• Psychoanalyzing TV Guilty Pleasures: Grey's Anatomy, Dallas, and Boxing; Cher & Elephant Restraining Orders; Outgoing Introverts Are a Thing
    May 20 2025

    Episode #46 of INSIGHT with Dr. Seth is a rollercoaster of guilty pleasures, questionable impressions, and psychological analysis.

    Psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers dissects our favorite TV trainwrecks—Grey’s Anatomy (because who doesn’t need a side of heartbreak with their scalpels), Dallas (Sue Ellen's hissy whisper and J.R.'s inner schemer), and even boxing, as some seem to enjoy “watching people kick each other’s asses" in a socially appropriate setting. (!) In addition, Dr. Seth spotlights a wild news story involving superstar Cher trying to rescue elephants from a zoo transfer. Naturally, he takes his cue to perform an impromptu Cher impression—yes, singing “Just Like Jesse James.” Dr. Seth finishes the episode with a Listener Check-In: Are You an Introvert or an Extravert? and he breaks down the difference (spoiler: it’s not just “shy” vs. “gregarious”). Before signing off, Dr. Seth prepares listeners for next week's guest: TV chef Andrew Zimmern on the foods and flavors that people are most drawn to, as Dr. Seth looks at what it all means about us psychologically.

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    27 mins