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StarTalk Radio

919 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days 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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Presenting Real Good: Season Five

September 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Hey StarTalk fans! This is a special presentation of Real Good, a podcast from US Bank. It's a show all about people helping other people. In their fifth season, you'll hear from incredible people – like Joelle Martinez, who you'll meet in this episode. If you like what you hear, head on over to their feed and subscribe today.  

Oppenheimer: Birth of the Atomic Age with Kai Bird

September 05, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 50.8 MB

If someone else led the Manhattan Project, would it have gone differently? Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s film, and the creation of the atomic bomb with biographer Kai Bird. For more information about the new book: https://startalkmedia.com/books NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/oppenheimer-birth-of-the-atomic-age-with-kai-bird/ Thanks to our Patron...

This Is Your Brain on Social Media with Anna Lembke, MD

September 01, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MB

Can you get addicted to anything? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of addiction, dopamine pathways, and what social media is doing to our brains with psychiatrist, Anna Lembke. For more information about the new book: https://startalkmedia.com/books NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/this-is-your-brain-on-social-media-with-anna-lembke-md Thanks to our Patrons christ...

Physics & Philosophy with Sean Carroll

August 29, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 45.8 MB

Why is the past different from the future? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore the universe’s deepest questions like why is there anything, what is the present, and if there could be a unified theory of physics with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll. For more information about the new book: https://startalkmedia.com/books NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/physics-philosophy-with-sean-carroll/ Thanks to o...

Cosmic Queries – Wormhole Universe

August 22, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 44.2 MB

Does an evaporated black hole leave a trace? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about the fabric of spacetime, black holes, cosmic evolution and more.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-wormhole-universe/ Thanks to our Patrons Cory James Hohs, Barbara Christian, Massimiliano Squire, Nickthelight, Stacey Kelch, and Joe Edwards for supporting us this week. Photo Cre...

Cosmic Queries – The Experience of Time with Charles Liu

August 18, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 49.1 MB

Is our experience of time a result of our perpetual movement? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore spacetime, metaphysics, the Brachistochrone problem and more with astrophysicist Charles Liu. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Marcus Karlstad, Vincent Zimmerman, Ryan Lambert, Carolyn K, Stefan C. Villafana, and David Churn for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (Space...

Cosmic Queries – Cosmological Curiosities

August 15, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 50.2 MB

What is nothing? Does nothing exist? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore cosmological curiosities about the end of the universe, dark matter, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Matej Dvonč, Robert Weaver, David Lindberg, Denis, Jesus Hernandez, and Jack Reeves for supporting us this week. Photo Credit:  NASA / JPL-Caltech / L. Jenkins (GSFC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Are They Here? with NASA UAP Chair, David Spergel

August 08, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 50.2 MB

Are the UAP sightings aliens here on Earth? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian co-host Paul Mecurio discuss the congressional hearings on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) with astrophysicist and chair of NASA’s UAP independent study team, David Spergel. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Melissa Campbell, Martynas Piliutis, Darrel Mosier, Danielle Martinez, Randall Thompson, and Anton Popov for supporting us this week. Phot...

The Gut-Brain Connection with Max Lugavere

August 04, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 57.8 MB

How does food impact your brain health? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the gut-brain connection with Genius Foods author and science journalist, Max Lugavere. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Elle M., Shredstick72, Vern Keskinen, beverly mcclain, Tressa Eubank, and Mark howell for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Chempetitive, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Things You Thought You Knew – What is Energy?

August 01, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 37.8 MB

How is energy different from matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down what energy is and where it comes from, ancient theories about sight, and how wheels keep us moving. Explore physics, thermodynamics, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-what-is-energy/ Thanks to our Patrons Matt Smith, Matthew Tolbert, benjamin flanders, Nick Davis, Joseph, and Hemant Su...

Things You Thought You Knew – Where the Sun Don’t Shine

July 25, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 52.2 MB

Does being in space mean there is no gravity? What does noon have to do with the Artemis Mission? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down weightlessness, planetary alignments, and what is going on on the south pole of the moon.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Tatiana Joine, Marcos Rodriguez, Peter Gordon, Leonard Leedy, RolandP, and Shimon Zig for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NASA Apollo, Public dom...

Will AI Replace Us? with Matt Ginsberg

July 21, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 54.5 MB

Is artificial intelligence taking over? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discuss deepfakes, AI hallucinations, and whether AI really is intelligent with software engineer at X, the moonshot factory, Matt Ginsberg.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Kathleen Kussman, Craig Hamilton, Denis de Oliveira, Jim, Ryan, and Krishna for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: mikemacmarketing, CC BY 2.0, via ...

The Story of Space Imaging with Carolyn “Madam Saturn” Porco

July 18, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

How much has space imaging furthered our understanding of the Universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn the story of cameras on space probes like Voyager and Cassini and the exciting science of Saturn with planetary scientist Carolyn Porco.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-story-of-space-imaging-with-carolyn-madam-saturn-porco/ Thanks to our Patrons Collin Money, Jeffery K Ogren, José Luis...

Cosmic Queries – Life on Other Planets with Aomawa Shields

July 11, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 47.7 MB

If scientists discovered that we are not alone, what would they do with that information? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for life, habitability around M stars and more with astrophysics professor and author Aomawa Shields.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-life-on-other-planets-with-aomawa-shields/ Thanks to our Patrons Pepper Horton, annie brown, Lance Cardwell, Natalie...

Big Wave Physics with Kai Lenny

July 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

What is the biggest wave in the solar system? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of big waves with professional big wave surfer Kai Lenny. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/big-wave-physics-with-kai-lenny/ Thanks to our Patrons Pepper Horton, annie brown, Lance Cardwell, Natalie waugh, firestorm960, and Daryl Spencer for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Aloham...

Cosmic Queries: Until the End of Time, with Brian Greene (Re-Release)

July 04, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and theoretical physicist and author Brian Greene answer questions from our fans about string theory, the fabric of spacetime, interstellar travel, free will, and the meaning of life. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-until-the-end-of-time-with-brian-greene-re-release/ Thanks to our Patrons Jamie Boneleye, Evan Blackburn, Matthew Pounsett, Chris Behrens...

Cosmic Queries – Mirror, Mirror

June 27, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MB

Are entangled particles connected by wormholes? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer a grab bag of questions about the Fermi Paradox, Dinosaurs v. Aliens, our cosmological horizon, and more!  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-mirror-mirror/ Thanks to our Patrons Christopher Contreras, Alex Velasco, Jamas Callaghan, christine szorc, Christopher Fowler, and ruonan hu fo...

Things You Thought You Knew – Kicked into Orbit

June 23, 2023 07:15 - 40 minutes - 40.9 MB

How do bikes and motorcycles stay up? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explain how to kick a ball into orbit, what’s going on with cricket, and the physics of bicycles.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Shonuff Brown, Sam, Gary Gaskin, Rodney, james allen, and Daylon Burt for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NASA/W. Liller, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Cosmic Queries – Discovering Exoplanets with Gáspár Bakos

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 57.1 MB

How do we discover more exoplanets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore telescopes, exoplanets, and more with professor of astrophysics and Principal Investigator of HATNet Exoplanet Survey, Gáspár Bakos.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-discovering-exoplanets-with-gaspar-bakos/ Thanks to our Patrons Thakiddv2, Aiden, Randy Spaulding, Jon Schwalbach, Mark, and Nicolay Doytchev f...

Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Paradox with Matt O’Dowd

June 13, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 58.2 MB

Can we use gravitational lensing to view distant planets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore black holes, quasars, entropy, and more with astrophysicist and host of PBS Space Time, Matt O’Dowd. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Kelly Madison, Shaun Moats, Vascked, Irene Campbell, Joseph Brown, and Guillermo Leal for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. da Silva, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia C...

Cosmic Queries – Science of Survival

June 09, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 54.2 MB

Can science help you survive in the Arctic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about what happens to the body during starvation and harsh conditions with survival doctor and contestant on S9 of Alone, Dr. Teimojin Tan.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Steve Duke, Jon Siegfreid, Pau Vogel, Luis, Eric Weaver, and David H. Carroll for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Christian Uhlig, CC BY...

Cosmic Queries – The Fabric of Spacetime

June 06, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 60.9 MB

Is it time to rethink string theory? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore a mix of questions about the fundamental properties of the universe, particles, the speed of light and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-the-fabric-of-spacetime/ Thanks to our Patrons Jagan, Stephen Abraham, Dalton Gordon, Brent C, Alexander Miller, t K, and Bob Morrison for supporting us this week. Photo...

Things You Thought You Knew – Magnetic Cores & Flipping Poles

May 30, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 47.8 MB

Is your compass actually wrong? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore magnetic fields, why clocks go clockwise, and how phone numbers got their area codes. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Ed B, Thomas Skov, Kelly Castro, tasos, Doug Dee, and Antonio Gutiérrez Pérez for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from Greenbelt, MD, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Fact and Fiction of Health and Wellness with Dr. Nick Tiller

May 26, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 57.3 MB

What are the top myths in the health and fitness industry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore pseudoscience, “quick fix” fads like Ozempic, and how to navigate wellness with exercise scientist, Dr. Nick Tiller. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/fact-and-fiction-of-health-and-wellness-with-dr-nick-tiller/ Thanks to our Patrons David Butler, Aliaksandra Basalayeva, Savage162, Nich...

Black Hole Bonanza: StarTalk Live! With Janna Levin and Jenny Greene

May 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

How do supermassive black holes form? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice come to you live to learn about the history of black holes, what’s inside them, and new discoveries with cosmologist Janna Levin and astrophysicist Jenny Greene.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Leigh Momii, Molly Jebsen, Gilbert Cruz, Robert Colonel, Oliver Orofino, and Stephen Coleman for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: ESO/WFI (Optica...

Cosmic Queries – Quantum Computing with Michio Kaku

May 16, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 48.5 MB

How will quantum computing change the world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the development of quantum computing and what it means for humanity with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Nickolas Godlove, Recreational Ninja, Micheal Walcott, John Z, Joel Cruz, and Laert Pasko for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: D-Wave Systems, Inc., CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cosmic Queries – The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies with Charles Liu

May 12, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 48.7 MB

How can we use AI to explore the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about simulations, black holes, warp drive and more with astrophysicist and “Geek-in Chief '' Charles Liu.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-the-atlas-of-peculiar-galaxies-with-charles-liu/ Thanks to our Patrons Heike Stoll, Mugglewatcher, Chip Gallo, Alexander Rausche...

Cosmic Queries – Cool Worlds with David Kipping

May 09, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 50.5 MB

What is the weirdest planet ever discovered? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover bizarre exoplanets like Erebus, the impacts of living on a habitable moon, hot Jupiters, and more with astronomy professor David Kipping. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-cool-worlds-with-david-kipping/ Thanks to our Patrons La Katrrina, rpmckee, Arvinder Singh, David Brown, Mason, and Jesse Wolff for ...

Cosmic Queries – Volcanoes & Life in the Universe

May 02, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 55.8 MB

Have we disproven the idea of a “goldilocks zone”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio learn about space geology, magnetic fields, volcanoes, and the origins of life with cosmochemist Natalie Starkey, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-volcanoes-life-in-the-universe/ Thanks to our Patrons EmskyArt, Alex James, Mariette Kalinowski, Skye Lincoln, Matthew King, and James Senior for suppor...

Innovations in Racing with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

April 28, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 61.1 MB

What difference does the driver make? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the science of NASCAR in Neil’s interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr. with the help of physicist Diandra Leslie-Pelecky. Simplecast Description: 250ish characters with spaces (plain text) What difference does the driver make? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the science of NASCAR in Neil’s interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr. with the help of physi...

Cosmic Queries – The Science of Invisibility with Greg Gbur

April 25, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 51.9 MB

Can you make something invisible? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad discover the science behind invisibility with professor of physics and optical science, Greg Gbur. What would real-life invisibility look like? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our PatronsDan, Nick Taylor, Beth Fitzpatrick, Jim, Laura Gilsman, and Gregory Greenwood for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Kelvinsong, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cosmic Queries – Building Space Civilizations with Ariel Ekblaw

April 18, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 62.4 MB

When will we create a livable habitat in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore the possibilities of tessellated space structures, artificial gravity, and other challenges with Founder of MIT Space Exploration Initiative, Ariel Ekblaw. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-building-space-civilizations-with-ariel-ekblaw/ Thanks to our Patrons Rafael Pérez Pastor, Jay Patel, Justin Sharkey, N...

Medicine 3.0: Extending Human Lifespan with Dr. Peter Attia

April 14, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

What’s the maximum human lifespan? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore how to extend your longevity, the history of medicine, and how we can live better with author of Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, Dr. Peter Attia. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/medicine-3-0-extending-human-lifespan-with-dr-peter-attia/  Thanks to our Patrons Charles Macko, Richard S Buller, Jane Bol...

Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 51.4 MB

What is infinity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad explore whether we are in a finite universe, the issues with infinity, string theory, and more with theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander.  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-understanding-infinity-with-stephon-alexander/ Thanks to our Patrons Ken Duffy, Austin Newman, Melvin Guerra, MirandaJanell, and Jeff from Titan for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Ute Kraus, Physics education group Kraus, Universität...

Cosmic Queries – The Sound of Space with Kimberly Arcand

April 04, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MB

What does space sound like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore space sonification projects and Chandra x-ray data with astronomy visualization expert Kimberly Arcand. Hear what the supermassive black hole at the center of The Milky Way sounds like… NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free Thanks to our Patrons Brittani Vega, Anish Abraham, Charlie Chapter Zhang, John McCormack, Eugene C Nickel Jr, and Marcus Ruzzon for supporting us this week. Ph...

Preventing the Unknown: Genetic Testing with Dr. Stuart Kim

March 31, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 55.9 MB

Can you predict your future health using genetics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore advances in genetic testing, polygenic risk scores, and the future of genetics with geneticist Dr. Stuart Kim.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/preventing-the-unknown-genetic-testing-with-dr-stuart-kim/ Thanks to our Patrons Michael Brown, David Rimer, John McKee, Tyler J., Leslie Murray, and ...

Things You Thought You Knew - Windows to the Universe

March 28, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 43.9 MB

Is it possible to make something invisible? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore transparency, how we measure time on Earth, and how airplanes have changed.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Lori Williams, Marek, Ilias Siametis, Tim Inman, Finis Cook, and Trevor C Mills for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Michael Dziedzic, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cosmic Queries – JWST’s Primordial Galaxies with Wendy Freedman

March 21, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 41.7 MB

What do the early galaxies discovered by JWST tell us about the early universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore the expansion of space, dark energy, and the age of the universe with astronomer, Wendy Freedman. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Fernando Colón, Richie Mercado, Miami John, David Rivera, Matthew Reason, and Kostas Chaskis for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, I. LABBE

Engineering the World’s Fastest Cars with Jason Fenske

March 17, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 58.2 MB

What's the maximum a car can accelerate? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn how fast cars can really go, how tires work, and the differences between combustion and electric cars with host of Engineering Explained, Jason Fenske. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/engineering-the-worlds-fastest-cars-with-jason-fenske/ Thanks to our Patrons Brian Flowers, Everett Rubel, Sienna Howlett-Wagner, Sco...

Cosmic Queries - Cream of the Universe Soup

March 14, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 56.6 MB

Can we go to warp speed? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer a grab bag of fan questions about the expansion of space, higher dimensions, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-cream-of-the-universe-soup/ Thanks to our Patrons Donald bunch, Chris Plotts, Elle Gee, Michael Libby, and Moses Conrad Norman III for supporting us this week. Photo Credit:  Adam Evans, CC BY 2.0, via Wi...

Cosmic Queries – Astrochemistry with Kate the Chemist

March 07, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 50.2 MB

How is chemistry different in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore cosmic chemistry, the periodic table, and more with Kate Biberdorf aka Kate the Chemist. Is the periodic table complete? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-astrochemistry-with-kate-the-chemist/ Thanks to our Patrons Matt Jones, Robby League, Jason D. Belcher, Timothé Payette, and Scott Hosier for supporting us ...

Rise of the Machines with Matt Ginsberg (Re-release)

March 03, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 49.7 MB

Can machine learning predict the outcome of basketball games? On this episode of StarTalk: Sports Edition, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice talk machine learning with computer scientist and author of The Factor Man, Matt Ginsberg.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/rise-of-the-machines-with-matt-ginsberg-re-release/ Thanks to our Patrons Erdem Memisyazici, Priscilla & Kyle, Steven Severi...

Moonmoons, Gravitons, and More!

February 28, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

What if the solar system had two suns? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice give a sneak peek into our patron-only Q&As with questions about the three body problem, galaxy formation, the alpha centauri system, and more.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/moonmoons-gravitons-and-more/ Thanks to our Patrons Donald Jones, Mohammed Taha Faridi, Jon Barnett, Harmon Dhaliwal, and Sean Griffen for supporting us this week. ...

Things You Thought You Knew - Earth’s Spinning Core

February 21, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 41.6 MB

What happens if Earth’s core is slowing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the spinning of Earth’s core, the physics of tire pressure, and the science of toast. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-earths-spinning-core/ Thanks to our Patrons Gaija, Kyann McMillie, Brett Moorman, Craig Landon, and Ms. Gordon for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NASA, Public domain,...

Cosmic Queries – Alien Heist, Scimitars, & Time in a Bottle with Charles Liu

February 17, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 56.4 MB

What if the laws of physics were different? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab bag questions with astrophysicist Charles Liu about alien heists, gravity, and space exploration. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-alien-heist-scimitars-time-in-a-bottle-with-charles-liu/ Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, Pu...

Cosmic Queries – The Shape of the Universe with Delilah Gates

February 14, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 49.9 MB

What is the shape of spacetime? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the structure of the universe, spacetime geometry, and relativity with theoretical physicist at Princeton Gravity Initiative, Delilah Gates.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Anna Jeter, Logan Green, Kathy McConnell, Glen A. Axberg, and dan wres for supporting us this week. Photo Credit:

Cosmic Queries – Why Are We Here?

February 07, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 61.4 MB

Why does the universe exist? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about black holes, wormholes, the expansion of the universe and more! What are our options to solve the crisis in cosmology? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-why-are-we-here/ Thanks to our Patrons Fadi Hayek, Kemlyn Brazda, pascale manales, Jules Martin, and Scott Alderman for supporting us this week. Pho...

Neuroscience of Focus with Heather Berlin

February 03, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 49.3 MB

What makes some people better at focusing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the neuroscience behind concentration and performance with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/neuroscience-of-focus-with-heather-berlin/ Photo Credit: https://www.scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cosmic Queries – Silicon Aliens with David Grinspoon

January 31, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 47.9 MB

Can there be life on planets without magnetic fields? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discuss exoplanets, extraterrestrials, and answer extraordinary questions from our fans with astrobiologist, David Grinspoon.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-silicon-aliens-with-david-grinspoon/ Thanks to our Patrons el EC Podcast, neutronforce, Jim Crutcher, S Mokry, and Sly Sparkane for supporting ...

Fusion, Lasers, & More with NIF Laser Scientist

January 24, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MB

How did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world’s most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with operations manager at The National Ignition Facility, Bruno Van Wonterghem. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Gavin Mallow, Willest74, Isaac Labbe, Allen, and Beefcake for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Energy from United ...

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