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StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Black Holes
Artificial Intelligence
Gravitational Waves
Quantum Physics
Dark Energy
Neuroscience
Quantum Mechanics
Dark Matter
NASA
Cosmology
Consciousness
Astrobiology
Astrophysics
Climate Change
Big Bang
Mathematics
Time Travel
James Webb Space Telescope
Cosmic Microwave Background
Gravity

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

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Latest Episodes

Did we discover an exomoon? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for exoplanets with biosignatures, super Earths & mini Neptunes, and whether rogue planets outside of a solar system could harbor life with astrophysicist David Kip... more

Is nuclear power the key to sustainability? With data centers consuming massive amounts of energy, can we keep up? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly & Paul Mecurio discuss the physics, safety, and future of nuclear reactors in a world of increasing ... more

How do you build a telescope to study something you can't see? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio sit down with Jason Rhodes, senior research scientist at JPL, to explore the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and its search for answers on dark ener... more

What are the limits of the human mind? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore sensory perception, dreaming, synesthesia, time, and the flexibility of the human brain with neuroscientist David Eagleman. Why does time seem to slow d... more

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Kathryn Huff
Associate Professor in the Department of Nuclear Plasma and Radiological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana and former Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy.
University of Illinois
Episode: Solving AI’s Energy Problem with Kathryn Huff
Jason Rhodes
Senior Research Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA/JPL
Episode: The Hunt for Dark Energy with Jason Rhodes
David Eagleman
Professor of neuroscience at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Your Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Jessica Ware
Division Chair in Invertebrate Zoology, curator of protists and related groups at the Institute for Comparative Genomics
Institute for Comparative Genomics
Episode: It’s Bugs’ World and We’re Just Living In It with Jessica Ware
Lika Guhathakurta
world's leading heliophysicist
NASA / SAO (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics)
Episode: Super Solar Storms with Lika Guhathakurta
Bill Prady
Co-creator of The Big Bang Theory
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (Show)
Episode: Stars Ask Neil To Save The Universe
Hasan Minhaj
Comedian
Hasan Minhaj / The Daily Show
Episode: Stars Ask Neil To Save The Universe
Ricky Lindholm
Actress/Comedian (Stuart Fails to Save the Universe)
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Episode: Stars Ask Neil To Save The Universe
Kevin Sussman
Actor (Stuart Fails to Save the Universe)
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Hosts

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Host of the show; renowned astrophysicist guiding discussions on astronomy and science communication
Chuck Nice
Co-host guiding discussion; comedian and actor providing approachable framing for topics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35.1k ratings
  • 😁

    Best frigin podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Super cool guy from earth
    Canadaa month ago
  • Happy accedint

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrfox9555
    United States2 months ago
  • Please run Chuck

    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.

    Also, I enjoy the show too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thePeacePirate
    United States3 months ago
  • One of the Best Science Podcasts

    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!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AidanKleckna
    United States3 months ago
  • Laughing talking

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jimbozz
    United States3 months ago

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Guests consistently bring high-profile curiosity and depth, while hosts keep conversations playful and accessible.
Listeners praise the show's ability to translate dense science into engaging, understandable dialogue.
Ads and pacing are sometimes noted as a distraction, but overall production quality and guest variety are valued.

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The Hunt for Dark Energy with Jason Rhodes
Q: What are the three main ways Roman will measure dark energy?
Roman will measure dark energy through a combination of standard candles from supernovae to trace expansion history, large-scale galaxy clustering to map the distribution and growth of structure, and weak gravitational lensing to map dark matter through distortions in galaxy shapes, providing complementary views to isolate the effects of dark energy and potential new physics.
Super Solar Storms with Lika Guhathakurta
Q: So Lika, what is the heliosphere in simple terms?
The heliosphere is the sun's magnetic bubble that surrounds the solar system, created by the solar wind and magnetic field, which protects us from interstellar radiation and boundary interactions.
Cosmic Queries – Planet 9
Q: Could the Rubin telescope find Planet 9 and what observations would confirm it?
It would require targeted observations in the region where Planet 9 is hypothesized and repeated measurements over time to detect its gravitational influence, since a distant planet would only reveal itself through subtle motions of background stars and Kuiper Belt objects.
Cosmic Queries – Life on Other Planets with Aomawa Shields
Q: If life exists in our solar system, which planet or moon offers the most promising location?
The guest prioritizes Europa, then Enceladus for their subsurface oceans and geysers, with Mars as a possible third option for past habitability.
The Dreaming Brain with Matt Walker
Q: What does dreaming do above and beyond REM sleep?
Dreaming adds informational alchemy by colliding recent learning with a lifetime of stored information, creating distant and non-obvious associations that fuel creativity and cognitive flexibility.

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What is StarTalk Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A science-forward show that blends astronomy, physics, and space science with pop culture and humor. Recent episodes center on solar physics, exoplanets, planetary science, and cosmic mysteries, often featuring renowned scientists alongside celebrity guests who probe science questions through storytelling and accessible explanations. The format balances rigorous explanations with entertaining banter, aiming to make complex topics approachable for curious listeners while showcasing the human side of science communication and storytelling. A notable angle is how entertainment industry figures engage with scientific ideas, adding crossover appeal without sacrificing depth. It's likely to attract listeners who enjoy bright, wide-ranging convers... more

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Recent guests on StarTalk Radio include:

1. Kathryn Huff
2. Jason Rhodes
3. David Eagleman
4. Jessica Ware
5. Lika Guhathakurta
6. Bill Prady
7. Hasan Minhaj
8. Ricky Lindholm

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