The Matt Walker Podcast

Dr. Matt Walker

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The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public.

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Recent episodes

  • #151 - The Geography of SleepSep 14, 2026 · 24 min
  • #150 - The Neuroscience of Déjà VuSep 7, 2026 · 32 min
  • The Night Ferryman: A Sleep Story Read by Matt WalkerAug 31, 2026 · 35 min
  • #149 - The 11 largest Sleep MythsAug 24, 2026 · 27 min
  • #148 - Psychedelics for Mental HealthAug 17, 2026 · 32 min
  • #147 - Does Sleep Really Clean Your Brain?Aug 10, 2026 · 25 min
  • #146 - How Sleep Changes Across the Human LifespanAug 3, 2026 · 21 min
  • #145 - How to get More Deep SleepJul 27, 2026 · 33 min
  • #144 - Face Blindness ExplainedJul 20, 2026 · 28 min
  • #143 - The Science of Love, Desire, and SexJul 13, 2026 · 33 min

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