So Curious!

About So Curious!

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.

Publisher

The Franklin Institute

Category

education · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2022

Latest episode

9 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jan 2025

   Digital Twins, Lizard Feet, and Artificial Intelligence

   Host The Bul Bey interviews Dr. Harvey Rubin about AI's impact on medicine, Dr. Tonia Hsieh on animal-inspired robotics, and Dr. Jayatri Das on technology's role in shaping the future of health in this special episode.

2. 

   5 Sept 2023

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

   Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts explores his journey into astronomy, the realities of space travel, and the influence of science fiction on our cosmic understanding in an interview with Bey and Kirsten.

3. 

   22 Aug 2023

   Let's Dance! Why Music Makes Us Move

   Dr. Daniel Cameron discusses his research into rhythm and the brain, while DJ Phreakwency explores the history of dance music with hosts Bey and Kirsten in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on So Curious!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Harvey Rubin
• Dr Tonia Hsieh
• Dr Jayatri Das
• Derrick Pitts
• Dr Daniel Cameron

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,186,779

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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