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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson · science · EN-US

1,000 episodes12 recent guestsAudience: 46~6.0M on YouTube
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About this Podcast:

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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Selective

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What is StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson about?

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!

What has StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Bose-Einstein Condensate, Collisions, The Physics of Fire, TYTYK" (27 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Spooky Science with Mary Roach" (23 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "In Theory with Janna Levin" (20 October 2026, 41 minutes).

How often does StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson publish?

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson?

Booking probability for StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson has a science audience and around 6,000,000 subscribers on YouTube.

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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson is a science podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 23, 202644 minS17

    Could ghosts possibly be real? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman explore ghost hunting techniques, spiritualism, and the non-corporeal plane of existence with Mary Roach and Joe Nickell.  Originally Aired...

  • Oct 20, 202641 minS17

    If something is possible, has the universe tried it? Are all physical possibilities inevitable? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with theoretical astrophysicist Janna Levin to launch “In Theory,” a new StarTalk series...

  • Oct 16, 202659 minS17

    Are we doing more harm than good in the pursuit of perfection? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly explore looksmaxxing, peptides, body composition, and the scientization of health & beauty...

  • Oct 6, 20261 hourS17

    If the multiverse exists, where does our universe end and another begin? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle a wide-ranging grab bag of fan questions covering bubble universes, the nature of now...

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  • Oct 2, 20261h 17mS17

    Why did intelligence evolve in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the nature of intelligence, information theory, consciousness, and whether AI is actually intelligent at all with...

  • Sep 29, 202654 minS17

    Why does string theory need ten dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Jordan Klepper sit down with Lara Anderson, string theorist and associate professor of physics at Virginia Tech, to tackle intersecting...

  • Sep 25, 202655 minS17

    What do we do with all this space junk? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about the stuff we put into orbit with astrodynamicist and space environmentalist, Dr. Moriba...

  • Sep 22, 202642 minS17

    How far did Alan Shepard hit a golf ball on the moon? How many monkeys named Albert have been to space? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comedian Paul Mecurio, and Senior StarTalk Producer Lindsey Walker find out the answers on...

  • Sep 15, 202648 minS17

    What is fundamental in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice welcome back Hakeem Oluseyi to dive deep into cosmology, plasma physics, the origins of life, and some of the most provocative ideas...

  • Sep 4, 20261h 14mS17

    What if you could reopen your childhood brain? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the cutting edge of psychedelic science, critical periods, and what a high octopus can teach us about the human...

  • Sep 1, 202654 minS17

    Did we discover an exomoon? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for exoplanets with biosignatures, super Earths & mini Neptunes, and whether rogue planets outside of a solar system could harbor...

  • Aug 28, 202652 minS17

    Is nuclear power the key to sustainability? With data centers consuming massive amounts of energy, can we keep up? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly & Paul Mecurio discuss the physics, safety, and future of nuclear...

  • Aug 21, 20261h 3mS17

    What are the limits of the human mind? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore sensory perception, dreaming, synesthesia, time, and the flexibility of the human brain with neuroscientist David...

  • Aug 7, 202645 minS17

    Could there be other universes out there? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Josh Scherer, Emily Blunt, and...

  • Aug 4, 202648 minS17

    Could there be a hidden planet lurking beyond Pluto and Neptune? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle a wide-ranging grab bag of fan questions covering Planet 9, galaxy shapes, dark matter, the odds...

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