
StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson's pop-science interviews with celebrities and experts on space and physics.
Why we picked this
We picked StarTalk Radio because it treats astrophysics as a cultural touchstone rather than an academic fortress. Neil deGrasse Tyson pairs rigorous scientific inquiry with comedy, bringing physicists and comedians together to explain how the universe works. The show rejects dry lectures in favor of fast-moving, accessible conversations that strip away jargon without diluting the underlying math. We favor this feed for listeners who want to understand the physical world without earning a graduate degree to do it.
Recent episodes

Why Craters Are Round, Size of Life, The Real Length of Day – TYTYK
Sep 8, 202646 min

This Is Your Brain on Psychedelics
Sep 4, 20261h 14m

Rogue Planets & Exomoons with David Kipping
Sep 1, 202653 min

Solving AI’s Energy Problem with Kathryn Huff
Aug 28, 202651 min

The Hunt for Dark Energy with Jason Rhodes
Aug 25, 202650 min

Your Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Aug 21, 20261h 3m

It’s Bugs’ World and We’re Just Living In It with Jessica Ware
Aug 18, 202654 min

Super Solar Storms with Lika Guhathakurta
Aug 11, 20261h 2m

Stars Ask Neil To Save The Universe
Aug 7, 202644 min

Cosmic Queries – Planet 9
Aug 4, 202647 min

Cosmic Queries – Life on Other Planets with Aomawa Shields
Jul 31, 202647 min

Things You Thought You Knew – Your Zodiac is Wrong
Jul 28, 202650 min
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