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How can science stabilize our social interactions? Is there any rhyme or reason to our relationships? Could the unpacking of our personal stories be the catalyst for change by identifying our social patterns?Join the host and budding Sociologist, Jessamyn Reichmann, as she leverages social theories and storytelling to equip listeners with a fresh perspective on their lived experiences.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHow can science stabilize our social interactions? Is there any rhyme or reason to our relationships? Could the unpacking of our personal stories be the catalyst for change by identifying our social patterns? Join the host and budding Sociologist, Jessamyn Reichmann, as she leverages social theories and storytelling to equip listeners with a fresh perspective on their lived experiences.
Specimen the Sociologist is hosted by Jessamyn Reichmann. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Civic Responsibility of Forgiveness" (17 September 2026, 19 minutes), "How To Navigate Social Naïveté" (30 June 2026, 13 minutes), and "How to Scientifically Steward Your Relationships" (5 June 2026, 32 minutes).
Specimen the Sociologist publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 40 episodes.
Booking probability for Specimen the Sociologist is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Specimen the Sociologist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Specimen the Sociologist's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jessamyn Reichmann hosts Specimen the Sociologist, a science podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Episode #1
After a lovely summer off-- Specimen the Sociologist is back! This episode is actually a pre-recorded speech that I gave for an event called “Book It Like Booker,” hosted by Seattle’s very own 34th District of...
Episode #2
Let's be honest. We've all been the new kid, the intern, or the youngest person in the room. We've all looked back on a conversation and thought, "I should've seen that coming." In this episode, we're exploring the...
Are relationships casual or is there a deeper social science at work? In this episode of Specimen the Sociologist, we're going to unpack the Social Exchange Theory and the hidden "economy" behind our relationships. From...
Episode #15
My budding specimens! Recently, I stepped away from the podcast mic to hop onto the Love is [ ] project. This is a digital archive about whatever "love is" to you-- brought to you by anyone, from anywhere, on anything...
Episode #14
Let's unpack how forgiveness is not an emotional response, rather it's a social act! Against a backdrop of cultural polarization and personal disconnection, I explore how unforgiveness shapes the way we show up in our...
Let's debunk what it means to be confident! While folks may limit it to a feeling, I'd argue that confidence is the alignment between your core values and your behavior. If you want to learn how confidence can stabilize...
Episode #12
In this episode, I break down what it means to become a secure individual! We explore attachment theory, people-pleasing, and how identity, honesty, and sensitivity shape the way we show up in our relationships. You may...
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Let’s talk about the science behind people-pleasing. While it’s often dismissed as a personality trait, people-pleasing is actually a learned behavior shaped by social structures, power dynamics, and our fundamental...
Episode #9
We’re closing out our anxiety mini-series with a review of The Anxious Generation . Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores how childhood has shifted from play-based to phone-based—and how that shift fuels rising...
Episode #8
If you’ve been on this planet for more than two seconds, you’ve probably had your trust betrayed—or betrayed someone else’s. Fear not—your favorite specimen is here to unpack the science of trust: how it’s built, how to...
Episode #7
In this episode, I dive into the Sociology of SNAP—the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—and explore how it reflects America’s values, inequalities, and systems of social control. From the history of food stamps...
I’m back with a cheeky voice memo! This time, I’m exploring the lost art of writing a handwritten letter. In an age of digital messages and quick texts, a letter is a value-based way to communicate that truly brings us...
Episode #6
Let's talk about Anxiety! Nope-- I'm not talking about Doechii's song called "Anxiety," I'm talking about an experience that we all share. In this episode, we'll be exploring the sociology of anixety, discussing its...
Hey there, hi there! What better way to wrap-up our loneliness series then by with a book review. In Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection , Author Dr. Jeremy Noble investigates loneloiness not just as a...
Episode #3
In this episode of Specimen the Sociologist , we explore the principle of identity — how it’s formed, what it reveals about us, and why it matters for the health of our relationships and society. Drawing from both...
What happens when life gives you lemons — or, more accurately, disappointment? In this episode, Jessamyn shares practical tools for navigating seasons of setbacks and makes a bold claim: that true, authentic hope is...
Episode #1
In this episode of Specimen the Sociologist , your host Jessamyn Reichmann (that’s “Specimen” with a J!) explores the quiet epidemic of loneliness—not just as an emotion, but as a social and structural issue. From Emile...
Specimen the Sociologist
What’s love got to do with it? Absolutely everything. In this episode, Jessamyn Reichmann explores how love is not just an emotional or personal experience, but a powerful tool for transformation. She argues that...
Specimen the Sociologist
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! In Jessamyn Reichmann's case, when life gave her lessons, she recorded a podcast. In today's cheeky voice memo, Reichmann dives into all the impromptu lessons she learned...
Specimen the Sociologist
The podcast that you didn't ask for but got! Today we're diving into the sociology behind Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. A performance that referenced the United State's current social-political scene...
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