Schadenfreude
From Two Guys on Your Head by KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
April 17, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of schadenfreude and why we feel pleasure from the misfortunes of others.
We’ve all felt a little spark of satisfaction when someone who wronged us stumbles, or when a rival fails. That feeling has a name: schadenfreude, a German word for the pleasure derived from witnessing the troubles or humiliation of others. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore why […] The post Schadenfreude appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke
Guest: Rebecca McInroy
Topics covered
- schadenfreude
- psychology
- emotions
- rivalry
- human behavior
Keywords
- schadenfreude
- satisfaction
- rivalry
- psychology
- human emotions
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Schadenfreude
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