Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Cara Santa Maria

Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, television host, producer, and journalist. She is excited to present "Talk Nerdy," a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.

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Dog Cognition w/ Alexandra Horowitz

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04/10/23 • 59 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, professor and head of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College, Columbia University. They talk about her newest book, "The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves." Also discussed is the special relationship we have with our dogs and the developmental stages they experience, from puppy to older adult.

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Motivation Science w/ Ayelet Fishbach

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02/12/24 • 57 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Dr. Ayelet Fishbach. She is the author of, "GET IT DONE: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation." Follow Ayelet: @ayeletfishbach

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Free Will w/ Robert Sapolsky

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01/08/24 • 72 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Sapolsky to talk about his new book, "Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will."

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Your Life Depends On It w/ Talya Miron-Shatz

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12/13/21 • 72 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Talya Miron-Shatz, author of “Your Life Depends on It: What You Can Do to Make Better Choices About Your Health.” They discuss the power and purpose of medical decision-making, with a focus on improving our choices through increased comprehension, compassion, and self-efficacy.

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Handmade Materials w/ Anna Ploszajski

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10/02/23 • 59 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by materials scientist Dr. Anna Ploszajski to talk about her new book, "Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making." They discuss the science and culture of handmade objects, with an emphasis on the craftspeople who make them. Follow Anna: @AnnaPloszajski.

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Things That Go Bump in the Universe w/ C. Renée James

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11/20/23 • 58 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. C. Renée James, professor of physics and astronomy at Sam Houston State University. They talk about her new book, "Things That Go Bump in the Universe: How Astronomers Decode Cosmic Chaos." Follow Renée: @drcrj.

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Battle for Birth Control w/ Stephanie Gorton

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12/16/24 • 51 min

On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Lebanese-American writer, Stephanie Gorton. They discuss Stephanie’s new book, “The Icon and the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry that Brought Birth Control to America.” Follow Stephanie: @sdgorton

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Planetary Magnetism w/ Sabine Stanley

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12/12/23 • 51 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Sabine Stanley, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Space Exploration Sector of the Applied Physics Lab. They talk about her newest book, "What's Hidden Inside Planets?" with a special emphasis on planetary magnetism.

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Neurochemistry w/ Ginny Smith

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08/16/21 • 71 min

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science communicator Ginny Smith to talk about her new book, “Overloaded: How Every Aspect of Your Life is Influenced by Your Brain Chemicals”. They discuss the importance of neurotransmission, the role different neurochemicals play in brain function, and when we shouldn’t believe the hype.

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Utopia w/ Joe Rogan

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03/19/14 • 98 min

Joe Rogan sits down with Cara to talk about brain damage in sports, social mobility, and his vision for a utopian future in the very first episode of Talk Nerdy! Follow Joe: @joerogan.

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How many episodes does Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria have?

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria currently has 895 episodes available.

What topics does Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Natural Sciences, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria?

The episode title 'Dog Cognition w/ Alexandra Horowitz' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria?

The average episode length on Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria is 70 minutes.

How often are episodes of Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria released?

Episodes of Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria are typically released every 6 days, 16 hours.

When was the first episode of Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria?

The first episode of Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria was released on Mar 19, 2014.

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