Sing for Science
Talkhouse
Sing For Science is a science and music podcast produced with Talkhouse where musicians talk to scientists about science as it connects to their most famous songs. Created and hosted by New York musician, Matt Whyte, the podcast’s goal is to increase science literacy for as many people as possible by reaching a variety of different musicians’ fan bases. Listeners come to the show through their love of music and leave with a new piece of knowledge. Science literacy and respect for expertise are perhaps more vital now than ever before. The show’s chief tenet is that a more science and scientific process literate society can only contribute towards greater support for more fair, evidence-based policy in government. Sing For Science is listener supported; please contribute today at singforscience.org.
Episodes
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Mar 9, 2022 • 54min
Davoné Tines: The Black Clown (Voter Suppression/Data Science with Todd Hendricks)
Join Opera phenom Davóne Tines and data scientist and civil rights activist Todd Hendricks for a discussion about fighting gerrymandering in the courts with math and data science.
Mar 2, 2022 • 43min
Ruth B: Spaceship (Rocket Science with Christina Hernandez)
Canadian pop star Ruth B and NASA engineer Christina Hernandez talk rocket science, space travel and life on Mars.
Feb 23, 2022 • 55min
Portugal. The Man: Feel It Still (Indigenous Data Science with Desi Small-Rodriguez)
PTM’s John Gourley and Zach Carothers and data scientist, Dr. Desi Small-Rodriguez discuss indigenous data sovereignty, the missing and murdered indigenous women project and our collective path forward.
Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 5min
Duran Duran: Save a Prayer (Particle Physics with Brian Cox)
Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes and Particle Physicist Brian Cox discuss time travel, the intersection of politics and science and more!
Feb 9, 2022 • 41min
Majid Jordan: Waves of Blue (Marine Exploration with Fabian Cousteau)
Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan speak with aquanaut Fabien Cousteau (grandson of Jacques Cousteau) about the construction of his monolithic underwater space station, Proteus and marine conservation.
Feb 2, 2022 • 46min
Blondie: Rapture (Climate Science with Michael Mann)
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, co-founders of Blondie speak with climatologist Dr. Michael Mann about ancient climate history, the relationship between agriculture and climate, preventing climate catastrophe and much more.
Jan 26, 2022 • 45min
José González: El Invento (Epidemiology/Covid 19 with Michael Osterholm)
Acclaimed Swedish Argentine singer-songwriter, José González speaks with leading US epidemiologist, Dr. Mike Osterholm about future pandemics, virus mutations and more! Fun fact: Jose has a background in biochemistry and was pursuing a PhD in the study of viruses before he began making records.
Jan 19, 2022 • 49min
Lamb of God: Checkmate (Social Psychology/Intergroup Conflict with Tony Lemieux)
Lead singer of the multi-platinum selling heavy metal band, Lamb of God, Randy Blythe joins Georgia State Social Psychologist, Dr. Tony Lemieux for a conversation about identity politics, intergroup conflict in America, pathways to radicalization, mob psychology and more!
Jan 12, 2022 • 51min
Sia: Elastic Heart (Psychology/Attachment Theory with Alexandra Katehakis)
Pop icon SIA and psychotherapist, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis discuss attachment theory, infant brain development and sex addiction.
Dec 9, 2020 • 52min
Run DMC: Peter Piper (Folklore of Nursery Rhymes with Jennifer Schacker)
PETER PIPER: THE FOLKLORE OF NURSERY RHYMES with Hip hop legend Darryl McDaniels and University of Guelph English professor Dr. Jennifer Schacker discuss the folklore of nursery rhymes.In this episode we discuss:
the element of play using language
backstories to some of our most famous nursery rhymes
how DMC used Peter Piper to explain what Jam Master Jay did as the group’s DJ
