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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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.
Aug 20, 2025 • 14min
The Neuroscience of University Success
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind being successful during your university experience.
Jul 24, 2025 • 15min
The Neuroscience of Middle Age
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how your brain changes throughout middle age.
Jul 19, 2025 • 15min
The Neuroscience of Somatosensation
In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind somatosensation, or our sense of touch.
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!
