
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1115 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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What type of planets orbit black holes? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Negin Farsad sit down with Mordecai-Mark Mac Low to crack open the mysteries of galaxy collisions, dark matter, and the massive planetary systems around black holes.
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Did evolution never give us the ability to see reality as it actually is? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly sit down with cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman to explore what neuroscience, evolutionary game theory, and consc... more
What would happen in a world with too much oxygen? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down how rocks actually float, warm blankets, and why oxygen isn’t actually flammable.
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Have aliens already secretly visited us? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Steven Spielberg and screenwriter David Koepp to discuss their new film Disclosure Day, alien contact, and why Spielberg believes there’s more out there than meets the eye.
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I have been looking for this podcast but I couldn’t find since I didn’t know what it was called then just randomly found it while searching for star wars
Neil said it as a joke, but please run for congress Chuck. We desperately need people just like you. People who respect science and also understand real everyday life. People who are smart and can still learn new things. People who can talk passionately with righteous anger… Please run.
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My favorite personally, and easily my most listened too. As a wanna be science communicator, it's inspiring to hear such conversations and collaborations. Thanks Neil and gang!!!
I’ve always wondered, do people really enjoy hearing people laugh constantly? And also talking over one another? Interrupting one another? I mean laughter is OK but this is over the top. I can’t listen to it. I know the guy is an astrophysicist and a brilliant person. If he could just be a little more eloquent instead of jovial, this would fly better.
Gary, it sounds like you’re using the cheapest microphone on the planet. Get a Shure SM58. $100 brand new. Then get close to it when you speak. Show some professionalism and commitment to your craft please. You’re on program/podcast with global teach.
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A science-meets-pop-culture show that brings space, physics, and astronomy into engaging, accessible conversations. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into cosmology, black holes, asteroid science, AI, data ethics, and science history, all punctuated by humor and banter. Guests range from renowned physicists to tech thinkers and science communicators, with a steady mix of long-form explorations and Q&A formats driven by audience questions. The format often blends rigorous explanations with approachable analogies, making complex topics approachable for curious generalists and professionals alike. A notable strength is its ability to pair heavy science topics with pop-culture references and real-world applications, which can broa... more
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2. Steven Spielberg
3. Alex Honnold
4. Matt O'Dowd
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6. Nathan Sprow
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