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Andy Luttrell
@andyluttrell.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Psych Science at Ball State. Studies moral opinions & persuasive messages. Science communicator. Host of the podcast "Opinion Science." Letterpress printing enthusiast. He/him.
Bluesky has not yet been affected by my new obsession with mechanical typewriters. So, here. From my new morning routine, a delightful and refreshed 1937 Remington 5.
November 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Do you teach attitudes or persuasion? I'm excited to share that I joined this great team for the 4th edition of The Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change, which is now available!

It's thoroughly updated with new research and examples + an effort to make the content even more accessible...
November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Ep 110! The wonderful @saramgrady.bsky.social shares her perspective on the function of entertainment and why it's worth studying carefully.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0oxX...
Web: opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/valu...
November 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Opinion Science is back from its summer break, and I'm happy to share this conversation with @dbroockman.bsky.social.

We discuss why it’s so hard to predict which messages will work + the gap between political insiders’ instincts and what actually resonates with the public. (Links in comment)
October 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I mean, come on...
October 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I've got to say that I'm loving Underwood's branding: "The Machine You Will Eventually Buy."

It feels like very snarky social media messaging except in the very early 1900s.
October 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Heads up! Opinion Science will be back on Monday after its summer break. See you then.

opinionsciencepodcast.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This week marks the close of SciComm Summer 2025

I was thrilled to spend an hour with ‪@lutimestwo.bsky.social‬ and learn how she's approached the many stories she's covered across various media

She discusses interview strategy, science's role in storytelling, & producing science radio for kids...
August 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Are you teaching behavioral economics this semester?

Just a reminder that I produced a 5-episode podcast series with Behavioral Grooves on the origins, growth, and future of behavioral economics.

AND we developed some helpful note-taking and discussion guides for use in the classroom...
August 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This week, @sarahmackattack.bsky.social shares her innovative methods for connecting people with science in a more local, personal way.

The Squid Facts Hotline! Skype a Scientist! Street Art!

I really loved this conversation as a counterpoint to the mass communication perspective I usually have.
August 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If you missed it, check out this week's episode of SciComm Summer, featuring veteran NPR science reporter Joe Palca. Here's a teaser to get you excited.

Now, go listen to the whole thing!

opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/joe-...
July 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
More SciComm Summer! For years, Joe Palca was a science reporter for NPR, where he excelled at making people interested in new scientific discoveries through concise radio pieces. He discusses his journey to this work and what he's learned about why and how to showcase new science.

Links below...
July 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Excited to participate in this today!
July 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you missed it, this week on the podcast, Alison Fragale shared her approach to developing, booking, and giving keynote talks as a behavioral scientist.

opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/alis...
July 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
More #HotSciCommSummer! 😎 This week, Alison Fragale gives a candid look into preparing, booking, and giving keynote talks as an academic scientist.

Listen at all the podcast places. (Links in the comments.)
July 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A clip from this week's episode of SciComm Summer, featuring @alexdainis.bsky.social. Check out Opinion Science for the full episode. (
opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/alex...)
July 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This week on #SciCommSummer, @alexdainis.bsky.social shares how she avoided picking between her passions for science & filmmaking, making great online science videos.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3pIH...
Web: opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/alex...
July 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Check out this week's episode of my science communication series, featuring @joelbervell.bsky.social.

opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/joel...
July 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
SciComm Summer continues!

This week, @joelbervell.bsky.social shares how he achieved incredible success on social media, debunking medical misinformation and sharing sound medical science. He's gained a large following, and his work has been widely applauded, including his recent Peabody Award (!)
July 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Adam Cole kick-starts a new season of SciComm Summer! Adam's done great work for NPR & Vox. Now he co-produces the incredible YouTube channel "Howtown," focused on the methods of science

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2jOd...
Web: lnkd.in/gY2zPsmShttp...
June 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hot SciComm Summer is back!

New episodes of my summer series with science communicators start next week. The season 3 trailer dropped today on Opinion Science

Hear their approaches, and get ideas for your own work bringing science beyond academia

opinionscipod.buzzsprout.com/981667/episo...
June 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Episode 108! @mattgrizz.bsky.social helps us appreciate the importance of characters in entertainment...using science!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Hpf...
Web: opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/char...
June 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Ep 107! @mhusseinlab.bsky.social shares his research on the cues that signal open-mindedness and whether people like it when others listen to opposing political views.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0B6L...
Web: opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/rece...
May 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
And, you know, Father's Day isn't far behind.

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April 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Yes, I still do research. But I also became obsessed with letterpress printing--its history and contemporary use in communication.

Anyhow, I printed Mother's Day cards, and they're on Etsy. Also, Mother's Day is soon. So, consider this your reminder.

www.etsy.com/listing/1780...
April 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM