Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 21
Cosmic Queries – Alien Worlds and Extremophiles with Kennda LynchWhat will life be like on other planets? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the origins of life on alien planets and extremophiles right here…
The Science in "Don't Look Up" with Adam McKay and Dr. Amy MainzerIs a comet coming to destroy Earth? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice talk about the science behind Netflix’s comet apocalypse movie Don’t Look Up with di…
Stadiums of the Future with Architect Benjamin Brillat (Re-release)What will stadiums look like in the future? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly investigate stadium technology and “future-proofing” in Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium wi…
Cosmic Queries – Quantum Queries with Hakeem OluseyiDo we really know the age of the universe? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio answer astrophysics questions about the big bang, gravitational waves…
Cosmic Queries – Winter Olympics Grab Bag with Charles LiuWhat's ice skating like on Titan? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer fan questions about the physics involved in the Winter Olymp…
Off the Blockchain with Dr. Sandra JohnsonWhat the funge is up with crypto? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky talk about the science behind cryptocurrency, NFTs, bitcoin, and the blockcha…
Going to Space with William ShatnerWhat was it like to send Captain Kirk to space? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to discuss his trip into space, Star Trek, and musings about lif…
The Snow Show: Making Snowflakes with Peter Veals and Twila MoonHow do you make snow? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn some cold, hard facts about snow and ice with atmospheric scientist and s…
Social Networks and Ending the Pandemic with Nicholas ChristakisHow do diseases and information spread? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice discover the history of pandemics, how social networks impact spread, and…
True Crime & Forensic Pathology with Patricia Cornwell & Dr. Jonathan HayesHow can you get away with murder? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore forensic pathology and autopsies with medical examiner and author Jonathan Hayes, feat…
Turning Back Time with Kevin StoneHow do you extend your longevity? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discuss epigenetics, tissue replacement, nanotech and how to be in…
Cosmic Queries – A Stellar New YearWhat will first contact with aliens be like? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice say “Happy New Year!” by answering a grab bag of fan questions about…
Things You Thought You Knew – Where the Earth EndsWhere does the Earth end? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the Karman Line, LED light bulbs, banking turns and other things you thought you…
Cosmic Queries – Living in a Simulation with Nick BostromAre 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…
The Science of Ted Lasso with Jason Sudeikis & Brendan HuntWhat’s the science behind kindness? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the hidden science in Ted Lasso with its creators Jason…
Cosmic Queries – James Webb Space TelescopeWhat’s the deal with the James Webb Space Telescope? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen learn about the JWST and what it will help us discover with…
The Omicron Variant with President of Regeneron, George YancopoulosWhat is the Omicron Variant? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice discuss the emergence of the new Omicron Variant of COVID-19 with biomedical scientis…
Globetrotter’s Guide to the GalaxyHow does a gravity assist work? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly run us through physics phenomena with the help of our friends from th…
Cosmic Queries – The Hidden Chemistry of Everything with Kate the ChemistIs chemistry truly everywhere? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about chemistry with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist. Dis…
Food in Space! With Alton Brown and GuestsHow good is food in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Jordan Klepper feast on food science and the challenges we face sending food to space with chef Alton Brown, food c…
