The Doc Analyzes Anything
The Doc Analyzes Anything
Podcast Description
The Doc Analyzes Anything
Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing - using science and behavior analysis as their basis.
Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on shouting during Zoom calls? We don’t have all the answers... but we’re happy to pretend we do.
Powered by science.
Driven by nonsense.
Occasionally about cats.
Disclaimer time: Remember, we’re here for curiosity and conversation, not clinical consultation. We break down behavior the best we can from a deterministic, science‑based perspective for education and, more importantly, entertainment purposes only. Nothing you hear should be taken as personal advice, diagnosis, or treatment — so relax, enjoy the analysis, and consult a qualified professional for any individual concerns.
Subscribe, laugh, and learn something weird — because The Doc Analyzes Anything. Literally. Anything.
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The podcast tackles a broad range of topics related to human behavior, psychology, and behavior analysis, often delving into quirky everyday phenomena, such as the psychology behind airplane landing applause or Zoom call etiquette. Episodes feature discussions on fundamental concepts like determinism and selectionism, underscoring the show's commitment to using science to explore and understand human actions.
The Doc Analyzes Anything
Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing – using science and behavior analysis as their basis.
Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on shouting during Zoom calls? We don’t have all the answers… but we’re happy to pretend we do.
Powered by science.
Driven by nonsense.
Occasionally about cats.
Disclaimer time: Remember, we’re here for curiosity and conversation, not clinical consultation. We break down behavior the best we can from a deterministic, science‑based perspective for education and, more importantly, entertainment purposes only. Nothing you hear should be taken as personal advice, diagnosis, or treatment — so relax, enjoy the analysis, and consult a qualified professional for any individual concerns.
Subscribe, laugh, and learn something weird — because The Doc Analyzes Anything. Literally. Anything.
What happens when a 61-year-old Australian farmer shows up to a 544-mile ultramarathon in overalls, takes out his false teeth, and proceeds to completely dominate?
Meet Cliff Young.
In this episode Dr. Sparks, Kyle, and Dr. Meow Meow dive into the bizarre and incredible story of the farmer who spent his life running after sheep and then discovered that apparently running for five straight days wasn’t that big of a deal.
We get into hysterical strength, the limits of human performance, whether your brain really holds back your physical strength, how athletes keep pushing the boundaries of what seems possible, and the psychological and physiological ingredients behind extreme endurance.
We also somehow end up discussing potato-based espionage, absurdly muscular dogs, smooth-brained koalas, chickens, and whether Dr. Sparks could redirect a moving vehicle with his body.
You know. Science.
Have an idea you’d like us to analyze? Email [email protected]
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