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We diagnose character behavior from Black television shows and films, giving our clinical opinion and just kick it with you to help expand the mental health conversation by making it relatable.

Courtney Cope & Dr. Rosei B

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    • Feb 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 65 EPISODES

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    The Diagnosing Sitcoms & Movies Podcast is a captivating and insightful show that delves into the world of psychology and mental health by analyzing popular sitcoms and movies. As a psychologist myself, I approached this podcast with skepticism, unsure if it could effectively blend entertainment and psychology. However, after listening to the Juice episode, I was thoroughly impressed with both the concept and execution of this podcast.

    One of the best aspects of The Diagnosing Sitcoms & Movies Podcast is its unique concept. The hosts take iconic episodes or films from various genres and examine them through a psychological lens. This approach provides a fresh perspective on these beloved classics, allowing listeners to gain new insights and understandings. It is refreshing to see how the hosts dissect these shows and movies, exploring the characters' behaviors, emotions, and motivations in relation to mental health issues. This podcast stands out because it successfully merges entertainment with psychology in an engaging and thought-provoking way.

    Furthermore, this podcast sheds light on the challenges of mental health within the black community. Many people are unaware of the specific issues faced by individuals in this community when it comes to seeking help for mental health concerns. The Diagnosing Sitcoms & Movies Podcast tackles this topic head-on, highlighting relevant themes within sitcoms and movies that resonate with black viewers. By discussing these aspects, the show creates awareness and encourages conversations around mental health in marginalized communities. This inclusivity is commendable as it allows for broader discussions about mental health that are often overlooked.

    Despite its many strengths, one potential downside of this podcast is its narrow focus on sitcoms and movies. While this framework works well within their chosen genre, it may limit their ability to explore other mediums or topics related to psychology. It would be interesting to hear them discuss other forms of media such as books or documentaries that also touch upon mental health themes. Additionally, branching out beyond traditional entertainment may attract a wider audience and expand the show's reach.

    In conclusion, The Diagnosing Sitcoms & Movies Podcast is a remarkable and enlightening podcast that successfully combines entertainment with psychology. Its unique concept of examining sitcoms and movies through a psychological lens sets it apart from other shows in the genre. Moreover, the podcast addresses important issues surrounding mental health within the black community, making it not only educational but also socially relevant. Although there is room for further expansion in terms of exploring different media formats, this podcast is without a doubt worth subscribing to for anyone interested in psychology or looking to gain a deeper understanding of mental health challenges.



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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 74:46


    Get high scores. This episode we diagnose the Red & Meth harvard educated film How High. 

    Paid in Full

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 61:59


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    A Low Down Dirty Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 66:36


    This episode we diagnose the film A Low Down Dirty Shame and discuss the importance of professional help.

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    Purple Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 76:15


    This episode we diagnose Purple Rain. Great music, destructive relationships. If you or someone else is experiencing domestic violence, call 1-800-799-7233.

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 64:21


    This episode we diagnose another Wayan's classic I'm gonna git you sucka. RIP Jim Brown. 

    Hustle & Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 80:11


    We are joined by two very special guests, Nick and Joseph from Fish Jelly Podcast, to diagnose Hustle & Flow. We discuss all the pimping, hoeing, trapping, stripping, and music making happing in this lovely chosen family. 

    The Mack

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 60:18


    Goldie, Goldie, Goldie! This episode we get into some gangsta shit and diagnose the film The Mack. This is the first episode we ever recorded in person together in the same room sharing a mic! Our social media folks had an earlier view of this episode so make sure to follow us on IG @thedsmpocast.

    Superfly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 63:40


    Freddy's dead. This episode we diagnose Superfly. Kicking off our short series of episodes on playas. We get into the fashions, the music, the game, and we also blush from the best love scenes ever recorded on film. 

    Blankman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 57:31


    This episode we diagnose Blankman. The neighborhood hero we needed. Damn same Other Guy got shot for the city and all he got was a Tshirt.  J5 gave his life.

    Smart Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 56:37


    This episode we diagnose Smart Guy. This was the family Disney needed. We also pitch a Marcus & Mo spinoff. 

    South Central

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 73:29


    Deuce Deuce. This episode we diagnose the film South Central, not to be confused with the short lived sitcom South Central. We follow OG Bobby Johnson journey to get back "his son" and explain why smack man had to go. 

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    New Jack City

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 72:08


    This episode we are joined by special guest Jessica Love Jordan to diagnose New Jack City. We recognized that we were crack era babies, and agree that Chris Rock has got to stop letting people walk up on him.

    Nutty Professor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 53:40


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    Jason's Lyric

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 56:58


    Trauma, Trauma, Trauma. We head down to the wards this episode to diagnose the film Jason's Lyric. The child actors in this film deserve all of their things. 

    Soul Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 67:13


    Just in time for Thanksgiving. This episode we diagnose the whole family from Soul Food using ACOA roles and Adlerian birth order. The movie may be narrated by Ahmad, but we all know what the family did with Terri's husband.  

    The Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 54:09


    This episode we diagnose The Wood, using attachment theory. We also give Stacey the proper respect he deserves. 

    Vampire in Brooklyn

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 59:02


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    Players Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 48:02


    This episode we diagnose what has got to be the worst month of Diamond's life, in the film Players Club. Be sure to tip your dancers because they have to tip everyone else! 

    Boomerang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 64:50


    First the fat boys break up....  This episode we diagnose the film Boomerang. Dr. Rosei B also recognizes she has a crush on Eddie Murphy after being caught in Maarrrrrrrrrcus's allure from the film.   

    The Last Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 73:59


    This episode we diagnose the cult classic Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon. We give Richie his well deserved flowers for being the best prodigy actor ever and speculate on why Sho'nuff needed football pads to complete his ensemble.  

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    Don't Be a Menace in South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 50:28


    The longest title ever; this episode we diagnose Don't be a menace to south central while drinking your juice in the hood. We would never take advice from ashtray's dad, but we thought about it for a second.  

    LIFE.

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    This episode we diagnose the comedy classic LIFE. We also explore the theory that Ray Gibson is really Quick from Harlem Nights long lost brother. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 81:58


    We are joined by special guest Dr. Antwan Player to diagnose the film A Thin Line Between Love and Hate. We revisit a life lesson of when people tell you who they are, it is your choice to listen. But the question remains, was bobby a good friend?

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    Friday After Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 52:24


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    Fresh Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 72:30


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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 85:47


    We are joined by special guest Dr. Vernita Perkins, while we  diagnose the classic 1954 all Black cast Carmen Jones. Not to be confused with the hip hopera. We explore the super toxic relationships, and celebrate the black excellence in this film.  

    Boondocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 57:24


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 55:03


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 61:25


    This episode we diagnose the characters from Menace II Society. We also introduce made up diagnoses of bitchassedness and hustlitus, while debating whether this film was a comedy.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 67:37


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 69:23


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    Harlem Nights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 63:19


    We had so much fun with our very special guest Asha Dickerson diagnosing the film Harlem Nights. We analyzed the characters from this film and came to the sturdy conclusion that one must to love the Lord to be an honest ho. 

    Good Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 48:05


    Welcome to Good Burger.... This episode we diagnose the genius that is Good Burger. 

    Above the Rim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 57:30


    Happy Birthday Tupac. We diagnose the characters in Above the Rim this episode, and ask the question, why did Shepard keep his thermal on? 

    Poetic Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 83:40


    We are joined by special guest Rafaella Fiallo, diagnosing Poetic Justice. We agreed that this should not be considered a love story, but a relating story. Most importantly, keep your nails clean and set high standards.

    Belly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 59:56


    RIP DMX the Great. We honor DMX by exploring his first movie role BELLY. We have never disagreed more than we did on this film. But still, we diagnose the characters from this iconic film. 

    Wayans Bros

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 64:51


    We're happy, and we're singing, and we're colored.... Shawn, Marlon, and Pops gave us a lot to explore as we diagnosed the hilarious sitcom the Wayans Bros. Bang, bang, bang.

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    5 Heartbeats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 81:09


    A heart is a house for love, and we diagnose the whole house as we discuss the characters in the classic 5 Heartbeats. We are joined by special guest Raphael Bosley to conceptualize the film that solidified Dr. Rosei B and Courtney Cope's friendship. 

    Cinderella

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 57:05


    It's Possible! We jump into Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella to diagnose and conceptualize the characters of this this film, we affectionately refer to as the Black Cinderella.  Original artwork by @afrodisney

    Family Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 93:43


    With our guest Dr. Katy Leigh-Osroosh, we analyze and diagnose Steve Urkel and the Winslow Family from the long running sitcom Family Matters. As days go by, we learn that stalking is okay if it is funny. jk

    The Wiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 61:30


    He is the Wiz and he lives in OZ. This episode is all about the classic film the Wiz. We are excited to finally able to give Toto the recognition he rightfully deserves.

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