Relevate Presents: Scholars Ship: Recent Episodes
Eric Goodcase
“Ship” (v): 1. To have a strong interest in the romantic relationship of characters from fictional stories. 2. The desire for two or more fictional characters to become a romantic couple.“Ship” (n): 1. a vessel larger than a boat for transporting people or goods by sea.
But really… We all know Hollywood doesn’t always portray love realistically; however, we still have our favorite tv show and movie couples that make us feel a sense of connection, hope, admiration, or just utter annoyance. Join your host Dr. Eric Goodcase as he talks with scholars to analyze, scrutinize, and humanize your favorite (and least favorite) fictional couples. You can follow the podcast on twitter @relevatepodcast or email us at relevatepodcast@gmail.com If you are interested in Relevate and want to receive research based information about relationships you can become a part of Relevation Nation by checking out our social media: Facebook -facebook.com/myrelevate Twitter -@MyRelevate
I think it is time we have "The Talk". You know... the birds and the bees… Luckily, Shelby Astle and Duchess Sexpert are here to help us navigate the sex talk as we discuss everyone’s favorite amateur sex therapy TV show: Sex Education. We go character by character and discuss how they have been shaped (for better and for worse) by the sexual messages they received from their parents, their school, their peers, and society.
0:00 – 8:16 Introduction to Duchess, Shelby, and the show Sex Education
8:17 – 23:31 Otis
23:31 – 31:14 Maeve
31:15 – 45:23 Eric
45:24 -59:40 Lily
59:41 1:06:40 Adam
1:06:41 – 1:15:51 Aimee
1:15:52- 1:22:17 Wrapping Up
Join Eric and Denzel as they talk to Dr. Caroline Sanner about the movie Stepmom starring Susan Sarandon & Julia Roberts. See how all the characters were able to navigate the difficult adjustments of stepfamilies, how they went from conflict to working together as a family system, and what can real life stepfamilies learn from the movie.
0:00-9:12 Introduction to Dr. Sanner and Stepmom
9:13-22:20 Media portrayals of stepfamilies & gender Differences in stepfamilies
22:21-48:06 Children of stepfamilies
48:07-57:19 Coparenting relationships
57:20- 1:05:00 What the family in Stepmom did to work towards an integrated family
1:05:01- 1:20:34 Final Thoughts
Scholars Ship dives into a familiar but new kind of family sitcom and discusses the relationships of Modern Family. Dr. Jeremy Kanter joins Eric and Denzel to discuss what makes Phil & Claire, Mitchell & Cameron, and Jay & Gloria successful couples.
0:00 – 12:34 Introduction to Dr. Kanter & Modern Family
12:35 – 32:48 Phil & Claire
32:49 – 46:24 Jay & Gloria
46:25 – 58:21 Mitchell & Cameron
58:21 – 1:08:35 The kids’ relationships & wrapping up
Eric and Denzel discuss intimate partner violance and post-traumatic stress disorder in the psychologlical thriller "The Invisible Man" with Dr. Autumn Bermea. Follow how Cecilia navigates leaving her abusive relationship, PTSD, and being stalked by an invisible man and how her experiences relate to the experiences of other IPV survivors.
0:00 – 8:41 Introduction to Dr. Bermea and Invisible Man
8:42 – 13:32 Cecilia leaving her partner
13:33 – 28:49 Barriers for individuals leaving abusive relationships
28:50 – 39:30 Understanding Cecilia’s trauma response and Adrian’s death by suicide
39:31 – 47:36 Adrian’s escalating abuse
47:37 – 57:36 Isolation tactics and gaslighting in abusive relationships
57:37 – 1:05:17 Final Confrontation
1:05:18 – 1:19:59 What happens after the movie for Cecilia? And wrap up thoughts
What is this a crossover episode? Eric and Denzel chat with Chelynn Randolph about the animated comedy Bojack Horseman. Chelynn discusses Bojack's mental health and (lack of) help seeking behavior, Bojack's relationships, various other relationships from the show. Does a character like Bojack have any hope?
0:00-12:14 Introduction to Chelynn Randolph and Bojack Horseman
12:15- 30:15 Talking about Mental Health of Bojack and Attempts at growth
30:16 – 41:21 Bojack’s Relationships
41:22 – 49:28 The ups and downs of Mr. Peanutbutter & Diane
49:29-55:16 The Hijinks of Todd
55:17 – 1:05:30 Breaking down Bojack's Behavior in New Mexico
1:05:31 – 1:14:33 Wrapping up and the Future of all the Characters
Scholars Ship is back with a brand new episode traveling the galaxy with Rick and Morty. Eric and Denzel discuss Rick's ambivalence and difficulty with human connections, Beth and Jerry's tumultous relationship with each other, and how all of this influences Morty and Summer. Is there any hope for these characters having healthy relationships across the multiverse? Tune in and find out!
0:00 – 7:12 Introduction to Rick and Morty
7:13 - 27:48 Rick’s Relationship History and Ability to Emotionally Connect
27:49- 53:32 Beth & Jerry’s Relationship
53:33 – 1:14:47 Morty’s Crushes & Relationships
1:14:48 – 1:25:19 Summer’s Relationships & Conclusion
The great literary question of our time: are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Take sides and then join Dr. Goodcase and Dr. Jones as they talk to Dr. Lance Garmon about the Twilight Saga. We discuss Bella Swan's intense love story with the sparkly vegetarian vampire Edward Cullen, her relationship with her family, the love triangle with the werewolf Jacob, and whether we think Bella and Edward have a happily forever after.
00:00 - 10:02 Introduction to Dr. Lance Garmon and Twilight
10:03 - 30:51 Bella with her family and Bella and Edward (Attachment Theory)
30:52 - 39:50 Who likes Twilight and what is appealing about it?
39:51 - 47:30 Bella and Edward’s strengths as a couple
47:31 - 52:52 Edward and Bella negotiating the temptation of sex and blood sucking
52:53 - 1:06:28 Team Edward or Team Jacob?
1:06:29 - 1:13:10 Bella and Edward’s future together
1:13:11 - 1:33:53 Wrapping up
Can you find love in the workplace? Eric and Denzel talk to Dr. Tyler Jamison about the mockumentary comedy “The Office”. We talk about what made Jim and Pam’s relationship successful, what makes some of the other relationships in the show less successful, and why Eric hates Michael Scott.
0:00 - 4:51 A message from Eric & Denzel about the Corona Virus Pandemic
4:52 - 16:55 Introduction to Dr. Tyler Jamison & The Office
16:56 - 29:00 Jim and Pam
29:01 - 35:13 Kelly and Ryan
35:14 - 44:23 Michael & Jan
44:24 - 51:02 “Stuck” relationships
51:03 - 56:03 Angela and Dwight/Andy
56:04 – 1:12:15 Dating in the workplace and final thoughts
Scholar’s Ship ventures into the dark side of love and talks to intimate partner violence expert Dr. Chelsea Spencer about the Netflix original series You. Eric, Denzel, and Dr. Spencer share warning signs of intimate partner violence, discuss Joe’s relationship with Beck and Love, and ponder the interworking of Joe’s mind.
0:00-6:20 Introduction to Dr. Spencer & You
6:21-21:57 Getting to know Joe & warning signs in Joe & Beck’s relationship
21:58-33:30 Comparing You and romantic comedies
33:31-44:05 Joe & Karen, Beck & her therapist (WTF), and Joe & Beck
44:06-51:40 What an abuser looks like
51:41 –1:03:25 Love talk (the character, not the feeling)
1:03:26-1:13:35 Jealousy: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
1:13:36-1:28:08 Wrapping up
Do you believe in ghosts? Eric and Denzel talk to relationship researchers and experts in all things spooky, Dr. Leah LeFebvre and Dr. Ryan Rasner, about the MTV reality show, Ghosted: Love Gone Missing. Dr. LeFebvre and Dr. Rasner school us all on ghosting, haunting, zombie-ing, and more while breaking down the friends and couples that appeared on the show.
0:00 – 5:18 Introduction to Dr. LeFebvre & Ryan Rasner
5:19 – 15:06 Introduction to Ghosted: Love Gone Missing
15:07-22:18 What is ghosting ?22:19-33:23 Ghostly motivations and favorite ghosts on the show
33:24 - 46:09 Grieving being ghosted and favorite of the ghosted on the show
46:10 – 55:35 Major takeaways from the show
55:35-1:00:32 Life after ghosting
1:00:33 – 1:10:57 Final thoughts
Who's that girl? It's Dr. Kristin Anders and Dr. Stacy Conner! Scholars Ship takes on the TV show New Girl and pulls out their red pens to grade each character on their relationships. How will Jess, Nick, Cece, Schmidt, & Winston fair in our grading systems? Tune in and find out!
0:00-11:18 Introductions
11:19-26:16 Schmidt
26:17-33:50 Cece
33:51- 51:47 Winston
51:48-1:10:26 Jess
1:10:27- 1:23:24 Nick & Final Thoughts
Scholars Ship goes casual and talks about two nearly identical 2011 films about non-committed sex, No Strings Attached and Friends with Benefits, with emerging adult and sexuality researcher Dr. Spencer Olmstead. We discuss how the portrayal of casual sex in both movies compares to the research, how the couples in both movies navigate the ambiguity of their relationships, and even learn about "cuffing season" and "Gatsby-ing" along the way.
0:00-9:00 Introduction to Dr. Olmstead and the movies
9:01-24:16 Hollywood’s portrayal of casual sex compared with the research
24:17-35:36 How each relationship developed
35:37-46:32 Casual sex and emerging adults in context
46:33-54:11 Thoughts on the couples in each movies
54:12- 1:13:08 The role of technology and wrapping up
Scholars Ship is traveling back to Middle School with Dr. Barrett Scroggs and talking about the animated Netflix original series Big Mouth. We discuss how Nick, Andrew, Jessie, and all the others navigate the terrors of puberty, awkwardness, hormone monsters, shame wizards, parents, and relationships.Note We had some connection issues during recording, so audio is a little off in a couple places. Sorry Relevation Nation!
0:00-9:42 Introduction to Dr. Scroggs and Big Mouth
9:43-34:30 Hormone Monsters and the Shame Wizard
34:31-47:20 Influences of Parents and Family
47:21-58:21 Sexual Development for Different Characters
58:22-1:16:37 Relationships of the Characters and Wrapping Up
Place your bets! It's the first ever Relevate Presents: Scholars Ship debate! This battle pits our host, Eric Goodcase, and his affinity for the teen romcom "She's All That" against Hunter Stanfield and his undying devotion to the romantic drama "The Notebook". Dr. Denzel Jones moderates the ultimate battle for relationship supremacy.
0:00-11:50 Introduction to Hunter and the debate
11:51-34:56 Opening remarks about The Notebook
34:57-57:12 Opening remarks about She's All That
57:13-69:28 The Role of Masculinity for Zach and Noah
69:29-81:09 What are the messages these movies send about relationships?
81:10-101:35 Closing remarks and the final verdict.
Scholars Ship goes Canadian eh, and talks about Degrassi: The Next Generation. Eric and guest Sarah Kuborn undo the curse of Degrassi Community Schools and re-write history one character at a time to give everyone a happy ending. So what characters end up with who? Give a listen to find out!
0:00 - 6:41 Introduction
6:42 - 15:14 Emma Nelson
15:15 - 21:20 Marco Del Rossi
21:21 - 31:00 Ashley Kerwin
31:01 - 39:59 Craig Manning
40:00 - 49:46 Ellie Nash
49:47 - 56:05 Manny Santos
56:06 - 1:00:32 Spinner Mason
1:00:33 - 1:12:15 Best of the Rest and Conclusion
In celebration of Juneteenth Eric talks to Dr. Nickolas Jordan and Dr. Denzel Jones about race, culture, other contextual factors, and the show Black-ish. We explore the relationship of Dre and Bow, how their relationship is impacted by their social context, how the show fits into pop culture, and lessons to take away from the show in our own lives.
0:00 – 7:12 Introduction with Dr. Jordan and Dr. Jones
7:13 – 23:19 Juneteenth lesson
23:20 – 28:29 introduction to Black-ish
28:30 – 50:10 Dre and Bow in their social context
50:11 – 55:51 Ruby and Pops
55:52 – 1:07:03 Black-ish in the context of pop culture
1:07:04 – 1:16:09 A discussion around the “N-word”
1:16:10 – 1:30:29 Dre and Bow’s relationship troubles and reconciliation
Let’s talk about…porn? Eric talks to Dr. Cameron Brown about Joseph Gordon Levitt’s story of a man’s relationship with pornography: Don Jon. We discuss how porn impacted Jon’s life as well as his relationships with women and relate his experience to what the research says about pornography.
0:00 - 4:36 Introduction to Dr. Cameron Brown
4:37 - 13:13 Introduction to the movie Don Jon
13:14 - 30:56 A portrait of our protagonist Jon
30:57 - 41:30 The courtship of Barbara Sugarman
41:31 - 57:40 Porn: The demise of Jon & Barbara
57:41 - 1:15:42 Esther: Jon’s catalyst for change
1:15:43 BONUS CONTENT Dr. Brown talking about the concept of porn addiction
Take a trip with host Eric Goodcase and guest Dr. Denzel Jones back in time to the land where people get slimed, drink orange soda, and watch the best cartoons ever made: 90’s Nickelodeon. Eric and Denzel rank their choices for the best and worst Nickelodeon couples from the 90’s. AAAAWWWW, Here it goes!
0:00 - 2:15 Denzel talking about his research
2:16 - 8:05 Process of creating the lists
8:06 - 11:53 Denzel’s Number 3 Worst
11:54 - 18:30 Eric’s number 3 Worst (and Denzel’s pick for 2nd best)
18:31 - 23:38 Denzel’s number 2 Worst
23:39 - 30:16 Eric’s number 2 Worst
30:17 - 41:15 Honorable mentions
41:16 - 44:08 Denzel’s number 1 Worst
44:09 - 49:28 Eric’s number 1 Worst
49:30 - 52:04 Denzel's number 3 Best
52:05 - 54:32 Eric’s number 3 Best
54:33 - 59:36 Eric’s number 2 Best
59:37 - 1:03:29 Honorable mentions
1:03:30 - 1:06:25 Denzel's number 1 Best
1:06:26 - 1:11:15 Eric's number 1 Best
1:11:16 - 1:12:40 Closing Remarks
The premiere episode of Relevate Presents: Scholar’s Ship! Host Eric Goodcase is joined by Relevate Executive Director and Couple and Family Therapy Professor Dr. Amber Vennum to talk about Dirty Dancing. We’ll discuss all the highlights and lowlights from Baby and Johnny’s magical weekend at Kellerman’s and speculate about their chances to live happily ever after. Join us, you’ll have the time of your life.
0:00 - 6:07 Opening and Introduction to Relevate
6:08 - 10:40 Thoughts on Dirty Dancing
10:41 - 24:03 Opening Part of the Movie
24:04 - 37:13 Chemistry & Intimacy between Baby and Johnny
37:14 - 48:53 Johnny Gets Fired
48:54 - 59:46 The Triumphant Ending
59:47 - 1:04:59 Parting Thoughts