Episodes

  • Annoyance Part I: Predictability and Risk

    Annoyance Part I: Predictability and Risk
    Oct 9 2026
    Why is it that some things really annoy us while others we couldn’t care less about? It turns out it has a lot to do with predictability and attention: we get annoyed when something we didn’t choose or anticipate intrudes on our attention, or when we are stuck paying attention to something we would rather […]
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    8 mins
  • Annoyance Part II: Pain and Expectations

    Annoyance Part II: Pain and Expectations
    Oct 16 2026
    We deal with annoyances every day, but why do some things annoy us a lot more than others? In part two of this two-part Two Guys on Your Head series on the psychology of annoyance, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the role that pain, expectations, and stories play in how […]
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    8 mins
  • Threatening Punishment (Rebroadcast)

    Threatening Punishment (Rebroadcast)
    Oct 2 2026
    In the moment, threatening punishment might seem like a good idea, but does it work? It turns out it depends on your goal. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of punishment and reveal why scolding, threats, and consequences might […]
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    8 mins
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Sep 25 2026
    There are times when we feel out of sync with what we want in the world and how we act in the world. Say you’re longing for close, lasting relationships, but you are acting in a way that says you don’t believe you’re worthy of love, pulling back or pushing people away without quite knowing […]
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    8 mins
  • When To Use AI: An Opportunity

    When To Use AI: An Opportunity
    Sep 11 2026
    AI tools can help us extend our capabilities and our capacity, but what about our brains? When is using AI beneficial, and when can it be detrimental to our ability to learn and think? In Part II of our conversations on “When To Use AI,” Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke and Rebecca McInroy talk […]
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    8 mins
  • When To Use AI: The Problem

    When To Use AI: The Problem
    Sep 4 2026
    AI tools are ubiquitous and, let’s be honest, mind-blowing in their capabilities. But when is it healthy and productive to use them, and when is it not? What impact does relying on AI have on our ability to learn, to be creative, to think? In this first “Two Guys on Your Head” episode in our […]
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    7 mins
  • Back To School: Teachers

    Back To School: Teachers
    Aug 28 2026
    It’s that time of year again when fresh-faced little ones with new backpacks and clean shoes head back to school. On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy wanted to provide some tips to help teachers set the stage for a successful and happy year.
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    8 mins
  • Back To School: Kids and Parents

    Back To School: Kids and Parents
    Aug 21 2026
    It’s that time of year again when fresh-faced little ones with new backpacks and clean shoes head back to school. On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy wanted to make sure to highlight the psychological significance of this time of year for kids and […]
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    8 mins