Sexy Psychopathy

Steven Blacksmith

Steven Blacksmith is a lot of things, (a writer, filmmaker, actor, comedian)... He is also a psychopath. With the help of experts from various industries and professions, he tries to find out everything he can about human behavior, and expose the viewer to the mindset of a psychopath.

  1. 02/03/2021

    Music

    Chris Walsh is a jack-of-all-trades performer with a deep love for music. He joins the podcast this week to talk about his experience with music and discusses with Blacksmith why people are often emotional moved by music. We also see if you can tell a psychopath by their taste in music.  Sources https://abbeyroadinstitute.nl/blog/emotion-in-music-giving-you-the-chills/?fbclid=IwAR08gmO3a-dU2C5WIQ26QCdFfnnEcGyHjIsaljWIQonLkQwzfyAEkfroljY https://www.prismbitch.com https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/psychopathy?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2 Check out live performances at The Launchpad. https://www.youtube.com/c/Launchpadabq

  2. 01/27/2021

    Monsters

    Firefighter and movie monster lover, Alejandro Naranjo, joins the podcast to talk about fear, classic movie monsters, and why we are so fascinated with monsters and cryptids such as Bigfoot.  Sources: https://hobbylark.com/fandoms/Why-Are-We-Fascinated-with-Monsters https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-so-many-people-still-believe-in-bigfoot-180970045/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/duncanmadden/2018/11/16/fantastic-cryptids-and-where-to-find-them/?sh=2ea6dfc81d99 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160830113745.htm

  3. 01/20/2021

    Are We In A Simulation?

    Gabriel Hesch, engineer and science podcast extraordinaire, joins Blacksmith for a fascinating discussion on whether or not we are living in a simulation. They talk about The Matrix, the phenomena of deja vu, and scientific (and some very unscientific) reasons people believe we're living in a simulation.  Blacksmith's Sources: https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/15-irrefutable-reasons-we-might-be-living-in-a-simulation.html?fbclid=IwAR1xTShFjVSC2gDMKvX6m-IMRtnENiMt0KQQNV0EdE4lhLHKyGhAD05aNCA https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-science-explain-deja-vu/?fbclid=IwAR1zG6-MmsDi4O1EIy5HOEuOOkSyErUBxpzyEwnWluw1mRk33blWRvOvjuk Where to find Gabriel Hesch: https://www.youtube.com/turingrabbitholespodcast https://anchor.fm/breakingmathpodcast/episodes/47-Blast-to-the-Past-Retrocausality-eb5js9/a-aiert9?fbclid=IwAR0SQrgToOD6_iSkAYEDR94ha26F5ygNkuBxtVA11iOANmZbjKIMHhILWl4 https://anchor.fm/nerdforensics/episodes/Zelda-vs--Final-Fantasy-Part-1-emu554?fbclid=IwAR1YptDAWQJfrdsqFrwwEEnDH6KrO61RXMsuj7tfP3nGwRsHpcNwmqsqlUo

  4. 01/06/2021

    Vigilantism

    Owen Reid Callis drops by the podcast to talk to us about the American fascination with vigilantes. We talk about it's horrible roots in this country then touch on the evolution of the sole, vigilante hero from the Wild West to Superheroes. We also discuss modern militias, police, and white supremacy and the ways in which they intersect with each other and vigilante mentality.  Sources: https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/wild-west-how-lawless-was-american-frontier/ https://theconversation.com/vigilantism-again-in-the-news-is-an-american-tradition-141849 https://screenrant.com/marvel-dc-killer-movie-superheroes/

  5. 12/30/2020

    Manipulation

    Manipulation is the topic of this episode as we discuss some of the various types of manipulation and how to prevent yourself from being manipulated by people. (TW: This episode includes discussion of emotional, physical, verbal and sexual abuse. Please listen at your own discretion.) Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201510/14-signs-psychological-and-emotional-manipulation https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/10-popular-techniques-used-by-manipulators-and-how-to-fight-them.html

  6. 12/23/2020

    Dungeons & Dragons and Role Playing Games

    Kainon Orion Bachtel joins us for todays episode that is all about role playing games. Why do people want to dive headfirst into fantasy realms and take command of an eclectic range of characters? Blacksmith and Kainon give a very basic introduction on how to play Dungeons and Dragons and talk about the psychology behind players' choices when building a character.  https://www.wizardslaboratory.com/dd-basics-ability-scores-an-what-they-mean/?fbclid=IwAR154du4GMYVnh8Qqbn5lAITMkSrr6Zhj_l062MFMjTKziDM0CjfzrJDVTo https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder#/ https://lifehacker.com/the-surprising-benefits-of-role-playing-games-and-how-1684582789?fbclid=IwAR0apqFlzjoi20XFeKM16R39JVxHdF2YOdYmZMTc6RZL1w4OSnutlLeZSX0

  7. 12/16/2020

    Psychopath Lite: Quarantown Part II

    The last time Lexi Lou came on the podcast we talked about anxiety. Now, we have a loose chat about how our anxieties have evolved in times of COVID. We also talk about COVID/anxiety dreams, protesting, and fun stuff people have created in quarantine.  Sources: https://www.insider.com/funny-things-people-do-stuck-inside-coronavirus-2020-4?fbclid=IwAR2-s0rv-EGdPvJIUCmFBJdjpwOyknaEqeSXuy9LvI-RSA0WTBydeF46dLA https://nypost.com/2020/10/03/bizarre-covid-19-erotica-novel-goes-viral/?fbclid=IwAR2LCLrU0BcQA7DmhPkwQOBGH3iZ89evsqinxl7gOKT9BLaVFOqHXhJGIr0 https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-dreams/?fbclid=IwAR1YbijY39MysNaC-95PUNROqHaqNzMisL3QWv9Tkd-4noy8DpNDVITvRcg

  8. 12/09/2020

    Religion

    Returning guest, Stephen Armijo, joins the podcast to have an honest conversation about religion. Stephen talks about coming back to Catholicism after his teen years, while Blacksmith shares his experiences with Evangelical Christianity before becoming agnostic.  (The views expressed in this podcast are their own, featuring anecdotal experiences that should not be taken as true for any of the people or institutions mentioned in this episode.)

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Steven Blacksmith is a lot of things, (a writer, filmmaker, actor, comedian)... He is also a psychopath. With the help of experts from various industries and professions, he tries to find out everything he can about human behavior, and expose the viewer to the mindset of a psychopath.

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  • Creator
    Steven Blacksmith
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Steven Blacksmith
  • Show Website
    Sexy Psychopathy

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