• Nothing Is, In Fact, Gnarly
    May 5 2026
    In this episode of "More Than You Think!" we discuss how companies like Coachella, Live Nation, and Hybe are destroying the artistry of music and ruining the live music experience for real fans.Sound effects used:Sound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by Universfield from PixabaySound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by aPebble from Pixabayhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/SAmNRZPETgQaSound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by ALEXIS_GAMING_CAM from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by ksjsbwuil from Pixabayhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/J-hse454Eqghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifaoKZfQpdA https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9-1nvjAN5t4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WVBT7FrgJI&list=PLLD6POnaJagVPIMrmGRHymiQmf54PLJAC&index=7 ★ Support this podcast ★
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  • Girl I'm Bored... Let's Eat Some Protein!
    Apr 7 2026

    In this episode of "More Than You Think!" we discuss why ignoring the drastic weight loss of our favorite female celebrities is even more harmful and less feminist than staying silent about women's bodies.

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    Holmes, Su, et al. “Feminist Approaches to Anorexia Nervosa: A Qualitative Study of a Treatment Group.” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 5, no. 1, 13 Nov. 2017, jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-017-0166-y, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-017-0166-y.

    Munshi, Atul, et al. “Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Detection, and Management, with Specific Reference to Coronary Artery Disease.” Journal of Mid-Life Health, vol. 12, no. 1, 17 Apr. 2021, p. 8, https://doi.org/10.4103/jmh.jmh_31_21.

    National Cancer Institute. “Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk.” National Cancer Institute, Cancer.gov, 22 Feb. 2018, www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/hormones/oral-contraceptives-fact-sheet.

    Power:, Redefining. “Shelov Psychology Group.” Shelov Psychology Group , 9 Sept. 2024, www.shelovpsychologygroup.com/blog/eating-disorders-and-the-patriarchy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

    Vitarbo, August. “More than We Can Chew.” Stance, vol. 17, no. 1, 6 Apr. 2024, pp. 86–97, https://doi.org/10.33043/s.17.1.86-97.

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    17 mins
  • Nevermind... we ARE at war!
    Mar 24 2026

    In the TENTH episode of "More Than You Think!" we discuss how war can have different effects on art and pop culture by looking at recent examples from the 2026 Oscars and the 1970's hippie movement.

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    20 mins
  • Recession Indicator!
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, we discuss how the current revival of clubbing culture and loud clubbing music is actually indicating a future recession. We tie this theory in with the pre-depression "roaring 20's," and joke about how Harry Styles predicted the whole thing.

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    21 mins
  • WE ARE Marty Supreme
    Mar 3 2026
    In a capitalist, corporate economy that shames innovation and ridicules creativity, Gen Z struggles to find ways to balance fulfillment with career success. In this episode, we discuss the new film, "Marty Supreme," and how relevant it is to young adults in todays society. Bibliography:Parker, Kim, et al. Key Milestones for Young Adults Today Versus 30 Years Ago. Pew Research Center, 25 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/01/25/key-milestones-for-young-adults-today-versus-30-years-ago/.Parker, Kim, et al. Financial Help and Independence in Young Adulthood. Pew Research Center, 25 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/01/25/financial-help-and-independence-in-young-adulthood/.U.S. Census Bureau. Milestones to Adulthood. United States Census Bureau, 2025, www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/08/milestones-to-adulthood.html.Liu, Jennifer. “High Housing Costs Have Kept 31% of Gen Z Adults Living at Home.” CNBC, 11 Jan. 2024, www.cnbc.com/2024/01/11/high-housing-costs-have-kept-31percent-of-gen-z-adults-living-at-home.html.sound effects used:Sound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by floraphonic from PixabaySound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by Finnegan Cramer from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by u_hpfpehdmfy from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by Ai_mee Universe from Pixabayhttps://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/lil-jon-whaaat-74021/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=shareSound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabayOh brother, this guy stinks: https://quicksounds.com/page/license-agreementSound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by Universfield from PixabaySound Effect by u_uy2kad5rlq from PixabaySound Effect by Universfield from Pixabay ★ Support this podcast ★
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    25 mins
  • Remakes and Sequels!
    Feb 17 2026
    In this episode, we talk about how creativity under the control of economic gain has decreased the quality of Disney movie in recent years. Sound effects used:11575 male group booing.wav by Robinhood76 -- https://freesound.org/s/687017/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Sound Effect by Bithuh from PixabaySound Effect by aPebble from PixabaySound Effect by LIECIO from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by Humor Dome from Pixabayhttps://tuna.voicemod.net/sound/23963c68-6ebf-40e6-93e7-1a9008270e36Sound Effect by LoLa Joy from PixabaySound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by Universfield from Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/som-matricula-464025/Sound Effect by Universfield from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by u_uy2kad5rlq from PixabaySound Effect by aPebble from Pixabayhttps://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/oh-brother-this-guy-stinks/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share ★ Support this podcast ★
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    24 mins
  • Christmas Classics!
    Dec 15 2025
    In this episode of "More Than You Think!" we discuss how the economy determines whether a new Christmas song will stand the test of time.Sound effects used:https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/christmas-holidays-medium-266638/Sound Effect by Alexander Jauk from PixabaySound Effect by Otto from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by aPebble from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by Neo Theone from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from PixabayaSound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySources:1. Janata, Petr. “Music-Evoked Autobiographical Memories.” (2007).2. Janata, Petr. “The Neural Architecture of Music-Evoked Autobiographical Memory.” Cerebral Cortex (2009).3. Madison, Guy et al. “Repeated Listening Increases the Liking for Music Regardless of Complexity.” (2017).4. Library of Congress. “All I Want for Christmas Is You Added to the National Recording Registry.” (2023).5. Billboard. “Greatest of All Time Holiday 100 Songs.”6. Billboard / Chart Data on Kelly Clarkson — Underneath the Tree annual chart performance and rise as a modern holiday standard.7. Billboard / Chart Data on Ariana Grande — Santa Tell Me chart performance showing its growth as a recurring seasonal hit. ★ Support this podcast ★
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    22 mins
  • Whimsy!
    Nov 11 2025
    In the fifth episode of "More Than You Think!" we talk about how current cultural events show where America's youth is headed, both morally and intellectually.Sound effects used in this podcast: Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by Martha Whitehouse from PixabaySound Effect by Benjamin Adams from PixabaySound Effect by Universfield from Pixabayhttps://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/paris/89172Sound Effect by Bithuh from Pixabay Sound Effect by Shiden Beats Music from PixabaySound Effect by Scottish Guy from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/tr808-clap-241405/Sound Effect by Benjamin Adams from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by vvqne from PixabaySound Effect by freesound_community from PixabaySound Effect by ido berg from PixabayArticle Citations:1. Di Battista, S., & Tajfel, E. (2025). Women’s participation in collective action for workplace gender equality: The role of perceived relative deprivation, resentment, and moral conviction. Sex Roles. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-025-01573-72. Barreto, M., Ellemers, N., & Tajfel, H. (2022). Men’s reactions to gender inequality in the workplace: From relative deprivation on behalf of women to collective action. Frontiers in Psychology. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9712440/3. Oregon State University. (2022, April 28). Men are more likely to respond negatively to gender threats in the workplace than women, research finds. Oregon State University Newsroom. https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/men-are-more-likely-respond-negatively-gender-threats-workplace-women-research-finds4. Meringolo, P., & Di Benedetto, M. (2024). The impact of the need for cognitive closure on attitudes toward women as managers and the sequential mediating role of belief in a just world and gender essentialism. Behavioral Sciences, 14(3), 196. MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/3/1965. De Cicco, G., & Passini, S. (2024). Threatened manhood and the backlash effect: Gender status threat and resistance to equality initiatives. Sex Roles. Springer. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-024-01443-86. Treynor, W., Gonzalez, R., & Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2013). Rumination reconsidered: A psychometric analysis. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 37(5), 866–880. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24089583/ ★ Support this podcast ★
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