Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 18
Cosmic Queries – Geek Time! with Charles LiuCould you play Quidditch on Jupiter? Javelin on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer fan questions about low-gravity physics, the weight of Th…
Inventing Society with Yuval Noah HarariHow did humans come to create society? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Yuval Noah Harari, historian and author of “Sapiens” & “Unstoppable Us,” discuss our species’ abilit…
Cosmic Queries – Surviving the Laws of Physics with Steve-OHow fast is a porta-potty slingshot? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and professional stuntman and comedian, Steve-O, break down the science of Jackass, explosions, and what i…
Can Robots Feel? With Robert Shepherd and Ilayda SamilgilCan you give a robot a sense of touch? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, learn about soft robotics, sensors, and understanding human physiology with co-founders of…
Cosmic Queries – Why do we believe conspiracy theories? with Michael ShermerWhy do rational people believe irrational things? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down media literacy, the psychology behind conspiracy theories, and how to combat our cog…
It’s Alive?! Frankenstein & Consciousness with George Mashour and David AndrijevicCan we bring people back from the dead? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss restoring dead cells, the nature of consciousness, Frankenstein's monster, zombies, and more with…
Things You Thought You Knew – What Is Exit Velocity?What is exit velocity? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore parabolas, measuring the speed of an object using the Doppler effect,…
Cosmic Queries – Asteroid Hunters with Marina BrozovicNeil has his own asteroid?! On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky answer fan questions about different types of asteroids with Marina Brozovic, orbit…
- Presenting the 'Real Good' PodcastBonus
Hey StarTalk fans! This is a special presentation of Real Good, a podcast from US Bank. It's a show all about people helping other people. If you like what you hear, head on over t…
Cosmic Queries – Starquakes with Conny AertsWhat is a starquake? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen explore asteroseismology, the sun, and what’s happening on the insides of stars with astrop…
Mind Control & Neuroprosthetics with Cindy Chestek and Parag PatilAre we nearing the singularity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about brain machine interfaces and prosthetics you can control with your mind, w…
Cosmic Queries – Back to School EditionWhat do you wish you’d learned in school? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice go back to school to answer questions about simulation theory, time dila…
Cosmic Queries – Fixing Physics with Sabine HossenfelderCan a whole universe fit inside a black hole? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio explore grand unification, dark matter, wave function collapse, and other problems in physics wit…
Heat Stroke with Bud Cooper and Radley HortonHow do you prevent a heat stroke? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about stopping heat illness deaths and the challenges of increasing heat waves…
Cosmic Queries – The Biggest Ideas in the Universe with Sean CarrollHow does physics impact our free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Negin Farsad discuss quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and the theory of everything with theoretical physi…
Satellite ShowdownHow do satellites work? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore CubeSats, space lasers, and the ecology of low Earth orbit with VP of Raytheon, Sandy Brown, and…
Feet of Engineering with Michael DiTullo and Jason HanftCan a shoe design save your life? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore how engineering can help save the lives– and feet– of thousands with diabetes, with ind…
Things You Thought You Knew - Big Bang DilemmaAre we rethinking the Big Bang? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore features of the James Webb Space Telescope, magnetism and how the aurora b…
Cosmic Queries – Predicting Earth’s Climate Future with Kate Marvel, PhDWhat can the climate on Venus tell us about Earth? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about climate modeling, the state of climate c…
Things You Thought You Knew - Timeline of the UniverseHow far back in the universe’s timeline can the JWST see? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the Coriolis Effect, hurricanes, the gridiron timeli…
