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Hosted by Gerald A. Maguire, MD · science · EN-US
The STARS Speak podcast is where we explore the neuroscience of stuttering. Through conversations with leading researchers, health professionals, and people who stutter, host Gerald Maguire, MD unpacks what we don’t yet know about the science behind stuttering—and the path of developing new therapies today while discovering the cures of tomorrow. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or part of the stuttering community, this podcast offers expert insight, honest dialogue, and a deeper look at the path forward.
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Booking probability
26%
Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe STARS Speak podcast is where we explore the neuroscience of stuttering. Through conversations with leading researchers, health professionals, and people who stutter, host Gerald Maguire, MD unpacks what we don’t yet know about the science behind stuttering, and the path of developing new therapies today while discovering the cures of tomorrow.
STARS Speak is hosted by Gerald A. Maguire, MD. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Emotional Weight of Stuttering Nobody Talks About" (22 June 2026, 30 minutes), "Neurophysiology, Neuromodulation, and the Future of Stuttering Research" (10 June 2026, 43 minutes), and "Stuttering Through the Eyes of an Educator" (15 May 2026, 31 minutes).
STARS Speak publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for STARS Speak is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. STARS Speak requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. STARS Speak's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for STARS Speak are Scientific Research & Development and Health & Wellness Services. STARS Speak has a science audience.
Gerald A. Maguire, MD hosts STARS Speak, a science podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #9
<p>This episode features Tony De La Mora, a cybersecurity professional, Air Force Reserve veteran, and STARS Community Advisor whose journey with stuttering spans decades of personal resilience. Tony brings a grounded...
Episode #8
<p>This episode features Pierpaolo Busan, PhD, a Tenure-Track Researcher at the University of Trieste and STARS Scientific Advisor, whose work focuses on the neurophysiological mechanisms of stuttering and...
Episode #7
<p>This episode features Maura Miles, a Special Education teacher in Southern California and STARS Community Advisor whose perspective on stuttering is both personal and professional. As someone who stutters herself...
Episode #6
<p>This episode features Per Alm, a researcher and lecturer whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience and speech science, dedicated to advancing our understanding of the neurological mechanisms behind...
Episode #5
<p>This episode features Farah Al Qaissieh, founder of The Stutter Community in the UAE, as well as an advocate, speaker, and coach dedicated to supporting people who stutter. Farah shares her personal journey with...
Episode #4
<p>This episode features Gonçalo Leal, an internationally recognized speech and language pathologist, educator, and mentor who works to advance the understanding and treatment of fluency disorders through clinical...
Episode #3
<p>Episode Description: In this episode, Dr. Gerald Maguire speaks with Dr. Lisa LaSalle<b> </b>about the complexity of stuttering, the importance of individualized support, and what progress in research and clinical...
Episode #2
<p>This episode features Dr. Gerald Maguire, joined by Zach Greene, Annie Hernandez, and Sam, who share personal and professional perspectives on living with stuttering and advancing understanding through the STARS...
Episode #1
<p>Our first episode features <b>Dr. Shahriar SheikhBahaei</b>, whose work focuses on the neural circuits involved in speech production and stuttering.<br/>In this episode, Dr. SheikhBahaei discusses:</p>How his lab...
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