Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 21
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…
A Materials World - Hacks & Gizmos with Jud ReadyHow do you invent a new material? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice discuss the science of invention, biomimicry, and answer cosmic queries about…
Cosmic Queries – Launching the Inspiration4 with Chris Mason & Sian ProctorWhat did we learn from the first all civilian mission into orbit? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore SpaceX’s recent launch, the Inspiration4, with biophysici…
Cosmic Queries – Native Skywatchers with Dr. Annette LeeWhat does the night’s sky look like for Indigenous peoples? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Negin Farsad take a deep dive into the constellation map of Indig…
Things You Thought You Knew - A Constellation PrizeHow did Uranus get its name? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain all the things you thought you knew about the names of the planets and moons in our solar syst…
Killer Bots! with BattleBots’ Ray BillingsProgrammed…to kill! On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly sit down with BattleBots’ Ray Billings to discuss combat robots, his killer robot…
Cosmic Queries - Smarty-Pants Trash Bin with Jordan KlepperWhat is string theory? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Jordan Klepper answer fan questions about solar system formation, dark matter, and the expansion of sp…
