That Neuroscience Guy
The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.
222 episodes transcribedSeason 1 Finale - The Neuroscience of Love
Episode Date: June 27, 2021Love is an essential part of the human experience, just as much as heartbreak is. In the season 1 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, I discuss the neuro...
Left Brain/Right Brain
Episode Date: June 18, 2021Have you ever had someone tell you they are more left- or right-brained? Its commonly thought that we can have a more active left or right side of our...
Q&A: Consciousness Special
Episode Date: June 6, 2021Have you ever wondered what consciousness actually is? What separates conscious beings from artificial intelligence? As it turns out, not much. In a s...
The God Spot
Episode Date: May 23, 2021You may have heard of a unique phenomenon where some people have intense religious experiences following a seizure. In some cases, these people may ev...
Q&A: Brain Disorders and Stroke
Episode Date: May 17, 2021In a special That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I discuss various types of nervous system disorders and injuries, and how they affect your brain.
Vision Part 2 - The Ventral Stream
Episode Date: May 9, 2021Sight is one of our most detailed sensations. To finalize our two-part series, I'm going to discuss the basics of how we process visual information fo...
Vision Part 1- The Dorsal Stream
Episode Date: May 2, 2021Sight is one of our most detailed sensations. In a two-part series, I'm going to discuss the basics of how we process visual information about the wor...
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Episode Date: April 25, 2021Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are prevalent and devastating conditions. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Alzheimer's and Dementia...
Q&A: Humor, Alcohol, and More
Episode Date: April 18, 2021Do tall people perceive time differently? What does alcohol actually do to your brain? In the second That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning...
Depression and the Brain
Episode Date: April 11, 2021Depression is a prevalent yet complex condition, and there are multiple ways it can affect the brain. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience...
Q&A: Pain, Mind Reading, and More
Episode Date: April 4, 2021Am I Neurotypical? Does Artificial Intelligence really think like me? In the first That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning questions about ne...
What is EEG?
Episode Date: March 28, 2021"Brainwaves" help us explain how the brain works, which is why I study them all the time. But what is a brainwave? In today's episode, I discuss what...
How do we become experts?
Episode Date: March 22, 2021You've probably heard that 10,000 hours of practice makes us an expert at something. But why is this the case? In this episode, we discuss the neurosc...
Why Do We "Pay" Attention?
Episode Date: March 15, 2021We are often told we have to "pay" attention, but what does that really mean? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Attention.
Whats going on in the brain while you sleep?
Episode Date: March 8, 2021Your brain does not shut down when you are sleeping. Instead, there is a lot of cool stuff going on - and I am not even talking about your dreams! In...
Grabbing an Apple
Episode Date: February 28, 2021Seems simple right? Wrong. Grabbing an apple pushes your brain to the max. In today's episode, we will discuss the neuroscience of human movement.
Social Isolation and the Brain
Episode Date: February 21, 2021Curious about COVID and your brain? You should listen.