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Dr. Adam, professor of interpersonal and family communication, dishes academic and not-so-academic about the TLC series Sister Wives.

The Sister Wives Professor


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Welcome to Plathville 2.6 - A Moment of Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 47:50


    Ethan and Olivia get a couple's tattoo and Ethan anger stacks the entire time.Max (who is awful) dances badly and gives Moriah her first kiss.Micah skateboards!Deceptively interesting episode with a lot of foreshadowing. Dr. Adam talks you through all of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.26 - One on One Tell-All Special Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 52:14


    We are in for something of a tone shift here, as the Browns (and Woolleys) sit down with Suki for a new set of tell-alls.Kody returns to form in a bad way. Christine, Meri, and Janelle all try to make sense of the past. And Robyn can't even look at the clips and would rather have a root canal. This is going to be something else, folks. Get ready.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Follow TSWP on Instagram and TikTok!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives, Life Coaching, and Brown Family Word Association with Amanda Lipnack-Radel of Little Miss Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 52:49


    Hi folks!A few weeks ago I was able to sit down and discuss all things Sister Wives, podcasting, and even some pandemic stories with Amanda Lipnack-Radel of Little Miss Recap, Amanda's Coaching Corner, and more.We cover some reactions to Season 19, Little Miss Recap, and I have her both predict the future of the Brown family and do some word association. It was a very, very fun conversation and i'm so glad you get to hear it.Listen to Amanda's Coaching Corner here!Listen to Little Miss Recap here!Support LMR on Patreon!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Follow TSWP on Instagram and TikTok!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.25 - He Heals the Brokenhearted

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 50:15


    Content warning - this episode deals with the fallout of Garrison Brown's passing, including his memorial service.The Brown family gathers to say goodbye to Garrison. Kody and Robyn continue to be separated from the rest, but there are some significant connections in grief between Kody and Janelle.This is a hard one, folks. Thanks for covering it with me.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to Plathville 2.5 - Friend or Boyfriend?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 45:18


    Max continues his quest to do... whatever it is he's doing, by meeting Kim and Barry. Ethan and Oliva continue to slow-motion fall apart, this time to the tune of ragtime piano music. Also, Micah!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Follow TSWP on Instagram and TikTok!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.24 - Blessed are Those Who Mourn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 46:13


    Content Warning - this episode continues to deal with the fallout of Garrison Brown's passing.The Brown family continues to process in various ways. Laughter, tears, and more. Janelle and Savannah take an emotional visit to the cat shelter which has memorialized Garrison. Plus, Kody and Robyn take their kids to Kody's hometown (sort of) so Kody can relive a former career.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Polyfamily 1.1 - In Quad We Trust (Guest Starring Dr. K)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 51:48


    As a one-off bonus (?), Dr. Adam is joined by Dr. K, a fellow communication professor and someone personally familiar with polyamory, to discuss the first-ever episode of TLC's Polyfamily.How does Polyfamily represent polyamory in the eyes of someone who is both an academic and a consensual non-monogamist? How do the professors read Sean and Tyler's cold-war parenting conflict? And just... just what is going on here? Lets all find out together.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Follow TSWP on Instagram and TikTok!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.23 - The Stars Will Fall From the Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 42:38


    CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, alcohol abuse, mental healthGarrison Brown's passing is addressed by numberous members of the Brown family. Frank discussions and recounting of the circumstances surrounding what happened, and Dr. Adam does his best to recap and react. Please note any ad revenue for this podcast will be donated to selected animal shelters in Garrison Brown's memory.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to Plathville 2.4 - Open to Falling in Love (Guest Starring Amye and Amanda from Little Miss Recap)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 61:37


    Amye! Amanda! Exclamation points!I'm joined by the ladies from Little Miss Recap to discuss the Plath family's changing makeup and all the underlying issues. Moriah and her (sort of?) boyfriend Max come to an inflection point.Ethan and Olivia continue to try to find solutions to their problems, specifically a new home further away from Barry and Kim.Lots of fun discussion and we all value your feedback, including how to handle Plathville coverage going forward. Enjoy!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.22 - Love Covers All Wrongs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 55:02


    Valentine's Day has arrived and both Christine and David and Kody and Robyn are going out to dinner to discuss their relationships. In doing so, Kody says things Dr. Adam never felt he'd hear. Plus, Janelle and Meri ally on Coyote Pass and communicate about themselves in truly surprising ways.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Follow TSWP on Instagram and TikTok!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.21 - The Land of Milk & Honey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 60:46


    The Brown family is back and so is season 19!Christine and David help Janelle move to North Carolina to start what is NOT a pot farm, and Dr. Adam rolls up some puns for your enjoyment. Kody and Robyn reveal that they are owning the soulmate title and Robyn specifically shows exactly how she manipulates Kody and others with specific communication choices. It's good to be back, and this podcast never left. Have fun!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Follow TSWP on Instagram and TikTok!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to Plathville 2.3 - You Can't Stop the Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 43:57


    Please fill out TSWP Audience Information Survey here!Olivia gets some heavy metal and Ethan doesn't throw up.The grown Plath kids light lanterns in a symbolic gesture of moving on from the past.Plus, the old Plath family farm gets some visitors from Down Under, and they brought sugar! Oh my gosh.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.12 - Sisters' Special Delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 54:10


    The finale of Sister Wives season 3 arrives, and so does Solomon!Mixed emotions across the Brown family, and perhaps the origins of the differences and grievances that ultimately leads to the family falling apart start to appear in this episode.Dr. Adam identifies these issues and also explores Meri and Robyn's bestie relationship and why it isn't what it seemed to be.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.11 - Kody Steps into the Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 45:09


    LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLE!Kody finally gets his boys' night out, including the beginning of his remarkable pattern of befriending his wives' personal trainers.Meanwhile, the wives (and Kody) purchase furniture for Solomon's nursery, and the wives (without Kody) move and build it.In all seriousness, there's some interesting insights into Kody's dynamic with men, athletics, and his past that genuinely surprised me in a good way, so I hope you enjoy.Plus - a Jeff Aldrege cameo! Just what you asked for, no one!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to Plathville 2.2 - My Mystery Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 38:32


    Moriah is going on a date with a man with a motorbike! Micah gets steamy (literally and figuratively) at work. And Ethan annoys the crap out of his wife while trying to make breakfast. There's a lot to go over here so Dr. Adam is going to give you many thoughts. Hope you enjoy.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.10 - Sister Wives on the Strip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 44:31


    Please fill out TSWP Audience Information Survey here!The Wives go to the Las Vegas strip to zip line, bond, and be approached by some weirdly invasive street performers.Meanwhile, Kody is left alone with all the kids, and that goes about as well as it usually does.Dayton does homework! And Dr. Adam, for one, is proud of him.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.9 - College Bound Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 46:59


    The Browns think they'll go to Boston. Think they'll start a new life.No, just kidding, but they do go! And talk to some students and folks all about polygamy in a very of-its-time conversation and presentation of the family. Danielle the professor is there to guide them and the Brown teens do a lot of thinking and discussing of their futures both in and out of school.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome to Plathville 2.1 - A Family Divided

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 43:55


    We're back to Plathville! And the family is fractured!Micah and Moriah have moved out. Olivia and Ethan have cut ties. And Kim and Barry need someone or something to blame.Some painful conversations, some painful realizations, and many difficult emotions as the Plath adult children grow and change. Lets talk all about it, shall we?Get this podcast early and ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.8 - Another Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 42:11


    The Brown family are visited by friends from their old church and old lives who are struggling with the prospect of taking on a second wife. Kody and the rest of the Brown adults give advice and perspective. The Browns have family church, and friends Nicole and Andy reveal a great deal about themselves and their tension with their faith.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here and join the Facebook group!Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠, used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.7 - July 4th Rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 45:01


    The Brown family tries to beat the heat both in terms of the Vegas summer and the simmering tension within their family. So off to California, though it does little to help Hunter and the other teenagers' mood. Dr. Adam takes a look at Robyn's continued effort to force her place in the family, and Ysabel temporarily moving in with Meri. Lots to talk about!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.6 - The Wives Diet Woes (guest starring Sarah of Realitea Squad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 59:32


    Let's discuss!Dr. Adam is joined by Sarah of Realitea Squad, Sarah Spills, and the Mostly Harmless podcast to discuss one of the most revealing episodes of Sister Wives at this stage in the show. The wives hit the gym together and reveal a lot about themselves and each other. Plus, yet another outsider visits the Brown family to see what makes them tick. Also, several Star Wars references because Adam can't help himself, apparently.Check out Realitea Squad on YouTube!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.5 - Defending Polygamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 51:39


    The Brown family takes a trip to Kody's hometown for Mustang Days and to further their new public lives. The communication between Kody and his childhood best friend Ken shows a lot about the difference in power between the two of them, as well as Kody's need for acceptance from people outside of his family. Plus: boats!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.4 - The Four Lives of Kody Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 49:17


    Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon or the Faculty Lounge on Apple Podcasts!Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Surviving The Sister Wives Professor - A Talk about the Brown family and more with Corey & Carly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 61:09


    Dr. Adam sits down with Corey and Carly of Surviving Sister Wives to talk podcasting, season 19, and perhaps most importantly - to play a game of "what happens next?" Get ready for some deep discussion of various Brown-related topics as we get this pony in the water. In all seriousness enjoy, this was so much fun to do.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 3.3 - Four Houses, Four Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 43:32


    Dr. Adam goes back in time to season 3 of Sister Wives, and there's a lot to learn here. The Brown adults go furniture shopping, ring shopping, and more. Meri ends up with a couch she hates. There's a lot of uncertainty management and a lot of differences in relational maintenance. Dr. Adam takes a look with you at all the details.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.20 - For Everything There is a Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 48:18


    In this final episode before the mid-season break, Dr. Adam walks through Janelle and Christine saying goodbye to key artifacts as they move onto their new lives. Meri struggles to find a new foundation for her own existence. And Kody and Robyn get a surprise from Aurora that says more about them than they realize.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.19 - Behold, I Come Like a Thief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 56:36


    Kody and his remaining family paint some picnic tables as he struggles with selling Coyote Pass. Christine unveils her investment property to David's discerning eye. Meri and Janelle are worthying up and lawyering up at the same time. Family systems theory, face negotiation, and many other communication concepts to discuss here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.18 - Money is the Root of all Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 56:21


    Kody completely loses his mind and turns his new realtor into his therapist. Gish galloping, Air B&B purchasing, and more as the Brown family repeat old patterns in varieties of new ways. Dr. Adam has the scoops on an emotionally volatile episode of this show!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Talking Sister Wives and Beyond with Amye Archer of Little Miss Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 53:18


    Dr. Adam sits down with Amye Archer of Little Miss Recap to discuss Sister Wives past, present, and future. Also, Amye's current work, reality TV in general, and the process of podcasting and more. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it!Check out more of Amye and her work right here!Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.17 - Love is Patient, Love is Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 54:37


    Christine gets married (again)!The Brown family continues to change and go through a great deal of pain, and all the while they find different ways to manage it. Meri continues with her found family and honoring some deep-rooted family traditions. Kody, meanwhile, decides to cut down a tree and make a total crapshow of it. We all have our process?Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.16 - A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 55:25


    Meri cuts up the best quilt Dr. Adam has ever seen! Kody and Robyn verbally duke it out five minutes after Robyn cannonballs off of a moving ATV. And Footage we've already seen! Dr. Adam takes you through this hodge podge of an episode of this tremendous television series.Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠⁠Intro/outro music by ⁠⁠There Will Be Fireworks⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sister Wives 19.15 - Faith Can Move Mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 51:33


    Aurora and Brianna go to church! And Robyn does most of the talking. Kody has a complicated relationship with religion. Dr. Adam talks about communication theory to help explain the identity loss being navigated by many Brown family members. And Meri finds yet another group of two friends to hang out with. Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠There Will Be Firew

    Ask Adam Anything #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 31:04


    Hello, all! No episode of the show this week (boo!) so I didn't want to leave you without anything to listen to. I asked my patrons to ask me some questions so I could share the answers with everyone. My thoughts on the past and future of the show, some details on Robyn and Meri in particular. Other shows I have covered or may cover going forward, and also some stuff about root beer. It was fun. I hope you enjoy. Happy holidays to all! Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠right here!⁠ Intro/outro music by ⁠There Will Be Fireworks

    Sister Wives 19.14 - The Truth Will Set You Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 48:58


    Kody and Robyn finally have a date and they are ready to discuss the girls' desire to go to church. Kody continues to be frustrated with religion and many other things. Meanwhile, an engagement party for Christine and a girls' trip for Meri. Lots going on beneath the surface of this one! Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠⁠on Patreon!⁠⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠⁠right here! Intro/outro music by There Will Be Fireworks

    Sister Wives 19.13 - Give up the Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 44:33


    Dr. Adam takes you on a wild ride with the most boob-centric Sister Wives in American history. Naked cakes, peacock lunches, and Aurora and Brianna attempt to join a youth group thanks to Buddhism. Giddiyup! Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts ⁠on Patreon!⁠ Follow TSWP on Facebook ⁠right here!

    Sister Wives 19.12 - Get Your House in Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 49:22


    Janelle is mad, Kody is up to something, and Meri visits my very favorite Spinal Tap song in person and heals herself... temporarily. Plus - a one-woman flash mob and Dr. Adam pitches a SW spin off. Whew! Enjoy this podcast ad-free, along with monthly bonus podcasts on Patreon! Follow TSWP on Facebook right here!

    Patreon Now Available - Including The Evolution of Robyn Brown part II - First Among Equals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 3:05


    Hi everyone! I'll discuss this on the main week's podcast too, but I wanted to let you know that the new patreon has launched right here! Starting at $5 a month you can hear my exclusive deep dive podcast The Evolution of Robyn Brown part II - First Among Equals and an exclusive Christmas bonus podcast for you all. There will be more Patreon exclusive podcasts later this month, but those two will get you started. Tier information:$5/month undergraduate tier, which gets you: 1. One Sister Wives Deep Dive per month. Podcasts with a focus on one specific topic, often with a specific academic theory or concept guiding it. 2. One Office Hours calm introspective podcast per month. If you liked the one about my late father this will be more of the same. Perfect for folks who want to listen to me or hear me talk about life and relationships. 3. One rADio music playlist podcast per month. Six to seven songs chosen by me, with commentary. A great way to be exposed to new music!4. All past and future public feed podcasts AD FREE. ALSO: $8/month Graduate tier. No extras, just for folks who want to stretch a bit and be extra kind. $20 Tenured tier. I don't know if anyone will want to do this, but I figured why not. For any super fans who really want to go all out. All other benefits PLUS you'll get a first name shoutout at the end of every SW review podcast as long as you're subscribed. I formerly did this with folks who supported me on Spotify, but since Spotify canceled that program, this is a way for me to still offer it as a highest level perk. Thanks so much everyone! I intend to have some extra bonuses too as time allows. I hope you enjoy and even if you never subscribe I always appreciate you listening. Here's the link one more time!

    Sister Wives 19.11 - The Eleventh Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 37:24


    JUNK JOURNAL! Meri backs that thing up (accidentally). Robyn takes us to the CAB Olympics. Dr. Adam records and edits a podcast with a *very high fever* so apologies if anything sounds weirder than usual. What an episode. Good lord. Follow TSWP on Facebook here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.10 - A Man After My Own Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 44:25


    Meri and her besties use symbolic convergence theory. Ysabel is heartbroken and doing her best. And Christine gets all the things she wants. Lets hope it's all a gamble worth making. Follow TSWP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.9 - Baptism by Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 44:13


    Welcome to this episode of House Hunters! Except it's Sister Wives. Dr. Adam explores how Christine continues to push boundaries in order to justify her choices. Gwen and Bea have a tattoo party which Dr. Adam doesn't approve of (but he does approve of them). Plus - Meri is right? Follow TSWP on Facebook here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Office Hours - Be Still

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 26:28


    Not SW related, but here's a surprise bonus podcast i've been planning for a while but decided there's no better day than today. I talk to you about some good advice from my late father, and how nothing good lasts forever - and nothing bad lasts forever either. Find your joy, don't apologize, and always move with purpose. Hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.8 - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 52:27


    In this episode Christine and Kody both manage uncertainty in polar opposite ways. Meri is the head of her own table. Janelle lawyers up. And there may be another cow pun. Follow TSWP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.7 - Labor of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 47:55


    Christine embraces a quick courtship while ignoring her children's comfort with her affection towards David. Kody and Meri are unburdened and ready to be friends? Dr. Adam takes a look at how the Browns continue to adapt to their new lives, some better than others. Follow TSWP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.6 - He Delivered Me From All My Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 47:35


    As Christine asserts the validity of her new (and fast) relationship with David, Kody and Meri continue to process the end of theirs. Come along with Dr. Adam and lets see how various communication concepts can help explain the increasingly complicated dynamics in this season of Sister Wives. Follow TSWP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.5 - The Year of Release

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 45:18


    Season 19 continues, and so do we. Moving on from breakups, loving people as they need to be loved, and more family concepts apply and are explored as Dr. Adam accompanies you on this journey. Also, Mykelti ate her placenta and the confusion rolls in. Follow TSWP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.4 - How the Mighty Have Fallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 48:10


    Oh my goodness gracious. Thanksgiving is here, and there, and over there. Kody and Robyn hash it out in the driveway. Dr. Adam explores how traumas of the past continue to define Kody and Robyn. It's a doozy! Follow TSWP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.3 - Am I My Brother's Keeper?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 35:33


    Jenga! Family systems theory! A phantom wedding leads to a reference to the Phantom Menace. This was a fun one, and I hope you enjoy as Dr. Adam (that's me) discusses the Brown family's past, present, and future (welcome, twins). Keep up with TSWP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.2 - Let There Be Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 48:46


    Robyn is good at finances and Dr. Adam is bad at keeping a straight face. Christine and Janelle dig into Janelle's separation. Kody is in The Matrix. Adam makes a Green Acres reference because he was raised by Nick at Nite. All this and more! Follow TSWP on Facebook right here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Sister Wives 19.1 - A House Divided Cannot Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 39:59


    Welcome back/we never left! The Brown Family is undergoing major changes and Dr. Adam is here to give his interpretation of what it means. Meri is moving on, Christine is dating, and Kody and Robyn are navigating a lot of change. Lets see what we see here as we begin season 19 together. Follow TSWP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Season 18 - Look Back #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 44:39


    Our look back and the Look Backs continues as Dr. Adam explores how Kody, Robyn, and the rest of the Brown adults make sense of the past. Empathy if not sympathy abounds as Kody seems to unravel when presented with what used to be. Yikes! Keep up with the podcast on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

    Season 18 - Look Back #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 41:46


    Never before heard on the public feed! Dr. Adam looks at the uh... Look Back, so to say, from Season 18. The Brown adults give commentary on old episodes, and there's some heat from Kody in particular. Keep up with the podcast at the new Facebook page right here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563180532714 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesisterwivesprofessor/support

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