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Clinical psychiatrist Dr. Closter offers his unique brand of therapeutic advice to those who call into this talk radio broadcast.

Wes Toma, George O'Connor, & Griffin Ess


    • Feb 17, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    030: Falling Todds part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2016 40:48


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Bryce Beyers continues to host the final episode of the show in the Doctor's absense. Bryce goes through some favorite calls of the past year. This week’s musical interlude is "Sideshow Noir" by The Doctor Reverend podcast https://www.facebook.com/DrReverend/ To support the show go to: Patreon.com/ShadedAreas or go to ShadedAreas.com for more information. 

    029: Falling Todds part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 51:26


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Bryce Beyers is hosting the show after the Doctor's mysterious accident. Bryce goes through some favorite calls of the past year. This week’s musical interlude is "Lips Are Movin" covered by: Robyn Adele Anderson feat. Jen Kipley and Carolyn Miler. http://RobynAdeleMusic.com/ To support the show go to: Patreon.com/ShadedAreas or go to ShadedAreas.com for more information.

    028 : Todd's Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2015 26:34


    this week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd has reached his breaking point. Callers this episode are looking for help with unappreciative subjects, a returning caller bonding with Todd over their concerns, a self-identy versus a calling, a misconnection between intentions and outcome, and a write in to mock the doctors lack of honesty. the musical interlude this week is "Belgravia" by Erin Murray Quinlanhttps://www.ErinMurayQuinlan.com http://Patreon.com/ShadedAreas

    027 : Todd and Recreation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 28:52


    this week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd has crashed on the downswing after last episodes faux pas by the good doctor. Callers this episode are looking for help with pressure to leave the fictional friend-zone, a desire to engage a valentine, mitigating a social group conflict, revisiting a roommate conflict, and a write in to mock the doctors lack of honesty. the musical interlude this week is "The Game we Play" by Saving Aprilhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0ZjCE3Hw_M http://Patreon.com/WSPRfm

    026 : The Hunt for Todd October

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 30:57


    this week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd is in an upswing and is overly greatful to the doctor for the good coming into his life right now. Callers this episode with dual personas, social conflicts, unintentionally revealed traits, reaching out to those in need, and a write-in asks about researching versus decision making. the musical interlude this week is "Plastic Bodies" by DUET_http://www.duetband.com  http://Patreon.com/WSPRfm

    025 : Toddplacement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2015 32:42


    this week on Phone Hugs and Therapy Todd is acting weirder than normal and the doctor makes the mistake of engaging. Callers this episode with life envy, attachment issues, life as a liar, family and a write-in asks about memory gimmicks. the musical interlude this week is "Swing Set" by The Dogs of Lust  http://Patreon.com/WSPRfm

    024 : UnToddable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2015 36:59


    this week on Phone Hugs and Therapy the doctor is suffering from Todd fatigue. Callers this episode with forbidden love, lost love, love of the limelight, and love in public turmoil. the musical interlude this week is "We're No One's Slave" http://Patreon.com/WSPRfm

    023 : Todd all Recall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2015 28:19


    this week on Phone Hugs and Therapy Todd tried to rile Closter's jealousy by seeking help from elsewhere. Callers this episode seek help re-defining identity, directions, maintaining skepticism, and backfired good intentions. the musical interlude this week is "Drink of Choice" http://Patreon.com/WSPRfm

    022 : Todd in. Todd out.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2015 26:47


    this week on Phone Hugs and Therapy the good doctor continues trying to put Todd back into his own home while Todd has opted for living in the studio. Callers this episode are seeking help with social media frustrations, glass ceilings, adaptive skill sets, and over helpful friends. One listener writes in for a better understanding of depression.  the musical interlude this week is "10 things i hate about you" by: Bifflecup via Geek Beat Radio. http://Patreon.com/WSPRfm

    021 - The Shawshank Retoddtion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2015 31:57


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Todd fights the law, and the doctor loses. Callers phone in to figure out how to manage the spotlight, the best way to regain a lost status, reconnecting an estranged family ralationship, taking control of client boundaries, while a patron writes in sort out their game addiction. This week’s musical interlude is "Darling" by: Barnstar! http://www.wearebarnstar.com/ To support the show go to: http://Patreon.com/wsprfm or go to http://WSPRfm.com for more information.

    020 - The Lord of the Todds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2015 28:16


    020 : Lord of the Todds This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Todd has entirely invaded Doctor Closter's life due to his fears regarding the butterflies. Callers phone in to figure out how to get approval from family, issues with heights and nuns, worries about an public events, complicated issues tied into a secret life, while a patron writes in to understand the nature of friendship. This week’s musical interlude is "The Last Pirate" by: Matthew Ebel http://matthewebel.com/ To support the show go to: http://Patreon.com/wsprfm or go to http://WSPRfm.com for more information.

    019 : Todd & Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2015 24:33


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Doctor Closter is back from vacation and finds that Todd has upgraded himself from his "plant watering" task while the doctor was away due to an ... incident. Callers phone in to come to grips with claustrophobia, circumvent an acute fear of snakes, ramble around a fear discussing their fears, a fear of failure, while the patreon patron letter reguards a concern for an imbalance in relationship responsibilities. This week’s musical interlude is "Once in awhile" by: Knives Jones http://knivesjones.bandcamp.com/releases To support the show go to: http://Patreon.com/wsprfm or go to http://WSPRfm.com for more information.

    018 : The Todd Show - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2015 39:50


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Doctor Closter is still on "vacation" and Todd is hosting the show suffering the consequences for his intern's actions.Todd goes through some of his favorite calls of the past year.  This week’s musical interlude is "With an X" by: Denim Robot.https://www.facebook.com/denimrobot To support the show go to: Patreon.com/wsprfm or go to WSPRfm.com for more information.

    017 : The Todd Show - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2015 38:54


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Doctor Closter is on "vacation" and Todd is hosting the show with his new intern Dave. Todd goes through some of his favorite calls of the past year.  This week’s musical interlude is "Mind Like A Sieve" by: Varisty Drag.http://varsitydrag.bandcamp.com/ To support the show go to: Patreon.com/wsprfm or go to WSPRfm.com for more information.

    016 : The Todd of Christmas Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 25:42


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Todd mocks Doctor Closter for his massive social failings at the studio's holiday party. Callers phone in to navigate social classes, coping with annoying happiness, triaging an unfortunate love triangle, redirecting a sense of unfulfilled potential, and the patreon patron letter is hijacked by "Toddina" who wishes to publically mock the doctor. This week’s musical interlude is a cover of Mister Heat-Miser played by: 12:06 To support the show go to: Patreon.com/wsprfm or go to WSPRfm.com for more information.

    015 : Todded and Loaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 23:52


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy…Todd has unplugged from gaming by breaking his studio issued laptop. Callers phone in to get help finding their self-identity, seeing their value after a new disability, help deciding between an investment opportunity and a relationship, and issues dealing with unrequited affections, and a patreon patron writes in for help sorting through gaming and productivity. This week’s musical interlude is PreTentious by: Headaches with Picturesfacebook.com/headacheswithpictures For more information about Phone Hugs & Therapy go to WSPRfm.com  To support the show and get some backstage access go to: Patreon.com/wsprfm

    014 : The Wiztodd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2014 24:35


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy… Todd has been gone ga-ga for gaming and it puts a strain on the production value of the show.   Callers phone in to get help controlling their impulses, coping with conflicts at work, acceptance of a new awareness, resolving a decision with negative outcomes, and a patreon patron writes in for clarity on the divide between creativity and insanity. This week’s musical interlude is a cover of 2NE1's song I'm the best by Darwinian Daycare For more information about Phone Hugs & Therapy go to WSPRfm.com  To support the show and get some backstage access go to: Patreon.com/wsprfm

    013 - Todd man out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2014 24:12


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy... Todd has been becoming a "netspert" and is driven to impart his new found expertise upon Doctor Closter.  Callers phone in to get help unwinding from work, handling peer pressure, trouble navigating social stigmas, issues coping with mortality, and a patreon patron writes in for help making a graceful exit from a job.  This week’s musical interlude is Y.E.S. from The Sweet Electric by Liam Lynch Find out more about The Sweet Electric at: Nerdist.com Find out more about Liam Lynch at: liamlynch.net For more information about Phone Hugs & Therapy go to WSPRfm.com  To support the show and get some backstage access go to: Patreon.com/wsprfm

    012 - A Civil Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2014 22:52


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd has reconnected with an old friend and is out of his obsessive transference. Callers phone in to get help with handling social fluidity, finding reciprocation in a social network, helping people reconnect with themselves, inspiring others with the power of social selectivity, and a patreon patron participator writes in wondering about people's relationship with food.  This week's musical interlude is LIQUID NEGLECT by Tommy Bobcat Find more about Tommy Bobcat at: http://tommybobcat.com/ For more information about the show go to http://WSPRfm.com  To support the show and get some backstage access go to: http://Patreon.com/wsprfm

    011 - The Todd Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2014 23:00


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd has transferred his obsession to butterflies and Closter puts his foot down.  Callers phone in to get help with family dynamics,  workplace miscommunication,  a touch of misanthropy, a gap between respect and direction, and a patreon patron participator writes in for help anticipating social anxiety.  This week's musical interlude is THE EPIC from the new album "Cross my heart"  by Button:Pusher Find more about Button:Pusher at: facebook.com/buttonpushers For more information about the show go to http://WSPRfm.com  To support the show and get some backstage access go to: http://Patreon.com/wsprfm

    010 - A Bridge Over Troubled Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2014 22:37


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd is obsessed with bridges and his predilections bleed over into programming.Callers phone in to get help being caught between two lives, a desire to connect with a previously rejected parent, a loss of focus regarding a lost love, a desire to get past the instinct to abandon new friends, and a patreon patron participator writes in looking to better understand a fear of heights. This week’s musical interlude is MUCH CHUBBIER by MC FRONTALOT off of his brand new album "QUESTION BEDTIME"! Find out more at http://McFrontalot.com For more information on the show go to:http://WSPRfm.com To support our project and get some neat exclusives go to:http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    009 - Silent Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2014 21:17


    Phone Hugs & TherapyEp 009: Fears and Inhibitions of Abandonment "Silent Todd"  This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd mourns a loss and Closter tries to work around his loss. Callers phone in to get help coping with the loss of family, the loss of love, a patreon patron participator writes in looking for help with professional networking, a fear of scaring off someone with honesty, and an issue with parental detachment. This week’s musical interlude ends up being: “Five More Minutes Breathing Through Your Hair” by: Ynicornshttp://ynicorns.com/ For more information on the show go to:http://WSPRfm.com To support our project and get some neat exclusives go to:http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    008 - Todd works in mysterious ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2014 20:46


    Phone Hugs & TherapyEp 008: Self-Managing Fears & Inhibitions "Todd works in mysterious ways."  This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Todd extends his Blowies reach by creating an account on his boss's behalf while Closter works on instilling a sense of agency into his listeners. Callers phone in to get help coping with the guilt of vacationing from work, anxieties with a engaging a new invention, a patreon patron participator writes in looking for help with time management, a family man trying to straddle his responsibilities and his kindheartedness, and a message from a self-saving princess and the whole episode wraps up with a more comprehensive explaination of the 'be yourself' encouragement.   This week’s musical interlude ends up being: “Chew Toy” by: Testosteroso http://testosteroso.com/   For more information on the show go to: http://WSPRfm.com   To support our project and get some neat exclusives go to: http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    007 - How does the Todd blowie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2014 26:46


    Phone Hugs and Therapy - Ep 007: Social & Activity related Fears & Inhibitions "How does the Todd Blowie?"   This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Closter tries to manage the show with a Todd who is distracted by ghost hunting with a new dating app while trying to instill a sense of courage and action in his listeners while one phones in to get help keeping their head around new people, a timid caller with concerns of identity change due to a new outfit, a new segment brings in a write-in request for help with creative blocks, another caller needs to fill in their theraputic gaps, and another has issues coping with the limelight and the whole episode wraps with a mindfulness technique to counter anxiety.   This week’s musical interlude ends up being: “Grave Mistake” by: The Evil Streaks https://www.facebook.com/TheEvilStreaks   For more information on the show go to: http://WSPRfm.com   To support our project and get some neat exclusives go to: http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    006 - Someone calling and the infinite Toddness.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2014 18:05


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Doctor Closter intends to discuss the the benefits of stress.   On the Air: Closter tries to maintain his own level headedness while trying to express the ways that stress can actually be a help more than a hurt when viewed in the right light while isteners phone in to get some direction, thank the doctor for some past advice, express skepticism about the benefits of stress, and .express a lack of understanding in why people think stress is anything but helpful.   Behind the scenes: Todd gets a new cellphone and is waiting for a call.   This week’s musical interlude ends up being: “Welcome to the Slaughterhouse” by: Lily Holbrook    For more information about Lily Holbrook go to: http://lilyholbrook.vpweb.com/   For more information on the show go to: http://WSPRfm.com   To support our project and get some neat exclusives go to: http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    005 - Todd and Feathered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2014 19:29


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Doctor Closter intends to discuss the detrimental effects of stress.   On the Air: Closter tries to express the importance of keeping the negative effects of stress on your body and emotions to a minimum. Listeners phone in to discuss being pushed out of their comfort zone, the strain of a demanding job, a poorly disguised complaint about a boss, and a sense of disconnection following a trip.   Behind the scenes: Todd's interesting relationship with feathers, as well as other things, becomes an issue.   This week’s musical interlude ends up being: “Rushing Tides” by: LeeLoo   For more information about LeeLoo go to: http://soundcloud.com/leeloo0905   For more information on the show go to: http://WSPRfm.com   To support our project and get some neat exclusives go to: http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    004 - The Decimation of Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2014 20:18


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Doctor Closter intends to discuss the Self Esteem of Body Image.   On the Air: Closter tries to express the importance of keeping your self-esteem in your own control while listeners phone in to discuss comparing themselves to a dancer, the idol worship towards a friend, the loss of confidence due to a break up, and a disconnection between self and appearance.   Behind the scenes: Closter gets a bit fed up with Todd which escalates quickly.   This week’s musical interlude ends up being: “The Struggle” by: Kiirstin Marilyn    For more information about Kiirstin Marilyn go to: http://KiirstinMarilyn.com/   For more information on the show go to: http://WSPRfm.com   To support our project and get some neat exclusives go to: http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    003 - Radio hath no passive aggression like a Todd scorned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2014 26:50


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Doctor Closter intends to deicuss Social Expectations of Body Image. Listeners phone in to discuss fears of dissapointing thier partner, the trauma of a fashion faux pas, a big decision between heart and mind, and a desire to be accepted for one's self. Behind the scenes Todd gives Closter a cold shoulder before claiming ownership of the studios baubles. This week’s musical interlude ends up being “Number Seven” by: Shutterdown For more information about Shutterdown go to:http://shutterdownmusic.com/ For more information on the show go to:http://WSPRfm.com To support our project go to:http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    002 - The hauntination of Todd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2014 22:00


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Doctor Closter intends to deicuss Spending Awareness. Listeners phone in to discuss issues with a non-traditional workforce, an unfortunately costly lover's quarrel, an undesirable gift, and the concerns of financial stagnancy from a mysterious hoarder. Behind the scenes Todd makes friends with a "ghost" and Closter makes the mistake of relying on Todd's technical prowess. This week’s musical interlude ends up being “Timber” by: Postmodern Jukebox For more information about Post Modern Jukebox go to:http://www.postmodernjukebox.com/ For more information on the show go to:http://WSPRfm.com To support our project go to:http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    001 - The best laid plans of Todd and men

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 23:24


    This week on Phone Hugs and Therapy, Doctor Closter intends to discuss Debt Management. Listeners phone in to look for marriage advice with financial implications, how to recover from a very shady financial loss, an excited investor with an issue of patience, and a woman trying to adjust for her unusual solution. Behind the scenes Todd and Closter get into some conflict over a meal the station fridge.   This week’s musical interlude ends up being “Fireweed” by: Ruby from her album “Waiting for light” For more information about Ruby go to:http://www.ruby-lesleyrankine.com/ For more information on the show go to:http://WSPRfm.com To support our project go to:http://www.patreon.com/wsprfm

    000 - A Todd Displaced

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 4:09


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