In Episode 21 we are joined by Ryan Tomm from the University of British Columbia to chat about steroids and behavioural flexibility. Ryan shares how androgens effect executive functioning, behavioural flexibility, and adaptability. How does testosterone effect behaviour? What does rodent research tell us about humans? Is dopamine the most important neurotransmitter? All this and much more in Steroids and Behavioural Flexibility with Ryan Tomm.
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 21
In Episode 20 we are joined by Dr. Jessica Maxwell from Florida State University to chat about desire and make-up sex in romantic relationships. Jessica shares with us sexual desire changes over time in relationships. Is make-up sex the best sex? Is the honeymoon period fact or fiction? How does sexual desire change during a relationship? All this and much more in Desire and Make-Up Sex with Jessica Maxwell.
Nov 17, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
In Episode 19 we are joined by Zak Witkower from the Emotion and Self Lab at the University of British Columbia to chat about non-verbal behaviour and leadership. Zak shares how an individual’s influence is affected by their non-verbal communication of prestige and dominance qualities. How can you display prestige or dominance leadership through non-verbal behaviour? Does everyone perceive these communications the same way? What happens if your leadership behaviours are not believed? Is the powe...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 19
In Episode 18 we are joined by Hilde and Ylva Østby to chat about their incredible new book “Adventures in Memory: The Science and Secrets of Remembering and Forgetting.” Hilde and Ylva share with us how new memories are created, how they are reconstructed, and how our memories are fallible. How reliable are our own memories? How do past experiences affect memory encoding and recall? Can you have perfect autobiographical memory? All this and much more in Adventures in Memory: The Science and Sec...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
In Episode 17 we are joined by Shayna Skakoon-Sparling from the University of Guelph to discuss decision making and sexual health. Shayna shares with us how sexual arousal impacts decision making and sexual negotiations. How do condom negotiations occur? What does sexual arousal do to decision making? How does partner familiarity and relationship motivation impact sexual behaviour? All this and more in Safe Sex Negotiations with Shayna Skakoon-Sparling.
Sep 20, 2018•59 min•Ep. 17
In Episode 16 we are joined by Maggie Bryce and Amy Hough from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to learn about sex education. Maggie and Amy share with us what effective sex education is, and how it can be taught as a part of a complete educational curriculum. What is Sex and Relationship Education and how should it be taught? When should parents and educators begin teaching children about the human body? What is the role of parents and educators in sex education? We learn this...
Sep 07, 2018•55 min•Ep. 16
In Episode 15 we are joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wentland from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Jocelyn shares with us how casual sex and dating works in the modern world, and how these relationships are formed. What is the difference between a friend with benefits and a fuck buddy? How often do people have sex on the first date? What are the most sexual emojis? Answers to these and much more in Casual Sex and Modern Dating with Dr. Jocelyn Wentland.
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 15
In Episode 14, and our first ever roundtable, we are joined by returning guests Mario Ferrari and Adri Khalis. Together with your hosts, Mario and Adri share their experiences with imposter syndrome and how the feeling is pervasive. What is imposter syndrome? Who experiences imposter syndrome? How can you combat those feelings? All that and much more in Imposter Syndrome with Mario Ferrari and Adri Khalis.
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 14
In Episode 13 we are joined by Denitza Dramkin from the University of British Columbia's Centre for Cognitive Development. Denitza shares with use the unique abilities that babies have at birth and how they are primed to learn. What intuitive senses are babies born with? What cognitive ability sets us apart from other animals? How can parents help their baby's cognitive development? All this and much more in Intuitive Babies with Denitza Dramkin!
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 13
In Episode 12 we are joined by Rachele Benjamin from the Culture & Self Lab at the University of British Columbia. We discuss what uncertainty is and why it makes us feel uncomfortable. Rachele shares with us what the uncanny valley is and why it makes robots so spooky. Why are humanlike things distressing? What is the uncanny valley? How do you avoid a brain-freeze? All this and much more in Uncertainty, Spooky Robots, and the Uncanny Valley with Rachele Benjamin!
Jun 30, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
In Episode 11, and Part II of our II Part series on male sexuality, we are joined by Lanna Petterson from the Vasey Lab at the University of Lethbridge. We discuss male sexual orientation, attraction, and arousal across cultures. How do researchers measure sexual arousal? How does culture influence sexual expression? Does transgender pornography consumption differ across cultures? How do you pronounce gynandromorphophilia? We answer all that and more in Male Sexual Orientation and Gynandromorpho...
May 31, 2018•57 min•Ep. 11
In Episode 10, and Part I of a II Part series on male sexual orientation, we are joined by Scott Semenyna from the Vasey Lab at the University of Lethbridge. We discuss mate competition in cultures that include third gender individuals and what the consequences are for sexual interactions in these populations. How do genders differ in their competition for sexual partners? How does culture impact the expression of sexuality? How do female sexual partners respond to infidelity from their male par...
May 18, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 10
In Episode 9 we are joined by Danielle Rice from the Clinical Psychology program at McGill University. We discuss different opioid therapies and learn about how clinicians compare the efficacy of each treatment. What are the benefits of different psychosocial therapies when given to patients receiving pharmaceutical treatment? How do clinicians choose a treatment plan? What has better outcomes, abstinence or harm reduction? We answer those questions and more in (Meta)analysing the Opioid Crisis ...
May 04, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 9
In Episode 8 we are joined by Patrick Laflamme from the University of British Columbia's Vision Lab. We consider how we can simulate human behaviour using computer models and contemplate the implications of artificial intelligence that behave like humans. Are brains computers or computers brains? Are artificial intelligence systems as complex as the brain? What are the consequences of using artificial intelligence? That and more in The Snake and the Stick: Artificial Intelligence with Patrick La...
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 8
In Episode 7 we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Cheung from the University of British Columbia's Department of Psychology. In this episode we get a behind the scenes look at how a professor gets ready for a course, and all the carefully thought out preparations that happen long before the first day of class. Have you ever pondered how a professor writes an exam or how they prepare a lesson? Do you wonder how grading happens and how the instructor feels about grading? What happens to instructor review...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
In Episode 6 we discuss the ABCs of parenting with Sara Colalillo from the Parenting Lab at the University of British Columbia. We chat about how affect, behaviour, and cognition play important roles in parenting. How does a parents emotional state impact their relationship with their children? How does the perception of their child's behaviour determine a parents response? When does cognition play a role? Can parenting style cause mental health issues?
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 6
In Episode 5 we are introduced to Adri, a transplant from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia currently studying Clinical Psychology at the University of British Columbia. His research interests include popular technologies such as social media and video games, and how there use may impact our psychopathology/social relationships, and vice-versa. His actual interests include music (listening, playing, attending) and video games.
Mar 02, 2018•54 min•Ep. 5
In Episode 4 we meet Yvette Graveline of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Thought Laboratory at the University of British Columbia. We talk dreams, imagination, and mind wandering, and how they are all intertwined. What is mind wandering and how often do we do it? Is your imagination different from mine? Should we be analyzing our dreams?
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
In Episode 3 we are introduced to Gabriel Brooks and Mario Ferrari, members of the Centre for Gambling Research at the University of British Columbia. Gabriel discusses the importance of personality on gambling behaviour while Mario introduces us to the relationship between hormones and problem gambling. We consider the perception of gambling, and gamblers, in the media.
Feb 01, 2018•54 min•Ep. 3
In Episode 2 we are introduced to your other co-host: Kyle Gooderham. Drake is in the host's chair as we explore Kyle's academic history and learn about his interests in cognitive psychology. Kyle discusses his interest in exercise as a tool for augmenting cognitive performance and contemplates how to encourage physical activity for its brain related benefits.
Jan 18, 2018•53 min•Ep. 2
The first episode of Brain Buzz focuses on one of your hosts: Drake Levere. Kyle takes on host duties as we dive into how Drake got into Psychology and what got him interested in relationships, support, and coping. This, alongside our second episode, explores the backgrounds and interests of your two hosts. Visit brainbuzzpodcast.com for more information about this episode.
Jan 11, 2018•46 min•Ep. 1
