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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
Episodes
  • 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
  • Dark Universe Decoded with Katherine Freese
    Mar 17 2026

    What are the main candidates for dark matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with theoretical physicist Katherine Freese to tackle fan questions about dark matter, dark energy, and the dark universe at large.

    NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
    https://startalkmedia.com/show/dark-universe-decoded-with-katherine-freese/

    Thanks to our Patrons Yasin Hasbay, Joe Hudson, Marcelo Morales, Jeffrey C, Quentin Kelly, Mark Hobden, Shawnie Brisbois, Nathan Williams, Christian Etel, Adam, Andrew Foss, Christopher Lauer, Mike Smith, Gloria Goungo, Dennis Poggenburg, Wild Cat93, Tilly, Alon Gutman, Philip Sun, Dave Mulder, Neil Cameron, CuriousHairlessApe, Not Pensive, Thanh Ho, Aaron, Amy, Brandon Rhodes, Jeffrey Otterman, Space Hendrix, Mango, Yoni, Christopher, Cody Motycka, James Astley, Ryan Dimery-Seek, Alec Scott, Joshua Dobelstein, JP, D.K. Mola, Matt Sumner, Jordan Smith, Case Torres, Tiffany Jones, Josh Middleton, Christopher Crain, Abdul Sudi, Quyen Nguyen, Rahul Varma Sikinam, Nathaniel Gonzalez, Jonathan Negron, Adam Bauman, Sean McAll, Taylor, Lora White, CrunchySciFry, Robby Satterfield, James Simpson, Samantha Kasper, Isahn Mejia, Cameron Smith, Ray Nobleza, Mike Gibbs, Paul Stumbo, Ruben Wilberg, Anish Dube, Manolis Sensi, Arnab Deka, Rich, 4d916, Oon Thian Seng, Temo Chavchanidze, Vikas Rawat, Korin, Gene Hannon, Edward Marwood, Catherine Fiala, Matt F, Elijah Flippin, Bharath Kumar, Tuyaa, Furry Combat Wombat, Lexi Chivers, Vincent Franchino, R Tillery, Matthew Pitts, GAME MASTER, Lawrey, Chris Fro, Adam, Diesel Haphazard, Anthony Calomeni, Mike G., Victor Acevedo, David Wall, Jaime Rivera, Reginald Hill, Devin Jansen, Tushar Vashisht, Lisa Mc Guire, and Ian for supporting us this week.

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    50 mins
  • True Crime & Forensic Pathology with Patricia Cornwell & Dr. Jonathan Hayes
    Mar 13 2026

    How can you get away with murder? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore forensic pathology, autopsies, and crime scene science with medical examiner and author Jonathan Hayes, featuring an interview with crime writer and author of Autopsy, Patricia Cornwell.

    Originally aired January 11, 2022.

    NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/true-crime-forensic-pathology-with-patricia-cornwell-dr-jonathan-hayes/

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    55 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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