Functional Relations

Functional Relations

Zachary Bird, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, PhD, BCBA-D

Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (36)
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

An ABA podcast where Dr. Zachary Bird and Dr. Caleb Davis set aside time to have engaging conversation with experts in the field of behavior analysis to explore topics like ethics of functional analysis, effective supervision practices, translating research to practice, and others. BACB, IBAO, and QABA CEUs are available for listeners. To purchase, visit www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To deliver social praise or aversive stimulation, you can email us at [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

#43 - Analyzing Complex Teacher-Student Interactions w/ Dr. Corey Stocco and Molly Dwyer

Jun 01, 2026 1h 19m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss analyzing teacher-student interactions with Dr. Corey Stocco (BCBA-D) and Molly Dwyer (BCBA). 1.5 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this…

#42 - The Status of Radical Behaviorism w/ Dr. Bill Ahearn

May 01, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a recent publication on the status of radical behaviorism with Dr. Bill Ahearn. 1 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can…

#41 - Student Episode: 7 Dimensions of ABA

Apr 01, 2026 40m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the 7 dimensions of applied behavior analysis from the 1968 article "Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior…

#40 - Rethinking How We Teach Tacts w/ Dr. Judah Axe

Mar 01, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss rethinking how we approach teaching tacts w/ Dr. Judah Axe. 0.5 Ethic/0.5 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can…

#39 - The Science of Positive Culture Building w/ Dr. Bruce Tinor

Feb 01, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss practices that support building positive cultures within educational settings with Dr. Bruce Tinor. 1 Supervision CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available…

#38 - Can I Take That $11 Gift Card? w/ Dr. Paula Kenyon

Jan 01, 2026 1h 6m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss the BACB ethics codes related to giving gifts, accepting gifts, and multiple relationships with Dr. Paula Kenyon. 1 Ethics CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is…

#37 - Pavlovian Conditioning for the Applied Behavior Analyst w/ Dr. Michael Domjan

Dec 01, 2025 1h 24m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss respondent concepts such as habituation, sensitization, and Pavlovian conditioning with Dr. Michael Domjan, and how these processes are relevant in applied…

#36 - Did Skinner Meditate? Behaviorism Meets Contemplative Living w/ David Roth

Nov 01, 2025 1h 32m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a behavior analytic interpretation of contemplative practices with David Roth. 1.5 CEUs (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) are available for this episode. You can…

#35 - Ethics of AI in behavioral services w/ Dr. David Cox

Oct 02, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb are joined by Dr. David Cox and discuss the ethics surrounding the use of AI in the delivery of behavioral services. 1 Ethics CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is…

#34 - Feedback and Leadership w/ Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni

Sep 01, 2025 1h 28m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss feedback and leadership with Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni. 1.5 Supervision CEs (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) are available for this episode. You can purchase them at…

#33 - Student Episode: Mentalism vs Radical Behaviorism

Aug 01, 2025 36m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand radical behaviorism and pragmatism, and how these perspectives compare to mentalism. No CEs are available for this…

#32 - Is Private Equity Good for ABA? w/ Dr. Cody Morris

Jul 01, 2025 1h 9m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss private equity as an ownership structure and its implications for ABA companies w/ Dr. Cody Morris. 1 Ethics CE (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for…

#31 - Challenging the 4-Function Worldview w/ Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman

Jun 01, 2025 1h 48m

In this episode Zach and Caleb are joined by Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman where the discussion focuses on challenging the 4-function worldview in the context of assessing and treating problem…

#30 - Cultural Selection and Living a Good Life w/ Dr. Dave Palmer

May 01, 2025 1h 20m

In the episode, Zach and Caleb discuss cultural selection and how it can be used to make improvements to your life with Dr. Dave Palmer. Check out all the things going on at the B.F. Skinner…

#29 - Enhance Your Supervision w/ Dr. Ellie Kazemi

Apr 01, 2025 1h 5m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss how to plan and structure supervision with Dr. Ellie Kazemi. 1 Supervision CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at…

#28 - How YOU Can Bring ABA to Hospitals w/ Dr. Casey Clay

Mar 01, 2025 59m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb talk to Dr. Casey Clay about how behavior analysts can bring ABA to hospital settings. 1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at…

#27 - The Future of ABA is Now: AI, VR, and Ethics w/ Dr. Ellie Kazemi

Feb 01, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss new technology with Dr. Ellie Kazemi, and its implications for training, ethics, and the future of ABA. Bill Gates discussing the internet with Letterman in…

#26 - Behavioral Economics for Real-World Interventions w/ Dr. Brent Kaplan

Jan 01, 2025 1h 5m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss using behavioral economics for real-world interventions with Dr. Brent Kaplan. Check out Dr. Kaplan's Website to access copies of his publications, try out his…

#25 - Matching Law in Real-Life Interventions w/ Dr. Brent Kaplan

Dec 01, 2024 1h 6m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss using the matching law in real-life interventions with Dr. Brent Kaplan. Check out Dr. Kaplan's Website to access copies of his publications, try out his…

#24 - Using Motivating Operations Like a Pro w/ Dr. Sarah Frampton

Nov 01, 2024 1h 43m

In this episode, Zach and Caleb talk with Dr. Sarah Frampton about teaching mands, "deprivation" as an ABA term, indicating responses, interrupting chaining procedures, and the ethics of mand…

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