Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 24
Cosmic Queries: Absolutely Puzzled with Heather Berlin and Soleil Saint-CyrGot a problem? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice explore the world of puzzles and problem-solving with neuroscientist Heather Berlin and Soleil Saint-Cyr,…
Combatting Anti-Science with Richard DawkinsHow do we stop anti-science? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins to talk about religion, the importance of science communicat…
Born to Run Farther with Dr. Irene Davis and Chris McDougallWhy do humans have butt cheeks? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about the biomechanics of running with professor and running specialist Dr. Irene Davis, fe…
Alternative Aliens with Andy Weir and David GrinspoonWhat do aliens look like? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice talk aliens with David Grinspoon, “Dr. Funkyspoon,” featuring Neil's interview with The…
Things You Thought You Knew – Need for SpeedMetric system, acceleration, and heat shields, Oh my! On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice run us through some stuff you thought you knew: the metric s…
Born to Run with Chris McDougall and Herman PontzerEver seen a chimpanzee go for a jog? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice discover how humans came to run with journalist and author of Born to Run,…
The Science of Learning with Heather BerlinHow do our brains learn? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Dave Bakker learn about learning at the Pocketlab Science Is Cool Virtual Unconference wit…
Cosmic Queries – Cicada Invasion! With Jessica WareAre you ready for the cicada invasion? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Negin Farsad sit down with entomologist Jessica Ware to answer your questions about the mill…
Cosmic Queries: Space Balls?Quidditch in Space? Badminton on Mars? On this episode, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer a grab bag of patron questions about all things athleti…
Climate Science! With NASA's Gavin SchmidtHow do we fix climate change? In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Sr. Advisor on Climate Science at NASA, Gavin Schmidt, for the Youth C…
Cosmic Queries – Kitchen Sink EditionWhat are your burning questions about the universe? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer Patrons’ flaming-hot questions about the universe, stars, bla…
Hacking the Head & the Heart with Leah Lagos, PhD.Can we hack our bodies and our minds? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice talk about how to optimize human performance with performance a…
The Code of Life and CRISPR with Jennifer Doudna and Walter IsaacsonDesigner babies? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with biographer Walter Isaacson to explore Neil’s interview with Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, Jenni…
Housing Is Health, Housing Is Wealth with Natosha Reid RiceSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/pod…
The Life and Death of Stars with Jackie FahertyAre we really made of stardust? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Negin Farsad explore the life – and death – of stars with astrophysicist Jackie Faherty, PhD.…
The Right Stuff with Astronaut Scott Kelly and Dr. Chris MasonWhat does it take to be an astronaut? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice break down the physical effects of being in space and the results of the astronaut twins st…
Cosmic Queries–Multiverse Madness with Max TegmarkDo we live in one of many universes? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the theory of the multiverse with physicist and autho…
Cosmic Queries – Life on Exoplanets with Sara SeagerIs there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and au…
Cosmic Queries – Rise of the Machines with Matt GinsbergCan machine learning predict the outcome of basketball games and March Madness? On this episode of StarTalk Sports Edition, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice talk…
Cosmic Queries – Origins of the Universe, with Janna LevinWhat makes up the universe? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unveil the new StarTalk book, Cosmic Queries, with theoretical cosmologist…
