248: The Science of Climate Anxiety (with Leena Norms)
The wonderful Leena Norms joins us to chat about the ever present unease with the end of the world as we know it. What a fun way to start the year... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to s...
1hr 7m Jan 15, 2024
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247: The Science of Vegansim
It's Veganuary again, so what better time to look into the science of veganism? Strap in and join us as we look into how large scale farming affects our planet, and whether veganism is actually worth it... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on P...
1hr 3m Jan 08, 2024
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246: The Science of Deja Vu (Best of 2023)
Feel like you've seen this all before? That's because we're recapping the best bits from the last year of Sci Guys! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!...
1hr 13m Jan 01, 2024
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245: How To Make a Man in 40 Days (with Chanel Williams)
Chanel Williams joins us as we chat about the strange scientist who swore you could make a mini-man, using only a pumpkin and some jizz... No, really. Recorded live in London, at Jamboree. Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://p...
38m Dec 25, 2023
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244: The Science of Dyspraxia & Sensory Processing Disorders
Our patrons demanded we talk about the sicence of Sensory Processing Disorder, and that's exactly what we're doing this week! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow ou...
45m Dec 18, 2023
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243: The Science of Addiction & ADHD (with ADHD Love's RØRY)
The rates of substance abuse are far higher amongst those with ADHD, so this week ADHD Love's Rox joins us to talk about addiction, sobriety, and ADHD! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to...
54m Dec 11, 2023
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242: The Science of Amnesia
We can't quite remember what we talked about in this episode, so I guess you'll have to get stuck in and find out for yourself... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follo...
52m Dec 04, 2023
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241: The Science of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (with NOAHFINNCE)
Extreme reactions to percieved rejection are common feelings amongst people with ADHD, but is the science there to back that up and explain wy it happens? That's what we're looking at in this week's episode Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, voted for by our patrons Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/S...
1hr Nov 27, 2023
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240: The Science of Just Stop Oil Protests
Do you care about the climate? How do you feel about Just Stop Oil? This week we're discussing the facts around climate change & how extreme protests affect public opinion. Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/scigu...
1hr 5m Nov 20, 2023
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239: The Science of Conversion "Therapy"
The UK government have promised to ban Conversion "Therapy", and yet they've still neglected to actually get around to it. This week we dig into the facts around this harmful pseudoscience. Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://...
1hr 11m Nov 13, 2023
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238: Seasonal Depression: The Science of Being SAD
Do you feel sad in Winter? If so you might have SAD! No, seriously... Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. If you want to know more I guess you'll just have to watch! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supportin...
1hr Nov 06, 2023
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237: The Science of Bilinguals
There's some evidence that langauges can impact the way your brain works, but what happens when you know more than one? Thanks to our patrons, that's exactly what we're chatting about this week! Exclusively in English, unfortunately... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show...
1hr 14m Oct 30, 2023
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236: The Science of Long COVID
It's easy to be oblivious to the ongoign pandemic, but this week we decided to dig into one of the biggest impacts of COVID-19; Long COVID Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of ...
1hr 19m Oct 23, 2023
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235: The Science of The Time-Travelling Cosmonaut
Sergei Krikalev, the forgotten cosmonaut, was left stranded in space thanks to the fall of the Soviet Union... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sci...
1hr 14m Oct 16, 2023
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234: The Science of ADHD Time Blindness
This week we take on the topic of time blindness; an experience common amongst people with ADHD, wherein perception of time is… a bit of a mess. Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see mo...
53m Oct 09, 2023
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233: America's First Nuclear Disaster: SL1
Did a love triangle cause America's first nuclear disaster? You'll just have to watch and find out... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.u...
56m Oct 02, 2023
56m
232: The Science of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! (https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk (https://sciguys....
1hr 4m Sep 25, 2023
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231: The Science of Montessori (with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard)
Jessica (jessicaoutofthecloset) joins us this week to talk about Dr Maria Montessori and her groundbreaking method for education... More from Jessica (https://www.instagram.com/jessicaoutofthecloset/) Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! (https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channe...
1hr 9m Sep 18, 2023
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230: AuDHD: The Science of Autism & ADHD (with Joris Lechêne)
This week Joris joins us to chat about combined Autism & ADHD, or AuDHD! Follow Joris (https://www.instagram.com/joris.lechene/) & check out the Meerkat Squad (https://www.sheilahenson.com/service-page/meerkat-squad) Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! (https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on ou...
1hr 28m Sep 11, 2023
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229: The Science of Alzheimer's (with Dr Richard Oakley)
Dr Richard Oakley Associate Director of Research and Innovation at the Alzheimer's Society, joins us this week to talk about one of the biggest killers in the UK... One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. This autumn, join thousands of others and sign up for free to an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk at https://memorywalk.org.uk Get your tickets for S...
1hr 16m Sep 04, 2023
1hr 16m
228: The Science of Procrastination
Procrastination is leaving things until later... Or something. To be honest, I put off doing this so I'm phoning it in. Maybe listen to the episode? Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! (https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show ru...
1hr 10m Aug 28, 2023
1hr 10m
227: The Science of Sleep Deprivation
Do you get enough sleep? Try listening to this episode. Even if it doesn't work, at least you'll be more motivated to snooze! Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! (https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us ...
1hr 25m Aug 21, 2023
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226: The Science of Social Interaction (Transactional Analysis)
Get tickets to our live show here (https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets) ! Luke takes the reins this week to guide us through transactional analysis, the pop psychology of social interaction... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://pa...
1hr 20m Aug 14, 2023
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225: The Science of Tuberculosis
John Green started an online war against J&J, all over a drug for Tuberculosis. So this week we're delving into the science of TB, and digging into the controversy surrounding it… Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.co...
1hr 17m Aug 07, 2023
1hr 17m
224: The Science of Psychological Manipulation
You're a bad person if you don't listen to this episode... Either that or this was just an example of this week's topic, psychological manipulation! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to se...
1hr 21m Jul 31, 2023
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223: Oppenheimer & The Science of Atomic Bombs
Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk (https://sciguys.co.uk/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys) Twitter (http://twitter.com/SciGu...
1hr 10m Jul 24, 2023
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222: The Antivenom Conspiracy
Snake bites can be deadly, but luckily we have an incredibly effective treatment in antivenom. So why do thousands still die from snake venom annually? This week, we're slithering our way to the bottom of the antivenom conspiracy! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show runn...
1hr 5m Jul 17, 2023
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221: The Science of Sigmund Freud (with NOAHFINNCE)
From Oedipus to Electra, envying members, and superegos - this week we dive into the life of Sigmund Freud with the 5th Sci Guy, NoahFinnce! Check out Noah's music (https://tr.ee/-r3Ga62C58) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http:...
56m Jul 10, 2023
56m
220: The Science of the Titan Sub Implosion
OceanGate's Titan Sub recently suffered a catastrophic implosion whilst attempting to visit the Titanic. This week we're parsing through the science & answering your questions on this entirely avoidable incident Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting u...
1hr 11m Jul 03, 2023
1hr 11m
219: The Science of Bisexual Women (with Shaaba)
Are all women a little bit bi? According to the news, that's what science says... Shaaba (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ97eKgNwC4j-z_6LDjfIg) joins us this week to separate fact from fibs, as we dive into research of bisexuality in women! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep...
1hr 29m Jun 26, 2023
1hr 29m
218: The Science of Trans Athletes (with Schuyler Bailar - PinkMantaray)
This week Schuyler Bailar (https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/) joins us as we dive in to share his insights as we dive into the science surrounding transgender athletes & the facts of trans inclusion in sport. Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supportin...
1hr 39m Jun 19, 2023
1hr 39m
217: The History of Trans Science (with NOAHFINNCE)
Have you heard about the first ever trans clinic? If not, there's a reason why that might be... Noah joins us this week to chat about Magnus Hirschfeld & the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft! Check out Noah's music (https://tr.ee/-r3Ga62C58) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep th...
1hr Jun 12, 2023
1hr
216: The Science of Gay Uncles (with Vegard)
This week Vegard (https://instagram.com/itsvegard) joins us to discuss the gay uncle hypothesis, a possible answer to the evolutionary mystery of homosexuality... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If yo...
52m Jun 05, 2023
52m
215: The Science of Auditory Processing Disorders
What was that? An episode on auditory processing disorders? You're gosh darn right! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk (https://sciguys...
1hr 10m May 29, 2023
1hr 10m
214: The Science of Spanking
Is it good to make children scared and violent? This is a debate people are having somehow... Anyway let's see what science has to say Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, ...
59m May 22, 2023
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213: Bill Nye the Science Guy
Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy doesn't join us this week, but we're chatting about him anyway. Join us as we dive into his life story & figure out whether Bill Nye is an actual scientist, or just a TV show host... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running b...
58m May 15, 2023
58m
212: The Science of Hypnosis
You're feeling very sleepy... and excited to watch this episode... as we dive into the science of hypnosis! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.com/sciguys) If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguy...
1hr 8m May 08, 2023
1hr 8m
211: The Science of Time Travel
From Doctor Who to Back to the Future, time travel is an idea that we can't seem to get enough of in science fiction, but this week we're discussing the science facts of bouncing around in time! Turns out time travel may not be as impossible as you think... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuy...
1hr 19m May 01, 2023
1hr 19m
210: The Science of Talking Dogs
Can Bunny the dog really understand English, is it a hoax, or maybe something else entirely? This week we're using science to tackle the important questions & find out whether the TikTok dog can really talk... Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us ...
52m Apr 24, 2023
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209: The Science of Race (with Jamp)
After 4 years of Sci Guys we’re tackling our biggest topic yet! This week we’re asking whether race exist biologically or is it just a social construct? So strap in & get ready for decades of nonsense to be debunked! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by support...
1hr 50m Apr 17, 2023
1hr 50m
208: The Science of Bullying
Bullying is a strangely accepted part of life; no matter how much schools (and workplaces) do to avoid it, bullies still manage to torment their victims. This week we take a look at the science to find out what makes a bully & whether there are any tactics to tackle this persistent problem Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube c...
1hr 4m Apr 10, 2023
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207: The Science of Psych Wards
Psychiatric hospitals & mental asylums often receive a bad rap in fiction, but is there any truth to that? This week we dive into the crazy history and science of psych wards! CORRECTION We mentioned that one can be admitted to a psychiatric ward via showing up at the ward itself, without prior referral. This is very much *not* the case (as detailed in #1 of our references & further reading). ...
1hr 13m Apr 03, 2023
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206: The Science of Aromantics
Not all love is romantic and some people just don't feel romantic attraction - so out Patrons have asked us to cover the science of being aromantic & the effects of amatonormativity! Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store/) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon...
1hr 18m Mar 27, 2023
1hr 18m
205: The Science of The Gay Voice (with NOAHFINNCE)
Why do gay men sound... gay? NoahFinnce joins us as we find out whether this is just a tired stereotype, or a real phenomenon! Check out Noah's Music! (https://www.noahfinnce.com) Grab yourself some merch (http://normalcitizen.store) ! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/SciGuys) Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! (http://patreon.co...
59m Mar 20, 2023
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204: The Science of BPD (with Elliot Douglas)
Elliot returns to chat about Borderline Personality Disorder, clear up misconceptions & share what it it's like to live with! Follow Elliot (https://www.instagram.com/evolutionofelliot/) on Instagram! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://...
1hr 7m Mar 13, 2023
1hr 7m
203: The Science of AI Art (with Rob Denbleyker)
This week,  @ExplosmEntertainment (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWXCrItCF6ZgXrdozUS-Idw) 's Rob Denbleyker joins us to chat about the ever mounting horror that is AI generated art... Check out Rob's work: https://www.explosm.net Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running b...
1hr 1m Mar 06, 2023
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202: The Science of Migraines
Migraine is a deceptively debilitating and surprisingly common neurological condition, a massive thanks to our Patrons for voting on this topic & giving us the opportunity to learn more about it! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreo...
56m Feb 27, 2023
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201: The Science of Eating Disorders
Ahead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we're chatting about EDs, calorie counting, how our culture exacerbates the problem, and tons more! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow ...
1hr 16m Feb 20, 2023
1hr 16m
200: The Science of Prison
To mark 200 episodes of Sci Guys we're tackling studies on incarceration, and asking the question: Does prison work? Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sc...
1hr 34m Feb 13, 2023
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199: The Science of Tinnitus (with Jamie Loxton)
Can you hear that? If so, you might have tinnitus... The wonderful Jamie Loxton joins us this week as we work our way through the science of this phantom sound! Check out Jamie's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z2IExquSAcjMontKCFYrn?si=e57152b210314c63 Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Hel...
1hr Feb 06, 2023
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