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.

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Recent Reviews

Jarrittto

The Science of Cannabis: Tommy Chong & Dr. Staci Gruber

amazing live showing for the podcast episode! first time learning about the show and love the diversity in ideas, humor, and culture discussed in the show.
anaismh13

cool concept & show

love the bringing together of cultural icons & real scientists to bridge the divide. keep it up!
Richard speck

Brilliant!!

Everything about this Podcast is amazing! From the format
rockergrl85

Great Live Show!

Went to live show with Avi Loeb and Patricia Cornwell at Boston Museum of Science! Great topics and conversation. Fantastic time!
suckitverizon

Psyched!

So happy to come across this fantastic pod!
NotFromTheseParts

Calling all nerds

Ok, so, I heard this first at the Emory Ideas festival- Matt on stage with Jermaine Dupri and the brilliant GA Tech prof, Dr. Joycelyn Wilson, schooling us in the ATL’s place in hip hop’s history. Mind not blown, but expanded- exponentially. They taught me about this music staple and gave me new appreciation of my new hometown. Up next? Sofi Tukker and bread science. I’m here for it. The world needs more creative mashup convos like this.
Libramama2011

Enjoyed listening

I enjoyed listening to a live taping of the show and look forward to listening to more episodes.
_Just_Trina

Necessary

I had the pleasure of attending Sing for Science live in “Not Atlanta” at Emory Oxford, and I have not stopped listening since. This is a genius collaboration. It is very necessary. The connections and patterns of Math, Music, and Sciences are undeniable. Matt Whyte, you’re a genius man. Dope idea even better execution. Thank you!
theslickbunny

Interesting

The topics in this podcast were informational and I love seeing Jermaine durpi and it was funny.
Arash Zeya

Thoughtful and smart questions that invoked deeper thinking.

Got to listen to his Jermaine Dupri podcast live at Oxford of Emory, made me deeply think about the culture of Atlanta and the changing world of hip hop.
Malakabdelmoaty

Sing for science

So fun and engaging! Never realized the intersection between music and science
Milin Kumar

Amazing

Truly inspiring and eye opening!
Fitz362

Review

Experience the podcast live today. The idea and execution is a beautiful merge of artistic expression and scientific exploration. Looking forward to listening more.
We11ro

Who Knew?!

Smart, intriguing conversation meshing music and science in a way I could have never imagined!
mspassell

654567 stars!!!

Every conversation is unlike anything I’ve ever heard before.
SPBass

Why did I wait so long?

I found out about this podcast before it started, because I was in the email list for Matt’s old band, Earl Greyhound (Soft Targets is an amazing album and they were a killer live band). It sounded interesting, but it was mid-COVID and things got weird and I forgot. Finally started listening a few days ago and it’s fantastic. Brilliant guests and fascinating conversations - Matt deftly moderates and often has an interesting story to keep things moving. I started with the Pat Metheny/Charles Limb episode about the neuroscience of improvisation, incredible. It’s fun to hear really smart people explain what they do, and how. I’m hooked.
jcgoody

Brilliant

I love this show. It’s a great mix of culture and science that brings about revelations in every episode. The guests are exceptional from the featured musicians to the many authors and scientists that join them for conversation. I find every episode engaging even when the topic isn’t something I feel interested in. Sign up for this pod and don’t look back.
Xallxsewnxupx

Fantastic listen!

I look forward to every episode of this show and I’m always impressed by the caliber of conversation, the expertise and knowledge of the scientists and the curiosity and open-mindedness the musicians and indeed, everyone involved in each conversation bring to the table. This podcast is a treat, and I’m so honored to have the opportunity to listen to deep, thoughtful and expansive conversations such as these. Thanks Matt, for bringing art and science (and sometimes even spirituality!) together in this fresh and interesting way!
jenielsen

Fav pod for any occasion

Like a perfectly blended scent, this pod has it all for me - it hits all the notes. I can listen to it any time of day as a companion to any activity. I learn so much and feel so inspired by the guests - both artists and scientists alike!
superginger1

Super original and fun!

My 2 favorite things in life (beyond love) are science and music! Matt manages to bring these two together in such an original and entertaining way that it’s my new favorite podcast! Highly recommend. Thank you!!
I. Caskey

Got me singing for Science

I just finished the first episode of season two. I was inspired by Sia sharing about her sex and love addiction and recovery process. The science behind attachment theory was really fascinating too. Overall the podcast is an awesome conversation opening up a bigger dialogue on a variety of scientific issues in a way that often humanizes those issues, making them feel accessible to someone, who’s not a scientist, like myself. Really cool! I’m looking forward to hearing the rest of season two.
Supremehanson

So much more

There’s so much going on in these conversations. they’re incredibly listenable and full of surprises it’s not dry, fact based science talkBut more about the way science impacts our daily life and more importantly creativity . Matt is a musician who’s interests run deepAnd he has a lot of insight into the creative process of all the people that he speaks with, it’s hard to think that the creative process is scientific , in any way but this podcast is full of surprises
KohlRobby

Super fun!

A wonderful combination of music and science that I didn’t know I needed! Matt does a wonderful job facilitating fun and interesting conversation!
autumn silverwood

So good!

This is so fantastic. I love the intersection of science and the arts. There is so much to learn, and the interviewer really knows how to connect people and ideas!
Chjad23

Love this podcast.

Very well done!