PETER PIPER: THE FOLKLORE OF NURSERY RHYMES with Hip hop legend Darryl McDaniels and University of Guelph English professor Dr. Jennifer Schacker discuss the folklore of nursery rhymes.In this episode we discuss:<ul>
<li>the element of play using language</li>
<li>backstories to some of our most famous nursery rhymes</li>
<li>how DMC used Peter Piper to explain what Jam Master Jay did as the group’s DJ</li>
</ul>

PETER PIPER: THE FOLKLORE OF NURSERY RHYMES with Hip hop legend Darryl McDaniels and University of Guelph English professor Dr. Jennifer Schacker discuss the folklore of nursery rhymes. In this episode we discuss: the element of play using language backstories to some of our most famous nursery rhymes how DMC used Peter Piper to explain what Jam Master Jay did as the group’s DJ

Run DMC: Peter Piper (Folklore of Nursery Rhymes with Jennifer Schacker)

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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, the show seeks to uncover connections wherever they may exist and build bridges between seemingly disparate voices, styles, and walks of life. Sing For Science is made possible in part by a grant from the Simons Foundation. New episodes release every two weeks—subscribe now. Want to catch a live Sing For Science taping in your city? Sign up for our newsletter at SingForScience.org to be the first to know.

Sing For Science&nbsp;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&nbsp;“Dead Bodies Everywhere”&nbsp;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, the show seeks to uncover connections wherever they may exist and build bridges between seemingly disparate voices, styles, and walks of life.&nbsp;Sing For Science&nbsp;is made possible in part by a grant from the Simons Foundation.



New episodes release every two weeks—subscribe now. Want to catch a live&nbsp;Sing For Science&nbsp;taping in your city? Sign up for our newsletter at&nbsp;SingForScience.org&nbsp;to be the first to know.

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