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
Real Science with Bill Maher (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:15 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBThey say “Science thrives on controversy.” So do Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Maher, and Dr. David Grinspoon in Part 2 of Neil’s interview with the feisty comedian and host of “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
Cosmic Queries: Tour of the Solar System
March 28, 2013 21:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this Cosmic Queries episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions about exploring the solar system, the possibility of life on Europa and black holes.
Real Science with Bill Maher (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:15 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBNeil deGrasse Tyson has often been a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher. Find out what happens when the outspoken comedian returns the favor. With guest host Dr. David Grinspoon.
A Tribute to Neil Armstrong – StarTalk Radio Cosmic Queries
March 28, 2013 21:15 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBOur first Cosmic Queries episode: Neil deGrasse Tyson answers questions from fans and offers personal reflections in a “Tribute to Neil Armstrong.”
The Salt of the Earth (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:14 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFrom the French Revolution to the science of geology, this show examines how salt has been an important ingredient in human history.
The Salt of the Earth (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:14 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBBefore you add some extra flavoring to your food, sample our show on the health effects of salt.
StarTalk Live! A Night at the Neptune Theatre (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:14 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn the second half of our live show at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, StarTalk geeks out on heroes, villains, and technology that’s changed the world.
Packing for Mars (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:14 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn “Packing for Mars Part 2” Neil asks astronaut Mike Massimino and author Mary Roach questions the press avoids: how to go to the bathroom or have sex in space.
Packing for Mars (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:14 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWhat are the practical considerations for a NASA mission to Mars? Find out when Neil interviews NASA astronaut Mike Massimino and “Packing for Mars” author Mary Roach.
Advancing to the Next Level: The Science of Video Games (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:14 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHow dangerous are video games? Do they provide value beyond entertainment? Neil finds out from video game expert Jeffrey Ryan and Sims designer Will Wright.
Advancing to the Next Level: The Science of Video Games (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:14 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThere’s more to games than meets the eye in Part 2 of The Science of Video Games, from evolution and economics to artificial intelligence and simulating entire galaxies. With Sims creator Will Wright and author Jeffrey Ryan.
Live at the Bell House: “The Space Between Your Ears” (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:13 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWarning: Our live Bell House show about the human brain and consciousness could just blow your mind.
Live at the Bell House, The Astronaut Session (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:13 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn part 2 of our December 2011 Bell House show, we discuss the dangers and dilemmas of current and future space travel.
Live at the Bell House: “The Space Between Your Ears” (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:13 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBPart 2 of our brainy show at the Bell House explores the psychology of astronauts and the chemistry of love.
A Conversation with Morgan Freeman
March 28, 2013 21:13 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMorgan Freeman chats about space, science, and the inspiration they provide for films and for the future.
StarTalk Live! A Night at the Neptune Theatre (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:13 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWil Wheaton, famous for his role as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, joins StarTalk Live at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle.
Time Lords: The Science of Keeping Time
March 28, 2013 21:12 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe Nerdist Chris Hardwick joins us for an upbeat discussion of clocks, calendars, and leaps in time.
A Conversation with Whoopi Goldberg
March 28, 2013 21:12 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWhoopi Goldberg talks about her love of science, and how it eventually led to her role as Guinan on "Star Trek, The Next Generation".
Live at the Bell House, The Astronaut Session (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:12 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAt the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY on 12/18/2011 for our second show in front of a live audience. Co-host Eugene Mirman was joined by fellow comedians Kristen Schaal and John Hodgman, while Neil brought along his NASA astronaut buddy, Mike Massimino.
When Science Crashes the Party
March 28, 2013 21:12 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBJaneane Garofalo engages in political warfare, delving into the furious debates between Democrats and Republicans and the science issues that divide them.
Season 2 Time Capsule
March 28, 2013 21:12 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBRevisit some highlights of our Season 2 shows. This show includes interview excerpts with Whoopi Goldberg, John Hodgman, Nichelle Nichols, Phil Plait, and Morgan Freeman.
Spooky Science
March 28, 2013 21:11 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOur Halloween special investigates the science of ghosts and other haunting phenomena.
The Big Bang Theory
March 28, 2013 21:11 - 45 minutes - 42 MBA hit TV sitcom about science geeks? Neil talks with the co-creator and science advisor for "The Big Bang Theory."
Spaceward Bound
March 28, 2013 21:11 - 43 minutes - 40 MBNASA astronaut Mike Massimino joins us to discuss the perils and promise of human space flight now and into the future.
Live at the Bell House (Part 2)
March 28, 2013 21:11 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn the second half of our live show at the Bell House in Brooklyn, Kristen Schaal, Scott Adsit, Eugene Mirman and our very special guest Alan Alda travel through time and higher dimensions.
Live at the Bell House (Part 1)
March 28, 2013 21:10 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBStarTalk Radio brought science in the house at the 4th annual Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, with Kristen Schaal, Scott Adsit, Eugene Mirman and our very special guest Alan Alda.
The Music of the Spheres
March 28, 2013 21:10 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBFrom the physics of sound to the healing power of song, groove to the universal sway of music with guests Moby and Jonathan Coulton.
9/11 Memorial
March 28, 2013 21:10 - 44 minutes - 41 MBOn this ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, StarTalk Radio takes a look at the event and how it changed our lives.
Making the Fur Fly
March 28, 2013 21:10 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAlthough many people debate about the use of animals in science and civilization, few argue as adamantly against their use than our guest, Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder and president of PETA.
Revolving Around the Sun
March 28, 2013 21:10 - 43 minutes - 40 MBSee the Sun with new eyes as we discuss the many ways this ball of plasma illuminates our past, present and future.
The Physics of Superheroes, the Sequel
March 28, 2013 21:09 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHoly Δx Δp ≥ ℏ/2 Batman! Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku joins us for another discussion of superheroes and the amazing physics behind their incredible powers.
NASA and Nichelle Nichols
March 28, 2013 21:09 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBFamous for her role as Star Trek's Uhura, Nichelle Nichols discusses in part 2 of her interview how she also played a vital role in influencing the modern era of NASA.
A Conversation with Nichelle Nichols
March 28, 2013 21:09 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBNichelle Nichols discusses her role as Star Trek's Lt. Uhura, and the impact that had on her life and on society.
Through the Wormhole
March 28, 2013 21:09 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAcademy-award winning actor Morgan Freeman joins us for a light-hearted discussion of some of the deepest mysteries facing science today.
Time Travel at the Movies
March 28, 2013 21:08 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBTravel back to the future for a discussion of time travel and the movies that depict such excellent adventures.
Let There Be Light
March 28, 2013 21:08 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAre you on our wavelength? Learn about the many ways the electromagnetic spectrum infiltrates our lives and illuminates the universe.
The Political Science of The Daily Show
March 28, 2013 21:08 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBFrom Comedy Central's World News Headquarters in New York, Neil sits down with Jon Stewart of The Daily Show to discuss the comic (and cosmic) connections between the worlds of science and politics.
Making Cents of Money
March 28, 2013 21:08 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSuze Orman shares her street smarts about math, investing and the recent economic melt-down on our show about the science of finance.
Climate Confusion
March 28, 2013 21:07 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBExtreme weather events dominate the news -- tornadoes, hurricanes, winter snowmageddons, floods. What is fantasy and what is reality in the cultural conversation about climate?
The Physics of Superheroes
March 28, 2013 21:05 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBFaster than a speeding bullet? More powerful than a locomotive? James Kakalios, physics professor and author of "The Physics of Superheroes" discusses the science behind the amazing powers of our favorite caped crusaders.
Science at the Movies
March 28, 2013 21:05 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBNeil, comedian co-host Leighann Lord, and Phil Plait, the "Bad Astronomer," discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of science in the movies.
The Cosmic Chemistry of Cosmetics
March 28, 2013 21:04 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBLearn about the evolution of paints, powders, perfumes and other potions as we discuss the artful science of cosmetics.
Are You Out of Your Mind?
March 28, 2013 21:04 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHow do we know what we know? The brain is an amazing product of evolutionary engineering, but many influences can play with our perceptions.
A Violent Earth
March 28, 2013 21:03 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJapan was recently hit by a triple punch: a powerful 9.0 magnitude earthquake generated a huge tsunami, which then critically damaged a nuclear power plant.
Cosmic Cuisine
March 28, 2013 21:03 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWhat ingredients provide "The Right Stuff" for an astronaut's dinner? From BBQ to ice cream, we feast on food fit for the stars.
Appetite for Destruction
March 28, 2013 21:01 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBPaleontologist Peter Ward explains how life's tendency toward self-destruction has led to massive extinction events in Earth's history. What does the past -- and the smell of rotten eggs -- have to teach us about the fate of humanity?
A Conversation with John Hodgman
March 28, 2013 21:01 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBExpert-in-everything John Hodgman addresses a range of topics, from the possibility of alien or robot invasion, to what lobsters have in common with Star Trek's Spock.
Tour of the Solar System
March 28, 2013 21:01 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBTake a tour of the solar system with Mars Exploration Rover scientist Steve Squyres and planetary scientist Heidi Hammel.
Matters of the Heart
March 28, 2013 21:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBFrom Aristotle's misguided meanderings to modern open heart surgery.
StarTalk Time Capsule
March 28, 2013 21:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode, we highlight a few star moments from our constellation of past shows.