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Why We Get Depressed with Heather Berlin

2024/02/23

What is depression? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind major depression, its treatments, and the factors that contribute to this pervasive condition with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD.

Incentivizing the Future with Peter Diamandis

2024/02/20

How do science competitions further innovation? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Peter Diamandis, Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, to discuss science innovation, incentive competitions, and the future of space, longevity, AI, and more.

Cosmic Queries – Becoming Entangled

2024/02/13

How do particles get entangled? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice, answer grab-bag questions about harnessing Hawking Radiation, bad places to construct wormholes, and whether running or walking in the rain makes you wetter.

PhysicsBowl: Tackling Science

2024/02/09

What is one of the greatest displays of terrestrial physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics of “The Tush Push” and the science in American football.

The Mystery of Mushrooms with Bryn Dentinger

2024/02/06

Why are some mushrooms delicious, some make you high, and some kill you? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the weird world of mushrooms, psilocybin, and mycelia with mycologist Bryn Dentinger.

Immunizing Against Anti-Science with Peter Hotez

2024/01/30

How do you stop the spread of anti-science rhetoric? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio break down disease prevention and the rise of anti-science with physician and global health expert, Peter Hotez.

Cosmic Queries – A Ripple in Spacetime with Charles Liu

2024/01/26

What if time had multiple dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about Hawking Radiation, the speed of light, and how rare black holes are with astrophysicist Charles Liu.

Unlocking Gene Therapy with Gaurav Shah

2024/01/23

Are rare diseases themselves rare? Neil deGrasse Tysonand comedian Chuck Nice learn about the science of gene therapy and how it can treat and potentially cure rare diseases with Gaurav Shah, CEO, Rocket Pharma.

The Future of Commercial Spaceflight with Lauren Lyons

2024/01/16

What technology can we look forward to in commercial spaceflight? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover SpaceX, other space startups, and what is going on in the commercial space industry with engineer and executive Lauren Lyons.

Healing the Earth Through Regenerative Farming with Will Harris

2024/01/12

Is industrial farming bad for us? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the future of food production, regenerative agriculture, and greenwashing with herdsman, land steward, and author Will Harris.

Exploring Consciousness with George Mashour

2024/01/09

What is consciousness? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the study of consciousness and how psychedelics could uncover the inner mechanisms of the brain with anesthesiologist and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center, George Mashour.

Cosmic Queries – Science Epiphany

2024/01/02

What would a wormhole actually look like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down a grab bag of questions about nothingness, the nature of miracles, the role of AI in scientific discovery and more!

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Wu-Banga #1 J.J. 2024/02/17

Great podcast, but where is GZA???

I love the show, but I am surprised that there are never any cameos from GZA of the Wu-Tang clan. An appearance from him once in awhile could potentia...

Pluto’s protest 2024/02/23

It’s just okay

I sort of like this show: educational, hilarious, thought-provoking, awe-inspiring Wish Dr. Tyson was my physics teacher, then I would not have hated ...

Wolf talks DBZ 2024/02/17

Smart?

If you’re so smart, explain THIS!!

Sven the cat 2024/02/15

Awesome

Very funny but also very interesting and informative.

Surod 2024/02/13

Never Stop Asking Questions

Star Talk is nutritious, the show feeds my brain. Both Neil and Chuck are great educators who keep the listener in touch with current scientific thoug...

ATOIWAT. 2024/02/08

Cosmic Quiries

I am intrigued by black holes and the edge of the universe so I was so happy to find this show. Neil explains things for us that do not have degrees...

ddseager 2024/01/29

Music and Science

Two things: First, DON’T lose the comic! Chuck is intelligent, well read, brings a perspective, and adds humor. Second, in the episode Unlocking Gene...

Haken69 2024/02/05

Left wing science

Fellow scientist here, Been a fan for decades up until now. It’s been building up lately and the grand finale was the co vid episode. Absolutely disgu...

s1m00pr 2024/01/22

My absolute favorite podcast!