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Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics

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Regina Nuzzo and Kristin Sainani

Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina as they dissect the data, challenge the claims, and arm you with tools to assess scientific studies on your own.

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Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: The survey study edition

Does the temperature of your coffee six months ago really predict whether you feel gassy t... more

01 Dec 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:01

01 Dec 2025

#22

Holiday Survival Guide: How to talk about scientific studies around the dinner table

Does a little alcohol really make you speak a foreign language better? This week we unpack... more

17 Nov 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:46

17 Nov 2025

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Shingles Shot and Dementia: Could one vaccine protect your brain?

What do chickenpox and shingles have to do with your brain? This week, we dig into two 202... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:58

03 Nov 2025

#20

Scary Bridge Study: Can fear make you horny?

What if a haunted house makes your date look hotter? This week we dive into the infamous S... more

20 Oct 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:33

20 Oct 2025

#19

Ultramarathons: Can vitamin D protect your bones?

Ultramarathoners push their bodies to the limit, but can a giant pre-race dose of vitamin ... more

06 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:50

06 Oct 2025

#18

P-Values: Are we using a flawed statistical tool?

P-values show up in almost every scientific paper, yet they’re one of the most misundersto... more

22 Sep 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:21

22 Sep 2025

#17

Exercise and Cancer: Does physical activity improve colon cancer survival?

Exercise has long been hailed as cancer-fighting magic, but is there hard evidence behind ... more

08 Sep 2025

49 MINS

49:59

08 Sep 2025

#16

Age Gaps: How much does age matter in dating?

Are we all secretly ageist when it comes to dating? We put the stereotype that older men p... more

25 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:37

25 Aug 2025

#15

Your Brain on AI: Is ChatGPT making us mentally lazy?

ChatGPT is melting our brainpower, killing creativity, and making us soulless — or so the ... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:02

11 Aug 2025

#14

The Backfire Effect: Can fact-checking make false beliefs stronger?

Can correcting misinformation make it worse? The “backfire effect” claims that debunking m... more

28 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:20

28 Jul 2025

#13

Dating Wishlists: Are we happier when we get what we want in a mate?

Loyal, funny, hot — you’ve probably got a wish list for your dream partner. But does check... more

14 Jul 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:25

14 Jul 2025

#12

Stats Reunion: What have we learned so far?

It’s our first stats reunion! In this special review episode, we revisit favorite concepts... more

30 Jun 2025

56 MINS

56:54

30 Jun 2025

#11

HPV Vaccine: How close are we to wiping out cervical cancer?

Could a preteen vaccine wipe out a global cancer? In this episode, we examine the bold cla... more

16 Jun 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:52

16 Jun 2025

#10

Equipment Size: What is average?

Today’s deep dive: the surprisingly serious science of penis size. Using self-report surve... more

02 Jun 2025

55 MINS

55:14

02 Jun 2025

#9

Sugar Sag: Is Your Diet Aging You?

Wrinkles and sagging skin—just normal aging, or can you blame your sweet tooth? We dive in... more

19 May 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:21

19 May 2025

#8

Hookworms: Can parasites improve your health?

What if you could treat your prediabetes with . . . worms? Regina and Kristin dive into a ... more

05 May 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:55

05 May 2025

#7

Alcohol: Are happy hours good for your heart?

Does a daily glass of wine really keep the cardiologist away? It’s a claim we’ve all heard... more

21 Apr 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:25

21 Apr 2025

#6

The Red Dress Effect: Are women in red sexier?

Wear red and drive men wild with lust – or so says scientific research on color’s role in ... more

07 Apr 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:40

07 Apr 2025

#5

Vitamin D Part 2: Good for more than just your bones?

Can you really sit on your couch, pop vitamin D pills, and shave seconds off your 5k? Tout... more

24 Mar 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:58

24 Mar 2025

#4

Vitamin D Part 1: Is the Deficiency Epidemic Real?

Is America really facing an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency? While this claim is widely b... more

10 Mar 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:48

10 Mar 2025

#3

Pheromones: Is sexy sweat the key to genetic diversity?

Sweaty t-shirt dating parties, sex pheromone dating sites, choosing your dating partner by... more

24 Feb 2025

59 MINS

59:33

24 Feb 2025

#2

Normal Curves: Who are we and what is this podcast about?

Welcome to a lively conversation about science that's like a journal club, but with less j... more

17 Feb 2025

13 MINS

13:31

17 Feb 2025

#1

Normal Curves Trailer

Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense... more

13 Feb 2025

02 MINS

02:09

13 Feb 2025

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