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StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio

By: 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.2026 Neil deGrasse Tyson Science
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  • Exploring Hidden Dimensions with Brian Greene
    Mar 31 2026

    Is our universe an inevitable outcome of the laws of physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with theoretical physicist Brian Greene to discuss the Many-Worlds Interpretation, the structure of the multiverse, levels of infinity, and respond to cosmic queries Neil couldn’t answer.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Things You Thought You Knew – Sonic BOOM!
    Mar 24 2026

    Where does the wind come from? What is a sonic boom? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explain things you thought you knew about sonic booms, daily temperatures, and how wind works.

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    https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-sonic-boom/

    Thanks to our Patrons ShrubPuncher, Tim James, Jesse Doucette, Joshua Horton, Andrew D, Bree Fouss, Richard McEnery, Zachary Dubner, Jacob Gartung, Koltan Kaboozo, Ryd, Madison Kramer, Samantha Garcia, Lothar Erkens, Stonemason_stargazer, Rafael C, Bryan Klopenstine, Jeremiah Morgan, Andy Wilson, textilewhiz, Andreas Bjørn Hassing, Phyllis Bernstein, Jeff Patton, DustyRock Creations, Michael Sherman, Vishal, Jeff Otterman, Bill Rodawalt, Nika, Mx Self-Destruct, Britt Michels, Grace, Joe Stallone, Aj Huerta, Tim Reddy, Anna Grasser, Jimmy Sy, Chuck, Mark Okonsky, dru Ravyn, Courtney K, MICHAEL DRIVAS, Kamaria Mosley, Shubham Lakhani, Shawn Luff, langc2427, Peter Hirst, Hybrid Robotix, Cindy Durston, Leonardo TMNT, I.Scream143, Chris Hill, Matt Schifferle, Alina Gatria, Dom, Diane Jones, Shvan Karim, John Holton, Austin Christensen, CM, Rocka Darkoda, Jim Dostie, Joan Flaherty, John Bete, Phil Martell, Graham, Ted, Adam Elkins, JohnRoberts, Xander, J DOUGLAS ARMSTRONG, Brandon Bell, Susan Kraft, Skip Sanders, sankar, Davis, Doug Hall, Remi Paquet, Steve Hale, Cristina Alina, raul, Glen Rosenthal, LosNeimeiers, physicsquestions123, Resonance Gaming Network, Arda Sems, Matthew Mergens, Aaron Rhea, Jake, daHrnyPhyscn, Ardis Graham, Estevan Rios, Glen Phelps, Vince T, Ceals McBeals, David O., Krys Wylie, Aleks Magi, Emily Butler, and Chris for supporting us this week.

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    40 mins
  • Our Burning Questions – Simulation Debate
    Mar 20 2026

    Are we living inside a computer simulation? Is artificial intelligence truly conscious? And what happens to us when we die? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohost’s Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly tackle more questions from inside the StarTalk team.

    NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
    https://startalkmedia.com/show/our-burning-questions-simulation-debate/

    Thanks to our Patrons Ian, Alexander Kaponen, Natasha Schaal Davis, Paul Guyton, Mike Disher, MsJenniJennJenn, Platte Valley Woodworks, Baimobile, Thayer, Jim Mewborne, Joshua Ely, Robert DeCandido, Joshua Gallatin, Pablo Olivera, J Weaver, Dan Lewis, velda mugerauer, James Zandes, martin simard, Michael Lorenzetti, Carlos Durango, N3TWRK R3AP3R, Ray Miessner, Pendar P Madavi, The Lost Petrol, Jason, Seth Bourne, Matthew Davis, Daniel Magallanes, TheWhizz, Frederick Thomas, Steven Powell, Dejan, Saty, Devon Spiegelberg, Dustin White, Doc Wilky, Rat Root, Marcus Munzlinger, vince, Mystekal, JohnathanE, Jennifer, Zack, Elite, anders gaarder, Gladys Valles, Paul, Akeem Williams, Juan Pablo Acosta, Denis, Mike Hall, Kay CHEEMA, Dr. K, Kevin Runnels, Matthew Landreth, Ian Smith, terry, Kimmy Russell, Autumn Lopez, Daniel Harding, Crystal Ryan, LegallyGoth, Paul, Michael G Shannon, Alex K, yorg Cooper, Jake Atwood, bert kaplan, Cyn, Jason Smith, David Scott, Rajeev Tiwari, Alex P., Wayne, shane sinden, Bob Meyer, Jose Diaz, MuddaFudda, Bryon, James Post, Kari Snyder, ChasingBear, Nathan Lindsey, Kenny, Patrick, Antonio Vargas, Mac G, Pierre Siebentritt, Joe Spraga, Jill DeRose, Peter Tanner, bryan oliver, Jeffrey Comeau, Tom Hyde, Ulanka Beckom, and Mickael Gault for supporting us this week.

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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I love science and love to be tune in with Dr. Neil DeGresse Tyson on StarTalk amazing very awesome podcast.

Love StarTalk Science.

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I love this man he makes the boring interesting I wish more teachers were like him when I was in school..... I wish I could adopt this man as my uncle!!!!!!!!

Keep Looking Up

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Love the mix of humor and information! These 2 play so well off each other and it is SO entertaining! This is quite honestly the epitome of the phrase "make learning fun"!

NDGT and His Co-Host Rock

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Great show, but wish you could have kept pulling on the thread of testosterone and anti aging. Please have this guest back!

Missed Opportunity!

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I wish they had a radio station I would just listen to this all day

you keep learning podcast

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