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In Pain in the Membrane: The Science & Research of Headaches w/ Science Journalist Tom Zeller Jr.

July 14, 2025

Headaches are universal, but for millions, they’re more than a nuisance. They’re life-altering, misunderstood, and often misdiagnosed. In this episode, Adam sits down with award-winning science journalist and former New York Times reporter Tom Zeller Jr., whose powerful new book, The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction, dives deep into the mysterious world of chronic head pain, especially the brutal beast known as cluster headaches.

From the ER to experimental drug trials, to the emotional weight of invisible pain, this conversation blends science, soul, and storytelling in a way only Up+Adam can. If you’ve ever said “I’ve got a headache,” you might want to listen twice.


The Headache is available now! • Buy it here on Amazon



Learn more about Tom’s work and his award-winning science magazine:

Visit: https://undark.org

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