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.
Latest episodes
Jun 25, 2025 • 17min
The Neuroscience of Vision
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we start our "Senses" series by discussing the neuroscience behind vision.
Jun 18, 2025 • 16min
The Neuroscience of Public Speaking
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind public speaking and its' associated emotions, finishing off with some tips for better public speaking.
Jun 12, 2025 • 14min
Is Emotional Decision Making "Wrong"? A Neuroscientist's view
We often have to balance between making quick, intuitive decisions and slow, analytical decisions. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind that balance, and when to trust your emotional decisions.
Jun 5, 2025 • 14min
The Neuroscience of Misophonia
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind Misophonia, a disorder that causes increased sensitivity to certain sounds like loud chewing or pen clicking.
May 28, 2025 • 20min
The Tools That Neuroscientists Use
Discover the fascinating tools that neuroscientists use to unlock the mysteries of the brain. From single unit recordings to EEG and fMRI, learn how these techniques provide insights into brain activity. The discussion also highlights secondary measures like galvanic skin response and eye tracking, showcasing how they help infer brain function in unique ways. It's a deep dive into the cutting-edge methods that are shaping our understanding of neuroscience!
May 11, 2025 • 20min
That Neuroscience Guy Lecture Series - Part 3
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we wrap up Dr Krigolson's lecture, "Why we do the dumb things we do", discussing some important caveats to models of decision making. Be sure to check out Parts 1 and 2 if you haven't yet!
May 4, 2025 • 23min
That Neuroscience Guy Lecture Series - Part 2
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we pick up where we left off last week with Dr Krigolson's lecture titled "Why we do the dumb things we do". If you haven't checked out Part 1 yet, please do!
Apr 28, 2025 • 17min
The That Neuroscience Guy Lecture Series - Part 1
Dr. Krigolson dives into the fascinating world of decision-making, sharing insights from his lecture at Indiana University. He illustrates the psychology behind our choices through a personal story from Venice. The podcast unpacks the concept of expected value, using relatable examples like food and gambling. Listeners learn how individual values shape decision-making, revealing that context plays a crucial role. As personal values evolve, the discussion encourages engagement in neuroscience initiatives, making the topic both relatable and relevant.
Apr 22, 2025 • 11min
Improving Brain Health in the Second Half of Life
We like to focus quite a bit on things you can do to improve your brain health. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how that advice might change for older individuals.
Apr 10, 2025 • 14min
Using Neuroscience to Improve Education
We've talked plenty about the neuroscience of learning as well as moving neuroscience into the real world. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how we can use neuroscience to improve education from elementary schools to universities.
