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  Neil deGrasse Tyson  

Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

 

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#963

Solar Storms & Super Hurricanes with Richard Spinrad

How do we predict our planet's most powerful forces? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about extreme weather, hurricanes, coronal mass ejections, and preparing for space storms hurtling our way with NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Dwight N Keown, Nathan Veatch, CURTIS J ESSEN, John Havranek, Vanessa Harding, Aiden Chauvette, Matthew Stork, SpaceTimePete, larry hughes, Anselmo Garcia, Nessa Nova, Tanya Henry, Neil Livingston, oliver stanton, Regis, Micheal Stewart, DP337, Rob Butler, Beth, and Caton Smith for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:51

19 Nov 2024

#962

Explosive Queries with Terry Crews

What does it take to truly thrive on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Terry Crews answer grab bag questions about Mars, magnetic fields, photons, Hot Ones spicy wings and the entropy of muscles.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/explosive-queries-with-terry-crews/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/explosive-queries-with-terry-crews/) Thanks to our Patrons Jack Walker, Anastasia Kirkpatrick, Skywatcher, Zuber Singh, Jennifer Long, Jared Thomas, David, Adam Rothas, Marius Calin, TeeH, Cedrick Sauls, Lana Abel, RosebeforeHoes, Christina Hagopian, Jerry Agrinzoni, Kassper, Sarah & Oliver, Kenneth von Smellsmore, and Matthew Young for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:43

15 Nov 2024

#961

Things You Thought You Knew - The Ancient Planets

Is the sun bigger than we think it is? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about the diameter of the sun, how we got leap year, and the days of the week.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-the-ancient-planets/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-the-ancient-planets/) Thanks to our Patrons Gloria Swanson, Daniel Edwards, Christina Schafer, Aleksander Olsen, Bryan Beidleman, wettdoggy, Martin, Travis Campbell, Sandee Brooke, Ian Doherty, Joey Santos, Trevor Hunter, Dr. Edwin R. Florance, and Chris Orpurt for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:10

12 Nov 2024

#960

A Cosmic Conversation with J. Richard Gott III

Why haven’t we found evidence of alien civilizations? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with astrophysicist J. Richard Gott III to talk chess, tachyons, and what the Fermi Paradox and Copernican Principle say about humanity’s place in the cosmos. Plus, they rank super-genius movies.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/a-cosmic-conversation-with-j-richard-gott-iii/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/a-cosmic-conversation-with-j-richard-gott-iii/) Thanks to our Patrons George Jeffers, Kate Jarocki, Paloma, Molina, Colby Lapresi, Duane Day, Elena, Gordon Vu, Dale, Boris Jegorovic, Dennis Wish, Kristine Tolman, David Geiger, Shawn Kellner, Tisha Bernal, Marek, Peter Morrow, Edward Badger, Micheal Buckelew, Patrick, Jennifer Bills, and Keni Jane Johnson for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:12

05 Nov 2024

#959

The Hard Problem of Consciousness with David Chalmers

What exactly is consciousness, and why is it such a hard problem to solve? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly take you deep into the mysteries of consciousness and objective reality, David Chalmers, a philosopher and cognitive scientist.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-with-david-chalmers] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-with-david-chalmers/) Thanks to our Patrons Jay, Gregory Aronoff, Tom B. Night, Barnsley, Glenn, Hibachi Flamethrower, Crescencio Maximilian joseph Martinez, Micheal Gomez, Matthew Deane, James, Joe Chillemi, Thomas van Cleave, Kelsey Plugge, Jeff Jones, William Hamilton, and Kevin Cosg. for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

01 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:48

01 Nov 2024

#958

Europa Clipper’s Search for Life with Kevin Hand

Will we find life alive in our very own solar system? Neil deGrasse Tyson dives into the ocean worlds beyond Earth, exploring the Europa Clipper, and the search for life in our own backyard with astrobiologist and planetary scientist Kevin Hand.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/europa-clippers-search-for-life-with-kevin-hand/] () Thanks to our Patrons Krista Vilate, Kevin Anderson, Nipsey Hussle, lauralee kruta, Richard Lewis, Mike Nichols, Sofie ela, Amila Silva, SALS GAMING, Kathleen chiras, Juni Figueroa, Joey Medici, Godfrey DiGiorgi, Damian Smith, Amanda Lyninger, Matthew Jones, Samuel Jones, Andrea Priest, Daemonhat, Timothy Folks, and Kronas De Se for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

29 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:10

29 Oct 2024

#957

Deadliest Cosmic Queries

Could humankind outlive the Earth? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are ready to get spooky. We’ve gathered your fan-submitted Cosmic Queries that explore all things death, from the death of humanity to the death of the universe.    NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/deadliest-cosmic-queries/ (Originally Aired December 27, 2019) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

25 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:26

25 Oct 2024

#956

Cosmic Queries – The Big Stretch

What is fire? How do gravitational waves ripple through space-time? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Harrison Greenbaum answer grab bag questions about why supernovae form black holes, photons, the singularity, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-the-big-stretch/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-the-big-stretch/) Thanks to our Patrons Tina Bartenfelder, scott white, Camelia Prodan, Wendy Tilles, Hank Hill, Cody White, Richard Vermillion, Lawrence Wolfe, darina spasova, Pablo Montufar, Alia Druid, Karthik, Jelmer van der Wijk, Anne ROBERTZ, Quentin, Sebastian Mueller, Marta Polo, Chelsea Mcclelland, Ross Hardie, Micheal, and Kevin Danielson for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

22 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:25

22 Oct 2024

#955

The Simulation Within with Karl Friston

Are we all living in a simulation inside our brains? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the root of perception, if AI really is intelligent, and The Free Energy Principle with theoretical neuroscientist Karl Friston. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-simulation-within-with-karl-friston/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-simulation-within-with-karl-friston/) Thanks to our Patrons Timothy Ecker, Jason Griffith, Evan Lee, Marc, Christopher Young, ahoF3Hb9m, Steven Kraus, Dave Hartman, Diana Todd, Jeffrey Shulak MD, Susan Summers, Kurt A Goebel, Renee Harris, Damien, Adam Akre, Kyle Marston, Gabriel, Bradley Butikofer, Patrick Hill, Cory Alan, and Micheal Gomez for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

58 MINS

58:07

18 Oct 2024

#954

The Origins of Life with Sara Imari Walker

What is life? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice tackle assembly theory, artificial life, and the origin of lifeforms in the universe as we revise the definition of life with astrobiologist and theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-origins-of-life-with-sara-imari-walker/] () Thanks to our Patrons Bill Williamson, Amanda, Charles Waggoner, Jason Wiatr, Don Lane, Biren Amin, Jean C Roy, david accetta, STAHLGEIST, joshua george, Danny, daniel oliveira, Matthew Szwajda, Gabe Magallanes, Mike Jespersen, Elias, and Jon O for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:08

15 Oct 2024

#953

Listening to the Universe with Kimberly Arcand

What does a black hole sound like? Neil deGrasse Tyson & Chuck Nice explore the sounds of the universe using JWST and Chandra X-Ray Observatory data with astrophysicist and data sonification expert Kimberly Arcand, Live at Guild Hall.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Deb, Linda Gibson, Dominic Hamken, JTsolept, Eric Sharakan, Rick Wallingford, Douglas Waltz, RT, Cristina, Lorraine Wright, Paul Deis, Diane Lapick, Dr. Staci Gruber, James Dorrough, Edward Bornman, GLENNA F MONTGOMERY, and David Martin for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:04

08 Oct 2024

#952

Is Music the Language of the Universe? with Daniel Levitin

Did early humans sing before they could talk? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discover how music helps us recall memories, the Singing Neanderthal Theory, the default mode network, and how music can be used as medicine with neuroscientist and author, Daniel Levitin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/is-music-the-language-of-the-universe-with-daniel-levitin/ Thanks to our Patrons Ezra, Akiri, Chaitanya Khoje, CarpeCosmos, George Shorts, Nancy Wolter, Ryan, Gary Boothe, Matt Borgstrand, Grant Gamblin, Shan Cretin, Lindahl Freeze, Gordon Vu, SHAN KAR, Connor Holm, and Gaute Monsen for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:52

04 Oct 2024

#951

Dark Comets with Darryl Seligman

Why did Oumuamua, the first discovered interstellar object, accelerate faster than it should? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore the mysteries of the newest objects in the solar system: “dark comets” and interstellar objects with astrophysicist Darryl Seligman.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/dark-comets-with-darryl-seligman/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/dark-comets-with-darryl-seligman/) Thanks to our Patrons デーモン, Howard Chang, Kelly Houle, John Herron, Justin Hanson, Melshore Walker, Andrei L, JENNY JONES, Rebecca Fishow, Alin Simionoiu, Steve C, Johnathan Gregory, Jake Evans, Jim Shorts, Jessica Hudzik, William Komanetsky, and Thierry Querette for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

38 MINS

38:02

01 Oct 2024

#950

Time and The Universe, with Charles Liu

Can time itself die? Astrophysicist Charles Liu is back in the hosting hot seat alongside comic co-host Chuck Nice to explore black holes, big bangs, our understanding of time and how it relates to the universe.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/time-and-the-universe-with-charles-liu/x] () (Originally Aired December 18, 2018) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

46 MINS

46:33

27 Sep 2024

#949

Our Mathematical Universe with Grant Sanderson (3Blue1Brown)

Is math discovered or invented? Neil deGrasse Tyson & Chuck Nice explore information theory, talking to aliens with prime numbers, Mandelbrot sets, and why math is often called the "language of the universe" with Grant Sanderson, the math educator behind YouTube channel 3Blue1Brown.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/our-mathematical-universe-with-grant-sanderson-3blue1brown/ Thanks to our Patrons Dr. Satish, Susan Kleiner, Harrison Phillips, Mark A, Rebeca Fuchs, Aaron Ciarla, Joe Reyna, David Grech, Fida Vuori, Paul A Hansen, Imran Yusufzai, CharlieVictor, Bob Cowles, Ryan Lyum, MunMun, Samuel Barnett, John DesMarteau, and Mary Anne Sanford for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

24 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:56

24 Sep 2024

#948

Hibernating for Deep Spaceflight with Ryan Sprenger

How close are we to enabling  astronauts to go into deep sleep for long space journeys? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly team up with Ryan Sprenger, Senior Research Scientist at Fauna Bio, to explore whether humans can hibernate like animals do. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/hibernating-for-deep-spaceflight-with-ryan-sprenger/] () Thanks to our Patrons Parker Mann, Kwesi collisson, John, Ray, Dr. Cy, Felix the Feline, Jimmy Dunn, Mandi McKay, Kevin Militello, Aaron Streimish, Joshua Beadle, Sam Pennington, Geoffrey Docute, Syler, David Smith, and Matt Talley for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

45 MINS

45:17

20 Sep 2024

#947

Revisiting the Drake Equation with David Grinspoon

Will alien life look like anything on Earth? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice deep dive into questions about astrobiology, revisiting the Drake Equation, and life beyond Earth with NASA astrobiology strategist, David Grinspoon a.k.a Dr. Funkyspoon. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/revisiting-the-drake-equation-with-david-grinspoon/] () Thanks to our Patrons Edvardo Cullen, Harriet Harmon, Andre Rivera Hinostroza, David Rolfe, Piotr Toruński, Karen Mills, Ghost Rider, Leonard Leonidas, Beatriz Clemente, Jon Johnson, Loren Blaine, John Bigelow, and Leslie Colonello for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

51 MINS

51:18

17 Sep 2024

#946

Life in a Mars Simulation with Kelly Haston

What would life be like for astronauts on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice dive into the world of simulated Mars missions with Commander Kelly Haston, who recently completed a NASA analog mission in a simulated Mars habitat.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/life-in-a-mars-simulation-with-kelly-haston/ Thanks to our Patrons Bob Zimmermann, Edward Bucktron, Intrepid Space Monkey, Cameron Ross, Mark Shashek, Lexi & Rick, Hidde Waagemans, Matthew Mickelson, Chris Vetter, John Haverlack, Brady Fiechter, and Adam Crowther for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

10 Sep 2024

48 MINS

48:18

10 Sep 2024

#945

Epigenetics & The Full Story of Inheritance with Bianca Jones Marlin

Was Lamarckian evolution actually right? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly learn about the new field of epigenetics and how the lived experiences of past generations can get passed down genetically with neuroscientist & epigeneticist Bianca Jones Marlin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/epigenetics-the-full-story-of-inheritance-with-bianca-jones-marlin/] () Thanks to our Patrons Takwa Southerland, Harvey Davidson, Shawn D., Bob Race, Gabe Knuth, Carol Schutt, Micheal Ryan, Longman Foner, Christy Summersett, Cameron Bellamy, Colette, and Dee Tandas for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

06 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:03

06 Sep 2024

#944

Cosmic Queries – In a Zeptosecond

Can nuclear fusion become the ultimate renewable energy source? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about transporters, the smallest unit of time, expansion, and other ideas that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Day53, May Jo Williams, Tisha Bernal, Jeff Holcombe, Lorenzo & Elisabetta, C Hahn, Charles Maluf, Paul Levine, Crystal Barnes, and Peter Brush for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

45 MINS

45:03

03 Sep 2024

#943

Cosmic Queries – Back to School Edition

What do you wish you had 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 dilation, white holes, the sound of space, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-back-to-school-edition/] () Thanks to our Patrons Goat34, Mark Dent, Edwin J Roldan, Evan Moorhead, and Abby GIll for supporting us this week.  (Originally Aired Tuesday, October 4 2022) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

45 MINS

45:40

30 Aug 2024

#942

Searching for Habitable Worlds with David Kipping

How do we uncover distant planets’ secrets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the recent discoveries in exoplanet study, exo-moons, and finding the stars from our sun’s stellar nursery with astronomer and head of Cool Worlds Lab, David Kipping. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/searching-for-habitable-worlds-with-david-kipping/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/searching-for-habitable-worlds-with-david-kipping/) Thanks to our Patrons Micheal Morey, Kristoff Vidalis, Adir Buskila, Yanir Stein, Randombot38, James Komiensky, Richard Clark, Daniel Helwig, Kayleigh Sell, and KENNY SMART for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

27 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:23

27 Aug 2024

#941

Robots Searching for Life on Saturn’s Moon with Matt Travers

Could we use robots to explore the oceans of Enceladus? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Harrison Greenbaum dive deep into the EELS Project, sending a snake-like robot to Enceladus with Matthew Travers, a roboticist at the Biorobotics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/robots-searching-for-life-on-saturns-moon-with-matt-travers/] () Thanks to our Patrons Sam Gmail, Juraj Petrovic, Teresina Rojas, Nichole Buck, Don, Jeremy Berry, Antonio Johnson, Mike Feinberg, AGM-Prism✦, Micheal Brown, and Jason Lie for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:59

20 Aug 2024