Best Scicomm Media Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus: Celebrating the Puppetry Arts panel at San Diego Comic-Con 52:27

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As a holiday bonus, please enjoy this recording of a panel from San Diego Comic-Con 2025 - Celebrating the Puppetry Arts! Panel Description: Puppets have entertained and educated the masses for centuries but the artistry also changes and advances with new technology. Professional puppet builders and performers share insights from their careers work…

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Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe 3:53:53

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David Choe is a world-renowned artist, writer, podcaster and TV host. He tells how as a child, he was made to believe he was destined for greatness but also that he was a complete disgrace, leading him to channel his energy—including deep shame—into art that brought him global recognition. He shares about his addictions that put him on a decades-lo…

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Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Colossus & Positive Sum | David Senra 2:05:31

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Patrick O'Shaughnessy is the Chairman Emeritus of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management, the founder of Colossus, and the founder and CEO of Positive Sum. He is an investor, author, and podcaster who has devoted his career to understanding the world's best investors and entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Colossus has become one of the largest investing-…

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Essentials: How to Set & Achieve Goals 37:28

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to use science-based tools to better set and achieve goals. I discuss the neuroscience of goal pursuit and how dopamine and visual attention shape motivation and effort. I explain whether visualizing success or failure better supports goal pursuit, how to choose goals at the right level of diff…

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Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard 3:16:45

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Dr. Martin Picard, PhD, is a professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University and an expert on how our behaviors and psychology shape cellular energy production and rates of aging. He explains that your mitochondria don’t just “make energy”; they translate what you do—your mindset and your relationships—into the energy you experience as vita…

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Essentials: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg 39:12

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford University. We discuss how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physical health and how diet and the environment affect the gut microbiome. We explain how lifestyle factors such as antibiotics and Western-styl…

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Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp 2:30:06

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Twyla Tharp is a world-renowned dancer, choreographer and expert on the creative process. She explains how to achieve creative success by keeping a highly disciplined routine that ultimately allows you to bring your creative visions to life. She explains how to establish a central message for each project, how to think about your audience, navigate…

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James Dyson, Dyson | David Senra 1:38:20

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James Dyson is the founder and chairman of Dyson, a technology-led company present in 84 markets worldwide. He is an inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has devoted his life to solving problems through new technologies. Under his leadership, Dyson created some of the most iconic household products in the world: the bagless vacuum cleaner…

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Essentials: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits 40:59

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to create lasting habits and break unwanted ones. I explain two habit-building systems: one aligned with daily rhythms and another based on a 21-day cycle of forming and reinforcing habits. I also discuss why habit formation differs between individuals and how certain "linchpin" habits can make…

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73: Cartography in Star Wars 46:42

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This episode of Star Warsologies is all about maps! We talk with Jason Fry, who helped map the galaxy far, far away in The Essential Atlas. How do you map a galaxy? Storytellers get to add their own details in movies, books, comics, TV shows, and even board games, so it's a huge job and nearly impossible to keep it all straight. Jason shares what w…

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Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery 2:14:40

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Dr. Glen Jeffery, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at University College London and a leading expert on how different colors (wavelengths) of light impact cellular, organ and overall health. He explains that long-wavelength light (red, near-infrared and infrared) can enter the body and brain to enhance mitochondrial function and thereby improve …

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Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel 39:52

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Spiegel, MD, the Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the science and clinical applications of hypnosis, including how h…

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Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi 3:07:42

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My guest is Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, MD, board-certified OB/GYN, surgeon and leading expert in women's health. We discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, two very common yet frequently undiagnosed causes of female infertility. Dr. Aliabadi explains the symptoms, underlying causes and evidence-based treatments for both conditions, inc…

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Michael Ovitz, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) | David Senra 2:07:25

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Michael Ovitz is the co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the most powerful and influential talent agencies in Hollywood history, built on a revolutionary approach to representation that fundamentally transformed the entertainment industry. He is an entertainment executive and dealmaker widely regarded as one of the most formidable o…

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Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners 36:48

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others. I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"—our drive for a certain amount of social interaction—which explains why we feel lonely, seek connection and how we navigate social hierarchies. I also explain how the b…

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How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams 2:26:35

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My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationships, etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing), how to ov…

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Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman 50:00

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman, PhD, a Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a leading expert in the science of breathing. We explain the mechanics of breathing and the neural circuits that generate and regulate our breathing rhythm. We also discuss how breat…

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How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh 2:16:49

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My guest is Dr. Jennifer Groh, PhD, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University. She explains how our brain encodes sights and sounds and integrates them so we can navigate and understand the world around us. She explains what thoughts really are and how what you focus on determines your thoughts, not just in that moment but your fu…

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Todd Graves, Raising Cane's | David Senra 1:59:45

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Todd Graves is the founder and CEO of Raising Cane's, one of America's most successful and fastest-growing restaurant chains built on a radically simple concept that nearly everyone told him would fail. He is an entrepreneur and restaurateur widely regarded as one of the most determined founder-operators in the fast-food industry. Rising from rejec…

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Essentials: Erasing Fears & Traumas Using Modern Neuroscience 40:00

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the neuroscience of fear and trauma and how to effectively process and eliminate traumatic responses. I explain why successful fear treatment requires both extinction of the old fearful response and replacement with a new positive association—not just cognitive reframing. I also explain how the thr…

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72: Feminism in Star Wars 58:18

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This episode of Star Warsologies covers feminism and gender representation in Star Wars with author and historian Becca Harrison. Becca Harrison tallied up all the screen time for female characters in Star Wars movies over the decades and even made cuts of the film with only dialogue from female characters. They get a lot more screen time these day…

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Using Existing Drugs in New Ways to Treat & Cure Diseases of Brain & Body | Dr. David Fajgenbaum 1:59:08

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My guest is Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, professor of translational medicine and human genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. He explains how, unbeknownst to most doctors, many approved medications can successfully treat or even cure diseases other than the ones they are typically used to treat. He shares his story of escaping death from Castlema…

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Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair 39:07

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Sinclair, PhD, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and a leading expert on the biology of aging. We discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging—and how specific behaviors, such as fasting, regular exercise and NAD⁺-boosting compounds like NMN, can activate the b…

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Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance 1:40:01

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Here I explain the lymphatic system, a crucial bodily network for overall health and appearance. I explain how the lymphatic system works to remove cellular waste and fluid from your organs and combat infections. I provide science-based tools that support your lymphatic system for the sake of health and appearance, including: how to reduce fluid re…

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Brad Jacobs, QXO, XPO, United Rentals & United Waste | David Senra 2:03:15

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Brad Jacobs is the chairman and CEO of ⁠QXO, Inc.⁠, and the founder of eight separate billion-dollar companies including XPO Logistics, United Rentals and United Waste. He is an entrepreneur and logistics executive widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in industrial consolidation and operational transformation. Rising to prominence…

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Essentials: The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice 39:31

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice. I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activ…

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How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield 2:15:17

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My guest is Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art and expert in how to overcome the inner force of "resistance"—the self-sabotaging tendency to procrastinate on your life's most important work that keeps you from realizing your professional and creative potential. Steven shares actionable tools for defeating inner resistance that work. His ap…

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Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World | Dr. David Berson 40:39

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Berson, PhD, a professor of neuroscience at Brown University and an expert on the visual system and circadian biology. We explore how the brain processes visual information, from photons entering the eye to conscious perception in the cortex. We discuss color vision, the discovery of me…

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71: Star Wars Critters at LA Comic Con 49:49

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This episode of Star Warsologies is our LA Comic Con panel about critters in a galaxy far, far away! Hear our panel of experts talk about their favorite animals in Star Wars! Melissa and James are joined by herpetologist Earyn McGee, conservation biologist Sam Wynns, and geochemist Randy Flores. Also check this episide out on YouTube as it includes…

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Protect & Improve Your Hearing & Brain Health | Dr. Konstantina Stankovic 2:27:57

2M ago2:27:57

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My guest is Konstantina Stankovic, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology at Stanford School of Medicine. She explains how hearing works and why hearing loss—affecting over 1.5 billion people—impacts people of all ages. We discuss how hearing loss impairs focus and increases the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the role of menopause an…

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Bonus: Celebrating the Puppetry Arts panel at San Diego Comic-Con 52:27

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Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe 3:53:53

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Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Colossus & Positive Sum | David Senra 2:05:31

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Essentials: How to Set & Achieve Goals 37:28

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Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard 3:16:45

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Essentials: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg 39:12

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Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp 2:30:06

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James Dyson, Dyson | David Senra 1:38:20

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Essentials: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits 40:59

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73: Cartography in Star Wars 46:42

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Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery 2:14:40

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Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel 39:52

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Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi 3:07:42

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Michael Ovitz, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) | David Senra 2:07:25

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Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners 36:48

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How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams 2:26:35

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Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman 50:00

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How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh 2:16:49

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Todd Graves, Raising Cane's | David Senra 1:59:45

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Essentials: Erasing Fears & Traumas Using Modern Neuroscience 40:00

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72: Feminism in Star Wars 58:18

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Using Existing Drugs in New Ways to Treat & Cure Diseases of Brain & Body | Dr. David Fajgenbaum 1:59:08

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Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair 39:07

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Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance 1:40:01

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Brad Jacobs, QXO, XPO, United Rentals & United Waste | David Senra 2:03:15

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Essentials: The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice 39:31

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How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield 2:15:17

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Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World | Dr. David Berson 40:39

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71: Star Wars Critters at LA Comic Con 49:49

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Protect & Improve Your Hearing & Brain Health | Dr. Konstantina Stankovic 2:27:57