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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mon, Apr 20, 2015
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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to "keep looking up."

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  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Episodes

5 seasons · 76 episodes

Ended · 76 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    George Takei
    Aired · Tue, Apr 21, 2015 · 60m
  • E2
    Christopher Nolan
    Aired · Tue, Apr 28, 2015 · 60m
  • E3
    Dan Savage
    Aired · Tue, May 5, 2015 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews relationship advice columnist Dan Savage and discusses modern love and dating with guest comedian Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Helen Fisher.

  • E4
    Arianna Huffington
    Aired · Tue, May 12, 2015 · 60m
  • E5
    Richard Dawkins
    Aired · Tue, May 19, 2015 · 60m
  • E6
    Jimmy Carter
    Aired · Tue, May 26, 2015 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the importance of and progress toward ending fatal epidemic diseases with former President Jimmy Carter. Dr. Mark Siddall, curator of the Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, and comic Chuck Nice weigh in.

  • E7
    Chris Hadfield
    Aired · Tue, Jun 2, 2015 · 60m
  • E8
    Biz Stone
    Aired · Tue, Jun 9, 2015 · 60m
  • E9
    Charles Bolden / NASA
    Aired · Tue, Jun 16, 2015 · 60m
  • E10
    Norman Lear
    Aired · Tue, Jun 23, 2015 · 60m
Season 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Bill Clinton
    Aired · Mon, Oct 26, 2015 · 60m

    Former President Bill Clinton, comic Chuck Nice and genomics expert Juan Enriquez discuss the importance of science education, the Human Genome Project, and artificial intelligence.

  • E2
    Larry Wilmore
    Aired · Mon, Nov 2, 2015 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson i nterviews comedian Larry Wilmore and talks about the intersection of science of comedy.

  • E3
    Seth Macfarlane
    Aired · Mon, Nov 9, 2015 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Seth MacFarlane to talk about the role science plays in his work and personal life.j

  • E4
    Penn & Teller
    Aired · Mon, Nov 16, 2015 · 60m

    Magician duo Penn & Teller join host Neil deGrasse Tyson to talk about the science of magic.

  • E5
    Susan Sarandon
    Aired · Mon, Nov 30, 2015 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson broadens his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon.

  • E6
    David Byrne
    Aired · Mon, Dec 7, 2015 · 60m

    Legendary musician David Byrne talks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

  • E7
    Mars 1
    Aired · Mon, Dec 14, 2015 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with Bas Lansdorp, co-founder of Mars One.

  • E8
    David Crosby
    Aired · Mon, Dec 21, 2015 · 60m

    David Crosby discusses how science influenced his songwriting with Neil deGrasse Tyson.

  • E9
    Brian Cox
    Aired · Mon, Dec 28, 2015 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks with Brian Cox, the celebrated British television host and physicist.

  • E10
    Gina McCarthy
    Aired · Mon, Jan 4, 2016 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Season 3
20 episodes · 20 aired
▾
  • E1
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Aired · Tue, Sep 20, 2016 · 60m

    Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.

  • E2
    Mayim Bialik
    Aired · Tue, Sep 27, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik.

  • E3
    Man on Wire
    Aired · Tue, Oct 4, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews French high-wire artist Phillipe Petit, who gained fame for his high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, on the morning of August 7, 1974.

  • E4
    Time Travel
    Aired · Tue, Oct 11, 2016 · 60m

    Discussing the science fiction and fact of time travel. Guests: Christopher Lloyd, Michelle Gomez, and Michio Kaku.

  • E5
    Brian Greene
    Aired · Tue, Oct 18, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews theoretical physicist and bestselling author Brian Greene.

  • E6
    Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead
    Aired · Tue, Oct 25, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Robert Kirkman, creator of 'The Walking Dead'.

  • E7
    Jeremy Irons
    Aired · Tue, Nov 8, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Jeremy Irons and director Matt Brown.

  • E8
    The Martian
    Aired · Tue, Nov 15, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir who wrote The Martian.

  • E9
    Ben Stiller
    Aired · Tue, Nov 22, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews pop-culture icon Ben Stiller.

  • E10
    Buzz Aldrin
    Aired · Tue, Nov 29, 2016 · 60m

    Interview with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin discussing the legacy of the lunar landing program.

  • E11
    Terry Crews
    Aired · Tue, Dec 6, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actor and former American football player Terry Crews.

  • E12
    Jay Leno
    Aired · Tue, Dec 13, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jay Leno, and discusses comedy and cars with comedian co-host Matt Kirshen and guest Bill Nye.

  • E13
    William Shatner
    Aired · Tue, Dec 20, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.

  • E14
    US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
    Aired · Tue, Dec 27, 2016 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

  • E15
    Hope Solo
    Aired · Tue, Jan 3, 2017 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.

  • E16
    Search for Aliens
    Aired · Tue, Jan 10, 2017 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter, former director of the Center for SETI Research.

  • E17
    The Science of Weather
    Aired · Tue, Jan 17, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.

  • E18
    Science of Game of Thrones
    Aired · Tue, Jan 24, 2017 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.

  • E19
    Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter
    Aired · Tue, Jan 31, 2017 · 60m

    Neil Tyson features his interview with jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.

  • E20
    Bill Maher
    Aired · Tue, Feb 7, 2017 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher.

Season 4
20 episodes · 20 aired
▾
  • E1
    Lance Armstrong
    Aired · Mon, Oct 2, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Lance Armstrong and discusses the science of cycling with his in-studio co-hosts.

  • E2
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Aired · Mon, Oct 9, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and discusses the science of basketball with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.

  • E3
    Jane Goodall
    Aired · Mon, Oct 16, 2017 · 60m

    Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall joins host Neil deGrasse Tyson for a featured interview. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Jill Pruetz to discuss chimp behavior, animal and environmental ethics and the evolutionary differences between chimpanzees and humans. Primatologist and anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins the conversation from a chimpanzee sanctuary in Georgia.

  • E4
    Katie Couric
    Aired · Mon, Oct 23, 2017 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with renowned news anchor Katie Couric. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Eugene Mirman and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis to discuss the intersection of science and journalism. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice chimes in with the crowds at the March for Science.

  • E5
    Kevin Smith
    Aired · Mon, Oct 30, 2017 · 60m

    Filmmaker, comic book fanatic and all-around geek ambassador, Kevin Smith sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu as they discuss science fiction, comic books and the science of superheroes. StarTalk science correspondent and anthropologist Natalia Reagan sends a dispatch from San Diego Comic-Con, where hundreds of thousands of fans converge to share their passion for comics, science fiction, movies, TV and cosplay.

  • E6
    SciFi Meets National Defense
    Aired · Mon, Nov 6, 2017 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Arati Prabhakar, former head of the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and national security journalist Sharon Weinberger to discuss the intersection of science fiction, technology and national defense. Adding to the discussion, rocket scientist Natalie Panek joins via video call and Hod Lipson demonstrates his self-aware robot.

  • E7
    Katy Perry
    Aired · Mon, Nov 13, 2017 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry in Los Angeles, where Tyson answers all of her cosmic queries. In the Cullman Hall of the Universe, comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata and astrophysicist Charles Liu join Tyson to discuss science in pop culture and music.

  • E8
    Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier
    Aired · Mon, Nov 20, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle, aquanaut Fabien Cousteau, and actor Adrian Grenier and discusses Earth's oceans with comedic actor Scott Adsit and ocean conservationist Laure Katz.

  • E9
    James Cameron
    Aired · Mon, Nov 27, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews filmmaker and National Geographic explorer-in-residence James Cameron and discusses the intersection of storytelling, exploration, and science with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.

  • E10
    Celestial Navigation
    Aired · Mon, Dec 4, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator and traditional Polynesian voyager Nainoa Thompson and discusses the science of celestial navigation with comedian Maeve Higgins and navigation instructor Frank Reed. Author Dava Sobel discusses the "longitude problem" from her best-selling book, Longitude.

  • E11
    Salman Rushdie
    Aired · Mon, Dec 11, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews novelist Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall.

  • E12
    Interstellar Space Travel
    Aired · Mon, Dec 18, 2017 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former astronaut Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with comedian Godfrey and theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss. Biomedical engineer Ronke Olabisi contributes.

  • E13
    Alan Alda
    Aired · Mon, Jan 8, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with actor Alan Alda and discusses science communication with comedian Matt Kirshen and neuroscientist Heather Berlin. Anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins them later.

  • E14
    Stephen Colbert
    Aired · Mon, Jan 15, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show" on CBS, and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with comedian Adam Conover and author Sophia McClennen. Father James Martin, SJ, joins them. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also appears.

  • E15
    True Story of Hidden Figures
    Aired · Mon, Jan 22, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race," and actress Janelle Mone, who starred in the movie. He discusses NASA's hidden figures with comedian Sasheer Zamata and NASA Chief Historian Bill Barry. Tracy Drain, a NASA systems engineer, joins them. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also appears.

  • E16
    Sam Harris and the Science of Belief
    Aired · Mon, Jan 29, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with comedian Godfrey and neuroscientist Andrew Newberg. Journalist Robert Wright joins them. Comedian Chuck Nice interviews people on the street. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also appears.

  • E17
    Frank Oz and the Science of Puppeteering
    Aired · Mon, Feb 5, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture with comedian Adam Conover and astrophysicist Charles Liu. Comedian Chuck Nice interviews people at the New York Comic-Con. Andy Serkis, a performance-capture actor, joins them to discuss the art and science of character creation. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also comments.

  • E18
    Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing
    Aired · Mon, Feb 19, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.

  • E19
    Astronaut Scott Kelly
    Aired · Mon, Feb 26, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews astronaut Scott Kelly, then discusses the science of human space flight with comedian Sasheer Zamata and astronaut Terry Virts. Comedian Chuck Nice interviews people in New York City. Jennifer Fogarty, a NASA biomedical scientist, discusses effects of space on the human body. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also comments.

  • E20
    Stephen Hawking
    Aired · Mon, Mar 5, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking and discusses the mysteries of our universe with comedian Matt Kirshen, cosmologist Janna Levin, and theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also comments.

Season 5
16 episodes · 16 aired
▾
  • E1
    Anthony Bourdain
    Aired · Tue, Nov 13, 2018 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; comedian Sasheer Zamata, food scientist Guy Crosby, and science writer Yvette d'Entremont discuss the science of food as it relates to taste, cooking, and climate change; science correspondent Natalia Reagan tries one of the hottest sauces in the world, Carolina Reaper.

  • E2
    Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man
    Aired · Tue, Nov 20, 2018 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan, and then discusses the science of fighting with comedian Sasheer Zamata and professor/author Jonathan Gottschall. Comedian Chuck Nice visits an MMA gym. Psychologist Leah Lagos also comments.

  • E3
    The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
    Aired · Tue, Nov 27, 2018 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with "The Big Bang Theory" cast member/actor Simon Helberg and the show's co-creator Bill Prady. Comic Chuck Nice, astrophysicist Charles Liu, and theoretical physicist Janna Levin discuss the portrayal of scientists in pop culture.

  • E4
    US Space Command
    Aired · Fri, Apr 5, 2019 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland and his interview with General John Raymond, Commander of Air Force Space Command. He then tackles the science of defense with co-hosts comedian Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego with commentary from theoretical physicist Priya Natarajan and Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

  • E5
    Vice President Al Gore
    Aired · Fri, Apr 5, 2019 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President and environmental activist Al Gore, and then discusses environmental science with co-hosts comedian Chuck Nice and environmental journalist Andrew Revkin along with commentary from climate scientist Kate Marvel.

  • E6
    Actor Jack Black
    Aired · Fri, Apr 12, 2019 · 60m

    Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation from black holes to the size of our Universe. He discusses those subjects plus curiosity and science literacy with co-hosts comedian Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu along with commentary from climate scientist Kate Marvel and Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

  • E7
    News Anchor Dan Rather
    Aired · Fri, Apr 12, 2019 · 60m

    Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather. He discusses the value our society places on journalism, science, and facts now and in the future with co-hosts comedian Paula Poundstone and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis along with commentary from data journalist Mona Chalabi and Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

  • E8
    Author George R.R. Martin
    Aired · Fri, Apr 19, 2019 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" author, George R.R. Martin where they explore the science and history behind the fantasy series. Neil discusses medieval Europe's influence on fantasy, the history of dragons, and the science of zombies and shape-shifting with co-hosts comedian Matt Kirshen and medieval expert Racha Kirakosian. Additional commentary provided by paleontologist Mark Norell, professor of psychiatry Steve Scholzman, astrophysicist Charles Liu, and Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

  • E9
    Actor Anna Deavere Smith
    Aired · Fri, Apr 19, 2019 · 60m
  • E10
    Actor Jeff Goldblum
    Aired · Fri, Apr 26, 2019 · 60m
  • E11
    Actor James Marsden
    Aired · Fri, Apr 26, 2019 · 60m
  • E12
    Weird Al Yankovic
    Aired · Fri, May 3, 2019 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic. Co-hosts comedian Maysoon Zayid and astrophysicist Charles Liu join Neil to discuss Yankovic's incorporation of science in his parodies, visual versus spoken comedy and being a nerd along with commentary from astrophysicist Emily Rice. Stephen Tyson, rapper and Neil's nephew, performs.

  • E13
    Author Patricia Cornwell
    Aired · Fri, May 3, 2019 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Patricia Cornwell. Co-hosts comedian Matt Kirshen and forensic pathologist Rebecca Folkerth join Neil to discuss forensics. Neuroscientist Andrew Newberg adds his expertise on the intersection of mind, body, and soul. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also comments.

  • E14
    Director Darren Aronofsky
    Aired · Fri, May 10, 2019 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews film director Darren Aronofsky ("Mother!"). Co-hosts comedian Paula Poundstone and astrophysicist Charles Liu tackle the extremes of storytelling and psychology. Neuroscientist Heather Berlin discusses the disorders featured in Aronofsky's films. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also comments.

  • E15
    Bill Nye
    Aired · Fri, May 10, 2019 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America's most recognized science educators. Co-hosts comedian Chuck Nice and engineer/science communicator Emily Calandrelli join to discuss science communication, romance, and Nye's signature bow tie. Biological anthropologist Hellen Fisher comments on the science of dating and romance.

  • E16
    Journalist Christiane Amanpour
    Aired · Fri, May 17, 2019 · 60m

    Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality and she divulges secrets about interviewing world leaders. Co-hosts comedian Eugene Mirman and investigative journalist Azmat Khan join to discuss risks of reporting from a war zone, reporting amidst cultural bias, and technology's impact on journalism. Additional commentary provided by-conflict journalist Judith Matloff on reporting safely from conflicts. Bill Nye, the Science Guy, also comments.