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StarTalk Radio

929 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12.9K ratings

Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up!

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Episodes

Cosmic Queries – Single Electron Universe with Charles Liu

June 07, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Could the universe be composed of a single electron? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about the multidimensionality of time, quantum chromodynamics, gluons, tachyons, and more with astrophysicist Charles Liu.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Jason Byttow, Keith Bale, Daniel Levin, Multimedia Kart, Renata, CESAR FRADIQUE, Ginger Towers, handzman, Lisa Kohler, and 21Pandas_...

Sun Explosions with Lika Guhathakurta

June 04, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Could a coronal mass ejection wipe out all electronics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about The Carrington Event, eclipses, and how the Parker Solar Probe doesn’t melt with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/sun-explosions-with-lika-guhathakurta/ Thanks to our Patrons Sharon Zapotocky, Suth Truong, Sarah Perry, Souren Sarkar, Margaret De Foe, Rudy Alleyne, Ra...

Science Fiction on TV, with Bill Nye

May 31, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Who better to answer questions about science fiction in TV and movies than Bill Nye? Bill and Chuck Nice flip channels between “StarTrek,” “Star Wars,” “Lost in Space,” “Back to the Future” and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/science-fiction-tv-bill-nye/ (Originally Aired January 31, 2017)

Guide to Alternative Medicines with Helene Langevin

May 24, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

What does science say about alternative medicines and health fads? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the science behind alternative medicine with director of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Helene Langevin, M.D. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/guide-to-alternative-medicines-with-helene-langevin/ Thanks to our Patrons Patrick, Tylré Livingstone, Cl...

Quantum Computing Corral: StarTalk Live! With Michio Kaku

May 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Could quantum computing solve the three-body problem? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedians Jordan Klepper and Tiffany Haddish discuss how quantum computing will change the world with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku live at the Beacon Theater.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/quantum-computing-corral-startalk-live-with-michio-kaku/ Thanks to our Patrons PaceOfSpades, Dale Engele, Amr Badawi, Elizabeth Rosalen, Den...

The Magic of Chemistry with Kate the Chemist

May 14, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-magic-of-chemistry-with-kate-the-chemist/ Thanks to our Patrons Mark Baum, Ezequiel Adatto, James Wright, Vector169, Ray Rimes, Christopher Haws, Ruben Ramen, Kim Fletter, Daniel Brown, and...

The Science of MDMA with Ben Rein

May 10, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Can MDMA make you a better person? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the neuroscience of empathy, psychopathy, and MDMA in the brain with neuroscientist Ben Rein, PhD.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-science-of-mdma-with-ben-rein/ Thanks to our Patrons Jason Hostens, John Lewis, Maria Dorman, Alejandro Reynoso, Radiel Cardentey, Amir Littman, Allan Rayer, Whitney, Tom...

Cosmic Queries – Bits of Spacetime with Janna Levin

May 07, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 56.9 MB

Is gravity fundamental to the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore quantum physics, the fourth dimension, whether H2O is water, and the many-worlds interpretation with theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin, PhD.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-bits-of-spacetime-with-janna-levin/ Thanks to our Patrons Mikal Krane, Tramond Spencer, John R, Laura Morrison, Javier Mejia, Emilio Campín ...

Low-Mass Mania with Emily Rice

April 30, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Could we find life around low-mass stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice find out why life might be more likely around low-mass stars, what makes brown dwarfs, galactic archeology, and more with astronomer Emily Rice. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/low-mass-mania-with-emily-rice/ Thanks to our Patrons Anthony Garcia, Matthew Carlson, mike kelly, Brett DiFrischia, Mary Clare V., Peter Ilvento, A di...

Stars Talk to Neil – Alien Love

April 26, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

How certain are we about aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Kevin Hart, Jack White, Nikki Glaser, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/stars-talk-to-neil-alien-love/ Thanks to our Patrons Larry Houghton, Marc-ids Foppen, Rob Love, Dominic Hemken, Brian Begnoche, josh lemasters, Mike Yin, Petchu Daniel, Jalal Dallo, and Jesse D...

Debating Pluto's Planethood with Alan Stern

April 23, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Will Neil take back what he said about Pluto? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore planets, dwarf planets, and the Kuiper belt with planetary scientist and principal investigator for the New Horizons Mission, Alan Stern.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/debating-plutos-planethood-with-alan-stern/ Thanks to our Patrons laura, Mihajlo Jovanovic, Heather Smith, Juan Ignacio Galán, Artsaveslife, Fran...

Eyes in the Sky with Larissa Rodrigues & Jennifer Holm

April 16, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

How is new tech helping protect the rainforest? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn how space technology is helping uncover illegal gold mines and protecting the Amazon, with illegal mining expert Larissa Rodrigues and Earth researcher Jennifer Holm.  Thanks to SkyFi for sponsoring today's episode. Bringing nearly instant access to high-quality satellite and aerial imagery along with expert-created analytics, get a bird’s eye view of anywhere on the planet with SkyFi’s easy-to...

Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Time Cloak with Charles Liu

April 12, 2024 15:32 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Are black holes places or objects? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about distorting spacetime, Olbers’ Paradox, singularities, the shape of the universe, and more with astrophysicist Charles Liu.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-black-hole-time-cloak-with-charles-liu/ Thanks to our Patrons Logan Kent, James in 3d, Renee Skrip, Maarten Spruijt...

Things You Thought You Knew – The Geometric Universe

April 09, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

What is the Sun’s ecliptic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the things you thought you knew about spheres in the universe, navigating the sky, and taking spacecraft out of orbit.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-the-geometric-universe/ Thanks to our Patrons Will Farmer, David Robertson, Andrii Snihyr, Michael de Boeve, Patricia A Elvin, Dade Bloomfield, Ahmed Da...

Eclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna Levin

April 05, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

What can we learn from eclipses? Janna Levin joined by comedian Matt Kirshen and professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Columbia University, Joe Patterson, discuss the 2017 eclipse, binary star systems, super novae and more. What is an eclipse on Jupiter like? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/eclipses-cosmic-cataclysms-janna-levin/

Cosmic Queries – Planck Lengths to Supermassive Black Holes with Matt O’Dowd

April 02, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Is space infinitely stretchable? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore fan grab bag questions about supermassive black holes, Planck lengths, and the gravitational wave background with extragalactic astrophysicist and host of PBS Space Time, Matt O’Dowd. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-planck-lengths-to-supermassive-black-holes-with-matt-odowd/ Thanks to our Patrons Nick Francis, ni...

Staying Curious with William Shatner

March 26, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work?  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/staying-curious-with-william-shatner/ Thanks to our Patrons Thor Juhasz, Kevin Thompson, Ben Walters, Fredrick Murphy, Lynne Fowler, Jonathan Ramirez, and Aaron for supporting us this w...

Is Aging a Disease? Epigenetics with David Sinclair

March 22, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Is aging a disease that can be cured? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the field of epigenetics, the Information Theory of Aging, and curing blindness for mice with Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/is-aging-a-disease-epigenetics-with-david-sinclair/ Thanks to our Patrons Jason L, Daniel Holzmann, Anne P Vance, U...

Cosmic Queries – Infinite Quarks

March 19, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

What happens to quarks during spaghettification? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about positrons, how we got the speed of light, where the Big Bang took place, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-infinite-quarks/ Thanks to our Patrons Eternal Sunshine, LLC, Arthur Brown, James Turner, Taygen Mercier, Bayley, Aaron, and Pete Sherburne for supporting us this w...

Do We Have Free Will? with Robert Sapolsky

March 12, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Is there a quantum reason we could have free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the concept of free will and predetermination with neuroscientist, biologist, and author of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will, Robert Sapolsky.  A special thanks from our editors to Robert Sapolsky’s dog.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/do-we-have-free-will-with-robert-sapolsky/ Thanks to our...

Stars Talk to Neil – Reversing Earth’s Rotation

March 08, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 44.9 MB

What happens after death? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Kelly Clarkson, Dax Shepard, Sway Calloway, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/stars-talk-to-neil-reversing-earths-rotation/ Thanks to our Patrons JEFF MARTINKA, Lacey Jane, Scott Bringloe, Jehan Hariramani, Julien Genest, Melissa Rittenhouse, and Jared Cone for supporting...

Breaking Down Oppenheimer with Brian Greene

March 05, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

What do two physicists think about the movie Oppenheimer? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with theoretical physicist Brian Greene to discuss Robert J. Oppenheimer’s work on the Manhattan Project, the science in Christopher Nolan’s film, and the dawn of quantum physics.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/breaking-down-oppenheimer-with-brian-greene/ Thanks to our Patrons Kiril Stoilov, aaron tanenbaum, Oswaldo Asprin...

Neil’s Guide to Heat Transfer Physics

February 27, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

How do you make some things stay hot and others stay cool? Neil deGrasse Tyson, with the help of comedian Chuck Nice, explains the physics of heat transfer, insulation, and why your Stanley cup can keep your drink cold during a fire.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/neils-guide-to-heat-transfer-physics/ Thanks to our Patrons Kiril Stoilov, aaron tanenbaum, Oswaldo Asprino, cary mannaberg, Taylor Jenkins, Beeran...

Why We Get Depressed with Heather Berlin

February 23, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

What is depression? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind major depression, its treatments, and the factors that contribute to this pervasive condition with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/why-we-get-depressed-with-heather-berlin/ Thanks to our Patrons Geoff Malone, Neander Rowlett, Brial Teel, Baran Blaser, Maxwell M...

Incentivizing the Future with Peter Diamandis

February 20, 2024 07:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

How do science competitions further innovation? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Peter Diamandis, Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, to discuss science innovation, incentive competitions, and the future of space, longevity, AI, and more. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/incentivizing-the-future-with-peter-diamandis/ Thanks to our Patrons Lauren Crist, Nick R, George Swain, Karsten de Braaf, Winifred Kessler, Lu...

Cosmic Queries – Becoming Entangled

February 13, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

How do particles get entangled? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice, answer grab-bag questions about harnessing Hawking Radiation, bad places to construct wormholes, and whether running or walking in the rain makes you wetter.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-becoming-entangled/ Thanks to our Patrons Tovi Sonnenberg, Lara McClintock, Timotheus, Tony Chantosa, Trent M Brown, Richard van De...

PhysicsBowl: Tackling Science

February 09, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

What is one of the greatest displays of terrestrial physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics of “The Tush Push” and the science in American football.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Anders Kjær Themsen, George Deitchman, Mason Steinberg, HimSigung, Akshat Pathrikar, Hai Du, and Mistress Venia for supporting us this week

The Mystery of Mushrooms with Bryn Dentinger

February 06, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes - 56.3 MB

Why are some mushrooms delicious, some make you high, and some kill you? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the weird world of mushrooms, psilocybin, and mycelia with mycologist Bryn Dentinger.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-mystery-of-mushrooms-with-bryn-dentinger/ Thanks to our Patrons Jack Hill, The Fantasy GOAT, Andrew Gendreau, ND, Vijai Karthigesu, Shellz, and Jeff Lane for support...

Immunizing Against Anti-Science with Peter Hotez

January 30, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 50.6 MB

How do you stop the spread of anti-science rhetoric? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio break down disease prevention and the rise of anti-science with physician and global health expert, Peter Hotez. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/immunizing-against-anti-science-with-peter-hotez/ Thanks to our Patrons Ivan Stanic, Jeff Collins, HD, Matthew Steinberger, Michael Tikalsky, Kin Chan, and Cynthia Cook f...

Cosmic Queries – A Ripple in Spacetime with Charles Liu

January 26, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 56.7 MB

What if time had multiple dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about Hawking Radiation, the speed of light, and how rare black holes are with astrophysicist Charles Liu.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-a-ripple-in-spacetime-with-charles-liu/ Thanks to our Patrons Mapplicable, Sam J, Karen Goodger, Bean Mon, Brittany Mencotti, Jeremy ...

Unlocking Gene Therapy with Gaurav Shah

January 23, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 41.3 MB

Are rare diseases themselves rare? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the science of gene therapy and how it can treat and potentially cure rare diseases with Gaurav Shah, CEO, Rocket Pharma. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/unlocking-gene-therapy-with-gaurav-shah/ Thanks to our Patrons Ernesto Rodriguez, James Lewandowski, Juan Cornejo, Shane, Hayden Christensen, jacob vine, and Calina Lung...

The Future of Commercial Spaceflight with Lauren Lyons

January 16, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 55.5 MB

What technology can we look forward to in commercial spaceflight? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover SpaceX, other space startups, and what is going on in the commercial space industry with engineer and executive Lauren Lyons. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-future-of-commercial-spaceflight-with-lauren-lyons/ Thanks to our Patrons Constance Kane, Amanda, Kareem Roberts, Emily Kaneko Reynold...

Healing the Earth Through Regenerative Farming with Will Harris

January 12, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 46.8 MB

Is industrial farming bad for us? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the future of food production, regenerative agriculture, and greenwashing with herdsman, land steward, and author Will Harris.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/healing-the-earth-through-regenerative-farming-with-will-harris/ Thanks to our Patrons Tomasz Paź, Heath Kehoe, Brittni Phillips, Roy Carter, Andr...

Exploring Consciousness with George Mashour

January 09, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 48.8 MB

What is consciousness? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the study of consciousness and how psychedelics could uncover the inner mechanisms of the brain with anesthesiologist and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center, George Mashour.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/exploring-consciousness-with-george-mashour/ Thanks to our Patrons Andrew O., Johnathan Kuhl, Nathan champlin, Matthew Smith-Burl...

Cosmic Queries – Science Epiphany

January 02, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 63.8 MB

What would a wormhole actually look like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down a grab bag of questions about nothingness, the nature of miracles, the role of AI in scientific discovery and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Alan j weiner, Eric DeCarlo, Christian Sava, Joseph Eugene Renner, Nathan Neal, Chandra Cirulnick, and Craig I Hounsell for supporting us this week.

Our Burning Questions – Age of the Universe & More

December 29, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.6 MB

What is the greatest scientific breakthrough? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly’s burning questions they have been saving all year about the age of the universe, the double slit experiment, and the nature of time. Is time even real?  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/our-burning-questions-age-of-the-universe-more/ Thanks to our Patrons Jessi Strong Spear, Jeffrey Brenman, Dr. Cy (s...

A Conversation with Dr. Mae Jemison (Re-release)

December 26, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 47.6 MB

How can we achieve interstellar space travel? We take a look back at when Neil deGrasse Tyson sat down with former astronaut and Principal of 100 Year Starship, Dr. Mae Jemison, to talk about our future living and traveling in space. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/a-conversation-with-dr-mae-jemison-re-release/ Photo Credit: NASA.

Can You Terraform Mars? with Kennda Lynch

December 19, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 50.4 MB

Can we grow food on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio learn about a new NASA project "Plant Trek" and the challenges of surviving on other planets with astrobiologist Kennda Lynch.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/can-you-terraform-mars-with-kennda-lynch/ Thanks to our Patrons Konrad Kalinko, Shawn Allison, Kevin Mitchell, Skylar Gravatt, Terry Sullivan, Carol Anklam, and Chantal for supportin...

Our Electrified Future with David Reichmuth

December 15, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 59.6 MB

Can the grid handle a 100% electric world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the carbon impacts of electric vehicles and achieving zero emissions with chemical engineer for Union of Concerned Scientists, David Reichmuth.  Thanks to our partners at Ford for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E® SUV at https://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/ NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkme...

The Psychedelic Mind with Rick Doblin

December 12, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 62.8 MB

Do psychedelics reveal a different objective reality? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about psychedelic drugs, treating PTSD, and other mind-bending research with President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Mark Rosenthal, David Aulwes, Alissa Mc Cormick, Gavin Bamber, Lester Teichner, Chase Kimes, and Cindy Barrick for supporting us this week...

The Biggest Challenge in Medicine with Dr. Linda Malkas

December 08, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 51.4 MB

Why have we not found the cure for cancer yet? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore paradigm shifts in cancer treatment, molecular biology, and a promising new cancer drug AOH1996 with City of Hope cancer researcher Dr. Linda Malkas.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Willie Bass, Nicholas A Jones, Edwin Goel, Joe Gibbs, Shane Alexander, Keith Goodman, and James Kuntz for supporting us this week. Photo Cr...

Cosmic Queries – Galaxies Galore

December 05, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 45.5 MB

What does JWST tell us about galaxy formation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer questions about galaxies, measuring the distance of far away objects, dark matter, primordial galaxies, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-galaxies-galore/ Thanks to our Patrons Will Bailey, Joanie Nelson, Holly Harlin, Terry Eby, Brian Pennington, Dan Dymek, and Alex Florescu for supporting us this we...

Flying Cars & Pilotless Planes with NASA Engineer, Wendy Okolo, PhD.

November 28, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 45.7 MB

How would flying on Mars be different? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore aeronautics, aerodynamics, airplanes and more with NASA aerospace engineer and author Wendy Okolo, PhD.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/flying-cars-pilotless-planes-with-nasa-engineer-wendy-okolo-phd/ Thanks to our Patrons David Hemsath, Becky Basmadijian, Etopirynka aka. Kate, Jaime Parker, Liuba Tereshko, Jeremy Seem...

Gold Metal Physics, with Edwin Moses (Re-release)

November 24, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Can a physics background help you win gold? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice discover how to use science to win with Dr. Edwin Moses, two-time Olympic gold medalist and the greatest hurdler of all time.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/gold-metal-physics-with-edwin-moses-re-release/

Cosmic Queries - Cosmic Cauldron (Re-release)

November 21, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 43 MB

What would Isaac Newton think of today’s science? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer a cosmic cauldron of Cosmic Queries. From dark matter, to what aliens look like, the size of the universe, we answer a multiverse of questions.  This episode originally aired July 27, 2020. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-cosmic-cauldron-re-release/ Thanks to our Patrons Saawan Patel, Samantha Qu...

How Storytelling Prevented Nuclear War

November 14, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 53.4 MB

How did movies change the Cold War? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about how apocalyptic films influenced us and began the first cybersecurity measures with Future of Life Award recipients and filmmakers Lawrence Lasker, Walter Parkes, and Nicholas Meyer.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Kaleda Davis, Saúl Franco, Jake Egli, Josh Rolstad, Roxanne Landin, jamie brutnell, and Bailey Manasco for supporting us this week...

Beating Time: Dodging the Number One Killer with Dr. Lipi Roy

November 10, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 51.1 MB

Could we eliminate the number one cause of death? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly go to medical school to learn about heart health, the impacts of COVID, and the cardiovascular disease epidemic with physician Dr. Lipi Roy. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/beating-time-dodging-the-number-one-killer-with-dr-lipi-roy/ Thanks to our Patrons Kaleda Davis, Saúl Franco, Jake Egli, Josh Rol...

Relativity Round-up: StarTalk Live! With Janna Levin

November 07, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 48.2 MB

Is the universe infinite? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio go to infinity and beyond as we explore the origins of relativity, time travel, and the discovery of expansion with astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD live from Pioneer Works in Brooklyn. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/relativity-round-up-startalk-live-with-janna-levin/ Thanks to our Patrons Shari Murnane, Gary, Eoghan Smyth, Dmitry Petrov, Pa...

Capturing the Cosmos with Babak Tafreshi

October 31, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 52 MB

How do you take an incredible photo of the cosmos? In this extended conversation, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about how to start taking photos of space with astrophotographer and National Geographic Explorer, Babak Tafreshi.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/capturing-the-cosmos-with-babak-tafreshi/ Thanks to our Patrons Sass Hoory, Paul Kemp, Tor Emanuelsen, Gavin M Benedict, Norman Pestsa...

The Paradox of Sleep with Matthew Walker

October 27, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 48.3 MB

What happens when we go to sleep? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the mystery of why we sleep, time dilation in dreams, circadian rhythms, and sleeping in space with neuroscientist Matt Walker.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-paradox-of-sleep-with-matthew-walker/ Thanks to our Patrons Micheal Unwin, Vijay Krishnan, Leroy Gutierrez, alycia allen, Hilary Rush, Kira Le...

Guests

Bill Nye
31 Episodes
Neil deGrasse Tyson
17 Episodes
Carolyn Porco
7 Episodes
Anthony Bourdain
4 Episodes
Bill Maher
3 Episodes
Buzz Aldrin
3 Episodes
Richard Dawkins
3 Episodes
Adam Savage
2 Episodes
Edward Snowden
2 Episodes
Janna Levin
2 Episodes
Neil Armstrong
2 Episodes
Ray Kurzweil
2 Episodes
Seth Shostak
2 Episodes
Alexis Ohanian
1 Episode
Anna Deavere Smith
1 Episode
Ann Druyan
1 Episode
Arianna Huffington
1 Episode
Brian Cox
1 Episode
Brian Greene
1 Episode
Cara Santa Maria
1 Episode
Chris Hadfield
1 Episode
Chris Hardwick
1 Episode
Dan Savage
1 Episode
Darren Aronofsky
1 Episode
David Byrne
1 Episode
Edward Norton
1 Episode
Fabien Cousteau
1 Episode
George Takei
1 Episode
Herbie Hancock
1 Episode
James Cameron
1 Episode
Jane Goodall
1 Episode
Jeremy Irons
1 Episode
Jill Tarter
1 Episode
Jimmy Carter
1 Episode
John Hodgman
1 Episode
Kevin Smith
1 Episode
Lance Armstrong
1 Episode
Larry King
1 Episode
Laurie Garrett
1 Episode
Mae Jemison
1 Episode
Marques Brownlee
1 Episode
Martin Rees
1 Episode
Norman Lear
1 Episode
Oliver Sacks
1 Episode
Patricia Cornwell
1 Episode
Philippe Petit
1 Episode
Queen Latifah
1 Episode
Robert Kirkman
1 Episode
Ron Howard
1 Episode
Salman Rushdie
1 Episode
Sam Harris
1 Episode
Sean Carroll
1 Episode
Stephen Colbert
1 Episode
Stephen Hawking
1 Episode
Stephen J. Dubner
1 Episode
Sylvia Earle
1 Episode
Temple Grandin
1 Episode
Tim Ferriss
1 Episode

Books

Out of this World
2 Episodes
Planet of the Apes
1 Episode