Unpopular Culture Podcast

Today, we will dive into the psychology of awkwardness. Why does it exist? What function does it serve? Finally, my favorite tips for how to navigate out of or defuse an awkward moment so that you may live to fight another day. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

Have you ever had a stalker? - 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have had at least 1 stalker in their lifetime - 3 in 4 victims know their stalkers in some capacity - Today we will talk about a case that just happened this week, a Texas stalker that drove 2,600 miles from Houston to Redmond Washington to kill his victim and her husband - This case has a modern spin to it- the victim had a podcast, and the stalker was one of her fans. - We live in a world where 5 million podcasts exist, so are we not statistically likely to see this thing happen more and more? - Also the 1 sided relationship between a podcaster and their fans is quite imbalanced. - I myself am a fan of podcasts, and understand the intimate, yet 1 sided relationship that can be built. After all, we listen to countless hours of a podcasters voice and their musings. How could that NOT create a sense of familiarity? - I have talked to fans of my own work who blow me away with the details they pick up about me from listening to this show - Meanwhile, I have never met them before, and usually had no clue of their existence prior to meeting them. - The story you are about to hear is a case of what happens when the podcaster/podcaster fan relationship goes horribly wrong. - This episode is for Joey, a patron of the show who brought this story to my attention, thank you Joey. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

In Part 3- Dr. Drane explores The Green River Killer along Psychopathic vs. Sociopathic criteria. Also, we finally answer the question: Is Gary Ridgway a sexual sadist? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

Part 2 explores the personality dynamics of Gary Ridgway, his home life, and romantic relationships. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgway aka The Green River Killer. I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgway that will be released soon on Tubi. Full Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as well. Why do experts commonly believe that The Green River Killer was a sexual sadist, you ask? Why, it's because he strangled them to death after having sex with them. Sexual sadism is when you get sexual thrill from the prolonged torture and the enjoyment of watching your victim suffer. Compared to other sexual sadists, Ridgway finished his victims rather quickly, and did not take pleasure in prolonging their deaths or suffering, nor did he take the time to revel in the act of killing them. Ridgway simply strangled them after sex. Is that really sexual sadism? To answer this question, my wonderful stalkers, let's dive into the Ridgway case. I will recap the history of the Green River Killer, and then consider the criteria for sexual sadism to see if it lines up with Gary Ridgway. And of course, I want to hear your thoughts too! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

In this episode- psychology, technology, and medical experts discuss how feasible it is for the matrix to even exist. If we were to try to create the Matrix today, what would that look like? And if you could, would you really want to? Full Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

What happens when your roommate moves in and refuses to leave? Jamison Bachman is the type of personality who gets into your home and terrorizes you from the inside out Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

We're covering 2 shocking Thanksgiving cases in this episode: 1. A woman who ate her husband for thanksgiving 2. A man who shot his family at the Thanksgiving table. Nothing says UPC Thanksgiving like quadruple homicide with a side of Cannibalism Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

Can you believe UPC is now 5 years old??!! How time flies... This STALKERS ONLY show is a thank you to our beloved Patrons. Come hang out with us as we discuss current events and play games * * * Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast

Joe and Love are raising their baby in a plastic, suburban life. So normal, they even have a couple's therapist. But Joe can't help but reach back to his former life. Let's get into the psychology of stalking and murderous mayhem! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. * * * Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upcpodcast X: https://x.com/upcpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upcpodcast