Jazz pianist Dave O’Brien and his student Derek Paravicini play an impressive piano duet for me. Air Date : 27th-Dec-2017

I get candid with Grayson Brulte, autonomous vehicle expert, as we discuss the potential ethical issues associated with driverless cars. Air Date : 6th-Oct-2017  Read More

Watch as a Peruvian Shaman performs his icaro—or healing chant—in its entirety, from my Ayahuasca ceremony. Air Date : 6th-Dec-2017  Read More

With just seven days until my Ayahuasca ceremony, I fill out a recommended personality survey—which becomes a little revealing. Air Date : 6th-Dec-2017  Read More

I explore how psychedelics can improve mental health in my interview with cancer survivor Gail Thomas, as we discuss her experience in a study involving psilocybin--or mushrooms. Air Date : 6th-Dec-2017  Read More

Is there a way to experience the effects of psychedelic drugs without having to ingest anything? Watch as I test out a few of these unconventional audio and visual files to see if their claims are true. Air Date : 6th-Dec-2017  Read More

Expert Melissa Russano elicits a false confession from one of our test subjects in this fascinating, uncut session. Air Date : 6th-Dec-2017  Read More

I sit down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a real-life victim of a false confession conviction. Air Date : 6th-Dec-2017  Read More

Check out this extended cut of my challenging experience as a human lab rat in a giant, 60-foot real-world maze. Air Date : 6th-Dec-2017  Read More

I interview Shirley Dygert, a first time skydiver, and her tandem skydiving instructor, Dave Hartsock, about a treacherous skydive they both miraculously survived. Air Date : 13th-Dec-2017  Read More

In San Diego, real-life superheroes walk the streets as part of the Xtreme Justice League. I chat with Mr. Xtreme, one of the league’s most visible members, to discuss what it means to be a hero in today’s society. Air Date : 13th-Dec-2017  Read More

Check out the final stage of our power of suggestion test, where we try to convince our subjects that a brain scanner can implant a number in their minds. Air Date : 20th-Dec-2017  Read More

I go deeper into accessory-assisted placebos by discussing sham acupuncture—and getting stuck with a few needles in the process. Air Date : 20th-Dec-2017  Read More

I attempt to discuss placebos, but my furry co-star keeps stealing the scene. Air Date : 20th-Dec-2017  Read More

Let’s do a little test. I’ll play two tones and you see if you’re one of the few people who can notice a difference between them. Air Date : 27th-Dec-2017  Read More

Derek Paravicini, a blind, autistic pianist and musical savant, sits down with me at the keyboard and shows off his incredible range of musical styles. Air Date : 27th-Dec-2017  Read More

Jazz pianist Dave O’Brien and his student Derek Paravicini play an impressive piano duet for me. Air Date : 27th-Dec-2017  Read More

Research Physiatrist Marcie Bockbrader talks to me about a brain-computer interface project that is helping a paralyzed man move his arm. Air Date : 3rd-Jan-2018  Read More

I interview principal research statistician David Friedenberg about his role in analyzing all the data collected in a project aimed at helping a paralyzed man move again. Air Date : 3rd-Jan-2018  Read More

With the help of Cecile Sarabian, Dr. Andrew MacIntosh and some fake poop, Michael observes levels of disgust among Japanese Macaques. Air Date : 5th-Dec-2018  Read More

Kyoto University Ph.D. candidate Jie Gao shares her research involving Chimpanzees and the schoolyard game “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Air Date : 5th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael and Dr. Terrence Deacon discuss the connection between language and the physical brain. Air Date : 5th-Dec-2018  Read More

We edited the fake Los Angeles parks PSA from our Moral Licensing demonstration! Air Date : 5th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael wrestles with two moral dilemmas in VR, designed by researchers Dr. Erick Ramirez and Dr. Scott LaBarge. Air Date : 5th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael uses a series of coin flips and a large group of people to demonstrate the “wisdom of the crowd.” Air Date : 12th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael recruits local Vsauce fans for his Brain experiment, and fields questions in a Q&A setting. Air Date : 12th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael shares memories with his mom, who has saved everything from his childhood - from report cards to his space camp jacket. Air Date : 12th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael takes Dr. Chris Eliasmith on a tour through his high school, including his forensics team’s wall of fame. Air Date : 12th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael conducts his own version of the famous “jelly bean jar” experiment and reveals the statistical significance of the results. Air Date : 12th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael learns the true story behind Stanford Prison Experiment guard Dave Eshleman’s “John Wayne” moniker. Air Date : 19th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael learns more about Ben Blum’s cousin Alex and his personal transformation after participating in an armed bank robbery Air Date : 19th-Dec-2018  Read More

Michael meets with Caitlin Doughty and learns about a death-positive culture in Indonesia, where relatives keep their dead loved ones in their homes. Air Date : 26th-Dec-2018  Read More