Blue Men, Psychopaths and a Bad Date - John Grady

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Blue Men, Psychopaths and a Bad Date

After many years in the legendary Blue Man Group, a performer makes a profound connection with an audience member; Saturday Night Live alum Rachel Dratch meets a debonair man at a cocktail party and dares to think he might be Mr. Right; and a world-renowned neuroscientist identifies patterns in the brains of psychopathic killers.

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11:11
My Bald & Blue Period

by John Grady

After many years in the legendary Blue Man Group, a performer makes a profound connection with an audience member.

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15:01
Confessions of a Pro-Social Psychopath

by James Fallon

A world-renowned neuroscientist identifies patterns in the brains of psychopathic killers. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.

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14:29
Horsemeat

by Rachel Dratch

After losing her job, a comic tries to use her time wisely.

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Extras From This Episode

John Grady

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John gets ready for a “Blue Man Group” show backstage.

James Fallon

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James with his family’s brain scans. Image courtesy of Daniel A. Anderson/UC Irvine Communications.

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James with his family’s brain scans. Image courtesy of Daniel A. Anderson/UC Irvine Communications.

Jim Fallon Pet Whole Brain Copy

James' PET scan.

James Fallon MRH 1202 Extra 2

James goofing off.

James Fallon MRH 1202 Extra 4

James as a little boy.

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James on vacation with his family.

James’ TED Talk, “Exploring the Mind of a Killer.”

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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  • Blue Man Group - PVC
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  • Matthias Bossi - A Delicious Silence
  • Matthias Bossi - Delphyic Hymn
  • Billy Elliot Original Cast - Finale
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