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PsychCrunch

Christian Jarrett

PsychCrunch is the podcast from the British Psychological Society's Research Digest. Each episode we explore whether the findings from psychological science can make a difference in real lif...

Episodes

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Ep 48: Putting the humanity back into space

In this episode of PsychCrunch , we're at the Leverhulme Centre for Space and Humanity, based at Space Park in Leicester. Join Dr Jon Sutton...

41:58Sep 3, 2026

Ep 47: What's next for voice hearing therapies?

In this episode of PsychCrunch , join our host, Tabby Taylor Buck, as she explores cutting-edge and historical approaches to voice hearing t...

33:53Jun 12, 2026

Ep 46: Crime and compassion: How do we stop people offending?

When people hear 'forensic psychology' they might think of true crime documentaries or Silence of the Lambs – but the reality is much more a...

38:05Apr 27, 2026

Ep 45: Psychology needs a … revolution!

We all love psychology, but it feels safe to say that most of us probably would love it more if it did some things differently. For many, ps...

22:10Feb 19, 2026

Ep 44: Doing something when nothing can be done: Working with Huntington's disease

Living with a life-limiting condition comes with a plethora of psychological consequences. When the condition is rare, having psychologists...

29:40Dec 12, 2025

Ep 43: Psychology on the Menu

Join Dr Jon Sutton and Dr Andrea Oskis (Food Writer and Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University, London) for a research-packed feast, throug...

29:48Oct 17, 2025

Ep 42: What makes hobbies healing?

In this episode of PsychCrunch , Tabby Taylor Buck delves into the world of unconventional therapeutic activities, guided by the latest psyc...

19:54Aug 18, 2025

Ep 41: What makes a successful transition to school?

Most of us remember what it was like to start school. Intimidating new places, being unsure of the schedule, lots of new potential friends —...

22:39Jul 18, 2025

Ep 40: Kink, community, and transformation

The massive variety of human sexual interests is a little mind-boggling. As what we consider to be sexually typical continues to be expanded...

38:12Apr 30, 2025

Ep 39: Why it's worth embracing uncertainty

There's no question that we find ourselves in uncertain times. Looking at current events and wondering about what the future may hold can le...

31:05Dec 10, 2024

Ep 38: Nothing about us without us

In years gone by, the norm for psychological research was to design studies from the outside looking in. Acting as observers of particular p...

30:10Jun 14, 2024

Ep 37: Talking with patients about sad, bad and difficult things

This is Episode 37 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. [C...

42:08May 16, 2024

Ep 36: The secrets of dreams and nightmares

This is Episode 36 of PsychCrunch , the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest , sponsored by Routledge Psychology....

30:59Mar 14, 2024

Ep 35: Why do we enjoy playing with fear?

This is Episode 35 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. Fr...

19:40Oct 26, 2023

Ep 34: How do you make friends as an adult?

This is Episode 34 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest , sponsored by Routledge Psychology. D...

19:11Jun 16, 2023

Ep 33: Have you experienced the unseen other?

Have you ever had the feeling that there was someone – or some thing – nearby? Perhaps you were in bed falling asleep when you suddenly beca...

33:49Feb 23, 2023

Ep 32: How to face grief

Grief is a universal experience, but one which affects every individual differently. A grieving person might feel guilty, listless, frighten...

26:01Feb 15, 2023

Ep 31: How to better understand your cat

We've lived side-by-side with domestic cats for thousands of years, yet they maintain an aura of mystery and a reputation for aloofness and...

22:09Sep 6, 2022

Ep 30: The psychology of superstitions

From carefully avoiding cracks in the pavement to saluting every magpie that you meet, superstitious behaviour is really common. But why do...

20:46May 13, 2022

Ep 29: Why do people share false information — and what can we do about it?

Why do people share false information? In this episode, our presenters Ginny Smith and Jon Sutton explore the psychology of misinformation....

20:45Jan 26, 2022