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Update #30: Born to Do Science Podcast!

Posted on November 28, 2011

Howdy, Backer!

I know it's been a while since I posted anything about Songs From the Science Frontier, but tonight I have some big news...

I'm launching a science podcast for kids and families!

Each episode of the "Born to Do Science" podcast will feature a conversation with a scientist and a kid co-host as well as an original song inspired by the scientists' work.

If you and your kids would like to know more about the science behind the songs on the SFSF CD, this is your big chance!!

For now I'm recording five pilot episodes, based on existing songs. The pilot series is my "proof of concept." If I can attract an audience (my goal is 1,000 listeners), it will help me land the funding to continue. My goal is to eventually produce new episodes once or twice a month, with a brand new song each time.

My first episode is Dr. Wouter Hoff with kid host Liza, talking about how microbes can sense light, and the featured song is of course "My Molecular Eye."

You can listen here: http://www.borntodoscience.com

I realize not every backer will be interested in this, so I won't post about it again.

But if you DO want to follow my progress with the podcast, please...

Sign up for the podcast mailing list

Follow the podcast on twitter

"Like" the podcast facebook page

Subscribe via iTunes

I'm anxious to hear what you think, so please share your reactions! I'll be tweaking the format based on your feedback.

Thank you, and enjoy the podcast!!!

Update #29: Feedback and News

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Update #27: All CDs Delivered!

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Update #26: CDs Are On Their Way!

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Monty Harper

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Monty Harper writes and performs brain-stimulating songs for kids. He hosts "Born to Do Science," a local program in which scientists speak with children about their research.

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