Frank T. McAndrew

About the Discover Science Lecture Series | University of Nevada, Reno About the Discover Science Lecture Series | University of Nevada, Reno

I am excited to share that I have been invited to be the speaker at next October's "Discover Science Lecture Series at the University of Nevada (Reno). I will follow-up with more details as they become available.
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'Pretty girls should always smile': The oldest trick in the patriarchal playbook Why men telling women to “smile” and “look happy” has nothing to do with happiness — and everything to do with control, writes Simon Tierney.

I get a brief acknowledgement from the author of this article in "The Journal" (Ireland) -

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Psychology says people who are obsessed with celebrity gossip often have these 9 emotional needs (without realizing it) - The Expert Editor A few weeks ago at my book club (where I’m still the only man, by the way), we were supposed to be discussing a memoir. Instead, the entire first twenty minutes turned into a passionate debate about s...

I get a mention in this article about celebrity obsession, but I do not agree with all of the points that are being made.

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There’s Often Something Going On With People Who Can’t Stop Making Snarky Remarks Snarky remarks often get brushed off as humor, but there's usually something deeper at play. Writer Izzy Casey explores what's going on beneath the surface for people who can't seem to stop making sna...

I get mentioned in this article about 'snarky comments', of all things -
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Men who peaked in high school but never moved on usually display these 8 behaviors in their 40s and 50s There’s a certain type of man you meet at reunions, backyard barbecues, or even just scrolling through Facebook—the…

I get a mention in this article about men who have trouble moving on past high school -
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Experts say 2026 is the year of 'in-person' gossip Good Good Good “got the tea” on gossip from Professor Frank McAndrew.

I was recently interviewed for this article on gossip -
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The Green Experience: Why You Need Nature We often overlook the most straightforward remedy for the stress of daily life: Get outside more often and reconnect with the natural world.

IT has been a while, but I have a new essay in Psychology Today - The Green Experience: Why You Need Nature | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-...

What Gives Us the Creeps? Why our instincts sometimes misfire, and what this eerie emotion reveals about how we judge people and threats.

My creepiness research with Sara Koehnke gets a mention in this article I just stumbled across:
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Woman Steals Sister’s Baby Names For Her Own Kids, Is Upset Daughter Legally Changes Hers A name is more than just a name. For this girl, it's also a symbol of her own mother's rivalry with her aunt, and it negatively affected the way she experienced her childhood. As she grew up, the weig...

My research is featured in this strange story about stealing baby names.

www.boredpanda.com/changing-nam...

Be honest, would you step in and be a hero if lives were threatened? Frank T. McAndrew from Knox College Illinois joins us on the Why Curve to talk about the sort of person willing to step into… | Th... Be honest, would you step in and be a hero if lives were threatened? Frank T. McAndrew from Knox College Illinois joins us on the Why Curve to talk about the sort of person willing to step into dange...

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Honored to get a shout-out in this article about "oddly terrifying images." (along with Coltan Scrivner)

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Holding Out For a Hero | The Why Curve Everyday heroes - what is it that makes some people put themselves in harm's way to save others, while most of us flee from danger? The recent events on a train...

I had fun talking about heroism with Roger & Phil on the "Why Curve" Podcast this week. Here is the link to our conversation.
Holding Out For a Hero whycurve.com/episode/hold...

This Is The Age When Your Taste In Music Officially Gets Old, According To Research Here's the age when your taste in music changes.

I get a mention in this article about when we stop listening to popular music -

www.yourtango.com/self/age-whe...

Signature size and narcissism − a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link Psychologist Richie Zweigenhaft found a link between signature size and self-esteem. A growing body of research has since established a link to narcissism as well.

Signature size and narcissism − a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link
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Frank McAndrew: Why We Pay To Be Scared - October 27, 2025 Podcast Episode · The Last Show with David Cooper · 2025-10-28 · 11m

Here is the audio clip from my appearance on "The Last Show" podcast, also nationally syndicated on Canadian Radio.
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I just completed an interview on "the Last Show" with David Cooper where we talked about why we like to scare ourselves. I will share the episode after it airs -
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The East Wing Obscenity Trump's Ballroom Is a Tumor On The People's House

The East Wing Obscenity
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An "action"shot from my recent TEDxArlington Heights Talk -

Out of context quotes with Professor Frank! 💘😂 #podcast #edutok #gossip #fyp #academic #research TikTok video by The Internet Friends Podcast

OK - I have now literally been quoted out of context -
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What Great Whites, Haunted Houses, and Global Politics Reveal About Human Nature by The John Oakley Show

I did an interview about why we like to scare ourselves with a Toronto radio station today. Here is the clip, and my interview is in the middle of the episode.
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I did my TEDxArlington Heights Talk today, and we had a nice showing of Knox College people. In the photo, L to R, are Bernie O'Connell ('84), Maryjo McAndrew (retired from Knox special collections & archives), Doug Porter ('05), Me, and Irene Podbrinok Di Minervino ('04)

Serpopsychology (WHAT’S CREEPY?) with Dr. Frank McAndrew — alie ward Are you creepy? How would you know? What’s “creepy” as opposed to scary or eerie? We talk to the pioneer of this research, Serpopsychologist Dr. Frank McAndrew, a professor emeritus at Knox College. W...

I recently appeared on the very popular "Ologies" podcast to discuss creepiness. Here is the link to the episode:

www.alieward.com/ologies/serp...

🎙️ Just wrapped a fascinating conversation about creepiness with Alie Ward.

The conversation took some fascinating turns, especially when we explored: "How an unexpected encounter with a clown led to an unsettling journey into the world of creepiness."

Can't wait to share the full episode!

Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots New research highlights the prevalence of maggots as an easily obtained, nutrient-rich supplement of ancient hominin diets.

Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots
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YouTube video by JUST A DOG: a journey, a collaboration and a film CHAPTER 3: OUT NOW #dog #puppy #doggrief #petloss #dogloss #grief #petgrief

A trailer from Episode 3 of the "Just a Dog" Series -
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YouTube video by JUST A DOG: a journey, a collaboration and a film Chapter 3 Does Your Dog Live in Your Brain?

The second half of this episode features a conversation with me about the passing of our beloved dog Murphy some years ago. I hope it offers some comfort to those of you have also gone through this recently.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW8f...

What is the essence of cool? A global study narrows it down to 6 key traits | CBC Radio Researched surveyed nearly 6,000 people in 13 different countries about what makes a person cool, and found the answers to be surprisingly universal.

I have a quote about being cool in this article. As they say, those who can't do, teach.
www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

My answer to the @MuckRack Daily trivia question: Pitcairn Island

Taking the Next Steps - Knox College The Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 was held on Sunday, June 8, on the South Lawn of Old Main.

JB was great - and so was our student speaker -
www.knox.edu/news/taking-...