Off The Data Provided is an interpersonal communication podcast hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard, where he walks you through different interpersonal communication concepts, theories, and skills. The aims of this podcast are to make you more ethical and effective with your interpersonal communication, give you a better understanding of how technology impacts interpersonal communication, and hopefully improve your interpersonal communication relationships.
Off The Data Provided
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Marcus C. Shepard
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Off The Data Provided is an interpersonal communication podcast hosted by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard, where he walks you through different interpersonal communication concepts, theories, and skills. The aims of this podcast are to make you more ethical and effective with your interpersonal communication, give you a better understanding of how technology impacts interpersonal communication, and hopefully improve your interpersonal communication relationships.
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
From Heteropessimism to Hetero‑Optimism: Finding Hope in Modern Dating
In this week's episode, Dr. Marcus C. Shepard responds to the New York Times essay "There's Nothing Wrong With Wanting Men," exploring the ideas of heteropessimism and the proposed shift toward hetero‑optimism. Dr. Shepard summarizes the essay's main arguments and places them in the larger context of social media narratives, the manosphere, and changing gender attitudes. The episode defines heteropessimism as a prevailing cynicism about heterosexual dating, fueled by viral anecdotes and online complaints, while contrasting that with evidence (surveys and changing generational attitudes) suggesting many younger men support equality. It also highlights real structural problems women still face while noting positive changes in relationship norms. Dr. Shepard diagnoses how the digital dating economy of endless choice, gamified swiping, and the "illusion of perspective" can create burnout and stalls commitment. He offers practical steps to counteract pessimism: clarify your dating goals, name your non‑negotiables, be transparent with partners, and try a focused period of intentional dating (e.g., 30 days on one person). Closing with a message of optimism, Dr. Shepard emphasizes equitable partnerships, personal responsibility in growth, and the freedom to define the relationship you want. The episode encourages listeners to step away from performative online narratives and choose strategies that lead to healthier, more intentional dating.
May 20, 2026
The Quiet Grief of Adult Friendship — Why Friends Fade and How to Fight Back
In this weeks episode, Dr. Shepard explores The Times of India piece, "The Quiet Grief of Adult Friendship," (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/civil-irony/the-quiet-grief-of-adult-friendship/) and examines why friendships often dissipate in adulthood. He introduces his concept of "amienship," discusses how social media and smartphones encourage voyeuristic, low-investment connections, and explains his friendship formula: investment, emotional closeness, trust, and support. The episode offers practical advice for maintaining and deepening adult friendships: put phones away to be present, make concrete plans and follow up, schedule recurring check-ins, prioritize shared activities even when inconvenient, and balance effort when relationships feel lopsided. Dr. Shepard also covers long-distance strategies like rotating visits and planned calls to preserve intimacy across time zones. The episode closes with another Ask Dr. Shepard segment responding to a student worried about keeping class friendships after the semester, with step-by-step suggestions: reach out directly, aim for an in-person or phone conversation, set concrete plans while together, and use calendars and reminders to create routine. Overall, the episode emphasizes intentionality and consistent investment as the keys to sustaining adult friendships.
May 6, 2026
From Child to Co-Adult: Resetting Boundaries with Your Parents
In this episode Dr. Marcus C. Shepard explores the launching and post‑launching stages of the family life cycle and offers a practical framework for renegotiating relationships between grown children and their parents. Dr. Shepard reviews family communication patterns (consensual, pluralistic, protective, laissez‑faire) and explains how a boundary‑resetting conversation can move families from old roles into healthier, more equal interactions. Dr. Shepard shares examples from his own life—how a clear conversation about expectations, giving grace, and concrete rules (like asking before changing the thermostat) reduced conflict, strengthened ties, and emphasizes removing assumptions, being present, and aiming for win‑win solutions. Practical tips include scheduling focused time, putting phones away, identifying negotiables and non‑negotiables, using hypotheticals to set expectations, and revisiting the conversation as needed to adapt to ongoing life changes.
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