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StarTalk All-Stars

127 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 447 ratings

"I’m Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of StarTalk Radio. I’ve recruited a crack team of scientists and science educators to help me bring the universe down to Earth. They are… The StarTalk All-Stars." New episodes premiere Tuesday nights at 7pm ET.

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Season 2 Time Capsule – StarTalk All-Stars

January 09, 2018 23:40 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Neil deGrasse Tyson recaps the highlights from this season featuring Bill Nye, Heather Berlin, Mike Massimino, Carolyn Porco, Seth Shostak, Chuck Nice, Eugene Mirman, Maeve Higgins, and more, and others discussing Mars, climate change, consciousness, Voyager 1, and more. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstars SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.c...

Exoplanets Mashup

January 02, 2018 23:40 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Investigate exoplanets, including the TRAPPIST-1 system and Proxima b, in this StarTalk All-Stars mashup. Featuring David Grinspoon, Natalie Starkey, Seth Shostak, Emily Rice, Chuck Nice, Jason T. Wright, Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Ph.D., Daniel Peluso, and David Kipping. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here

Climate Change Mashup

December 26, 2017 19:15 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

The StarTalk All-Stars investigate climate change, featuring hosts Bill Nye, David Grinspoon, Seth Shostak, and Natalia Reagan; co-hosts Chuck Nice, Eugene Mirman, and Tim Alexander; and guests Radley Horton, Andrew Revkin, Todd Disotell, Ian Tattersall, and Ken Caldeira. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/climate-change-mashup/ Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn...

Great Discoveries Mashup

December 19, 2017 23:12 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Gravitational waves, TRAPPIST-1, nuclear energy, Enceladus, and more. Explore great discoveries, old and new, on this mashup featuring tarTalk All-Stars hosts, co-hosts, and guests including Bill Nye, Carolyn Porco, Janna Levin, Emily Rice and others. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/great-discoveries-mashup/ Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein....

Cosmic Queries: Artificial Intelligence and the Brain, with Heather Berlin

December 12, 2017 23:40 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Investigate artificial intelligence and the future of the brain when host Heather Berlin, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and NYU psychologist Gary Marcus answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on cognitive implants, self-driving cars, recording dreams, and more. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/cosmic-queries-artificial-intelligence-and-the-brain-with-heather-berlin/ Don’t miss an episode o...

Now Hear This: Theoretical Physics, with Janna Levin

December 05, 2017 23:40 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Join astrophysicist and host Janna Levin, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist David Spergel as they ponder the cosmological and theoretical phenomena found in our universe. Recorded live at the Now Hear This: Podcast Festival in New York City. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/now-hear-this-theoretical-physics-with-janna-levin/ Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Su...

StarTalk All-Stars: Bill Nye Live

November 28, 2017 22:48 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Climate change, solar sails, GMOs, the moon’s rotation, volcanism and more – Join Bill Nye and Chuck Nice as they answer calls and questions live from the Sirius XM studio. They also discuss Bill’s new documentary “Bill Nye: Science Guy.” (Previously recorded.) NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/startalk-all-stars-bill-nye-live/ Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe ...

Bio-Anthro Mashup, with Natalia Reagan

November 21, 2017 23:40 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Explore the lives of early humans, modern humans, Neanderthals, Homo sapiens, great apes, and more. Hosted by anthropologist Natalia Reagan featuring appearances by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and some of your favorite co-hosts and guests. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/bio-anthro-mashup-with-natalia-reagan/ Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein.com...

“What Is Consciousness?” with Heather Berlin

November 14, 2017 23:40 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Explore dissociative identity disorder, panpsychism, free will, hive mind, and more as neuroscientist and new All-Stars host Heather Berlin, co-host Chuck Nice, and philosopher David Chalmers investigate the mysteries and science of consciousness and the brain. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstars SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast...

The Future of Human Spaceflight, with Mike Massimino

November 07, 2017 23:40 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

To the stars and beyond! Join host Mike Massimino, co-host Maeve Higgins, planetary scientist Alan Stern, former STS and ISS astronaut Sandy Magnus, and Grammy-award winning composer Eric Whitacre as they explore the promising future of human spaceflight. Recorded live at “Space Stories” at The Explorers Club in NYC. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/the-future-of-human-spaceflight-...

Looking for Life in the Cosmos: StarTalk All-Stars at Worlds Fair Nano

October 31, 2017 22:40 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

It’s one thing to search for ET, but should we be trying to make contact? Join SETI senior astronomer and host Seth Shostak, Allen Saakyan, host of Eureka! Science Comedy, Chuck Nice, and Doug Vakoch, president of METI as they debate interstellar communication. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here https://startalkradio.net/all-access/looking-for-life-in-the-cosmos-startalk-all-stars-at-theworlds-fair-nano/

StarTalk All-Stars at Worlds Fair Nano: The Future of Biotechnology

October 24, 2017 22:40 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Is there a future in bio-technology? Astrobiologist and host David Grinspoon, Eureka! Science Comedy podcast host Allen Saakyan, comic co-host Harrison Greenbaum, and Randal J. Kirk, CEO of Intrexon are ready to explore the advancements and opportunities in the field. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstars SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/...

Traveling Through Space and Time, with Janna Levin

October 17, 2017 22:40 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Astrophysicist Janna Levin and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about interstellar travel, from special relativity, to time dilation, to visiting exoplanets. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstars SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen...

"Is Pluto the New Mars?" with Dr. FunkySpoon

October 10, 2017 22:40 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

It’s been two years since New Horizons flew by Pluto – what have we learned? Find out when David Grinspoon, Chuck Nice, and New Horizons Co-Investigator and planetary scientist John Spencer answer fan submitted cosmic queries about everybody’s favorite dwarf planet. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstars SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/po...

Death by Climate Change, with Natalia Reagan

October 03, 2017 22:40 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Climate Change is the hot-button issue of today. Primatologist Natalia Reagan is back to host with comic co-host Tim Alexander, biological anthropologist Todd Disotell, and paleoanthropologist Ian Tattersall to talk about its impact on all species. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstars SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Music: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allsta...

Eclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna Levin

September 26, 2017 22:40 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Moments after the Great American Eclipse of 2017, astrophysicist Janna Levin, comic co-host Matt Kirshen, and Columbia professor of astronomy Joe Patterson talk about eclipses, relativity, black widow pulsars, and more. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: tunein.com/startalkallstars Google Play Music: https://pla...

Comparative Planetology, with Ellen Stofan

September 19, 2017 21:40 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Earth’s climate crisis, Titan’s ice volcanos, Venus’ runaway greenhouse effect, and more. David Grinspoon, Chuck Nice, and former Chief Scientist at NASA Ellen Stofan are here to discuss what we can learn about our own home by studying our neighbors. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/r...

StarTalk All-Stars at NY Comic Con: The Science of Science Fiction (Repeat)

September 12, 2017 22:40 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

On 10/8/2016, the StarTalk All-Stars packed NY Comic Con to discuss the real science in science fiction. Now you can get your geek on with All-Stars hosts Charles Liu and Emily Rice, co-host Chuck Nice, and Phillip K. Dick Award nominated author PJ Manney. (WARNING: Contains Adult Language.) NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/

Hunting for Black Holes, with Janna Levin (Repeat)

September 05, 2017 22:40 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

If light can’t escape from black holes, how can we observe them at all? Find out from astrophysicist Janna Levin, co-host Matt Kirshen, and Shep Doeleman, the MIT astrophysicist leading the Event Horizon Telescope project to study black hole Sgr A* at the center of our galaxy. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars T...

Enceladus Up Close, with Carolyn Porco (Repeat)

August 29, 2017 22:40 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Is the subsurface ocean on Saturn’s moon Enceladus the most likely place in our solar system to harbor life? Dive in with StarTalk All-Stars host and planetary scientist Carolyn Porco, guest NASA astrobiologist Chris McKay, and co-host Chuck Nice. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radi...

StarTalk All-Stars at Star Trek Mission NY – The Science of Star Trek (Repeat)

August 22, 2017 22:40 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Join us for StarTalk All-Stars recorded at the Star Trek Mission: New York 50th Anniversary. Featuring astrophysicist and StarTalk All-Stars host Charles Liu, Chuck Nice, astrophysicist/All-Stars host Summer Ash and author Andrew Fazekas. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTal...

Science Gets Fabulous, with Summer Ash and Emily Rice (Repeat)

August 15, 2017 22:40 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Cosmic images from distant nebulas and galaxies are decorating leggings, jeggings, jewelry, and more. Explore the science behind the fashion with our hosts, astrophysicists Summer Ash and Emily Rice, who run the STARtorialist blog. Chuck Nice co-hosts. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com...

Calling ET, with Dr. FunkySpoon (Repeat)

August 08, 2017 22:40 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Astrobiologist David Grinspoon and his guest, Hugo Award-winning sci-fi author and scientist David Brin weigh the pros and cons of attempting to contact extraterrestrials (METI). Plus, Chuck Nice asks the pair Cosmic Queries about what we’ll do if aliens find us.

Exploring Exoplanets, with Seth Shostak (Repeat)

August 01, 2017 22:40 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

SETI Institute Senior Astronomer Seth Shostak, is back to host StarTalk All-Stars and go exploring exoplanets with guest Jason Wright, Associate Professor of Astronomy at Penn State, and co-host Chuck Nice. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p949405/ Google Play...

Inside NASA Mission Control, with Astro Mike Massimino (Repeat)

July 25, 2017 22:40 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino puts on his old CAPCOM headset and takes us inside Johnson Space Center, with a little help from his guests, Flight Directors Emily Nelson and Royce Renfrew, and co-host Maeve Higgins. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p9494...

Searching for Space Water, with Natalie Starkey (Repeat)

July 18, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

Water, water everywhere…and by everywhere, we mean the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe itself. Join us as we search for space water with our host, cosmochemist Natalie Starkey, co-host Chuck Nice, and planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com...

Reconsidering the Origins of Homo Sapiens, with Natalia Reagan

July 11, 2017 22:50 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Primatologist Natalia Reagan investigates the recent discovery of fossils in Morocco that could reshape our understanding of the origins of Homo sapiens and the evolution of modern humans. Featuring paleoanthropologist Shara Bailey and co-host Sarah Siskind. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tune...

Deciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin (Repeat)

July 04, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

What are gravitational waves, and what can they tell us about our universe? In her first outing as StarTalk All-Star host, cosmologist Janna Levin untangles the astrophysics with help from LIGO co-founder Rainer Weiss and comic co-host Matt Kirshen.

Extended Classic: Earth in Human Hands, with David Grinspoon

June 27, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

What’s happened to Earth in the Anthropocene age – and what does the future hold? Find out from astrobiologist David Grinspoon, journalist Andrew Revkin, and Chuck Nice. Now extended with Chuck and Bill Nye answering Cosmic Queries about climate change. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.co...

Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries – Expanding Our Perspectives, with Bill Nye

June 20, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

If you’re expecting a few questions about pot and LSD, you’d be right. But Chuck Nice also throws more Cosmic Queries than that at host Bill Nye, from how to get more women into STEM to discovering life on Mars. Now extended with even more Queries with Bill and Chuck. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: h...

“What Makes Us Human?” with Natalia Reagan

June 13, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

What does it mean to be “human?” Natalia Reagan and comic co-host Patrick Melton welcome paleoanthropologist Marc Kissel to discuss our evolutionary journey and the study of wisdom, and try to uncover what it means to be human. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars...

The Fossils in Your Mouth, with Natalia Reagan

June 06, 2017 22:50 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

All-Stars host and Primatologist Natalia Reagan, first time comic co-host Patrick Melton, and paleoanthropologist Shara Bailey are ready to talk about teeth: the stories they tell and the secrets they hide. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p949405/ Google Play...

Extended Classic: UFOs and Possible Aliens, with Seth Shostak

May 30, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Seth Shostak welcomes skeptic Ben Radford and comic co-host Ray Ellin to discuss UFOs, aliens, government cover-ups, Roswell, and space-faring dinosaurs. Now extended with Neil and Bill talking UFOs, the green flash, their favorite alien, and more! Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarT...

Planetary Defense, with Bill Nye

May 23, 2017 22:50 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

The universe is a hostile place. What would we do if a planet-destroying asteroid or comet strike were imminent? Do we have plans in place? Bill Nye and comic co-host Chuck Nice are back to answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about defending the Earth. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/S...

Celebrating Voyager 1, with Carolyn Porco

May 16, 2017 22:50 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Look back on one of the greatest accomplishments in human history, with StarTalk All-Stars host and planetary scientist Carolyn Porco, co-host Maeve Higgins, Sean Ono Lennon and Emer Reynolds, filmmaker of the documentary, “The Farthest.” Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-St...

Citizen Science, with Emily Rice

May 09, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Want to be a citizen scientist? All-Stars host Emily Rice, comic co-host Chuck Nice, Project Scientist for Galaxy Zoo Dr. Karen Masters, and AMNH Senior Scientist Jackie Faherty are here to help you make a difference. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p949405/ Google P...

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2017 (Part 2)

May 02, 2017 22:50 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, SF Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty are back to finish their chat on citizen science, space exploration, Science Hack Days, and more, recorded live at SF Sketchfest 2017. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tun...

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2017 (Part 1)

April 25, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Host Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, SF Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty team up to talk about citizen science, space innovations and how we hack our way to the stars. Recorded live. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTa...

Combating Climate Change, with Bill Nye

April 18, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

#LMASA – Let's Make America Smart Again! Bill Nye is back in the StarTalk All-Stars hosting seat to lead the fight against climate change and discuss the future of climate science. He’s joined by Columbia University climate scientist Dr. Radley Horton, and comic co-host Chuck Nice. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars Tune...

Extended Classic: Science and Art, with Carolyn Porco

April 11, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Carolyn Porco, “Bad-ass Science Groupie” Sean Ono Lennon, and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about art, science, and math. Now extended with more fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about astronaut music, the search for life, Saturn, and more! Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTa...

Know Your Neanderthals, with Natalia Reagan

April 04, 2017 22:50 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

New StarTalk All-Stars host, primatologist Natalia Reagan, welcomes new comic co-host Sarah Siskind, biological anthropologist Todd Disotell, and anthropology professor Will Harcourt-Smith to investigate all-things Neanderthal: culture, behavior, DNA, more! Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/ra...

Exploring TRAPPIST-1, with Emily Rice

March 28, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Find out what we know about TRAPPIST-1, the recently discovered red dwarf star with 7 Earth-sized exoplanets. Astrophysicist Emily Rice hosts, with co-host Chuck Nice, and their guest, David Kipping, Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/rad...

Science Literacy and Alternative Facts, with Bill Nye

March 21, 2017 22:50 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

What’s best way to stay scientifically literate in a world of “alternative facts”? Bill Nye, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and The Atlantic’s senior editor, Ross Andersen are here to help your science skills stay sharp and offer ways to seek out the truth. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/S...

Extended Classic: Putting Humans on Mars, with Mike Massimino

March 14, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 58 MB

What will it take to send people to Mars and back safely? Find out from host Mike Massimino, co-host Maeve Higgins, and NASA’s John Charles. Now including Neil Tyson and Bill Nye in the Cosmic Crib talking about human vs. robotic exploration of Mars. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/

Party with the StarTalk All-Stars

March 07, 2017 23:50 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

It’s time to party, All-Stars style. Join astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, astronaut Mike Massimino, and astrobiologist Dr. FunkySpoon as they kick back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the universe from the “Leap Into Launch” party. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein...

Live! at Awesome Con (Part 2): To Mars and Beyond

February 28, 2017 23:50 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

The fun continues from StarTalk All-Stars Live! at Awesome Con as we rejoin Bill Nye, Eugene Mirman, former NASA Deputy Administrator Dava Newman, Dr. Funkyspoon, and comedians Jo Firestone and Hari Kondabolu on their quest to find life beyond Earth. Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars iTunes: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Sta...

StarTalk All-Stars Live! at Awesome Con (Part 1): To Mars and Beyond

February 21, 2017 23:50 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Pack your bags because StarTalk All-Stars Live! is taking you on a trip to another world. Part 1 features Bill Nye, Eugene Mirman, former NASA Deputy Administrator Dava Newman, astrobiologist David Grinspoon, and comedians Jo Firestone and Hari Kondabolu. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/

Get Real About Climate Change, with Seth Shostak

February 14, 2017 23:50 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Now that climate change is beyond dispute, StarTalk All-Stars host Seth Shostak is joined by Ken Caldeira, climate scientist at the Carnegie Institution for Science, and co-host Eugene Mirman to talk about the impact on humans and social systems. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/

“Are You Smarter than an 8th Grader?” with Dr. FunkySpoon

February 07, 2017 23:50 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

David Grinspoon and Chuck Nice take on cosmic queries about astrobiology submitted by eighth grade students at the Arroyo Vista Charter School. Their teacher, Daniel Peluso, is on hand to discuss getting kids excited about science. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/

Science Fiction on TV, with Bill Nye

January 31, 2017 23:50 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Who better to answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about science fiction on TV than our own Bill Nye the Science Guy? Bill and co-host Chuck Nice flip channels between “Star Trek,” “Lost in Space,” “Gilligan’s Island,” “Lost,” and more. (Warning: Adult Language.) NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Find out more at https://www.startalkradio.net/startalk-all-access/

Guests

Bill Nye
17 Episodes
Natalia Reagan
14 Episodes
Carolyn Porco
9 Episodes
Janna Levin
9 Episodes
David Grinspoon
8 Episodes
Seth Shostak
7 Episodes
Helen Fisher
2 Episodes
Cara Santa Maria
1 Episode
Laurie Garrett
1 Episode