
A podcast about sharpening your curiosity through science, stories, and bold questions. With Astrophysicist Dr. Dakotah Tyler & STEM Educator Justin Shaifer.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSociety & CultureAstronomy | |||

Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Toby from Epic Spaceman, the YouTube creator known for using cinematic animations to make the scale of the universe easier to understand.
They talk about cosmic scale, visual storytelling, interstel... more
Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer talk through media literacy, scientific literacy, and why people can watch the same piece of content and walk away with completely different interpretations.
They discuss misunderstood clips, fluoride and the nat... more
In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Maynard Okereke, also known as Hip Hop MD, for a deep conversation about the future of humanity, evolution, and the idea of starting a new civilization from scrat... more
In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with biologist Forrest Valkai, also known as the Renegade Science Teacher, to explore evolution, intelligence, and what it really means to be human.
They discuss how ... more
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This show is full of interesting concepts and the conversations aren’t full of advanced academic jargon like a lecture or seminar would be. So they are easy to digest.
My only issue is that I listen to this while at work on construction sites. I wonder if yall could turn up the reference volume to make it easier to hear. Please and thank you!
I am not a science geek or particularly interested in sci-fi but I love this podcast. I learn something new each time and the curiosity of the hosts is infectious.
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Curiosity-driven conversations that blend science, storytelling, and big-picture questions. Hosts explore topics from human evolution and space to neuroscience and ethics, often tying in culture, education, and future tech. It's a space where curiosity is prized, complex ideas are made approachable, and guests range from scientists and science communicators to educators and creators who bring real-world perspectives to nerdy topics. A standout trait is the emphasis on clear communication, humility in science, and using engaging anecdotes to make dense subjects accessible to a broad audience.
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Recent guests on Curiosity Theory include:
1. Maynard Okereke
2. Forrest Valkai
3. Dr. Melise Edwards
4. Lester Nare
5. Ryan Gosling
6. Les Alfred
7. Michael Berhane
8. Lindsay Ejoh
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