
What lies beyond the words we speak? Hosted by speech-language pathologist, musician, and communication PhD student Garrett Oyama, this podcast explores the rich space where communication, music, neuroscience, and creativity converge. Through conversations, sound, and story, we go beyond the clinical and into the poetic dimensions of human connection. Each episode of Beyond Words is worth 0.10 ASH... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicEducation | |||

Beyond Words Ep. 18 | Brain-to-Brain Synchrony and Attention in Early Development with Dr. Sam Wass
In this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett Oyama speaks with Dr. Sam Wass, developmental neuroscientist, about how attention, arousal, and social inter... more
Beyond Words Ep. 17 | Language as a Complex Adaptive System with Dr. Joan Bybee
In this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett Oyama speaks with Dr. Joan Bybee, pioneer of usage-based linguistics, about how language emerges through use, repetition, and so... more
Beyond Words Ep. 16 | Speech Therapy in the Age of AI: Play, Screens, and Language Development
In this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett sits down with renowned developmental scientist Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek—professor at Temple University, senior fell... more
Beyond Words Ep. 15 | Before Words: Understanding Babbling with Dr. D. Kimbrough Oller
What do a baby’s coos, squeals, and growls reveal about the origins of language? In this episode of Beyond Words, Dr. D. Kimbrough Oller — a leading voice in spee... more
Beyond Words Ep. 14 | Inside the Language Network: Brains, AI, and What Words Really Mean
Is language the same as thought? Dr. Idan Blank (UCLA) joins Beyond Words to explain why the answer is no — and why that matters for neuroscience, speech thera... more
Beyond Words Ep. 13 | Bilingual Brains and Sound Processing with Dr. Jennifer Krizman
What does it mean to hear the world through two languages? In this episode, host Garrett Oyama speaks with Dr. Jenn Krizman, research scientist at the Brainvolts L... more
Beyond Words Ep. 12 | The Developing Sound System: From Canonical Proportion to Cochlear Implants with Dr. Cychosz
In this episode of Beyond Words, Dr. Meg Cychosz (Stanford University) joins host Garrett Oyama to explore how children develop speech... more
Beyond Words Ep. 11 | The Inner Voice: Exploring Intrapersonal Communication with Constance Bainbridge
In this special archive episode, Garrett sits down with fellow UCLA PhD student Constance (Connie) Bainbridge, a researcher in the Department of C... more
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Listeners are drawn to thoughtful conversations at the intersection of language, music, neuroscience, and education. Episodes typically feature researchers, clinicians, and educators exploring how language develops, how music and sound shape cognition, and how therapies and teaching strategies can support communication across diverse populations. Guests often bring deep academic or clinical expertise, translating complex science into practical insights for therapists, teachers, students, and parents. The mix of rigorous research discussion with accessible storytelling makes it helpful for practitioners seeking evidence-informed approaches and for curious listeners interested in the science of communication and creativity. A standout: the sh... more
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