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!

Latest Episodes

The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts (A So Curious Bonus Episode)

Let’s Dance! Why Music Makes Us Move

Science in Concert: How Musical Performance Works

Wild Voices: In Tune with the Animal Kingdom

Remember That Song? Music and Memory

The Music-Language Link

In Tune With the Body: Music in Athletic Performance and Healthcare

Music of the Future: Tech Innovations and Inventions

The Musical Mind: Synesthesia, Auditory Illusions, and Brain Function

Sound Medicine: Music and Mental Health

The Sound of Music: Timbre, Synthesizers, and Orchestration

The Origins of Music: From Evolution to Acoustics

I Love This Song! Music Taste and the Brain

Season 4 Trailer: The Science of Music

What Does It Mean To Be “Well”? The Science Behind the Buzzword

Life After Loss: The Science of Grief

Food and Mental Health: A Two Way Street

Mental Health in the Digital Age: The Good, The Bad, and The Future

Cracking the Code on Stress: Uncovering Its Effects on Our Mind and Body

Beyond Happy Pills: A Science-Based Exploration of Mental Health Medication

Chemical Messengers and Brain Builders: Unlocking the Secrets of Hormones and Genes

Decoding Mental Health: Breaking Down the Labels and Language We Use

Paws for Mental Health: Exploring the Power of Animals and Environment on our Wellbeing

Unpacking the Link Between Identity and Mental Health

The Science and Psychology of Emotions: Insights from Experts

From Ancient Beliefs to Modern Understanding: The Evolution of Mental Health

Is Marriage Worth It? (A So Curious! Classic Episode)

How Do Dating Algorithms Make Us Feel? (A So Curious! Classic Episode)

First Impressions: From Frog Sex to Gaydar, What’s the Science? (A So Curious! Classic Episode)

Season 3 Trailer: The Science of Mental Health

Ghosting: How Rejection Affects Our Bodies & Brains

Is Marriage Worth It?

How Porn Affects Our Brains

Beyond Monogamy: Exploring Ethical Relationships and Sexual Fulfillment

Sex Ed: In Our Classrooms, Communities and Culture

Relationships in the Media

Sexual Health and Medicine Access: A Roundtable Discussion

Quantifying Love: The Biology of Romantic Love

Hookup Culture in Today’s World

How Do Dating Apps Make Us Feel? Connecting Through Algorithms

Tech & Relationships: Dates in the Metaverse, Sex Robots, and AI Sex Toys: Is this the Future?

First Impressions: From Frog Sex to Gaydar, What’s the Science?

Season 2 Trailer: Love, Sex and Relationships

Death

Who Gets to Be a Part of Advancing Science?

Organ Donation and 3D Printing Human Organs

What is Biohacking? From Bodybuilding to Bacterial Shoes

Redefining Health and Wellness with A Dietician and a Farmer

What’s Fair When it Comes to the Brain?

Using Magnetic Fields to Treat Depression

Making Sense of Smell

Really Big Ideas: How Do We Generate them? What Are They?

Making Art & Living Well with Prosthetics and Assistive Tech

Medicine, but Really Personal

What do you think of Adderall?

So Curious! Season One Trailer: Human 2.0

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