We know that poverty leads to people making poor decisions. What about mood poverty? How would you act differently if you knew that you could drastically improve your mood through short meditation? The answers to these questions and more in tod

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Silver and Microbes (Episode #10)

Jun 7th, 2022 3m 17s

Hear from Dr. Priya Balachandran about how silver can be used to combat viruses!

Synthetic Biology, Accessible lab Spaces, Innovation Ft. Ivan Rodriguez Jaubert & Weston Browne | Episode #12

May 6th, 2022 52m 54s

In this episode, we have a two guest special! My friend Weston Browne and I sit down with the amazing Ivan Rodriguez Jaubert to talk about his company Dupla Bio and it's role in the growing industry of synthetic biology. Expensive and complica

Biotechnology, Psychoactive Compounds, Mental Health & Society Ft. Dr. Nick Milne | Episode #11

Dec 15th, 2021 1h 7m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Milne, the CSO and co-founder of Octarine Bio. Octarine is a biotechnology company using genetically modified yeast to produce psychoactive compounds. We talk about promises and challenges in the space

Microbes, Silver, and Communication in Science Ft. Dr. Priya Balachandran | Episode #10

Mar 15th, 2021 54m 43s

I sit down with Dr. Priya Balachandran, the COO of Applied Silver. Dr. Balachandran and Applied Silver make antimicrobial treatments for soft surfaces. These treatments kill diseases such as MRSA and Covid-19. We talk about a number of things i

Learning, Curiosity, Corals, and the Future of Humanity Ft. Dr. Raphael Ritson-Williams | Episode #9

Feb 3rd, 2021 1h 6m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Raphael Ritson Williams, an accomplished marine biologist, professor at Santa Clara University, and member of the California Academy of Sciences. Dr. Ritson Williams studies corals and the genetic traits tha

Psychoactive Special: Caffeine Ft. Spencer Solaz

Jan 14th, 2021 49m 32s

Spencer Solaz is a good friend of mine, a graphic designer, and a cohost of KSCU's talk show Guacarole. Spencer and I explore the magic of the most commonly consumed drug in the world: Caffeine. This episode on caffeine is the first of a new p

Yoga, Freediving, Sharks, and Ocean Conservation Ft. Diana Dowd | Episode #8

Jan 6th, 2021 53m 48s

Stoked to release this one! We talk to Diana Dowd, a recent graduate from Miami University and marine biologist. Tune in to learn about the ocean from a badass freediver and PADI divemaster who likes to swim with sharks.

Vigorous Exercise and Electrical Engineering Ft. David Gussler | Episode #7

Oct 29th, 2020 56m

Today I talk with the brain of David Gussler. David is an electrical engineering student, a longtime friend of mine, and an avid powerlifter who does a wonderful job explaining the nuts and bolts of lifting and electrical engineering.

Happiness, The Luxury Trap, and Money in Politics with Dom Pusateri | Episode #6

Oct 22nd, 2020 58m 51s

In this one, I bring on one of my long time friends and current investment banking footsoldier, Dom Pusateri. We get into a great philosophical discussion on, among other things, happiness and the future of humanity. Do yourself a favor and sho

Music, The Brain, and The Creative Process ft. Aliff Rush | Episode #5

Oct 14th, 2020 50m 37s

Aliff Rush is a friend of mine and a fellow Neuroscience major at Santa Clara University. He is also an excellent musician. Today we speak on the human brain, music, creativity, and our opinions on the future of technology.

Gardening, Prayer, Meditation, and Flow States ft. Ben Hale | Episode #4

Sep 23rd, 2020 1h 12m

In this episode, I welcome a good friend of mine Ben Hale. Ben is a legendary English teacher and Cross Country coach at my Alma Mater, Woodberry Forest School. I credit this man for kickstarting an intellectual journey that brings me happiness

Mental Health, Young Women, and Starting a Business ft. Brittany Hofferber | Episode #3

Sep 14th, 2020 55m 16s

Today on Talking Brains, I sit down (over zoom) with Brittany Hofferber, an undergraduate premed student at the University of Virginia. Brittany is not only a kind and sweet person but she is also a badass. Outside of studying for the MCAT, Bri

Developmental Psychology & Coronavirus ft. Dr. Kirsten Read | Episode #2

Sep 10th, 2020 55m 45s

In this episode of Talking Brains we sit down with Dr. Kirsten Read and talk about mushrooms, how children learn, and, of course, we talk about the coronavirus.

Developmental Neuroscience ft. Dr. Laura Cocas | Episode #1

Aug 23rd, 2020 41m 49s

Put your thinking caps on for this one because today we welcome Dr. Laura Cocas to the podcast. Dr. Cocas is a developmental neuroscientist, professor at Santa Clara University, and a fabulous human being. Today we explore the developing human

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