Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast

Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast

Gray Matter Chatter is a science communication podcast hosted by Gracie, a neuroscience PhD student at the University of Utah. Each episode breaks down fascinating brain research and shares the human stories behind the science — because your cortex deserves some company. This show brings you into the heart of the research world, one interview at a time. Whether you’re a fellow scientist, a student, or just science-curious, you’ll hear real stories from researchers at the U who are unraveling the mysteries of the brain — and beyond. Contact us at: graymatterchatter@gmail.com

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July 29, 2025 14 mins

Welcome back to Gray Matter Chatter!

In this episode, Gracie dives headfirst into the weirdest, wildest, and most fascinating facts she’s learned as a neuroscience student. From memory-erasing surgeries and brain GPS systems to walking proteins and the eerie Capgras Delusion, this solo episode is packed with strange stories that reveal just how bizarre — and brilliant — the brain really is.

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Welcome back to Gray Matter Chatter — a science communication podcast! In this episode, Gracie sits down with Allie White: researcher, fellow student, and the founder and president of Utah Science Communicators.

Together, they pull back the curtain on what being a scientist really looks like — from the exciting discoveries to the day-to-day realities of lab life. Allie shares insights into her research, what drives her, and how she’...

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Welcome to the very first episode of Gray Matter Chatter: A Science Communication Podcast! I’m Gracie, a neuroscience PhD student at the University of Utah. I started this podcast because I believe science should be accessible, exciting, and for everyone. Join me as we dive into the research happening here at the U—one interview at a time.

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