Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing

The Neuroscience of Love: Unraveling the Crazy Chemistry Behind Romance

We discuss the neurochemical processes of love, exploring the intricate mechanisms of attraction, passion, and attachment. Building on the discussion from the previous ep

Why Do We Fall in Love? The Evolutionary Game Theory of Love | Part 1

We explore the psychology of love.  In this podcast, we discuss the nuanced world of love through the lens of evolutionary game theory. We explore why sex exists, the rol

Exploring The 48 Laws of Power: Ethical Power Strategies for Personal Growth

We dive into the timeless masterpiece 'The 48 Laws of Power' by Robert Greene.  We welcome our guest Spike, our marketing boss in which we have a conversation about powe

Privacy Threats Facing Americans & Why TikTok Should Be Banned w/ Andrew Bloom

We discuss the complexities of data privacy, identity, and digital security on Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing podcast with special guest Andrew Bloom. Startin

Crafting Luxury: The Secrets of Luxury Branding Through the Alchemy of Craftsmanship, Mythology, & Status

Want to start your own luxury brand?  You've come to the right podcast episode!  We unravel the art and science of luxury branding by breaking it down into three essentia

Augustus Caesar PR Masterclass: Marketing Psychology Lessons from Ancient Rome, "The Boy" Emperor

Lets discuss the marketing psychology behind Augustus, Rome's first emperor, in this episode of Manipulation Games: Psychology & Marketing. Gene and Darren, joined by Dr.

Starting a Cult: The Psychological Tactics High Control Groups Use To Terminate Thought

We explore cults and the thought terminating tactics they use to manipulate and control those trapped within them.   You'll learn about red flags to look out for, and ho

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 others

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 hel

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 neurop

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 Future In 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 infl

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 podc

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 into

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 life.

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 in

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 our e

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, Bayesian

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 language

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 toolbo