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The Brain Bar

Real-time brain scan analysis with a rotating panel of experts. We hook someone up live, run a qEEG, and break down what we see — right in front of you.

  • Live neurofeedback demonstration
  • Panel discussion & audience Q&A
  • Jay Gunkelman + guest experts
  • Every Wednesday at 7 PM CT
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Thursday

Carnac Reads Your Brain

Jay Gunkelman does a cold-read of an anonymized qEEG — no history, no context, just pure pattern recognition from 500,000+ scans reviewed. Mind-blowing every time.

  • Blind qEEG interpretation
  • Jay explains what he sees & why
  • Deep dive into brain patterns
  • Every Thursday at 7 PM CT
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Jay Gunkelman
500,000+
qEEGs Reviewed

The Brain Reader

Jay Gunkelman is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost experts in quantitative EEG (qEEG) interpretation. With over five decades of experience and having personally reviewed more than half a million brain maps, Jay brings unparalleled pattern recognition to every scan he analyzes.

His nickname "Carnac" comes from his almost uncanny ability to cold-read a brain map — describing personality traits, history, symptoms, and even medications with startling accuracy, often with zero prior information.

Past President, ISNR
Fellow, BCIA
QEEG-D, Certified
50+ Years Experience
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Jay Gunkelman
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Joshua Moore
Joshua Moore
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Anthony Ramos
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Dr. Mari Swingle
Dr. Mari Swingle
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Saul Rosenthal
Saul Rosenthal PhD
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Pete Jansons
Pete Jansons
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