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
Episodes
In this special episode of Freudian Scripts, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran honor Suicide Prevention Month by taking a look at how suicide is portrayed in film and television. With the alarming rise in rates of suicide, understanding these depictions is more critical than ever. This episode spotlights the controversial series 13 Reasons Why and its impact on youth, exploring the potential risks and consequences of media representations of s...
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 ...
Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster on the latest episode of Freudian Scripts! Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are putting Pixar’s Inside Out on the couch, just in time to celebrate the recent release of Inside Out 2. We’re diving deep into the mind of 11-year-old Riley as she navigates the ups and downs of a big move. Ever wondered why Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust have such a strong grip on our emotions? We’ll brea...
Are you ready for a killer new episode of Freudian Scripts? Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran in our latest session as we uncover the truth behind the infamous “Serial Killer” gene.
In this inaugural Real or Reel session, we’ll discuss a common psychological portrayal to determine if it is real science or made for the movie reel. Is the “Serial Killer” gene based in actual science or just another dramat...
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. Why do viewers love reality TV so much, and what are its psychological impact on both viewers and stars? From voyeurism to escapism, find out what keeps us hooked and the hidden consequences for those in the spotlight. We’ll analyze ...
Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran are bringing last summer’s phenomenon, Barbie, to the couch! Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they provide a brief history of Barbie, the toy. They then discuss Barbie’s journey to the “real world” which leads her to question her existence, expectations, and identity. They also share a new-to-the-pod concept — cognitive dissonance. Finally, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss Barbie’s rel...
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are thrilled to launch the 5th season of Freudian Scripts with a Second Opinion mini-session! Just as someone may seek a second opinion from a doctor, some scenes require a second look from Drs. Sam and Fran. They surprise each other with new clips while listening and reacting to them for the first time in real time. First, they review a clip from a classic, Freaky Friday. They analyze a teenager providing the...
What’s this?! What’s this?! A special new session right in time for the holidays. Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are putting Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas on the couch. Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they discuss Jack Skellington’s struggle with his identity and purpose in life (or should we say afterlife). Is he the Pumpkin King? Or Santa Claws? The doctors also talk about different emotions shown in th...
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.
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are putting Netflix’s, Wednesday on the couch this week. Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they dive into Wednesday’s therapy session with Dr. Kinbott. What teenager is not mandated to attend therapy after throwing piranha’s into a pool? Wednesday is a unique friend, student, and therapy patient. In addition to chatting about the spooky crimes Wednesday tries to solve, the doctors also play a ne...
Guess who’s turning 50?! Well, technically the podcast turned 3 years old last month, but today we are launching our 50th session! Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they put 50 First Dates on the couch! In this modern, rom-com classic starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, they explain different types of amnesia and estimate which type of amnesia Lucy may be experiencing. Is Lucy’s inability to remember her boyfriend H...
Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran shift from the multiverse to a creepy serial killer’s basement this week. Join us as they put Hulu’s show, The Patient on the couch (and review the first half of the season)! What happens when your patient becomes your kidnapper? The doctors attempt to analyze an unusual therapist-patient relationship and treatment plan. Dr. Alan Strauss attempts to curb Sam’s “compulsion” to kil...
Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran on a life saving journey as they cover Everything Everywhere All At Once.
While the doctors are not experts on the multiverse and may not have the answer to the meaning of life, they are familiar with ADHD symptoms. They discuss whether or not Evelyn may be experiencing ADHD symptoms, anxiety, or multiverse jumping phenomena. All of the above?
The doctors also discuss Evelyn’s experiences with her...
We’re back… Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran launch their 4th season with a Second Opinion mini-session! Just as someone may seek a second opinion from a doctor, some scenes require a second look from Drs. Sam and Fran.
The doctors surprise each other with new clips while listening and reacting to them for the first time in real time. First, they listen to a clip from The Bear. In the midst of the kitchen chaos, they discuss the te...
Just in time for the end of Spooky Season, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran bring you a Reel Rounds Mini-Session ’rounding’ on psychology & exorcisms.
The doctors introduce the show Evil and discuss Dr. Kristen Broussard’s role as a forensic psychologist on a team who investigates exorcisms and other unexplained phenomena. Definitely a job that seems too scary for Dr. Fran. Dr. Sam and D...
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran bring back The Flight Attendant for a Booster Mini-Session this week!
When we first evaluated The Flight Attendant, we reviewed Cassie’s relationships as well as alcohol use disorder and acute stress disorder. This time around, the doctors dive into treatments for alcohol use disorder including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They discuss some of the scenes in which Cassie participates in the 12 steps of AA as...
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