Episode 449
Here Comes Science: They Might be Giants
An interview with American band They Might be Giants, about their album all about science.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
February 18, 20163m 19s
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Show Notes
American band They Might be Giants, famous for charting singles 'Birdhouse in your Soul' and 'Istanbul', have also made an album all about science. It's called 'Here Comes Science', and aims to teach children about things like biology and physics, featuring songs like 'My Brother the Ape' and 'I Am a Paleontologist'. The band dropped by Cambridge as part of a tour promoting their new album 'Glean', so Naked Scientist Georgia Mills took the opportunity to speak to founding member John Linnell about songs, science and controversy... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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