Can neuroscience help develop artificial intelligence? Are human brains and bird brains similar? Astrophysicist and host Charles Liu, PhD, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and neurophysiologist and science communicator Dr. Kiki Sanford, PhD, investiga

Time and the Universe, with Charles Liu

Dec 18th, 2018 47m 43s

Can time die? Can we find the origin point of the Big Bang? Astrophysicist and host Charles Liu and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries and sing Super Silly Space Songs as we explore time, the universe, and more.NOTE: S

Dinosaur Sex, with Dustin Growick

Dec 11th, 2018 48m 58s

Are you ready for the Dinosaur Sex Ed class you never took? Science communicator and host Dustin Growick, comic co-host Meg Pierson, and paleontologist Shaena Montanari, PhD, explore the world of dinosaur sex.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk A

Meteorite Hunting, with David Grinspoon and Geoff Notkin

Dec 4th, 2018 52m 23s

Explore the captivating world of meteorites and meteorite hunting with astrobiologist and host David Grinspoon, a.k.a. Dr. FunkySpoon, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and meteorite hunter Geoff Notkin. Recorded live at The Explorers Club.NOTE: StarTa

Dark Matter, with Natalia Reagan and Astro Katie

Nov 27th, 2018 48m 46s

Host Natalia Reagan and comic co-host Andrea Jones-Rooy sit down with theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack, a.k.a. Astro Katie, to answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on dark matter, dark energy, and the mysteries of the Cosmos.Don’t miss an e

Communicating Climate Change, with David Grinspoon

Nov 20th, 2018 50m 24s

Discover how to communicate climate change from host and astrobiologist David Grinspoon, a.k.a. Dr. FunkySpoon, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and science communicator and NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk All-Star

StarTalk All-Stars @ Caveat – Gettin’ Off Earth!

Nov 13th, 2018 49m 55s

Primatologist and host Natalia Reagan explores interstellar travel and our best planetary destinations with comic co-host Harrison Greenbaum, author Jana Grcevich, biomedical engineer Ronke Olabisi, former HI-SEAS crew member Kate Greene, and p

Think Like a Skeptic, with Cara Santa Maria and Dr. Steven Novella

Nov 6th, 2018 47m 58s

Trust no one! StarTalk All-Stars host neuroscientist Heather Berlin investigates skeptical thinking with Cara Santa Maria and Dr. Steven Novella of "The Skeptics Guide to the Universe" and new comic co-host and skeptic Ari Shaffir.Don’t miss an

Dead Bodies: Bioarchaeology and Forensic Science, with Natalia Reagan

Oct 30th, 2018 48m

What can the dead tell us? Primatologist and host Natalia Reagan and comic co-host Sarah Rose Siskind investigate bioarchaeology and forensic science with bioarchaeologist Kristina Killgrove and forensic anthropologist Christopher Rainwater. Do

Technosignatures: Detecting Alien Civilizations, with David Grinspoon

Oct 23rd, 2018 49m 20s

Hunt for technosignatures, alien civilizations, and other signs of intelligent life as astrobiologist David Grinspoon, co-host Chuck Nice, and astronomer Sofia Sheikh answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on the search for extraterrestrial intell

Humanoid Hybrids, with Natalia Reagan

Oct 16th, 2018 49m 6s

Investigate Neanderthals, Denisovans, and ancient human-hybrids with host and primatologist Natalia Reagan, comic co-host Andrea Jones-Rooy, paleoanthropologist Shara Bailey, and biological anthropologist Ryan Raaum. (Warning: Adult Language).D

Addiction, Depression, PTSD, and Mental Health, with Heather Berlin

Oct 9th, 2018 48m 44s

Neuroscientist Heather Berlin and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate mental health and mental illness as they answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about the opioid crisis, depression, addiction, PTSD, and more.Don’t miss an episode of StarTalk

Mission – Exoplanets, with Mike Massimino

Oct 2nd, 2018 29m 57s

Exoplanets, satellites, telescopes, and the science behind the search – Astro Mike Massimino, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astronomer David Kipping answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on exploring our universe. Don’t miss an episode of StarTal

Dinosaurs 101, with Dustin Growick

Sep 25th, 2018 39m 37s

Brontosaurs, T-Rex, Asteroids, and Jurassic Park. We take Dinosaurs 101 with a first-time StarTalk All-Stars crew – science communicator and dino-nut Dustin Growick, comic co-host Meg Pierson, and paleontologist Shaena Montanari.Don’t miss an e

Exploring Our Solar Neighborhood, with Natalia Reagan

Sep 18th, 2018 49m 23s

Discover more about Planet 9, brown dwarfs, mapping the Milky Way, and the citizen science of Backyard Worlds, as primatologist and host Natalia Reagan, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist Jackie Faherty take a stroll through our solar

Deep Space, with Mike Massimino & Matt O’Dowd

Sep 11th, 2018 50m 1s

Astro Mike Massimino is back to explore the cosmos and unlock the secrets of deep space as he answers fan-submitted Cosmic Queries alongside comic co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd, host of PBS Space Time.Don’t miss an episode o

Cosmic Queries – A Molecular Mix

Sep 4th, 2018 52m 38s

Astronomer Emily Rice and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer a molecular mix of fan-submitted Cosmic Queries including questions on spacetime, asteroids hitting the Moon and the Earth, science literacy, and what a typical day looks like for an ast

InSight into Mars, with Natalie Starkey

Aug 28th, 2018 47m 57s

Get smarter about the Mars InSight mission and Martian exploration as cosmochemist and host Natalie Starkey, comic co-host Mo Welch, and JPL Systems Engineer Farah Alibay answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about the Red Planet. NOTE: StarTalk

Politics and Privatization of Space, with Bill Nye

Aug 21st, 2018 47m 37s

Who owns the Moon? Should we rent out the International Space Station? Is it legal to buy up land on Mars? Investigate the politics and privatization of space with Bill Nye the Science Guy and comic co-host Iliza Shlesinger as they answer fan-s

Comets, Asteroids, and the Psyche Mission, with Natalie Starkey

Aug 14th, 2018 48m 4s

NEW: Discover more about comets, asteroids, and the upcoming Psyche mission from All-Stars host and cosmochemist Natalie Starkey, first time comic co-host Mo Welch and Psyche mission architect and JPL Project Systems Engineer David Oh. NOTE: St

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2017 (Part 2) (Repeat)

Aug 7th, 2018 44m 45s

Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, SF Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty are back to finish their chat on citizen science, space exploration, Science Hack Days, and more, as we revisit

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2017 (Part 1) (Repeat)

Aug 7th, 2018 48m 27s

Re-visit our live discussion on space exploration and citizen science from the 2017 SF Sketchfest featuring Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty. NOTE:

Get Real About Climate Change, with Seth Shostak (Repeat)

Jul 24th, 2018 49m 9s

Re-visit our intense discussion on climate change and how it impacts humans and social systems with host and SETI Institute Senior Astronomer Seth Shostak, comic co-host Eugene Mirman, and Ken Caldeira, climate scientist at the Carnegie Institu

Women in Science, with Summer Ash and Emily Rice (Repeat)

Jul 17th, 2018 50m 1s

Astrophysicist Summer Ash, astronomer Emily Rice, and co-host Chuck Nice examine the challenges faced by women scientists, and take on “Women Crushing It Wednesday” - reclaiming a sexist hashtag by celebrating women in STEM.Don’t miss an episod

Visualizing Our Universe, with Dr. FunkySpoon (Repeat)

Jul 10th, 2018 37m 25s

Astrobiologist David Grinspoon and his guest, Carter Emmart, take us behind the scenes to see how Carter creates a virtual “Google Map” of our universe. Plus, Chuck Nice asks them Cosmic Queries about black holes, the Big Bang, and Star Trek’s