That Neuroscience Guy
Olav Krigolson
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.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 13min
Neuroscience Books to Read in 2026
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the best books to read in 2026 to learn more about neuroscience.
Jan 5, 2026 • 12min
The Neuoroscience Behind the Nike Mind Shoes
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss Nike's new shoes designed by neuroscientists.
Jan 5, 2026 • 15min
The Neuroscience of Emotional Decision Making
Dive into the fascinating brain science behind how our emotions steer our choices! Explore the balance between gut instinct and careful analysis, and learn about brain regions like the amygdala that play vital roles in emotional processing. Discover why emotions can hijack our decisions, using relatable examples like team selections and cookie cravings. A practical tip? Just pause for 30 seconds before making big choices to let those feelings settle. It’s all about understanding the emotional quirks that shape our daily decisions!
Dec 14, 2025 • 16min
Special Episode - Society for Neuroscience 2025
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss some cutting edge ideas and technologies in neuroscience from the 2025 Society for Neuroscience conference.
Dec 7, 2025 • 16min
The Brain Areas that Make Decisions
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the parts of your brain that contribute to decision-making.
Dec 1, 2025 • 18min
The Neuroscience of Making Fast or Slow Decisions
Explore the intriguing neuroscience behind fast and slow decision-making. Discover the four-stage decision model that connects choices to learning outcomes. Dive into the dual systems theory: system one drives quick gut reactions, while system two involves deep analytical thinking. Learn how different brain regions play crucial roles, from the midbrain to the prefrontal cortex. Plus, hear how these systems overlap during decision processes, challenging traditional views with a continuous monitoring approach. It's a captivating journey through the brain's decision-making landscape!
Nov 23, 2025 • 13min
The Neuroscience of Exploring and Exploiting
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind choosing an exploratory decision, where we do something new, or sticking with what we know.
Nov 16, 2025 • 13min
The Neuroscience of Value-Based Decision Making
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how your brain uses your values to make decisions.
Nov 9, 2025 • 17min
Season 11 Premiere - Decision Making Series Part 1
In the first episode of season 11 of That Neuroscience Guy, we start a new series on decision making by discussing the neuroscience behind how we assign value to decisions.
Aug 28, 2025 • 13min
The Neuroscience Behind Dementia Risk
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why some people get dementia while others don't.
