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Character Analysis - Pop Culture, Human Behavior, True Crime

Character Analysis - Pop Culture, Human Behavior, True Crime

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Character Analysis is where true crime, human behavior, and pop culture meet. Host Christan Marashio unpacks the psychology, motives, and cultural forces behind the stories we can’t stop talking about. From high-profile cases to viral internet drama, she goes beyond the headlines to explore not just what happened, but why it matters. Intelligent, empathetic, and unafraid to challenge easy narratives, Character Analysis creates space for curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the characters shaping our culture. New episodes posted every other week.Character Analysis - Pop Culture. True Crime. Human Behavior. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Revolutionary or Narcissist? The Language of Luigi Mangione
    Dec 5 2025

    A year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in Midtown, I’m digging into the question everyone keeps circling: was Luigi Mangione trying to take down a broken system… or was he just a toxic narcissist chasing attention?

    I’m joined by Jack Fox of Never A Truer Word as we dissect Luigi’s “manifesto,” his jailhouse letters, and his journal entries—along with his love of intensifiers, borrowed ideas, and movie-script tough-guy language. We also get into the power of what people don’t say, why women’s intuition is almost always right, and how to spot manipulative or inauthentic language before it hooks you.

    By the end, you’ll walk away with a starter kit for reading between the lines—and a much clearer picture of who Luigi really is behind the performance.

    MIND MATTERS

    I’ve been testing out various products, journals, and self-care habits that I plan on sharing with listeners (and readers.) ⁠⁠⁠My Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠highlights my favorite products for mental health, journaling, beauty, self-care, and ADHD support—tools I personally use and recommend to help make everyday life a little calmer, more focused, and more intentional.


    GET BONUS EPISODES AND SUBSCRIBER-ONLY VIDEOS AND CONTENT

    Join me on Patreon for deeper dives into the cases and behaviors that shape our culture. I share extended analyses, behind-the-mic commentary, and the stories that don’t make it into the main feed.

    If you’re fascinated by why people do the things they do — and why we can’t look away — Patreon is where you’ll find me pulling back the next layer. Subscribe here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/mycharacteranalysis⁠⁠⁠


    CONNECT WITH ME

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    47 mins
  • All’s Fair: The Sex and the City Knockoff No One Asked For
    Nov 25 2025

    This week on Character Analysis, the band is back together—Sara joins me to break down Ryan Murphy’s All’s Fair, a show that feels like Sex and the City’s chaotic cousin. We get into the camp, the casting, the questionable “lawyering,” the Kim Kardashian of it all, and why this series hits such a nerve. If you missed hearing us yell about TV together, this is your episode.

    MIND MATTERS

    I’ve been testing out various products, journals, and self-care habits that I plan on sharing with listeners (and readers.) ⁠⁠My Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠highlights my favorite products for mental health, journaling, beauty, self-care, and ADHD support—tools I personally use and recommend to help make everyday life a little calmer, more focused, and more intentional.


    GET BONUS EPISODES AND SUBSCRIBER-ONLY VIDEOS AND CONTENT

    Join me on Patreon for deeper dives into the cases and behaviors that shape our culture. I share extended analyses, behind-the-mic commentary, and the stories that don’t make it into the main feed.

    If you’re fascinated by why people do the things they do — and why we can’t look away — Patreon is where you’ll find me pulling back the next layer. Subscribe here: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/mycharacteranalysis⁠⁠


    CONNECT WITH ME

    Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/mycharacteranalysis ⁠⁠⁠

    TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mycharacteranalysis ⁠⁠⁠

    Youtube ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MyCharacterAnalysis⁠⁠⁠

    Substack⁠⁠⁠ https://mycharacteranalysis.substack.com/


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    37 mins
  • Forensics, Fear, and the Facts: Idaho Four Case Breakdown
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, I break down the case against Bryan Kohberger what the forensic evidence and behavioral patterns actually tell us: the 911 delay, adrenaline and fear, the sheath DNA, and why people still refuse to believe the facts.


    MIND MATTERS

    I’ve been testing out various products, journals, and self-care habits that I plan on sharing with listeners (and readers.) ⁠My Amazon Storefront ⁠highlights my favorite products for mental health, journaling, beauty, self-care, and ADHD support—tools I personally use and recommend to help make everyday life a little calmer, more focused, and more intentional.


    GET BONUS EPISODES AND SUBSCRIBER-ONLY VIDEOS AND CONTENT

    Join me on Patreon for deeper dives into the cases and behaviors that shape our culture. I share extended analyses, behind-the-mic commentary, and the stories that don’t make it into the main feed.

    If you’re fascinated by why people do the things they do — and why we can’t look away — Patreon is where you’ll find me pulling back the next layer. Subscribe here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/mycharacteranalysis⁠


    CONNECT WITH ME

    Instagram ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/mycharacteranalysis ⁠⁠

    TikTok ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mycharacteranalysis ⁠⁠

    Youtube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MyCharacterAnalysis⁠⁠

    Substack⁠⁠ https://mycharacteranalysis.substack.com/


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    36 mins
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