Topic: Cello

2 chapters across the catalog

Fruity Drinks
Episode 614 1:57:34 - 2:01:28

614: Fruity Drinks

Common Core Renaming and the Classical Musician

A listener reports that under Common Core standards, mathematical terms like "range" are being renamed to "variance" and "measures of central tendency" to "measures of center." Another donation comes from a "broke performing artist" who is a classical violinist. The hosts discuss their love for classical music and the high-fidelity signals of classical radio stations.

War on Brains
Episode 480 1:47:21 - 1:50:40

480: War on Brains

Donor Acknowledgments, James Ward and Cello Hits

The show acknowledges several high-tier donors, including James Ward from London and Daniel from Spring, Texas. Daniel, a cellist, is asked to provide "cello hits" for the show's production. The hosts perform a syncopated "Shut Up Science" jingle as requested by a donor, reinforcing the interactive nature of their funding model.