Sing for Science
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.
Latest episodes
Feb 2, 2022 • 47min
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 • 46min
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 • 50min
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 • 52min
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
Dec 2, 2020 • 49min
Aly & AJ: Attack of Panic (Neuroscience/Anxiety with Joseph LeDoux)
ALY AND AJ: ATTACK OF PANIC: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ANXIETY DISORDERSwithPop duo and former Disney stars Aly and Aj and NYU neuroscientist, Dr. Joseph LeDoux.In this episode we talk about:- William James’ theory of anxiety’s origins- Medicating panic disorders- Meditation- Brain anatomy- Micro dosingAIRS 12/02/20
Nov 25, 2020 • 45min
AlunaGeorge: Together (Conflict Resolution with Priya Parker)
Aluna Francis of AlunaGeorge and trained facilitator, Priya Parker.In this episode we discuss:- the science of how we gather- “healthy heat” in conflicts- the importance of having a disputable purpose when we gather- the pitfalls of vulnerability focused culture- how to sell ticketsAIRS 11/25/20
Nov 18, 2020 • 1h 4min
Living Colour: Cult of Personality (Psychology of Fascism with Ruth Ben-Ghiat)
LIVING COLOUR: CULT OF PERSONALITY: THE PSYCHOLOGY AND DYNAMICS OF TYRANNYwith Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from the band Living Colourand Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Fascism and propaganda professor at NYUIn this episode we discuss:- The fascism playbook- How authoritarian regimes end- Fascism and the illusion of authenticity- Cause for hope- Billy Joel's smashed pianoAIRS 11/18/20
Nov 11, 2020 • 40min
Mac DeMarco: Chamber of Reflection (Acoustics with Russ Berger)
MAC DEMARCO: CHAMBER OF REFLECTION: UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF SOUND withMac DeMarco and Russ Berger, acoustician.In this episode we discuss:- what sound is- how speakers work- how sound affects the human body- how the brain interprets sound in a space- Astronautical elimination
Nov 4, 2020 • 39min
Renée Fleming: Ave Maria (Neuroscience/Parkinson’s Research with Bin Hu)
Renée Fleming: AVE MARIA: HEALING THE BRAIN THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSICwith Renée Fleming and Dr. Bin Hu, neuroscientist and Parkinson's expert at the University of CalgaryIn this episode we talk about:- How neuroscientists measure brain activity- Oliver Sachs and Dr. Hu's research- Bypassing Parkinson's with music therapy- Dr. Hu's iphone app that helps Parkinson's patients- Supreme Court sing along
