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Unlocking Charisma: How Power and Warmth Can Develop Irrational Influence Through Emotional Resonance
We discuss the psychology of charisma on the topic of "Becoming Magnetic"We break down the enigmatic qualities that make some people irresistibly charismatic and other...
Becoming Someone Else: Personas, Alter Egos, Masquerades, and Playing the Fool
We dig deep into the transformative power of personas, masks, and alter egos. Discover how becoming someone else can actually lead you to your most authentic self and ...
Unlocking Hypnosis: Influence and Marketing Techniques Using the Power of Descriptive Language
Gene and Darren explore the real-world impact of hypnosis, explaining how it works and how it's used in both therapy and marketing. We look into the science behind neu...
How Google Lost Its Way: From "Don't Be Evil" to Illegal Monopoly with Andrew Bloom
Inside Google's Ad Monopoly: Unveiling the DOJ's Major Decision and FutureIn this eye-opening episode of the Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing podcast, we dig...
Understanding Persuasion and Rhetoric from Ancient Rome with Dr. Ian Silva
We are joined by Dr. Ian Silva, a PhD in Classics from Princeton, to explore the art of rhetoric in ancient Rome and lessons we can learn from the past on the art of i...
Dark Triad of Toxic Personalities: Understanding Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism
Do you know a narcissist, Machiavellian, or psychopath in your life? Please share your story!Welcome to this episode of Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing pod...
What We Learned Starting a Podcast Network: The First 90 days
We are excited to take you behind the scenes of our journey over the first 90 days of launching our podcast Manipulation Games and our network Envoice Media. We dive i...
The Transformative Power of Measurement: Achieving Your Goals with Precision
In this episode of the Manipulation Games: Psychology and Marketing Podcast, we explore the profound impact of measurement on achieving goals in various aspects of lif...
Visual Manipulation: Photography & Videography with Maryna
We are joined by special guest Maryna, a photographer, videographer, and host of the "Just Fake It" podcast. Lets talk about the art and science of visual manipulation...
Communicating with Your Eyes: How Our Eyes Betray & Influence Others
We're going to talk about the power of communicating with your eyes! We start by exploring the cooperative eye hypothesis, which explains how the visible whites of ou...
Bayesian Thinking & Audience Targeting: Chasing the Inverted Unicorn with Andrew Bloom
We are joined by data-nerd and audience marketing expert Andrew Bloom from Neustar's global business solutions. Andrew shares insights on data-driven marketing, Bayesi...
Body Language and Threat Level: How Top Manipulators Navigate People's Defenses
We explore the nuanced world of body language and its critical role in marketing and personal interactions. We delve into how understanding and manipulating body langu...
Crafting Compelling Copy: Bending Reality with Words
In this episode of "Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing," join hosts Gene and Darren as they unravel the intricacies of copywriting—a crucial element in the too...
Is Marketing Like Gambling? Hedging Your Bets in Marketing
Welcome to "Manipulation Games: Psychology and Marketing," where we peel back the layers of the marketing world to reveal the psychological strategies and data-driven ...
Alien Hand Syndrome: Battle of the Brains
In this episode of "Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing," hosts Darren and Gene delve into the cerebral tug-of-war that underpins our decision-making processes....
Defining Glamour: The Art of Visual Persuasion in Marketing
Welcome to "Manipulation Games: Psychology and Marketing," where we dive deep into the strategies that shape perceptions and drive consumer behavior. In this episode, ...
Embracing the Chaos: First Step of Our Podcast
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our yet-to-be-named podcast, where we dive headfirst into the world of creativity, randomness, and the beauty of letting things evo...