgettable 2021/2022 season, take a look at the offseason ahead, and touch on Wright State's appearance in the First Four on Wednesday night.

In this episode, our hosts talk with Beth Hudak, the Director of Community Engagement at House of Hope, an emergency shelter supporting youth and families with children experiencing homelessness. We learn some startling statistics about youth experiencing homelessness and ways that we can advocate in our communities.…

In this episode, our hosts chat with Dr. Christine Smith and Myah Henderson about the BIPOC R.I.S.E. mentoring program at UW-Green Bay. Their passion for mentoring college students of color shines throughout this episode as they share how this program helps BIPOC students thrive.By UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this episode our hosts chat with Dr. Preston Cherry, the Founder and President of Concurrent Financial Planning , LLC, about the new and growing field of financial psychology. We discuss the importance of financial literacy and how financial decision-making might be impacted by personality traits and other psychological factors. Dr. Cherry even …

The PTP Podcast is back to talk about the non-conference season, recent transfer news, a couple of GB players in the NBA, and preview the Phoenix next three games. Follow us on Twitter: @PhearThePhoenix / @BrianDickmann / @JimSarow