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March 20, 2026

Reading vs. Listening (Rebroadcast)

By: Rebecca McInroy

Ever caught yourself saying “I’m reading a great book” only to awkwardly correct yourself with “…well, actually I’m listening to it”? That guilty pause says a lot. But you have nothing to feel bad about. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy break down how your brain processes reading versus listening, and the science might surprise you.