Freudian Scripts

Freudian Scripts

The podcast where Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran put your favorite TV shows and movies on the couch and analyze the way psychology is portrayed on our screens

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October 24, 2024 40 mins
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In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran by taking a look at how suicide is portrayed in film and television.
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August 22, 2024 52 mins

Bonjour, Freudian Scripters! Get ready to double-tap on this episode as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran dive into the psychology of social media. Today, we’re putting Emily in Paris and Not Okay on the couch to explore how social media impacts our emotions, behavior, and mental health. As the Olympics wrap up in France, we’re taking a fun and timely look at American women trying to make it big as influencers in Paris. First up, we have Emily ...

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August 8, 2024 55 mins
Join us for an emotional rollercoaster as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran put Inside Out on the couch.
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Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new session: Real or Reel? Join as they uncover the truth behind the infamous “Serial Killer” gene.
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July 11, 2024 35 mins
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June 20, 2024 41 mins
Are you ready for the most DRAMATIC episode of Freudian Scripts yet? Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran on the latest Reel Rounds mini-session as they dive into the scandalous world of reality television.
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Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they discuss the Barbie movie, reviewing Barbie's feelings, expectations, perceptions, and identity. Did you know that while you listen to this session, 3,738 Barbies will be sold?!
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Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are thrilled to launch the 5th season of Freudian Scripts with a Second Opinion mini-session on Freaky Friday and Mr. & Mrs. Smith!
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What's this?! Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a special holiday session about identity and holiday spirits!
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November 3, 2023 38 mins
Join Dr. Sam and Fran as they explore why we like true crime through the lens of Only Murderers in the Building and Based on a True Story.
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July 20, 2023 70 mins
Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they discuss individual and family therapy in the Addams Family's world.
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Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they launch their 50th session featuring the romcom, 50 First Dates!
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June 1, 2023 68 mins
This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss what happens when a psychologist is kidnapped by a murderous patient who demands therapy. They review potential diagnoses, treatment approaches, and even a family therapy session.
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Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran on a journey through identity, intergenerational family dynamics, and the multiverse. The award-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once is on the couch this week!
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Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are back with a new season and a new Second Opinion mini-session. We discuss heated relationships from the TV shows, The Bear and AP Bio.
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October 31, 2022 34 mins
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a spooky Reel Rounds mini-session on psychology and exorcisms through the lense of the show Evil.
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Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a Booster Mini-session as they put The Flight Attendant back on the couch!
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