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SO CURIOUS!
A lively science podcast for everyone, from The Franklin Institute
So Curious!, a podcast from The Franklin Institute, dives into the the curious and sometimes weird world of science. Our hosts, a hip-hop artist and a stand-up comedian, both Philly natives, talk to the experts to break down what’s happening in science now.
Join us for inclusive, lively and insightful discussions, just like inviting the best and brightest of scientists over for dinner and getting their insight on that season’s topic over food and drinks. With the guidance from TFI’s Chief Bioscientist, we’ve covered topics from biohacking to how porn affects the brain, personalized medicine to tech & relationships.
Season 4: Science of Music
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, and musicology. And it’s not all serious – we’re here to entertain! Catch new episodes every Tuesday this summer!
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The Bul Bey
podcast co-host
Rapper-songwriter The Bul Bey tells the authentic story of Philadelphia native meets global citizen. With the optimism of a school teacher, the honesty of an Imam, and a lexicon only a Philly Bul could truly comprehend, the playful Hip Hop wordsmith’s bouncy bars elevate the bright sides of working-class life.
Kirsten Michelle Cills
podcast co-host
Kirsten Michelle Cills is Philly’s Token "Terminally Ill Standup Comic." Born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love, Kirsten splits her time between advocating for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, correcting people’s pronunciation of her name, and yelling "Go Birds,” unprompted, any chance she gets. Kirsten admits she is a total science novice, and is so grateful that her comedy career has brought her to a show where she gets to learn so many cool things from so many smart people. Go Birds.
Jayatri Das, PhD
podcast contributing scientist
Dr. Jayatri Das is Director of Science Content and Chief Bioscientist at The Franklin Institute. She led the development of several exhibitions at the Institute—including Your Brain, a national award-winning exhibit about the neuroscience and psychology of the human brain, and SportsZone—and directs in-person and virtual programming initiatives to advance informal science education about materials science, biotechnology, neuroethics and other areas of emerging science and their societal impact.