High Proof Podcast

High Proof Podcast


Latest Episodes

The Opioid Crisis — Part 2
July 25, 2017

  Joel and Ryan talk about the biology of addiction and opiates in general. Check us out at www.facebook.com/highproofpodcast/

The Opioid Crisis – Part 1
July 18, 2017

  Joel and Ryan return to the audio world and discuss the health crisis that affects an enormous number of people across the US. We’re back, baby!

Episode 3 – Top 10 Neuromyths; Repost
June 05, 2016

There are so many myths about neuroscience, from the obviously ridiculous to those that challenge our self-conceptions. Joel and Ryan take on their top ten. This is a repost of an earlier episode so it will make it on the iTunes library!

Repost – Episode 2 – Prozac Pudding
May 22, 2016

Ryan and Joel talk about how being depressed is rough. But, there are treatment options like never before! And NEUROPLASTICITY underlies it all. Repost so this will get on iTunes

Season 2 Episode 7 – Neurofeedback with Dr. Freddy Starr
May 15, 2016

Hello listeners! We’re pleased to bring you a brand new podcast today in which we interview Dr. Freddy Starr who works in the field of Brain-Machine Interfaces and neurofeedback. We really enjoyed doing this interview and have several more casts inv

Repost Episode 1 Remote Controlled Roaches
April 23, 2016

The inaugural episode! Scientists can control roaches wirelessly! What animal might be next?

Season 2 Episode 5 The Ideomotor Effect
April 07, 2016

Hey all! We’re back with the fifth episode of season 2 which is another spoooooooky effect from the nervous system. Stay tuned today or tomorrow for show notes which will include a link to the Derren Brown video mentioned in the cast. https://s3.ama

Episode 17 (S2E4) Spookybrain Cast
February 15, 2016

In this (incredibly late) podcast Ryan and Joel discuss some of the spookier bits of neuroscience. Prior to the start of the main cast, Joel introduces their new plans for upcoming casts which include a focus on interviews and guest hosts. https://s3.amaz

Episode 16 (S2E3) – Proprioception
October 17, 2015

In this episode, Joel and Ryan try to set some boundaries. Namely, where do the boundaries of your body end? They’re more fluid than you might think!

Episode 15 (S2E2) – On Violence in Video Games
October 02, 2015

During this cast, the HPP guys discuss violence in video games (while disclosing their potential biases… don’t worry). The topic is both pertinent to neuroscience and topical given the recent APA report. Episode 15 (S2E2) – On Violence i