Star Talk

David Byrne

01:19

Synopsis

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings celebrities, scientists, and comedians together to explore a variety of cosmic topics that stem from the collision of pop culture and science in a way that is unique to this three-time Emmy-nominated late-night television series. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, food science, superheroes, and sports, to climate science and the future of Earth. Tyson is a renowned astrophysicist gifted with the ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to "keep looking up."

Episodes

  • Joe Rogan And The Science of Primitive Man

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    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with UFC commentator, comedian, and podcast host Joe Rogan. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata, along with professor and author Jonathan Gottschall, and clinical psychologist Leah Lagos to discuss the science of fighting and mental wellness technology. To add to the conversation, Chuck Nice sends his dispatch from JKD NYC School of Mixed Martial Arts where he got an intense lesson with Jeet Kune Do instructor Chris Moran.

  • The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady

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    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with "The Big Bang Theory" cast member Simon Helberg and the show's co-creator Bill Prady. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice, along with astrophysicist Charles Liu, and theoretical physicist Janna Levin to discuss the portrayal of scientists in pop culture and the origin of our universe. To add to the conversation, Chuck Nice shares his dispatch from Washington Square Park where he took to the streets with rigged trivia questions.

  • Anthony Bourdain

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    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with the late renowned chef, writer, and TV host Anthony Bourdain. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata, along with food scientist Guy Crosby - AKA the "Cooking Science Guy" - and chemical scientist Yvette d'Entremont - known online as "SciBabe" - to discuss the science of food as it relates to taste, cooking, spicy food, and even climate change. To add to the conversation, Natalia Reagan weighs in from the Heatonist hot sauce shop in Brooklyn, NY where she tries one of the hottest hot sauces out there and explains why we feel the heat.

  • Bill Nye

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    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with one of America's most recognized science educators, Bill Nye. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice, along with engineer and science communicator Emily Calandrelli, to discuss science communication, the science of romance, and even Bill's signature bow tie look. Additionally, biological anthropologist Helen Fisher joins in-studio to weigh in on the science of dating and Bill Nye poses a few of his own cosmic queries via Skype call.

  • Weird Al Yankovic

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    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with famed parody songwriter and performer, Weird Al. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Maysoon Zayid, along with his fellow astrophysicist Charles Liu, to discuss Weird Al's incorporation of science in his parodies, visual versus spoken comedy, and why it's cool to be a nerd. Additionally, astrophysicist and Weird Al super fan Emily Rice joins the expert panel to weigh in on parody versus simply stealing someone's creative work.

  • News Anchor Dan Rather

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    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather. Tyson is joined in the Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Paula Poundstone and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis, to discuss sharing science and knowledge through the news. They also tackle how information availability has impacted news and its consumption. Additionally, data journalist Mona Chalabi joins the expert panel to bring hard data and relatable numbers to the conversation.