StarTalk Radio
920 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12.9K ratingsScience, 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
Season 4 Time Capsule (Part 1)
December 15, 2013 15:43 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBJoin your cosmic tour guide, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, as we explore the most memorable moments from your favorite episodes in Season 4, our most popular season ever.
Cosmic Queries: Science Fiction
December 08, 2013 08:29 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBScience Fiction meets science fact as Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman explore time travel, warp drive, force fields, transporter beams, parallel universes and Dyson spheres.
StarTalk Live: I, Robot (Part 2)
December 01, 2013 03:14 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBNeil deGrasse Tyson and Honeybee Robotics’ Stephen Gorevan focus on robots here on Earth, from steam pipe repairing robotic inchworms and Predator drones to Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics and the practicality of cyborgs.
StarTalk Live: I, Robot (Part 1)
November 17, 2013 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBFrom Mars to Europa, the human exploration of space is increasingly robotic. Laugh and learn about our mechanical marvels from Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugene Mirman and their special guests at StarTalk Live.
Cosmic Queries: Gravity, the Movie
November 10, 2013 06:15 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHow scientifically accurate was the movie, Gravity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer your questions with a little help from NASA astronaut Mike Massimino.
Cosmic Queries: UFOs
November 03, 2013 01:44 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB“Keep Looking Up” has a different meaning when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman turn a speculative, scientific eye towards Unidentified Flying Objects.
A Conversation with Dan Aykroyd (Part 2)
October 26, 2013 17:52 - 37 minutes - 34 MBNeil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with Dan Aykroyd concludes with a scientific discussion about ghosts, aliens, and cars on “a mission from God” with a little help from astrophysicist Chuck Liu.
A Conversation with Dan Aykroyd (Part 1)
October 20, 2013 20:44 - 37 minutes - 34 MBNeil deGrasse Tyson chats with Dan Aykroyd on topics as varied as the science of humor, Earth’s molten core and the birth of the Blues, with a little help from Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu.
Cosmic Queries: Dark Mysteries of the Universe
October 13, 2013 04:47 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBJoin Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Leighann Lord as they explore the dark mysteries of our cosmos, from black holes and neutron stars to dark flow and the Higgs field.
The Joe Rogan Experience
October 05, 2013 18:19 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBIt’s a different kind of StarTalk as Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Joe Rogan, host of The Joe Rogan Experience, about everything from science and sports to evolution and Kim Kardashian.
Cosmic Queries: Human Endurance in Space
September 28, 2013 19:04 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWhat challenges await humanity on our journey into space, and will we be up to the task? Explore the dangers of space with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice.
StarTalk Live at Town Hall with Buzz Aldrin (Part 2)
September 22, 2013 23:35 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBJoin the crew of StarTalk Live – Commander Neil deGrasse Tyson, Co-Pilot Eugene Mirman Buzz Aldrin, John Oliver and Andrew Chaikin – as they conclude their exploratory mission to Town Hall.
StarTalk Live at Town Hall with Buzz Aldrin (Part 1)
September 15, 2013 23:16 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBJoin Commander Neil deGrasse Tyson, Co-Pilot Eugene Mirman and crew members Buzz Aldrin, John Oliver and Andrew Chaikin on StarTalk Live’s mission to explore Town Hall in NYC.
Cosmic Queries: The Sun and other Stars
September 08, 2013 23:01 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe Sun is the star of the show as astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions in this solar edition of Cosmic Queries.
The Science of Sex (Part 2)
August 25, 2013 23:22 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Science of Sex comes to its inevitable climax when Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kristen Schaal and Charles Liu discuss human, primate and alien sexuality with Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Mary Roach.
The Science of Sex (Part 1)
August 18, 2013 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBStarTalk Radio trades the cosmic for the orgasmic when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kristen Schaal discuss the science of sex with Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Mary Roach.
Cosmic Queries: Viruses, Outbreaks and Pandemics
August 11, 2013 23:38 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBInfectious disease expert Laurie Garrett is back with Neil deGrasse Tyson to answer your questions about deadly viruses and current epidemics like H7N9 influenza and MERS-CoV.
Cosmic Queries: Dark Matter and Dark Energy
August 04, 2013 23:07 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBDark matter is the longest unsolved problem in astrophysics. Find out what we know – and what we don’t – from your own personal astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The Science of Hip Hop with GZA (Part 2)
July 28, 2013 23:02 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBThe role of science in hip hop culture is the theme that runs through the conclusion of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with rapper GZA, with hip hop expert Prof. Chris Emdin.
The Science of Hip Hop with GZA (Part 1)
July 21, 2013 23:23 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBYour ideas about rap music may change when Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice “spit verses” with rapper GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan and hip hop expert Dr. Christopher Emdin.
Cosmic Queries: Planet Earth
July 19, 2013 19:48 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBStarTalk Radio comes down to Earth as astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about our home planet, from how it formed to how it might end.
StarTalk Live! Storms of Our Century (Part 2)
July 19, 2013 19:48 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe climate heats up in the Bell House when Neil deGrasse Tyson and the StarTalk Live crew, including Questlove and Dr. Adam Sobel, look at the causes, politics and science of climate change.
StarTalk Live! Storms of Our Century (Part 1)
July 19, 2013 19:48 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBIt's a perfect storm of science and comedy when Neil deGrasse Tyson and StarTalk Live surge into the Bell House the night before Winter Storm Nemo to discuss hurricanes and superstorms.
Cosmic Queries: Grab Bag
July 19, 2013 19:48 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBTune in for the most eclectic Cosmic Queries ever, when astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions about everything from quasars and dead astronauts to Doctor Who and missions to Mars.
Cosmic Queries: Answers at the Speed of Light
June 16, 2013 23:01 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin us for another episode of Cosmic Queries, where astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions about light, energy and the universe as fast as comic co-host Leighann Lord can ask them.
Zombie Apocalypse (Part 2)
June 09, 2013 23:34 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Zombie Apocalypse rages on as Neil deGrasse Tyson hunts for the truth with World War Z author Max Brooks and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and virus expert Laurie Garrett.
Zombie Apocalypse (Part 1)
June 02, 2013 23:52 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThere’s no escaping the Zombie Apocalypse when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Max Brooks, author of World War Z and the world’s leading “authority” on these nonexistent killers.
Space Chronicles (Part 2)
May 19, 2013 23:14 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBHow much do politics, economics, competition and fear impact NASA? Find out when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Prof. John Logsdon discuss the space program, from the Cold War to the present day.
StarTalk Radio: Space Chronicles (Part 1)
May 12, 2013 23:16 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWhy did the US really go into space? Why did the Apollo program end early? Find out when Neil deGrasse Tyson digs into the history of space exploration with Prof. John Logsdon.
Cosmic Queries: Asteroids, Comets and Meteor Storms
May 05, 2013 23:11 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBCan’t tell the difference between asteroids, comets, meteoroids, meteors and meteorites? Never fear… Neil deGrasse Tyson explains them all in this episode of Cosmic Queries.
Eureka! Asteroid Mining
April 28, 2013 23:15 - 37 minutes - 34 MBTake off for an asteroid with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Peter Diamandis, the co-founder of Planetary Resources and the man with the plan to mine asteroids for profit and progress.
A Seat at the Table with Anthony Bourdain (Part 2)
April 14, 2013 23:07 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBPart 2 of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with chef Anthony Bourdain is all about cooking and eating, from molecular cooking to food safety to the new “Nose to Tail” movement.
A Seat at the Table with Anthony Bourdain (Part 1)
April 07, 2013 23:09 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHow can a dish be fit for a king in one country and for the garbage in another? Find out when Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with world traveler, author and chef Anthony Bourdain.
Cosmic Queries: Aliens
March 31, 2013 23:07 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBJoin us for an out-of-this-world episode of Cosmic Queries when astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides down-to-earth answers to fan questions about aliens.
A Conversation with Alan Rickman (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:18 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBNeil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with Alan Rickman concludes with a discussion of “the mysterious mechanism of acting and theatre and storytelling” and the use of special effects in the Harry Potter movies.
A Conversation with Alan Rickman (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:17 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn Part 1, Neil deGrasse Tyson chats with Alan Rickman about the craft of acting, the problems with the education system, and how he chooses and prepares for roles.
Cosmic Queries: Time-Keeping
March 28, 2013 21:17 - 37 minutes - 35 MBIt’s time for a new episode of Cosmic Queries, where Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions about photons, tachyons, the speed of light, the physics of the universe and time itself.
StarTalk Live! Exploring Our Funky Solar System
March 28, 2013 21:17 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrobiologist Dr. FunkySpoon as we explore our surprising, funky Solar System, from Mercury to Pluto and what lies between. With Eugene Mirman, Sarah Silverman and Jim Gaffigan.
StarTalk Live! Satisfying our Curiosity about Mars
March 28, 2013 21:17 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBStarTalk Live descends on The Bell House to celebrate the landing of the Curiosity Rover on Mars, with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan, Eugene Mirman and Dr. David Grinspoon.
Season 3 Time Capsule
March 28, 2013 21:17 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBEnjoy the most memorable moments in a season worth remembering, pulled from the five most popular episodes as chosen by our audience.
Cosmic Queries: Exploration
March 28, 2013 21:17 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this Cosmic Queries episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions about exploration, from the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of the galaxy and even to other dimensions.
StarTalk and Baba Booey Rock Comic-Con (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:17 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe geek out at San Diego Comic-Con continues when Neil deGrasse Tyson, Baba Booey and Bad Astronomer Phil Plait turn from gadgets that exist to gadgets we dream about.
StarTalk and Baba Booey Rock Comic-Con (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:16 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJoin us from San Diego Comic-Con 2012 for a gadget geek-out when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Baba Booey, Nerdist Chris Hardwick, and the Bad Astronomer, Phil Plait.
Cosmic Queries: Holiday Edition
March 28, 2013 21:16 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBGet into the spirit (or should we say science?) of the season when Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice answer fan questions about winter and the holidays.
Cosmic Queries: Mayan Apocalypse and Other Disasters
March 28, 2013 21:16 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWhat are the facts behind the most common doomsday predictions? Get ready to have your mind blown as Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the apocalypse.
StarTalk Live: Building the Future
March 28, 2013 21:16 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIs humanity on the cusp of momentous change? Neil deGrasse Tyson and futurists Jason Silva and Melissa Sterry explore the possibilities that lie at the intersection of technology, human biology and urban planning.
The Best of Both Worlds
March 28, 2013 21:16 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBNeil deGrasse Tyson takes us where no fan has gone before: an exclusive interview with Star Trek: TNG stars LeVar Burton and Brent Spiner at San Diego Comic-Con 2012.
Cosmic Queries: Telescopes
March 28, 2013 21:16 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this Cosmic Queries episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions about radio and microwave telescopes, from the Hubble to the VLA to the James Webb Space Telescope.
StarTalk Live: The Particle Party (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:15 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe StarTalk Live “Particle Party” celebrating the discovery of the Higgs boson continues with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye the Science Guy, CERN physicist Kyle Cranmer, comic co-host Eugene Mirman, Sarah Vowell and Scott Adsit.
StarTalk Live: The Particle Party (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:15 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHow does Neil deGrasse Tyson celebrate the discovery of the Higgs boson? By throwing a StarTalk Live “Particle Party” with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Kyle Cranmer, one of the CERN physicists who discovered the Higgs.