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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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#979

Why… Anything? With Harry Cliff

Why was there more matter than antimatter left over? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the quantum origins of the universe, charge parity violation, dark matter, and the many quarks that make up our world with CERN particle physicist Harry Cliff.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/why-anything-with-harry-cliff/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/why-anything-with-harry-cliff/) Thanks to our Patrons Diedre Austin, Robert R Able, Peter Onnasch, Valarie McCullar, tremayne johnston, Kurt Kwok, Gianfranco Iannotta, April007, Dale Frewaldt, Sergio Castañeda, Desiray Belcher, Steelfinger7 Steelfinger7, Arnav Madan, Jana, Stephan, Craig Cordwell, Emmanuel Nolasco, Micheal Dunthorn, Forgotten Glory, Thornman, Simba vortex, Justus Patrick, Joey Sandall, Ainsley Bhattan, Dan Teston, Nick Smith, Matt Curtis, Todd King, Reka, and Micheal 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

5 hrs Ago

45 MINS

45:05

5 hrs Ago

#978

Einstein’s Genius with Ron Howard

How did Einstein uncover so many fundamental theories of the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Harrison Greenbaum, and astrophysicist Janna Levin celebrate the life and legacy of Albert Einstein, accompanied by Neil’s interview with director Ron Howard. (Originally Aired March 15, 2019) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/einsteins-genius-with-ron-howard/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/einsteins-genius-with-ron-howard/) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

17 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:56

17 Jan 2025

#977

The Elements of Marie Curie with Dava Sobel

How did Marie Curie’s discoveries in radioactivity change our understanding of the natural world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with science writer Dava Sobel, author of a new book on Curie, to explore the enduring impact of her work on radioactivity. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-elements-of-marie-curie-with-dava-sobel/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-elements-of-marie-curie-with-dava-sobel/) Thanks to our Patrons Steven Dominie, MICHEAL EMANUELSON, Troy L Gilbert, Johnny Mac, Micheal Benvenuto, Keti Khukhunashvili, David Cashion, Lord Bane, Pat Dolloff, timothy jones, Amir Torabi, Catherine B, Lewis Z, Andrew Troia, Samurai_wolf_6, mike johnson, The Analytical Btch, Mark Petry, Randy Harbour, Garrett Gilbeau, Christopher Manning, Sulla, Jeremy Wong, P Soni, that one guy Kamaron, and Bisexualstardust 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

14 Jan 2025

40 MINS

40:31

14 Jan 2025

#976

Getting Hypnotized with David Spiegel

Hypnosis—stage act or science? Neil deGrasse Tyson, joined by co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, dives into the mysterious world of hypnosis with clinical psychiatrist David Spiegel. What is hypnosis? Is it about losing control—or gaining it? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/getting-hypnotized-with-david-spiegel/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/getting-hypnotized-with-david-spiegel/) Thanks to our Patrons L, Brian Mckeighan, shpdds, Azure Rodriguez, Erel Ortacdag, Sean Bettencourt, Ashtyn Marcus, Kiril Nikolov, Andy Sist, mark howell, Shawn Ravenfire, Kim Barron, Brooke Bellamy, Devin Daley, Aubrey Fernandez, Jeff Mathewson, Lord_J.Capella, Alexander Langholm Skogvik, Carleigh Drakulic, Daniel Trimble, Kyle Francek, Kayla Hunter, Mathew, Diksha Thakur, east779ave, Chris Roskell, and Shyam Vekaria 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

10 Jan 2025

46 MINS

46:45

10 Jan 2025

#975

Into The Matrix with Laurence Fishburne

Are we all living in The Matrix? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Laurence Fishburne to explore the science of The Matrix, simulation theory, and who has the better deep voice. Would you take the red pill?  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/into-the-matrix-with-laurence-fishburne/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/into-the-matrix-with-laurence-fishburne/) Thanks to our Patrons james martindale, Henry GLover, Steven Weber, Evan, Qaisar75, Moe, Denise Edwards, Micheal J Trietsch, Randy Frankel, John Mortimer, Austin Croley, Chase J, Kathryn Cellerini Moore, adijan Oda, Markus McLaughlin, Dan, 1 Eleven, Dustin Morell, Siva Kumar, Brandon Smith, Ken Zebarah, Steven Dominie, Layf Carlson, st.johnstantine, Thimon De Raad, Scott Payne, Micheal Williams, Ricardo Piras, Troy camilleri, lioz balky, s, and CeeJay 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

07 Jan 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:02

07 Jan 2025

#974

Cosmic Queries: Time-Keeping

What is time? Is it infinite? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer questions all about time. Does time even exist?  (Originally Aired March 3, 2013) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-time-keeping/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-time-keeping/) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

31 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:58

31 Dec 2024

#973

Our Burning Questions – Entropy & Immortality

Could we have reached the moon in 1700? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers the burning questions co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly’s have been saving all year about immortality, redshifting photons, altering the laws of physics, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Gail Fairburn, Chris, Kestutis, Dave Seff, Dennis Waters, Bill Anderson, bobdan, Aisling, Erez Buchnik, AndrewRaidz, Rolf Ulrich Isachsen, Korakot Teerasawad, Dylan Mustafa, RMKay, KateOfTime, David Skinner, Malcolm Mar Fan, Matt Berg, Tripp Dailey, Micah Widmaier, Christian Holmes, Dmitry Yurchenko, Adam Booth, Daniel Cummings, Arjun Ananth, and Marcus Smalls 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 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:19

27 Dec 2024

#972

Past, Present, Future: Time Travel with Brian Greene

What type of time travel is in “A Christmas Carol”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions on time travel, paradoxes, and wormholes with theoretical physicist, Brian Greene. Did Ebenezer Scrooge get pulled through a wormhole?   (Originally Aired December 20, 2022) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/past-present-future-time-travel-with-brian-greene/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/past-present-future-time-travel-with-brian-greene/) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

24 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:09

24 Dec 2024

#971

Deciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin

What is a gravitational wave? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen sit down with physicist Rainer Weiss to discuss LIGO, black holes, and the physics of gravitational waves.  (Originally Aired October 4, 2016) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/deciphering-gravitational-waves-janna-levin-startalk-stars/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/deciphering-gravitational-waves-janna-levin-startalk-stars/) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

20 Dec 2024

47 MINS

47:57

20 Dec 2024

#970

Alien Sightings with David Spergel

Are alien spacecraft here on Earth? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discuss the UAP hearings, unexplained cosmic phenomena, dark matter, and more with astrophysicist and NASA UAP chair David Spergel. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/alien-sightings-with-david-spergel/] () Thanks to our Patrons David Anderson, Paul Balchin, Gary Droege, Antonin Bukovsky, Bill Bailey, Nathan Ramsey, Allan Schwartz, Tom Voyles, Curt Helvey, Walquiria Fontanez, Peg & Rick, Brandon, DJ Thuggy, Lorenzo Olivera, James Cobb, devon, Peter Čerešník, Rick, VICTOR HERNANDEZ, Pohev, Terry Burke, Barbara Guerra-Torres, Tyler Provencher, and Mariann 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 Dec 2024

56 MINS

56:24

17 Dec 2024

#969

The Ethics of AI with Batya Friedman & Steve Omohundro

How can we ensure technology evolves ethically in a rapidly advancing world? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice & Gary O’Reilly explore the challenges of designing a future where human values and AI coexist with The Future of Life Award’s 2024 recipients, Batya Friedman & Steve Omohundro. Thanks to our friends at Future of Life Institute for supporting today’s episode. To learn more about FOL and this year's winners, make sure to visit [FutureofLife.org] (http://futureoflife.org/) . NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-ethics-of-ai-with-batya-friedman-steve-omohundro/] () Thanks to our Patrons Meech, Sara Hubbard, Jesse Thilo, Myles Stanton, Francisco Meza, Edvardas Žemaitis, Ronny Waingort, Cyrelle Sumner, Ticheal Murner, Chase, Karen Morlatt, Brian Kelley, Kevin Vail, Rob, Razey9, Mark Th, Kyle M, Zygmunt Wasik, Hulk, Jon McPeak, smiggy93, Tolulope Oladimeji Oyeniyi, Bernie Cat, David Conradt, Ian Mercado, Daniel Bielawski, Indika, and Aris 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

13 Dec 2024

47 MINS

47:43

13 Dec 2024

#968

To Boldly Go Where No StarTalk Has Gone Before with Charles Liu

Could we create warp drive someday? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice team up with astrophysicist Charles Liu to dive into the science, technology, and legacy of one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/to-boldly-go-where-no-startalk-has-gone-before-with-charles-liu/] () Thanks to our Patrons Brady Harmon, Gary McCarthy, Hardin Johnson, Micheal Sikkes, Tenny, David Engleman, Victoria Weeks, Eric Shampine, Micheal J. Hanley, Andrew Black, Marlon, Angel Jimenez, ANTHRO-PO-COSMIC DYLAN, Chelsea Kehne, Connor Ryna, Liam Corcoran, Walker Foland, Christopher Thomas, Eric Boyd, Dani Ruegg, Dan Northcott, Carol Watkins, Joe Lopez, Chris Minton, Meech, and Sara Hubbard 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 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:15

10 Dec 2024

#967

Journey to the Stars with Bill Nye

Could life hitchhike across planets? What color is the sky on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye, the current CEO of The Planetary Society, team up to discuss the science and advocacy that goes into space exploration, unraveling the threads of discovery that define humanity's quest to understand the cosmos. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/journey-to-the-stars-with-bill-nye/] () Thanks to our friends at The Planetary Society for partnering with us on this episode! To support their mission and the future of space advocacy, head over to [https://Planetary.org/StarTalk] () Thanks to our Patrons Edwin Strode, Mathew M, Micheal McDonough, Evan Fenwick, Trvis Knop, David Hardison, Sarah Kominek, Saulius Alminas, Rob Lentini, Eric Williams, Billy, John Buzzotta, Jeremy Hopcroft, Christian Harvey, Bob Cobourn, Jeremy ALford, Brandon Cortazar, James Finlay, Anastine2020, Rebecca Valenti, jordan battleson, Timothy Jarvis, and Gleb Mpakopuc 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 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:41

03 Dec 2024

#966

Food, Science, and Culture with Anthony Bourdain [Extended Cut]

How do food, science, and culture collide? For the first time on podcast, we’re airing Neil deGrasse Tyson’s 2018 interview with author and food expert Anthony Bourdain in its entirety. We reflect back on our differences in taste, what food is like in Antarctica, and the importance and universality of food in our lives. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/food-science-and-culture-with-anthony-bourdain/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/food-science-and-culture-with-anthony-bourdain/) (Clips of this interview originally aired January 4, 2019) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early. ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

44 MINS

44:59

29 Nov 2024

#965

A Cosmic Conversation with Kip Thorne

Could you travel back in time through a wormhole? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with theoretical physicist and Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne to reflect on discovering gravitational waves with LIGO, the science in the movie Interstellar, black holes, and many more mysteries still yet to be answered. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Colin Michael Gregory, Robert Gehrig, Élysse, patricia pulvirenti, Joe DiFranco, Jesus Osvaldo Bonilla, Cory Martin, Therese Talbot, Kass, Willian Fee, Terrance Richards, J. Spencer Cook "Spencer", Marilyn Webster, Gary Snider, Diego urueta, Stephen, Randall Olson, tucker Coffin, bruce evans, sue ercreich, Fredrik Johansson, Jan Turley, Brian Falk, and Terry Hofmann 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

26 Nov 2024

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:06

26 Nov 2024

#964

The Power of Probability with Alex Cosoi

What is the probability of our existence? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the probabilities all around us, the idea of risk, and how they factor into our own security in the digital age with cybersecurity expert Alex Cosoi. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-power-of-probability-with-alex-cosoi/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-power-of-probability-with-alex-cosoi/) Thanks to our Patrons Ben Jackson, James Hall, XYZ, Rick Reyes, Brian Gilstrap, Jeffrey Silva, Simon Schwartz, Lori Thomas, Sally Sapp, Alberto.p, Kenneth W Miller, Richard Hart, Patience, Brent Fraliex, 4 Light Years Away, Michele Raiola, Tess Gleason, Connie Schreiber, Metthew Tucker, Hickory Ogle, and Aldeeep 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 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:40

22 Nov 2024

#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