Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina as they dissect the data, challenge the claims, and arm you with tools to assess scientific studies on your own.

Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics
Claim This Podcastby Regina Nuzzo and Kristin Sainani
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Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina as they dissect the data, challenge the claims, and arm you with tools to assess scientific studies on your own.
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Recent Episodes

July 13, 2026
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Hosts Kristin Sainani, PhD, and Regina Nuzzo, PhD, investigate if four minutes of exercise daily improves blood sugar, exploring study design and statistical significance.

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Host Kristin Sainani, PhD, and guest Regina Nuzzo, PhD, dissect a landmark clinical trial for a multi-cancer blood test, revealing how statistical outcomes shape its perceived success.

June 15, 2026
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