The Doc Analyzes Anything
Episodes
The Doc Analyzes Anything | Episode 38: Live from Tampa Beer Week
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Doc and crew are all together in Tampa, FL! Talking strange but true scientific facts live from Angry Chair Brewing company, we spent our time sam...
TDAA Episode 37 | Instincts
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is instinct, intuition and gut feeling, scientifically speaking? Can Steve identify bpm's of famous songs better than Kyle? Dive bar burgers - ye...
TDAA Episode 36 | Borderline Personality Disorder
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores borderline personality disorder from a behavioral science perspective, discussing traditional treatments like dialectical behavi...
TDAA Episode 35 | Idioms
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who let the cat out of the bag? Idioms, common sayings, and their origins! We're talking verbal behavior, the evolution of language, and the cultural ...
TDAA Episode 34 | What is Love?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Baby don't hurt me (had to). Valentine's Day extravaganza! We talk the multifaceted nature of love, its psychological, chemical, and behavioral aspe...
TDAA Episode 33 | Neurocognitive Disorders
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Meow Meow, Dr. Sparks, and Kyle Steury dive into neurocognitive disorders. We'll try to break down what terms like dementia and Alzheimer’s real...
TDAA Episode 32 | Social Media
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the intersection of human behavior and social media, discussing childhood experiences, the impact of algorithms, and the dual nature ...
TDAA Episode 31 | Arthur Barry
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Doc Analyzes Anything, we’re talking about a con man, a plan, and a whole series of contingencies. We dive into the strange, stylish, a...
TDAA Episode 30 | Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Doc and crew take on Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. Does it accurately convey the human condition, or is it a more of a construct describing t...
TDAA Episode 29 | Drop Culture
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One time only- drop culture! We talk its psychological implications on consumer behavior, the allure of limited releases, and the economics of contriv...
TDAA Episode 28 | War
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking human behavior, communication, war, politics, and why violence keeps showing up in human history even when it makes absolutely no sens...
TDAA Episode 27 | The Holidays
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! We talk all the holiday stuff—how different cultures see Santa, favorite Christmas movies, weird and fun traditions, festive foods, ...
TDAA Episode 26 | Battle of the Sexes
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor joins for a battle royale! In this episode, we explore various aspects of human behavior focusing on gender roles and stereotypes in household ...
TDAA Episode 25: Addiction
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Dr. Sparks explores the complexities of addiction, discussing its definitions, the differences between physical and ment...
TDAA Episode 24 | Perspective
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Dr. Sparks and the crew take an all-over-the-place dive into human behavior and perspective taking. We cover everything from why naming your c...
TDAA Episode 23 | Why do we feel like we "know" celebrities?
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords parasocial relationships, intimacy, media celebrity, fan dynamics, one-sided relationships Summary Dr. Sparks and crew look into the concept ...
TDAA Episode 22 | Daredevils
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this thrilling episode of TDAA as we dive into the world of daredevils! From the legendary Evel Knievel to modern-day thrill-seekers, we ex...
TDAA Episode 21 | Intrinsic and External Motivation
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, psychology, behavior, evolution, learning Summary In this conversation, Dr. Sparks di...
TDAA Episode 20 | Naming Inanimate Objects
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's in a name? The Doc and Co. explore the psychology behind naming, discussing its impact on identity, relationships, and emotional connections. W...
TDAA Episode 19 | Halloween
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the origins and evolution of Halloween, exploring its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, the cultural practices associated with it,...
TDAA Episode 18 | Anxiety
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sparks Kyle and Brad dive into the complexities of anxiety, exploring its role as both a motivator and a challenge in our daily l...
TDAA Episode 17 | Hot Takes
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords candy, hot takes, yo-yo tricks, making your bed, boneless wings, apples, banana flavors, olives, pickles, Greek food, cereal, soup, toilet p...
TDAA Episode 16 | Stimulus-stimulus pairing
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords psychology, human behavior, stimulus pairing, Pavlovian conditioning, addiction, sensory stimuli, environmental cues, unlearning behaviors S...
TDAA Episode 15 | The Tylenol One
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords autism, Tylenol, human behavior, psychology,, reinforcement, sensory processing, genetics, environmental factors, vaccines Takeaways The c...
TDAA Episode 14 | Political Violence
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords social interactions, political violence, human history, fear, social media, positive reinforcement, media accountability, mental health, gun...
TDAA Episode 13 | Traffic Safety
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Steve, Kyle, and Chad hit the brakes on everyday chatter to dive into the science of traffic safety. We unpack the research from ...
TDAA Episode 12 | Novel Behavior
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sparks joins Kyle and Chad to explore one of the most fascinating topics in human behavior: invention, ingenuity, and genius. Are these forms of c...
TDAA Episode 11 | The Chameleon
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Doc Analyzes Anything | The Chameleon (Frédéric Bourdin) This week, the gang dives into the unbelievable story of Frédéric Bourdin—known as ...
TDAA Episode 10 | Self-diagnosis
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The gang discusses self-diagnosis; what it is, why it might be gaining popularity, and the pros and cons from both a behavioral standpoint and cultura...
TDAA Episode 9 | Progress
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 – The Doc Analyzes Anything: Progress What does it really mean to call something “progress”? In this episode, we break down the idea o...
TDAA Episode 8 | The Behavioral Analysis Unit
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Doc Analyzes Anything, Dr. Steve Sparks, Kyle Steury, and Chad Ever dive into a topic that's often misunderstood: the differenc...
TDAA Episode 7 | Nature vs Nurture
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steve, Dr. Brad and Kyle (not a doc) talk the age-old debate: do I suck at sports because of my genes or because my dad didn't encourage me to giv...
TDAA Episode 6 | Hustle Culture
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Doc Analyzes Anything, Dr. Steve, Kyle Steury, and special guest Chad dive headfirst into the wild world of hustle culture. Is ...
TDAA Episode 5 | Punishment
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Doc Analyzes Anything – Episode 5: Punishment In this episode, Dr. Sparks, Dr. Clements, and Kyle Steury dive into the topic of punishment—not...
TDAA Episode 4 | True Crime Podcasts
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 4 – True Crime Podcasts: Why Are We So Obsessed? Welcome back to The Doc Analyzes Anything! In this episode, Dr. Steve Sparks joins ...
TDAA Episode 3 | Dignity
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 - Dignity | The Doc Analyzes Anything Join Dr. Steve Sparks, Kyle Steury, and Brad Clements as they dive into a fascinating behavioral analy...
TDAA Episode 2 | Cults
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 – Cults On this episode of The Doc Analyzes Anything, Dr. Steven Sparks, Brad Clements, and Kyle Steury take a deep dive into the fascinat...
TDAA Episode 1 | Determinism
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our inaugural episode, The Doc breaks down the concepts of determinism and selectionism—cornerstones of science and behavior analysis. What does ...