Headshake

About Headshake

A stream-of-consciousness science podcast. Hosted by Kristen A. Ruka, Ph.D. and Nathan A. Libby, A.D.D. (EXPLICIT CONTENT)

Publisher

Kristen A. Ruka, Nathan A. Libby

Category

science · science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Feb 2020

Latest episode

3 May 2021

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 May 2021

   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

2. 

   19 Apr 2021

   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

3. 

   5 Apr 2021

   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

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.