
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! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1089 | Founded | 17 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEducation | |||

Are we living inside a computer simulation? Is artificial intelligence truly conscious? And what happens to us when we die? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohost’s Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly tackle more questions from inside the StarTalk team.
NOTE: Star... more
What are the main candidates for dark matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with theoretical physicist Katherine Freese to tackle fan questions about dark matter, dark energy, and the dark universe at large.
NOTE: StarTal... more
How can you get away with murder? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore forensic pathology, autopsies, and crime scene science with medical examiner and author Jonathan Hayes, featuring an interview with crime writer and author of Autopsy, Patri... more
What if we took Earth… and pushed it somewhere else? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer grab bag fan questions about gravitons, hyperspeed, saving the sun, and more!
NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free he... more
People also subscribe to these shows.




Impossible to ignore. The best science divulging show of all times.
Excellent 👍🏽👍🏽
Points of view and that’s alright. Quit pushing ppl with other beliefs away. Chuck quit making fun of our president.
I don’t have any words to describe how good it is that ho good it is
Great topics, guests and very informative. The only criticism is all the guffaws. I guess y’all are happy, but it can be a bit annoying. That said, keep up the good works. So interesting!
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Spotify | #5 | |
Spotify | #135 | |
Apple Podcasts | #193 | |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | |
Spotify | #183 | |
Spotify | #4 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
This show blends science with pop culture and humor, featuring astrophysicists, researchers, and comedians who explain complex topics in accessible ways. Across episodes, listeners are treated to deep dives into physics, cosmology, AI, and space exploration, often tied to contemporary media, technology, and current events. The format typically balances rigorous science with entertaining banter, guest expertise, and relatable demonstrations, making high-level ideas approachable for curious non-specialists while still offering depth for seasoned enthusiasts. Noteworthy strengths include a strong host pair known for clear explanations and engaging banter, frequent expert guests from academia and industry, and a lively mix of sci‑fi references,... more
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for StarTalk Radio. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to StarTalk Radio and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for StarTalk Radio, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for StarTalk Radio, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers StarTalk Radio has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with StarTalk Radio:
1. Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
2. Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
3. Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
4. The Supermassive Podcast
5. Universe Today Podcast
StarTalk Radio launched 17 years ago and published 1089 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for StarTalk Radio from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of StarTalk Radio. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on StarTalk Radio include:
1. Katie Freese
2. Patricia Cornwell
3. Dr. Jonathan Hayes
4. Sumit Sharma
5. Pete Holmes
6. Erin Macdonald
7. David Saltzberg
8. Terence Tao
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.