Synopsis
Science meets comedy and pop culture on StarTalk Radio! Astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities and scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. But wait... there's more! Our new show, StarTalk All-Stars, features a revolving slate of all-star scientists and science educators including Bill Nye the Science Guy, backed up by your favorite comic co-hosts.Catch new episodes of StarTalk Radio on Fridays at 7pm ET, and StarTalk All-Stars on Tuesdays at 7pm ET. Keep Looking Up!
Episodes
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Season 2 Time Capsule
28/03/2013 Duration: 46minRevisit some highlights of our Season 2 shows. This show includes interview excerpts with Whoopi Goldberg, John Hodgman, Nichelle Nichols, Phil Plait, and Morgan Freeman. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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When Science Crashes the Party
28/03/2013 Duration: 44minJaneane Garofalo engages in political warfare, delving into the furious debates between Democrats and Republicans and the science issues that divide them. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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A Conversation with Whoopi Goldberg
28/03/2013 Duration: 43minWhoopi Goldberg talks about her love of science, and how it eventually led to her role as Guinan on "Star Trek, The Next Generation". Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Spooky Science
28/03/2013 Duration: 43minOur Halloween special investigates the science of ghosts and other haunting phenomena. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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The Big Bang Theory
28/03/2013 Duration: 45minA hit TV sitcom about science geeks? Neil talks with the co-creator and science advisor for "The Big Bang Theory." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Spaceward Bound
28/03/2013 Duration: 43minNASA astronaut Mike Massimino joins us to discuss the perils and promise of human space flight now and into the future. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Live at the Bell House (Part 2)
28/03/2013 Duration: 44minIn the second half of our live show at the Bell House in Brooklyn, Kristen Schaal, Scott Adsit, Eugene Mirman and our very special guest Alan Alda travel through time and higher dimensions. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Live at the Bell House (Part 1)
28/03/2013 Duration: 48minStarTalk Radio brought science in the house at the 4th annual Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, with Kristen Schaal, Scott Adsit, Eugene Mirman and our very special guest Alan Alda. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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The Music of the Spheres
28/03/2013 Duration: 45minFrom the physics of sound to the healing power of song, groove to the universal sway of music with guests Moby and Jonathan Coulton. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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9/11 Memorial
28/03/2013 Duration: 44minOn this ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, StarTalk Radio takes a look at the event and how it changed our lives. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Making the Fur Fly
28/03/2013 Duration: 45minAlthough many people debate about the use of animals in science and civilization, few argue as adamantly against their use than our guest, Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder and president of PETA. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Revolving Around the Sun
28/03/2013 Duration: 43minSee the Sun with new eyes as we discuss the many ways this ball of plasma illuminates our past, present and future. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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The Physics of Superheroes, the Sequel
28/03/2013 Duration: 43minHoly Δx Δp ≥ ℏ/2 Batman! Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku joins us for another discussion of superheroes and the amazing physics behind their incredible powers. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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NASA and Nichelle Nichols
28/03/2013 Duration: 42minFamous for her role as Star Trek's Uhura, Nichelle Nichols discusses in part 2 of her interview how she also played a vital role in influencing the modern era of NASA. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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A Conversation with Nichelle Nichols
28/03/2013 Duration: 45minNichelle Nichols discusses her role as Star Trek's Lt. Uhura, and the impact that had on her life and on society. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Through the Wormhole
28/03/2013 Duration: 40minAcademy-award winning actor Morgan Freeman joins us for a light-hearted discussion of some of the deepest mysteries facing science today. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Time Travel at the Movies
28/03/2013 Duration: 43minTravel back to the future for a discussion of time travel and the movies that depict such excellent adventures. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Let There Be Light
28/03/2013 Duration: 43minAre you on our wavelength? Learn about the many ways the electromagnetic spectrum infiltrates our lives and illuminates the universe. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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The Political Science of The Daily Show
28/03/2013 Duration: 42minFrom Comedy Central's World News Headquarters in New York, Neil sits down with Jon Stewart of The Daily Show to discuss the comic (and cosmic) connections between the worlds of science and politics. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Making Cents of Money
28/03/2013 Duration: 44minSuze Orman shares her street smarts about math, investing and the recent economic melt-down on our show about the science of finance. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.