Pot Psychology

Psychology & Relationships

About

One is gay, one is straight, and both are alive: Tracie Egan Morrissey & Rich Juzwiak navigate pop culture and whatever of past, present, and beyond. For access to bonus episodes, visit http://patreon.com/potpsychology

Episodes

  • We're Still Talking About Michael Jackson

    This episode of Pot Psychology discusses Michael Jackson's defenders, the Met Gala's cultural standing, and an unusual clip of Liza Minnelli. It also mentions a potential sequel to The Devil Wears Prada.

  • The Complicated Legacy of Michael Jackson

    The hosts discuss Michael Jackson

  • Happy 420 Season!

    In "Happy 420 Season!", Pot Psychology discusses a friend's arrest, personal phobias, Liza Minnelli's music, Sean Penn's Oscar speech for Harvey Milk, and other LGBTQ+ topics, with a mention of Natasha Lyonne.

  • Woahvicular

    The episode "Woahvicular" from Pot Psychology features discussions on realistic fake boobs, insights from sexual harassment training, and an incident involving Keke Palmer. It also references clavicular topics and guest contributions.

  • What Are Male Cheerleaders Called?

    The Pot Psychology episode covers the term "yell leaders" for male cheerleaders, prompted by the death of Jeff Webb. It also touches on specialized firearms, and connects Jude Law's children to The Voice UK and Chappell Roan.

  • Does Ozempic Reverse Aging?

    Studies suggest GLP-1's may slow or reverse biological aging, potentially extending both healthspan and lifespan. Tracie encounters a one-legged woman. Rich never has any cash to give to go-go dancers or drag queens. Further Reading: Shoul…

  • The Word Game

    Honestly, just more of the same—we talk about Anna Nicole and Courtney Love and Joan Collins. We also play this word game, which might be boring. I don't know. To access video episodes, bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU—we're cove…

  • Anagrams & Bon Mots

    We got a little too high this time, so it's an extra short episode today. A note from Rich: I really wanted to use this episode as a mini-retelling of my recent long-read at The Guardian, “ A Hollywood ‘heir’ made horrific abuse claims aga…

  • 'ANTM' Contestants React To Netflix Doc

    Tracie is still sifting through the Epstein files, and she found a scary pop culture artifact (an ass ugly Spitting Image puppet) was used to molest girls. Plus, the girls (and Jay Manuel) are weighing in on the Netflix doc Reality Check:…

  • We've Angered the Pizzagate Crowd

    You're going to have to refer to our last episode ("Chappel Roan's Nipples") to understand what the hell we're talking about in the first half of this episode because we were too high and heated to be as coherent as we would've liked. Basi…

  • Chappell Roan's Nipples

    The latest tranche of Epstein files contain photos of Stephen Hawking, confirming what Tracie has always (vocally) suspected about him. Many more celebrities are mentioned by name, innocuously, in the Epstein files, fueling baseless conspi…

  • It Ends with Jameela Jamil

    With the American government embarrassing its citizens on the world stage and shooting them dead in the streets, we're not going to work, to school, or shopping today. Rich is wondering whether or not the general strike will prevent him fr…

  • What Did Michael Jackson's Penis Look Like?

    Apparently, Jackée Harry knows. Certified Diamond Girl Farrah Abraham is running for mayor of Austin, but didn't realize the election is not actually this year. Plus, we find out what Puck from The Real World is up to now. To access video…

  • Corey Feldman vs. The World

    Tracie has monumentally huge personal news. Plus, she and Rich discuss the documentary Corey Feldman vs. The World , which Corey hates and says was made without his knowledge, despite the camera person and producer being in his literal bed…

  • Catching Up with Octomom

    Rich has had Nadya Suleman’s sex tape on his mind. Tracie regrets getting bangs. To access video episodes, bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU check out our Patreon . There's a HUGE SALE at Pipe Dreams in which ALL smoking accessori…

  • The Endie Awards 2025

    It's that time of year again—the end of it, that is. What were our bests and favorites? Who will take home the top prize of Diamond Girl of the Year? You'll never know unless you listen. Or you could just watch it on our Patreon . There's…

  • Happy Christmas

    It's our Christmas episode! We mostly talk about Taylor Swift and Bari Weiss. To access video episodes, bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU check out our Patreon . There's a HUGE SALE at Pipe Dreams in which ALL smoking accessories…

  • The Diddy Doc

    Rich finished Olivia Nuzzi's much-hyped, scarcely-sold book and reveals the most shocking revelation within its pages—she likes his voice . Milo Yiannopoulos is making the podcast roundsl, without his signature sunglasses and as it turns o…

  • Tara Reid's Drink Was "Drugged"

    Sorry if the beginning of this episode doesn't make much sense. We sort of just started talking and we didn't really explain ourselves. If it's not clear we're talking about V fka Eve Ensler's pronouns. Kanye has been out and about being n…

  • Is Kanye Back on Meds?

    Ye sat down with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto to apologize for the past three years of prolific antisemitism. He sounded different, was wearing normal clothes, and acknowledged that his mental illness is his responsibility. And then there's…

  • Cheesequake

    More dead animals—Tracie's kid's rat died on Halloween. Mariah Carey's ammual "It's Time"—which marks the end of Halloween and the beginning of the Christmas season—was sponsored by Sephora this year. Jamie Lee Curtis posted an alarming am…

  • The Brown Note

    After attending an Autechre show Rich and discovered that their tour has been plagued with farting fans. Tracie has two incredibly disgusting stories to share, with pics to prove them. Plus she found a 9/11 fun fact in Kevin Federline's me…

  • Friday Night in Times Square

    Rich and Tracie have opposite opinions of Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another . Plus, Kamala Harris's new book, Natalia Grace got her hair did, and an update on the government shutdown from Woah Vicky. Plus, Rich wrote a new so…

  • Halloween Horror Nights

    Tracie had a transformative experience at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. Speaking of horror, Bari Weiss was named editor-in-chief of CBS news. Plus, an update on Jordan Peterson's health (he's sick). And you'll never guess what song…

  • Here for Mariah Carey's 'Here for it All'

    Mariah allows her voice to be raw on her new album, Tracie saw Chappell Roan and the Kanye doc In Whose Name, and Ashley Judd has elevated to Diamond Girl™ status. To access video episodes, bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU check…

  • Charlie Kirk Died

    Tracie had a falling out with her extended family after one of her MAGA cousins made repeated violent threats against her and her kid following the death of Charlie Kirk. Plus, Chaka Khan gave a Diamond Girl™ Hall of Fame-type interview on…

  • I'm Gonna Talk About 9/11

    It's that time of year. Tracie tells Rich the stories of two victims of 9/11. Also, Jack Osbourne speaks out after his dad's death, Mariah Carey is forced to sing live at a VMAs afterparty, and Woody Allen farted on Bill Maher's YouTube sh…

  • Is Ozempic a Miracle Drug?

    We discuss why Jameela Jamil's anti-GLP-1 sentiment is uninformed. Taylor Lorenz pissed off a bunch of content creators with her journalism. Tracie went to see Oasis and gives an update on her kidney stone surgery. And Rich tells Tracie ab…

  • The Sea World Summer Concert Series

    We discuss the smashing success of the concert series that took place at Sea World San Diego this summer, featuring acts like Ying Yang Twins, Trina, and Ginuwine. Plus, we revisit the time that Tyra asked Janet Jackson about her farts. So…

  • Rich Got a Labubu

    Some listeners heard what Rich put out in the universe and sent him Labubus. We learn that cows like jazz music, and we wonder what dinosaurs' feathers actually looked like. Mariah Carey is more like Mae West than Marilyn Monroe. Plus, Tik…

  • Tracie Has Kidney Stones

    Tracie has been through a medical ordeal. Speaking of which, we have another Jameela Jamil update. Plus, the Balloon Boy documentary and freestyle music at the fair. To access video episodes, bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU—we'r…

  • Polygraph and Polyamory

    Gary Coleman's ex-wife/widow has solidified her place as a Diamond Girl after failing a televised polygraph test regarding her role in the late actor's death. We also learned that Gary had been in a polyamorous relationship. Plus, a local…

  • UNLOCKED: WAWU, The Osbournes, S1E1

    RIP, Oz. The first celebrity reality show changed the landscape of television, even though no one could understand what Ozzy was saying. To access video episodes, bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU—on which we're currently covering…

  • Corpse Nails, Plural

    Rich is horrified to learn that all of Tracie's fingers now have corpse nails after an allergic reaction to nail glue. We watch clips from Enigma , Zackary Drucker's documentary about the contested identity of disco queen and Dalí muse Ama…

  • Jameela the Journalist

    Jameela Jamil has decided that she doesn’t want to be interviewed by women journalists anymore because they’re merely foot soldiers of the patriarchy, out to foil her mission of empowering women. Or something? She wrote like 3000 words abo…

  • Full Terms and Conditions

    Tracie thinks there might be a connection between the Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann and 9/11. Plus, an update on a certain Diamond Girl. Also, La Toya Jackson and the Liza Minnelli doc. Correction: Teny Geragos is Mark Geragos' d…

  • 209. Finding Ann Jillian

    We went down a path that started with Ann Jillian and led us to the 1986 Baby M scandal. Plus, Parker Posey and Lisa Kudrow, a fun fact about the Bangles, and Mariah Carey is half-assing a press tour for her new single. Video episodes, bon…

  • Happy Pride!

    JoJo Siwa announced her relationship with a white cis hetero male just in time for Pride! Plus, chef and media personality Eddie Huang gets humiliated by Gavin McInnes f all people. And clips from I Was Honey Boo Boo . Video episodes, bonu…

  • Michelle Tanner: Diamond Girl?

    Tracie thinks Michelle Tanner is a giant bitch, but Rich thinks that makes her a Diamond Girl. Mariah Carey celebrated the 20th anniversary of T he Emancipation of Mimi with a lack luster medley. That wasn't even the cringiest thing this w…

  • Disability Minstrelsy

    Influencers are using AI filters to appear to have Down Syndrome in order to promote their OnlyFans. If you think that's gross, wait till you hear the Liver King talking about the first time he ejaculated. Plus, JoJo (not that one) wrote a…

  • Bong for a Song Contest 2025

    It’s Bong for a Song time, baby! We asked you to send us your original tunes for a chance to win a beautiful, functional, smokeable prize—and you delivered. Who’s taking home the bong? Smash that play button, girl. Video episodes, bonus ep…

  • Ron! He's Got a Gon!

    Kanye did another uncomfortable thing, and JoJo Siwa and her emotional platonic soulmate engaged in mutual urination. Plus, we're dazzled by the Australian twins who speak in unison. Video episodes, bonus episodes and our premium series WA…

  • A Diamond Girl Is in the Big Brother House

    JoJo Siwa is charming the entire Big Brother house, including one of her roommates—a man!—with whom she is spending time under the covers. Plus, Katy Perry went to space and thought we'd give a shit. Don't forget to submit your entry for t…

  • Tariffied

    Rich is afraid of what's to come and Tracie is liquidating smoking accessories at Pipe Dreams , so everything is 50% off. Plus, Mickey Rourke and Diamond Girl JoJo Siwa join Celebrity Big Brother , and we watch North West's appearance in F…

  • Returning to Courtney Stodden

    We cover Juju Chang's interview with former child bride Courtney Stodden and her ex Doug Hutchison's creepy memoir. Plus, Tracie purchased a piece of Hollywood history. You can find the Women Supporting Women (Anna Nicole and Courtney Love…

  • What's Going on with Mariah Carey?

    After a disastrous string of recent shows in Las Vegas, and some extremely weird behavior at the I Heart Music Awards, we're kinda worried about our Diamond Girl. You can find the Women Supporting Women (Anna Nicole and Courtney Love embra…

  • 199. Rich Goes GooGoo for Gaga

    Rich loves Lady Gaga's Mayhem , and the little monsters love his body. We revisit the heartwarming story of the rescue of Baby Jessica. Plus, Six Flags Great Adventure's Kingda Ka rollercoaster was imploded, to the dismay of at least two i…

  • The Award for Best Oscars Acceptance Speech Goes to…

    We revisit our favorite moments from this year's Academy Awards. Plus, Tracie made a new enemy. You can find the Women Supporting Women (Anna Nicole and Courtney Love embracing) sweatshirt , plus Pot Psych merch and smoking accessories at…

  • Goodbye Horses, Hello Disneyland

    Tracie just got back from a trip to California where she saw Tyler the Creator's Chromakopia show and, of course, went to Disneyland. Rich talks about the documentary Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus . Purchase Girl Scout Cooki…

  • Touched by an Angel Did Blackface

    Touched by an Angel was a hit show we'd never seen that aired for nine years. During that run, the show tackled racism with an episode in 1999 titled "Black Like Monica," in which a white angel turns black for a little bit to learn about r…