Jan 9, 202547 minS4
<p>Join us for a special bonus episode of So Curious! as we explore the intersection of science, technology, and health in celebration of The Franklin Institute’s new Body Odyssey exhibit.</p><p>Host The Bul Bey dives...
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So Curious!
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About this Podcast:
The Franklin Institute's So Curious! podcast is back with a bang, and this time exploring the captivating world of music through the lens of science. We all know the feeling of being moved by a song, but have you ever wondered why? Season 4 promises to get to the bottom of this mystery, interviewing experts in neuroscience, acoustics, biology, and musicology. From the connection between rhythm and dance to the link between memories and music, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to understand the why behind music. But it's not all serious - we're also here to entertain! Join host Bey and Kirsten for an exciting journey this summer as we discover the intricacies of music and technology, including the question of whether the next big pop star will be A.I. Get ready to dance, hum, and maybe even shed a tear - this season of So Curious! is going to be music to your ears.
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What is So Curious! about?
The Franklin Institute's So Curious! podcast is back with a bang, and this time exploring the captivating world of music through the lens of science. We all know the feeling of being moved by a song, but have you ever wondered why?
Who hosts So Curious!?
So Curious! is hosted by The Franklin Institute. The show has published 57 episodes to date.
What has So Curious! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Digital Twins, Lizard Feet, and Artificial Intelligence" (9 January 2025, 47 minutes), "The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts (A So Curious Bonus Episode)" (5 September 2023, 35 minutes), and "Let's Dance! Why Music Makes Us Move" (22 August 2023, 41 minutes).
How often does So Curious! publish?
So Curious! publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 57 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on So Curious!?
Booking probability for So Curious! is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. So Curious! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. So Curious!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 5, 202335 minS4
<p>In a special bonus episode of So Curious, Bey and Kirsten are joined by Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer and Director of the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute!</p><p>The three discuss how Derrick came to be...
Episode #12
Let's Dance! Why Music Makes Us Move
Aug 22, 202341 minS4<p>Hope you have your dancing shoes on, because in this final episode of So Curious' 4th season, Bey and Kirsten explore the science behind why music makes us dance!</p><p>First, they sit down with McMaster...
- Aug 15, 202339 minS4
<p>This week, So Curious takes to the stage! Exploring how and why humans play and perform music.</p><p>First, Bey and Kirsten sit down with jazz educator and researcher Dr. Martin Norgaard to learn about jazz...
Episode #10
Wild Voices: In Tune with the Animal Kingdom
Aug 8, 202340 minS4<p>This season of So Curious, we've talked plenty about the music humans make. But what about the music made by other animals?</p><p>First, Bey and Kirsten sit down with birdsong researcher Dr. Stephen Nowicki to learn...
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Episode #9
Remember That Song? Music and Memory
Aug 1, 202330 minS4<p>We all have memories closely tied to music in our life - but why are those connections so strong?</p><p>In today's episode of So Curious, Bey and Kirsten look to get to the bottom of this question. First, the two sit...
Episode #8
The Music-Language Link
Jul 25, 202334 minS4<p>We've all heard the phrase "music is the universal language," but what if that music/language connection went deeper than we thought?</p><p>First, hosts Kirsten and Bey speak with Dr. Ani Patel, the leading expert on...
- Jul 18, 202332 minS4
<p>This season, we've already looked at how music can affect our mental health, but what about our physical health?</p><p>To explore this question, Bey and Kirsten sit down with sports psychologist Professor Costas...
- Jul 11, 202340 minS4
<p>In the future, how will we make and experience music?</p><p>In today's episode, Bey and Kirsten speak with some of the folks inventing that future. First, they sit down with with Dr. Jason Freeman to learn about (and...
- Jul 4, 202332 minS4
<p>The human brain is amazingly complex, and full of fun little oddities when it comes to how it interacts with music!</p><p>To explore some of these quirks, Bey and Kirsten sit down with one of the founders of the...
Episode #4
Sound Medicine: Music and Mental Health
Jun 27, 202331 minS4<p>We've all had music affect our mood, but how can the emotional power of music be harnessed to treat mental health?</p><p>Today, Bey and Kirsten speak with two mental health professionals to learn about how music is...
- Jun 20, 202330 minS4
<p>The hills are alive... with curiosity! Why do instruments "sound" different from one another, and how do we respond to the different sounds we hear?</p><p>To explore these questions, Bey and Kirsten speak with music...
- Jun 13, 202334 minS4
<p>Why does music exist? </p><p>It's a big question, so Bey and Kirsten turn to the past for answers! They sit down with evolutionary biologist Dr. David George Haskell, ethnomusicologist Dr. Carol Muller, and...
- Jun 6, 202338 minS4
<p>So Curious is back! And to kick off this season on the science of music, we're looking at a question we've all asked before; why do we like the music we like? </p><p>To get to the bottom of this, Bey and Kirsten sit...
So Curious!
Season 4 Trailer: The Science of Music
May 30, 20231 minS4<p>We all know the feeling of being moved by a song, but have you ever wondered why? The Bul Bey and Kirsten Michelle Cills get to the bottom of this mystery, interviewing experts in neuroscience, acoustics, biology...
Mar 28, 202342 minS3<p>Just like anything else, the mental health world is susceptible to buzzwords. Lately, the term "wellness" has been tossed around everywhere, but what does that word even mean? In the last episode of this season, Bey...
Episode #11
Life After Loss: The Science of Grief
Mar 21, 202340 minS3<p>Inevitably, we all deal with the loss of a loved one, but why is something as universal as grief still so difficult to process? To get some answers from science, Bey and Kirsten sit down with grief researcher Dr...
Episode #10
Food and Mental Health: A Two Way Street
Mar 14, 202334 minS3<p>Hope you're hungry! Today's episode is all about food, both how food impacts our mind, and how our mind impacts our relationship with food. To explore how what we eat impacts the way we feel, Bey and Kirsten sit down...
Mar 7, 202338 minS3<p>From doom scrolling to video games, we're constantly hearing how digital technologies are ruining our mental health, but do these claims hold any credence? To try and get to the bottom of this question, Bey and...
Feb 28, 202330 minS3<p>We all experience stress, but what is it exactly? And how does it affect our mental health and behavior? Join Bey and Kirsten as they explore the topic with two experts in the field. First, they chat with Dr. Jeremy...
Recent guests
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Derrick Pitts
Chief Astronomer, Franklin Institute
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Daniel Cameron
Attorney General and GOP gubernatorial candidate, Kentucky Attorney General's Office
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David Rothenberg
musician, composer and professor of philosophy and music, New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Andrew Budson
Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine, Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School
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