The Neuro Network

By Nick Burgraff, PhD

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Episodes: 56

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Big ideas, curious conversations. The Neuro Network unpacks science with a lighthearted twist. Hosted by Nick Burgraff, a professor and neuroscientist based in Madison, Wisconsin.


Episode Date
The Power of Storytelling in Science- Dr. Trevor Day
Feb 24, 2026
The Neuroscience of Communication- Dr. Michael Platt
Jan 29, 2026
What it Means to Be Human- Dr. Christof Koch
Dec 10, 2025
Why Fentanyl Stops the Breath, Not Just the Brain
Nov 06, 2025
Ep.52 What Makes a Theory of Consciousness Scientific? With Dr. Joel Snyder
May 12, 2025
EP.51 The Truth Behind Dopamine Addiction
Apr 21, 2025
Ep.50 Fentanyl is doing more than you think it is...
Sep 30, 2024
Ep.49 Brain vs. Donut: How Orexin Neurons Push Us to Exercise
Sep 16, 2024
Ep.48 The Science of Sleep at Altitude
Apr 15, 2024
Ep.47 Is the Universe Locally Real? State-Dependency of Consciousness
Mar 04, 2024
Ep.46 Training and Injuries: Broken Clavicles and Drowning with Zach and Mark
Feb 26, 2024
Ep.45 Pain, Podcasts, and the Power of Neuroscience: Understanding Opioids with Jamie Moffa
Jan 29, 2024
Ep.44 Biohack or Bioquack? Alkaline and Hydrogen Water
Jan 15, 2024
Ep.43 Biowarfare in Jiu-Jitsu, Robotics, and the Scientific Review Process
Jan 08, 2024
Ep.42 The Surprising Truth About Weight Loss and the Science of Calories
Jan 02, 2024
Ep.41 From Beams to Bones: The Light-Driven Future of Stem Cell Research
Dec 11, 2023
Ep.40 The Interconnected Mind: Exploring Social Neurons in Action
Dec 04, 2023
Ep.39 Hidden Hazards in Environmental Neurotoxins with Dr. Pamela Lein
Nov 20, 2023
Ep.38 Brain Gains: Aging, Exercise, and Motor Cortex Plasticity
Nov 06, 2023
Ep.37 Neuroscience, Neurology, and Conquering Neurophobia with Dr. Michael Kentris
Oct 30, 2023
Ep.36 Whispers in the Night: How Our Sleeping Minds Communicate
Oct 23, 2023
Ep.35 From Habit to Hooked- Understanding Drug-Seeking Behavior and Addiction with Dr. Chris Olsen
Oct 09, 2023
Ep.34 Targeting the Opioid Epidemic - One Breath at a Time
Oct 02, 2023
Ep.33 Global Pressure: Understanding Hypertension from Cells to Societies with Dr. J Brian Byrd
Sep 18, 2023
Ep.32 Unraveling the Body's Secrets Through Functional Anatomy with Julian Baker
Sep 11, 2023
Ep.31 Breathing Life into Neuroscience: Exploring Neural Control with Dr. Kevin Yackle
Sep 04, 2023
Ep.30 Beyond the Trip: Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity, and the Future of Depression Treatment
Aug 28, 2023
Ep. 29 Controlling Our Gaze: How the Brain Suppresses Distractions in the Real World
Aug 21, 2023
Ep.28 Understanding Brain Dynamics through Computational Neuroscience with Dr. Scott Rich
Aug 14, 2023
Ep.27 Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain: Exploring Neuronal Rhythms with Dr. Ricardo Erazo-Toscano
Aug 07, 2023
Ep.26 Mind, Body, Theory: 10 Life Lessons from Sports, Jiu-Jitsu, and Science
Jul 24, 2023
Ep.25 Astrocytes, AI & Aerospace: Unveiling the Future with Dr. Serena Michaels-Pitman
Jul 17, 2023
Ep.24 Fit, Fun, and Social: A Lighthearted Dive into Fitness and Weight-loss in the Social Media Age
Jul 10, 2023
Ep.23 From Grants to Chimps: A Journey Through Urban Jungle & Techno Zoology
Jun 19, 2023
Ep.22- Mastering the Art of Persuasion: A Conversation with Debate Coach, Brier
Jun 05, 2023
Ep. 21- John Kahan, Translating data into hope: Advancements in the battle against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
May 29, 2023
Ep.20 Comparative Biology with Zach
May 16, 2023
Ep.19 BJJ tournament, Science Conference, and Farm Strength with Zach
May 08, 2023
Ep.18 Dr. Kirstyn Grams- Surviving the Goat Lab and Adaptation to High CO2
May 01, 2023
Ep.17 Neural Networks and Opioids
Apr 24, 2023
Ep.16 Dr. Trevor Day- High Altitude and Extreme Physiology Research
Apr 10, 2023
Ep.15 Gym Talk and the Secret to Effective Training with Zach
Apr 03, 2023
Ep.14 All things CBD with Jon Vought
Mar 27, 2023
Ep.13 Psychotherapy Through Exercise with Sam Louie and Zach
Mar 20, 2023
Ep.12 Optogenetics- Mind Control with Lasers?
Mar 13, 2023
Ep.11 Dr. Brock Grill- Rare Disease Models and Receptor Signaling
Mar 06, 2023
Ep.10- Tracy and Peter Flucke, Ultra Endurance Cycling on a Tandem Bike
Feb 27, 2023
Ep.9 Coltan Scrivner, PhD- The Science of Fear and Morbid Curiosity
Feb 20, 2023
Ep.8 What Happens to Your Body During Exercise?
Feb 13, 2023
Ep.7 Ben Armstrong, The Art and Science of Fear
Feb 06, 2023
The Truth about Weight Loss
Jan 30, 2023
Neuromodulation, Cocaine, & Learned Helplessness
Jan 23, 2023
Fascia, the Secret to Better Performance w/Christopher Rodousakis
Jan 16, 2023
Memory and Cannibalism with Zach
Jan 08, 2023
The Neuroscience of Breathing Pt.2
Dec 26, 2022
The Neuroscience of Breathing
Dec 19, 2022