Music is more than sound—it’s memory, connection, and emotion wrapped into one. In this episode of Just Human, host Jay Boykin is joined by his brother, Jeff Boykin, for a heartfelt conversation about the role of music in their lives and how it connects us all.
From childhood memories of spinning vinyl in their father’s game room to the science of how music lights up the brain, Jay and Jeff explore how songs become the soundtrack to our human experience. They talk about the universal power of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, the revival of vinyl collections, and why music often feels like a shared language—whether in a firehouse, on a boat, or across cultures in Kenya.
You’ll also hear about Jeff’s unique “superpower” of matching life moments with perfect lyrics, and why music so often pulls us back into our most meaningful memories.
💡 Challenge of the week: Revisit a song that has profoundly impacted you, then share it with a loved one to spark reconnection.
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