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The Brain Made Plain

Jonathan Peelle

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 4

The Brain Made Plain features interviews with neuroscientists from all over the world about how our brains work. Topics include sensory and motor systems, learning, memory, language, music, and more. Suitable for class assignments or home listening! Hosted by card-carrying cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jonathan Peelle.

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Taraz Lee (cognitive control)

Season 1

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 • Duration 43:55

Dr. Taraz Lee joins us to talk about cognitive control: that is, how we organize and execute actions throughout the day. In particular, although we often think about cognitive control as helping performance, this might not always be the case—for example, when choking under pressure. All of which provides insight into daily activities, complex motor activities found in sports and music, and opportunities for rehabilitation. Support TBMP on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/brainmadeplain) for stickers, early access, and more! TBMP on Apple Podcasts (leave us a review!) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-made-plain/id1547486628) Special Guest: Taraz Lee.

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Jessica Grahn (music)

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 • Duration 48:27

We talk about the neuroscience of music with Dr. Jessica Grahn, with a special attention to rhythm and beat. Beat perception relies on both auditory and motor systems, including the basal ganglia, which may relate to effects of music in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. We also talk about beat perception in birds and other animals, and why some people might be better at beat perception than others. Support TBMP on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/brainmadeplain) for stickers, early access, and more! TBMP on Apple Podcasts (leave us a review!) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-made-plain/id1547486628) Special Guest: Jessica Grahn.

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Lauren Whitehurst (sleep and cognition)

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021 • Duration 45:41

Dr. Lauren Whitehurst joins us to talk about the critical role that sleep plays in cognition. The effects of sleep (and sleep loss) are seen in systems that span not only the brain, but the rest of the body, and understanding this can help us understand not only a host of cognitive processes, but encourage us to have good sleep habits. And, importantly, how some people have more freedom over their sleep schedule due to external demands (such as job or family responsibilities). Lots of reasons to prioritize sleep, when we can! Support TBMP on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/brainmadeplain) for stickers, early access, and more! TBMP on Apple Podcasts (leave us a review!) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-made-plain/id1547486628) Special Guest: Lauren Whitehurst.

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Morgan Barense (memory and perception)

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Friday, December 3, 2021 • Duration 41:33

Dr. Morgan Barense joins us to talk about the close relationship between perception and memory. In particular, the hippocampus — a brain structure most often associated with memory — is also involved in high-level vision. Also discussed: the formative impact of undergraduate research experience and mentors, different kinds of perception and memory, and an app for your phone (Hippocamera) that might help you remember things better. Support TBMP on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/brainmadeplain) for stickers, early access, and more! TBMP on Apple Podcasts (leave us a review!) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-made-plain/id1547486628) Special Guest: Morgan Barense.

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