
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 | 1069 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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What’s the deal with the strong nuclear force? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers the burning questions Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly, and the StarTalk Team have been saving all year about gravity as a force, cosmic rays, free will, emergence, and how physicist... more
What’s a supervolcano? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen discover all types of volcanoes in the solar system with cosmochemist and author of Fire and Ice: The Volcanoes of the Solar System, Natalie Starkey. Is there such a thing as a... more
Are we in a simulation? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into simulation theory, consciousness, and free will with Oxford theorist Nick Bostrom. Is this The Matrix?
Originally Aired December 21, 202... more
How did scientists discover evidence for dark energy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio explore dark energy, Hubble tension, and the beginning and end of the universe with astrophysicist and Nobel laureate, Adam Riess.
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The planets except Venus are named after the Roman God.
In Japanese, which is my mother tongue, they are named after the day of the week:
Sun/Sunday/sun, Mercury/Wednesday/water, Venus/Friday/gold or money, Earth/(ground), Mars/Tuesday/fire, Jupiter/Thursday/tree, Saturn/Saturday/soil,
Uranus/sky or high, Neptune/ocean, (and Pluto/darkness)
I'm serious.
Been watching StarTalk (The YouTube version) for the past 5-7 years, along with watching Neil’s interviews and related stuff since I was a 10-11 yr old when Ice Age: Collision Course came out and loved him ever since. Im now 21 and started listening to the podcast because im older now and cant be havin the blue light get to me 😆. Cant listen or watch an episode without being infected with King Neil’s energy and lifting my mood with Lord Nice’s comedic charm and Gary O’Reillys tones. Love these ... more
It’s perfect except the fact that it has adds
Topics are pretty interesting, and hosts seem to have a good chemistry. It’s informative without being too serious.
Thank you, I listen to this at work and it keeps me company!
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Exploring the intersection of science, pop culture, and comedy, the show features engaging discussions that tackle a wide array of topics ranging from astronomy and physics to societal issues and technology. With a blend of humor and expert insights, hosts present complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner, often inviting celebrity guests and experts to enrich the conversations. Notable discussions include deep dives into black holes, the implications of social media on mental health, and the fascinating roles of data sonification in understanding the cosmos. This unique formula creates an entertaining environment that educates listeners while keeping them engaged with light-hearted banter and amusing anecdotes.
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Recent guests on StarTalk Radio include:
1. Natalie Starkey
2. Nick Bostrom
3. Adam Riess
4. Mary Roach
5. Paul Mecurio
6. Brian Cox
7. Adam Becker
8. Kim Arcand
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