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Fasting and Furious [Lonely Brain vs. Hungry Brain]

THE BRAIN IS HUNGRY FOR PEOPLE. Keeping in mind new experiences of isolation during the pandemic, recent research shows parallels between a socially-deprived brain craving people and a fasted brain craving food.   Full notes at headshake.show/episodes/34

Bologna Hammer [Spinal Reflexes]

Here's more involuntary neuroscience: spinal reflexes. They're so involuntary, your brain doesn't even know they happened. Full notes at headshake.show/episodes/33

Involuntary Gravy [Synesthesia]

The letter A is always red to some people. To others, the sound of a car horn might always smell like pie. Libby and Ruka sensually explore the rare but real condition of synesthesia.   Full notes at headshake.show/episodes/32

Tay Zonday Bit My Finger [Déjà Vu]

Does it feel like you've heard this before? An episode on déjà vu. An episode on déjà vu. Full notes at headshake.show/episodes/31

The Full Pamph [Action Potentials]

Returning to the land of electrophysiology, Lord Nathan and Lady Kristen focus this time on action potentials, which neurons use to send electrical signals long distances in the body. God save the Baked Bean! Full notes at headshake.show/episodes/30