Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 44
Calling ET, with Dr. FunkySpoon – StarTalk All-StarsAstrobiologist David Grinspoon and his guest, Hugo Award-winning sci-fi author and scientist David Brin weigh the pros and cons of attempting to contact extraterrestrials. Plus, Ch…
The Science of High-Wire Stunts with Philippe PetitPut on your safety harness as Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates the world of death defying stunts with high-wire artist Philippe Petit, co-host Eugene Mirman, and guests Charles Liu…
Science and Art, with Carolyn Porco - StarTalk All-StarsCarolyn Porco is back, and she’s brought her friend, “Bad-ass Science Groupie” Sean Ono Lennon. Together with Chuck Nice, they answer Cosmic Queries about art, science, and math; t…
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: General Astrophysics 101Curious about general astrophysics? Join us for class this week as Prof. Neil Tyson and assistant Leighann Lord explain some of the basics. Now extended with 12 minutes of Neil, Bi…
Deciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin - StarTalk AllstarsWhat are gravitational waves, and what can they tell us about our universe? In her first outing as StarTalk All-Star host, cosmologist Janna Levin untangles the astrophysics with h…
Tuning in to Science on TV, with Mayim BialikIs science trending on TV and in pop culture? Could that encourage women to get into STEM? Find out from Neil Tyson and his guests Mayim Bialik, Summer Ash, Taryn O’Neill and co-ho…
Magic, Illusion, and Skepticism, with Bill Nye – StarTalk All-StarsIn this week’s StarTalk All-Stars, host Bill Nye applies his scientific mind and skeptical nature to fan-submitted Cosmic Queries chosen by co-host Chuck Nice, on subjects from mir…
Geeking Out with Whoopi GoldbergNeil Tyson and Whoopi Goldberg geek out about Star Trek, superheroes, space, and medical marijuana. Chuck Nice and Charles Liu join Neil in studio, with data journalist Mona Chalab…
Inside NASA Mission Control, with Astro Mike Massimino - StarTalk All-StarsFormer NASA astronaut Mike Massimino puts on his old CAPCOM headset and takes us inside Johnson Space Center, with a little help from his guests, Flight Directors Emily Nelson and…
Cosmic Queries: The Space RaceWhat did politics and the Cold War have to do with the space race? On the flip side, how did the Apollo program and landing on the Moon impact us here on Earth? Neil deGrasse Tyson…
Rosetta and Comet 67P, with Natalie Starkey - StarTalk All-StarsOn 9/30/16, the Rosetta spacecraft will purposefully join its Philae lander and crash into Comet 67P. Before then, StarTalk All-Stars host Natalie Starkey, co-host Chuck Nice and R…
A Conversation with Ray KurzweilGaze into the future when Neil Tyson interviews noted futurist and inventor, Ray Kurzweil about artificial intelligence, the human brain, nanotechnology, life extension and biotech…
Enceladus Up Close, with Carolyn Porco - StarTalk All-StarsIs the subsurface ocean on Saturn’s moon Enceladus the most likely place in our solar system to harbor life? Dive in with StarTalk All-Stars host and planetary scientist Carolyn Po…
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: SuperheroesNeil Tyson and co-host Colin Jost get their geek on answering questions about Thor, Captain America, Batman, Superman, Wolverine, and more. Now extended with 12 minutes of Neil, Bi…
Visualizing Our Universe, with Dr. FunkySpoon – StarTalk All-StarsAstrobiologist David Grinspoon and his guest, Carter Emmart, take us behind the scenes to see how Carter creates a virtual “Google Map” of our universe. Plus, Chuck Nice asks them…
Cosmic Queries: The Random EditionIt’s time for Cosmic Queries, where your own personal astrophysicist Neil Tyson answers fan-submitted questions, sight unseen. This week, co-host Chuck Nice chooses questions about…
Searching for Space Water, with Natalie Starkey - StarTalk All-StarsWater, water everywhere…and by everywhere, we mean the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe itself. Join us as we search for space water with our host, cosmochemist Natalie S…
Cosmic Queries: The MultiverseItching to know more about the multiverse? You’re not alone! Join us when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Princeton theoretical physicist Paul Steinhardt answer fan-submitted questions abo…
Confronting Zika and other Viruses, with Bill Nye and Laurie Garrett – StarTalk All-StarsIf you want to sleep tonight, skip this episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Bill Nye, Chuck Nice and virus expert Laurie Garrett examine how we’re fighting Zika, Dengue, West Nile, HIV…
Extended Classic: StarTalk Live! Satisfying Our Curiosity about Mars (Part 1)In honor of the 4th anniversary of Curiosity landing on Mars, we’re revisiting our StarTalk Live! show where we descended on The Bell House to celebrate the momentous event, with N…
