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Sing For Science is a science-and-music podcast where musicians sit down with scientists to explore the scientific ideas hidden in their most iconic songs. Listen to JD from Korn talk about “Dead Bodies Everywhere” with a mortuary-science expert, Sia explore one of her breakup ballads with an attachment-theory psychologist, and many, many more. Created and hosted by New York musician Matt Whyte, t... more

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Country star Brantley Gilbert joins us for a conversation about his song “Sins of the Father” with Texas Tech University Climate Scientist and Evangelical Christian, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. We talk about the relationship between faith and science, how ... more

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How does the brain transform the physical world into the rich inner experience we call reality?

Singer-songwriter Debbii Dawson joins Caltech neuroscientist Dr. Daw-An Wu for a conversation inspired by her songs "Where Have All the Good Men Gone" an... more

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Can music transform the brain and body?

Recorded live at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with 11-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan and MD Anderson neurosurgery assistant professor, concert pianist, and music medicine researcher Dr. Mei Rui ... more

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Recorded live at London’s Natural History Museum on November 24, 2025. Breaking Bad fanatics, have a fresh pair of trousers at the ready—Bryan Cranston delivers an unforgettable conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories from his years playin... more

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Daw-An Wu
Caltech neuroscientist, expert in psychophysics
Caltech
Episode: Debbii Dawson: Everybody’s Missing Their Medullas (Psychophysics with Daw-An Wu)
Debbii Dawson
Singer-songwriter, lyricist of Everybody's Missing Their Medullas
Independent artist
Episode: Debbii Dawson: Everybody’s Missing Their Medullas (Psychophysics with Daw-An Wu)
Chaka Khan
11-time Grammy Award-winning pop/soul icon
Episode: Chaka Khan: Tell Me Something Good (Music as Medicine with Mei Rui)
Mei Rui
MD Anderson Neurosurgery Assistant Professor, Concert Pianist, Founder and Director of their music and medicine program
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Chaka Khan: Tell Me Something Good (Music as Medicine with Mei Rui)
Bryan Cranston
Emmy Award-winning actor, star of Breaking Bad
Episode: Special Highlight: Bryan Cranston and Alan Hart on "The Chemistry of Breaking Bad"
Alan Hart
Mineralogist, London Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum, London
Episode: Special Highlight: Bryan Cranston and Alan Hart on "The Chemistry of Breaking Bad"
Amy Moors
Chapman University psychologist and Kinsey Institute research fellow
Chapman University; Kinsey Institute
Episode: Jena Malone: Set Your Sorrows Down (Polyamory Science with Amy Moors)
Jena Malone
Actor and musician
Flowers for Men
Episode: Jena Malone: Set Your Sorrows Down (Polyamory Science with Amy Moors)
Rita Wilson
Singer, songwriter, actress and producer
Rita Wilson (artist)
Episode: Rita Wilson: Sound of a Woman (Gender Studies with Ann Pelligrini)

Host

Matt Whyte
Host and creator guiding interdisciplinary conversations blending science and music.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 358 ratings
  • Tell me something good

    I was here for the live tapping with Chaka Khan in Houston and I loved every moment of it. Can’t wait to listen to this episode replay and others as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reesa Speaks
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Very information and thought provoking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TazJazz
    United States2 months ago
  • Love!!!

    Love the conversations and connections between music and science

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danyl23
    United States2 months ago
  • Sing for Science Chaka Khan

    This was outstanding! As a longtime singer these topics spoke to my heart and soul.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alaina Benford
    United States2 months ago
  • Great for lovers of music

    Breaks down music in a scientific way that you would have never thought of. I highly recommend tuning in and just listening while on a car ride or long walk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FancyTee
    United States2 months ago

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Thoughtful and fun insights from guests and musicians, with framing that makes science feel accessible.
Live recordings and museum events are standout moments for listeners.
Audience enjoys diverse guest lineups and thoughtful questions from the host.
Listeners appreciate the mix of research and personal storytelling that deepens understanding of music and science.

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Debbii Dawson: Everybody’s Missing Their Medullas (Psychophysics with Daw-An Wu)
Q: How do you reconcile the scientific view of consciousness with the artistic process of creating music?
By recognizing that both science and art explore the same fundamental questions about reality and experience; science can quantify aspects of perception while art expresses the felt, ineffable quality of those experiences.
Debbii Dawson: Everybody’s Missing Their Medullas (Psychophysics with Daw-An Wu)
Q: What is psychophysics and how does it relate to our perception of music?
Psychophysics studies how physical stimuli are translated into subjective experiences, like how we perceive sound and visual inputs in music, which helps explain why different listeners may experience the same song differently.
Chaka Khan: Tell Me Something Good (Music as Medicine with Mei Rui)
Q: Mei, do you want to speak to why classical music is the preferred mode of delivery with what you do?
Mei Rui clarifies that classical music is highly heterogeneous and can be used flexibly to entrain physiological systems, with variations from calm to eruptive climaxes that suit different clinical goals. Timestamp 1130091.
Chaka Khan: Tell Me Something Good (Music as Medicine with Mei Rui)
Q: Dr. Ray, from a neuroscience standpoint, what's to account for this song being so beloved by so many of us?
The panel explains that the song's syncopated rhythm engages predictive brain mechanisms and primal circuits, creating a dopamine-like response and strong emotional resonance that contribute to its widespread appeal. Timestamp 341810.
Chaka Khan: Tell Me Something Good (Music as Medicine with Mei Rui)
Q: Would you be so kind as to share the origin story, how Stevie introduced the song?
Chaka Khan explains that Stevie Wonder came to the studio, presented a song she initially didn't like, and after asking for something more, he suggested a groove that became Tell Me Something Good, shaping its enduring appeal. Timestamp 219810.

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A science-and-music show where musicians sit with researchers to unpack the science behind iconic songs. Conversations blend personal stories, lab insights, and live performances to reveal how themes like memory, emotion, time, and perception appear in both art and science. The format often features cross-disciplinary guests—from neuroscientists and psychologists to artists and historians—creating accessible, story-driven explorations that appeal to curious listeners who like evidence-based ideas delivered with creativity and humor. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of high-profile artists with academic experts, producing fresh angles on topics like social behavior, perception, memory, and cognition through musical lenses.

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1. Daw-An Wu
2. Debbii Dawson
3. Chaka Khan
4. Mei Rui
5. Bryan Cranston
6. Alan Hart
7. Amy Moors
8. Jena Malone

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