Two Guys on Your Head

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Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Compliments

    We may think that giving someone a compliment just makes them feel good, yet as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, the benefits of complimenting others reach far beyond the expression of praise or admiration. The post Compliments appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min

  2. 6 FEB

    Theory

    A theory serves as an analytical tool to explain “why” and “how” events occur, rather than just describing them. Yet, all too often, the way we use the idea of a theory obfuscates the real value of what a theory is: a structured, evidence-based explanation for natural or social phenomena, constructed using the scientific method […] The post Theory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min

  3. 30 JAN

    Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust

    There is a difference between being safe and thinking you are safe, and the bridge between those two things is built on trust. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the difference between psychological safety and the psychology of safety and how […] The post Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min

  4. 24 JAN

    Compensation

    Compensation is about more than just a paycheck. It’s about feeling valued, secure, and supported, but we don’t always think about it that way. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of compensation. The post Compensation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min

  5. 16 JAN

    Desensitization

    Why do things that once felt exciting, delicious, shocking, or even frightening start to feel… ordinary? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of desensitization and how motivation, memory, and context shape what we see, feel, and react to, often […] The post Desensitization appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min

  6. 9 JAN

    The Psychology of Healthy Ambition

    Working toward goals can give our lives direction and meaning. But psychology shows that when we focus too narrowly on outcomes, we can undermine both our well-being and our performance. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the importance of staying mentally […] The post The Psychology of Healthy Ambition appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min

  7. 2 JAN

    Early Specialization?

    If your child shows exceptional talent early, it may be tempting to cultivate it immediately. However, an overload of lessons and practice may not be the most effective approach. This episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the perils of specializing early. Bloom, Benjamin […] The post Early Specialization? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min

  8. 26/12/2025

    Protecting Your Boredom (Re-broadcast)

    Someone once said, “I like to do nothing if I can avoid doing something.” For many of us, doing nothing is surprisingly hard. It asks us to generate our own thoughts rather than constantly reacting to Instagram, email, and an ever-expanding stream of stimuli. But when we allow ourselves the space to be bored, to […] The post Protecting Your Boredom (Re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    8 min
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Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain how our brain works.

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  • Channel
    KUT & KUTX Studios
  • Creator
    KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 KUT & KUTX Studios | Moody College of Communication
  • Show Website
    Two Guys on Your Head

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