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Neil deGrasse Tyson

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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+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best StarTalk Radio episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to StarTalk Radio for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite StarTalk Radio episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

If scientists discovered that we are not alone, what would they do with that information? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for life, habitability around M stars and more with astrophysics professor and author Aomawa Shields.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-life-on-other-planets-with-aomawa-shields/

Thanks to our Patrons Pepper Horton, annie brown, Lance Cardwell, Natalie waugh, firestorm960, and Daryl Spencerfor supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Original ESO/M. Kornmesser (+ background position from original change by Nagualdesign), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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StarTalk Radio - Extraterrestrial Oceans – StarTalk Live!
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06/07/22 • 46 min

What are the oceans like on Enceladus? Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the oceans of other planets in the search for alien life with planetary scientist Kevin Hand, oceanographer Julie Huber, and comedians, Eugene Mirman, Ellie Kemper, and John Mulaney!

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/extraterrestrial-oceans-startalk-live/

Thanks to our Patrons ​​Nate Gilman, Amy Morton, erika brennan, Rob Cordes, Tyler Pitts, Arya Menon, Jessie Desmond, Beth Leitch, Zach, and Karen Berthot for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Pablo Carlos Budassi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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StarTalk Radio - Cosmic Queries - Cosmic Cauldron (Re-release)
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11/21/23 • 45 min

What would Isaac Newton think of today’s science? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer a cosmic cauldron of Cosmic Queries. From dark matter, to what aliens look like, the size of the universe, we answer a multiverse of questions.

This episode originally aired July 27, 2020.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-cosmic-cauldron-re-release/

Thanks to our Patrons Saawan Patel, Samantha Quinn, Anatoly Borodin, Brice Purdy, Forrest Shepard, Sarah Caroline Bell, Genesis Djafri, and Braden Thomas for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/STScI; Infrared: NASA-JPL-Caltech

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How are attitudes toward cannabis changing? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly discuss marijuana’s effects on mental health with former football pro turned cannabis professional, Ricky Williams, and Harvard neuroscientist, Dr. Staci Gruber.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/taking-a-hit-with-dr-staci-gruber-and-ricky-williams/

Photo Credit: United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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StarTalk Radio - Explosive Queries with Terry Crews
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11/15/24 • 41 min

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/

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.

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StarTalk Radio - Cosmic Queries: Time-Keeping
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12/31/24 • 34 min

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)

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StarTalk Radio - Things You Thought You Knew – Head in the Clouds
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04/08/25 • 45 min

Why are there different types of clouds? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about twilight, how clouds are made, and why Earth’s coastlines change.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-head-in-the-clouds/

Thanks to our Patrons Kevin, Jaden Peters, Margaret Berry, TheGSTip, Wisdom Ajayi, Thais Carvalho, Tye Bennett, Adam E, Joel Addis, Jurica Posavec, Cheryl Rudisill, Rob DeSanno, Joseph Fogas, Laura Fortier, Melyssa Bailey, Dustin Callas, Aubry Villanueva, Kyla Speakman, Nelson Hernandez, Eika Ng, Steve Gideon, Jake Schultz, Felipe, Sheldon Wilcox, David Sargent, Jason Ralston, Jim Young, Marcus Hart, Cletus Payne, Melinda DeRouen Mueller, Sharon Wright, michele mccarthy, Houston Nickelson III, Gowd Haraginadoni, Kurt_009, manny gonzalez, Fabrizio Hasselbach, Douglas James, Joe, Mohamed Echkouna, Mista Sandman, Javier Ortega A., Donna C McCulloch, Lanie Hollifield, and Sagan is King for supporting us this week.

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StarTalk Radio - Cosmic Queries – Galaxies Galore
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12/05/23 • 42 min

What does JWST tell us about galaxy formation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer questions about galaxies, measuring the distance of far away objects, dark matter, primordial galaxies, and more!

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-galaxies-galore/

Thanks to our Patrons Will Bailey, Joanie Nelson, Holly Harlin, Terry Eby, Brian Pennington, Dan Dymek, and Alex Florescu for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Nielander, CC0, via Wikimedia Commo

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What happens if Earth’s core is slowing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the spinning of Earth’s core, the physics of tire pressure, and the science of toast.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-earths-spinning-core/

Thanks to our Patrons Gaija, Kyann McMillie, Brett Moorman, Craig Landon, and Ms. Gordon for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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StarTalk Radio - Nuclear Winter with Ann Druyan and Brian Toon
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08/09/22 • 58 min

Are advanced civilizations doomed to destroy themselves? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore the Cold War, The Drake Equation, and nuclear winter hypothesis with producer of Cosmos and Carl Sagan’s widow Ann Druyan and atmospheric scientist Brian Toon.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/nuclear-winter-with-ann-druyan-and-brian-toon/

Photo Credit: United States Department of Energy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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FAQ

How many episodes does StarTalk Radio have?

StarTalk Radio currently has 1004 episodes available.

What topics does StarTalk Radio cover?

The podcast is about Nasa, Space, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Nature, Podcasts, Education, Science, Universe and Physics.

What is the most popular episode on StarTalk Radio?

The episode title 'Cosmic Queries – Life on Other Planets with Aomawa Shields' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on StarTalk Radio?

The average episode length on StarTalk Radio is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of StarTalk Radio released?

Episodes of StarTalk Radio are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of StarTalk Radio?

The first episode of StarTalk Radio was released on Jun 1, 2009.

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