Specials

E1. Grayson Brulte Interview

Oct 6, 2017 · 3m

I get candid with Grayson Brulte, autonomous vehicle expert, as we discuss the potential ethical issues associated with driverless cars.

E2. Uncut Shaman Song

Dec 6, 2017 · 17m

Watch as a Peruvian Shaman performs his icaro—or healing chant—in its entirety, from my Ayahuasca ceremony.

E3. A Few Personal Questions

Dec 6, 2017 · 2m

With just seven days until my Ayahuasca ceremony, I fill out a recommended personality survey—which becomes a little revealing.

E4. Gail Thomas Interview

Dec 6, 2017 · 6m

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.

E5. Digital Drugs

Dec 6, 2017 · 3m

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.

E6. Uncut False Confession

Dec 6, 2017 · 14m

Expert Melissa Russano elicits a false confession from one of our test subjects in this fascinating, uncut session.

E7. False Confession Victim

Dec 6, 2017 · 5m

I sit down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a real-life victim of a false confession conviction.

E8. The Human Lab Rat

Dec 6, 2017 · 6m

Check out this extended cut of my challenging experience as a human lab rat in a giant, 60-foot real-world maze.

E9. Hero in the Sky

Dec 13, 2017 · 3m

I interview Shirley Dygert, a first time skydiver, and her tandem skydiving instructor, Dave Hartsock, about a treacherous skydive they both miraculously survived.

E10. Mr. Xtreme

Dec 13, 2017 · 2m

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.

E11. Thought Implant

Dec 20, 2017 · 5m

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.

E12. Sham Acupuncture

Dec 20, 2017 · 1m

I go deeper into accessory-assisted placebos by discussing sham acupuncture—and getting stuck with a few needles in the process.

E13. Unleashed

Dec 20, 2017 · 1m

I attempt to discuss placebos, but my furry co-star keeps stealing the scene.

E14. Hearing Test

Dec 27, 2017 · 1m

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.

E15. The Musical Savant

Dec 27, 2017 · 4m

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.

E16. Dynamic Duet

Dec 27, 2017 · 4m

Jazz pianist Dave O’Brien and his student Derek Paravicini play an impressive piano duet for me.

E17. Marcie Bockbrader Interview

Jan 3, 2018 · 1m

Research Physiatrist Marcie Bockbrader talks to me about a brain-computer interface project that is helping a paralyzed man move his arm.

E18. Sending a Signal

Jan 3, 2018 · 5m

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.

E19. The Origins of Disgust

Dec 5, 2018 · 13m

With the help of Cecile Sarabian, Dr. Andrew MacIntosh and some fake poop, Michael observes levels of disgust among Japanese Macaques.

E20. Rock, Paper, Scissors

Dec 5, 2018 · 4m

Kyoto University Ph.D. candidate Jie Gao shares her research involving Chimpanzees and the schoolyard game “Rock, Paper, Scissors.”

E21. Brains and Language

Dec 5, 2018 · 3m

Michael and Dr. Terrence Deacon discuss the connection between language and the physical brain.

E22. The Park PSA

Dec 5, 2018 · 1m

We edited the fake Los Angeles parks PSA from our Moral Licensing demonstration!

E23. Virtual Dilemmas

Dec 5, 2018 · 7m

Michael wrestles with two moral dilemmas in VR, designed by researchers Dr. Erick Ramirez and Dr. Scott LaBarge.

E24. Coin Toss

Dec 12, 2018 · 3m

Michael uses a series of coin flips and a large group of people to demonstrate the “wisdom of the crowd.”

E25. Q & A

Dec 12, 2018 · 3m

Michael recruits local Vsauce fans for his Brain experiment, and fields questions in a Q&A setting.

E26. Memory Lane

Dec 12, 2018 · 2m

Michael shares memories with his mom, who has saved everything from his childhood - from report cards to his space camp jacket.

E27. Fast Times at Blue Valley High

Dec 12, 2018 · 1m

Michael takes Dr. Chris Eliasmith on a tour through his high school, including his forensics team’s wall of fame.

E28. Jelly Bean Experiment

Dec 12, 2018 · 2m

Michael conducts his own version of the famous “jelly bean jar” experiment and reveals the statistical significance of the results.

E29. A Great Performance

Dec 19, 2018 · 3m

Michael learns the true story behind Stanford Prison Experiment guard Dave Eshleman’s “John Wayne” moniker.

E30. Personal Responsibility

Dec 19, 2018 · 2m

Michael learns more about Ben Blum’s cousin Alex and his personal transformation after participating in an armed bank robbery