StarTalk
(2015)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 5
Journalist Christiane Amanpour
Episode 16 - 5-16-2019
43m
Neil deGrasse Tyson and war correspondent Christiane Amanpour find order in the chaotic debate over journalistic neutrality.
7.7/10Where to watch
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Director Darren Aronofsky
Episode 15 - 5-09-2019
46m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.
8.3/10Where to watch
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Bill Nye
Episode 14 - 5-09-2019
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America’s most recognized science educators, to discuss the science of communication, romance and more.
7.7/10Where to watch
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Author Patricia Cornwell
Episode 13 - 5-03-2019
46m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with crime novelist Patricia Cornwell and tackles all things forensics with Matt Kirshen and Rebecca Folkerth.
8.6/10Where to watch
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Weird Al Yankovic
Episode 12 - 5-02-2019
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with parody songwriter Weird Al.
7.5/10Where to watch
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Actor James Marsden.
Episode 11 - 4-25-2019
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson analyzes humans’ hopes and fears about AI with actor James Marsden.
8/10Where to watch
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Actor Jeff Goldblum
Episode 10 - 4-25-2019
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.
8.4/10Where to watch
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Actor Anna Deavere Smith
Episode 9 - 4-18-2019
47m
Together, host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith explore the complex roles that art and science play in inspiring societal change.
8/10Where to watch
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Author George R.R. Martin
Episode 8 - 4-18-2019
46m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
8.7/10Where to watch
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News Anchor Dan Rather
Episode 7 - 4-11-2019
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.
8.6/10Where to watch
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Actor Jack Black
Episode 6 - 4-11-2019
47m
Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.
8.6/10Where to watch
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Vice President Al Gore
Episode 5 - 4-04-2019
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President Al Gore, then discusses environmental science with Chuck Nice and Andrew Revkin.
7.7/10Where to watch
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US Space Command
Episode 4 - 4-04-2019
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with comedian co-host Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego.
8.4/10Where to watch
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The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
Episode 3 - 11-26-2018
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Simon Helberg and co-creator Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory"); comic Chuck Nice, astrophysicist Charles Liu and theoretical physicist Janna Levin discuss the portrayal of scientists in pop culture.
8.6/10Where to watch
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Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man
Episode 2 - 11-19-2018
47m
An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
8.4/10Where to watch
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Anthony Bourdain
Episode 1 - 11-12-2018
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby and Yvette d'Entremont discuss the science of food as it relates to taste, cooking and climate change; Natalia Reagan tries one of the hottest sauces in the world.
8.5/10Where to watch
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Season 4
Stephen Hawking
Episode 20 - 3-04-2018
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.
9.1/10Where to watch
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Astronaut Scott Kelly
Episode 19 - 2-25-2018
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.
8.4/10Where to watch
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Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing
Episode 18 - 2-18-2018
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.
8/10Where to watch
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Frank Oz and the Science of Puppeteering
Episode 17 - 2-04-2018
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with puppeteer Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture and the people "behind the curtain" with Adam Conover and Charles Liu.
8.2/10Where to watch
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Sam Harris and the Science of Belief
Episode 16 - 1-28-2018
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews neuroscientist Sam Harris, and discusses everything from free will to religion with Godfrey and Andrew Newberg.
8.2/10Where to watch
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True Story of Hidden Figures
Episode 15 - 1-21-2018
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Margot Lee Shetterly ("Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race") and actress Janelle Monáe, who starred in the movie.
8.2/10Where to watch
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Stephen Colbert
Episode 14 - 1-14-2018
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.
7.3/10Where to watch
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Alan Alda
Episode 13 - 1-07-2018
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Alan Alda and discusses science communication with Matt Kirshen and Heather Berlin.
8.4/10Where to watch
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Interstellar Space Travel
Episode 12 - 12-17-2017
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with Godfrey and Lawrence Krauss.
8.3/10Where to watch
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Salman Rushdie
Episode 11 - 12-10-2017
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Salman Rushdie and explores the science of storytelling with comedian Eugene Mirman and literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall.
8/10Where to watch
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SciFi Meets National Defense
Episode 6 - 11-05-2017
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
7.5/10Where to watch
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Kevin Smith
Episode 5 - 10-29-2017
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
7.6/10Where to watch
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Katie Couric
Episode 4 - 10-22-2017
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and Jeff Jarvis.
7.9/10Where to watch
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Jane Goodall
Episode 3 - 10-15-2017
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jane Goodall and discusses chimpanzee behavior with Chuck Nice and Jill Pruetz.
8.4/10Where to watch
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Episode 2 - 10-08-2017
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and discusses the science of basketball with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
7.9/10Where to watch
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Lance Armstrong
Episode 1 - 10-01-2017
47m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Lance Armstrong and discusses the science of cycling with Scott Adsit, Max Glaskin, and Arthur Caplan.
7.8/10Where to watch
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Season 3
Bill Maher
Episode 20 - 2-06-2017
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian Bill Maher and discusses satire in society with Maeve Higgins and Dr. Alison Dagnes.
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Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter
Episode 19 - 1-30-2017
44m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and discusses the art and science of jazz with his studio co-hosts.
7.9/10Buy
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Science of Game of Thrones
Episode 18 - 1-23-2017
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with "Game of Thrones" actor Isaac Wright.
7.1/10Buy
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The Science of Weather
Episode 17 - 1-16-2017
44m
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NOAA Administrator Kathryn D. Sullivan.
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Search for Aliens
Episode 16 - 1-09-2017
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronomer Jill Tarter.
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Hope Solo
Episode 15 - 1-02-2017
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with soccer goalie Hope Solo.
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US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
Episode 14 - 12-26-2016
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.
6.8/10Buy
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William Shatner
Episode 13 - 12-19-2016
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic actor William Shatner.
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Jay Leno
Episode 12 - 12-12-2016
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno.
7.6/10Buy
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The Martian
Episode 8 - 11-14-2016
44m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews best-selling author Andy Weir.
8.3/10Buy
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Whoopi Goldberg
Episode 1 - 9-19-2016
44m
Academy Award-winner and comic Whoopi Goldberg joins Neil deGrasse Tyson.
7.6/10Buy
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Season 2
Gina McCarthy
Episode 10 - 1-03-2016
40m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Gina McCarthy and discusses the EPA's efforts in keeping the Earth habitable for humans with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Andrew Revkin.
7.9/10Buy
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Brian Cox
Episode 9 - 12-27-2015
41m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews physicist Brian Cox and discusses communicating science to the public with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Jason Silva.
8.1/10Buy
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David Crosby
Episode 8 - 12-20-2015
40m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews David Crosby and discusses folk music and social justice with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Thomas Sugrue.
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Mars 1
Episode 7 - 12-13-2015
41m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Mars One co-founder Bas Lansdorp and discusses the idea of establishing a permanent human settlement on Mars with co-host Eugene Mirman and guest Mike Massimino.
8/10Buy
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David Byrne
Episode 6 - 12-06-2015
41m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews musician David Byrne and discusses creativity in the arts and sciences with co-host Maeve Higgins and guest Monica Lopez-Gonzalez.
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Susan Sarandon
Episode 5 - 11-29-2015
41m
Neil deGrasse Tyson expands his cosmic perspective with actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The two discuss gender, race, perspective, marijuana and Carl Sagan.
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Penn and Teller
Episode 4 - 11-15-2015
40m
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews magicians Penn and Teller and discusses the science of illusion with co-host Chuck Nice and guest Susana Martinez-Conde.
7.3/10Buy
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Seth MacFarlane
Episode 3 - 11-08-2015
41m
Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Seth MacFarlane, creator of “Family Guy” and fellow executive producer of “Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey”, to discuss the role science plays in his work and personal life. In a private interview, the two take on myriad topics, including social issues in cartoons, the science of “Family Guy” and the science fiction parodies that abound in the series. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist and AMNH research associate Charles Liu, and later Bill Nye gives his take on cartoons and animation.
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Larry Wilmore
Episode 2 - 11-01-2015
41m
Emmy® award-winning producer, actor, comedian and writer Larry Wilmore joins Tyson in the hot seat as the two delve into the intersection of science and comedy. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by his co-hosts: comedian Chuck Nice and Scott Weems, author of “Ha! The Science of When We Laugh and Why.” The three discuss the physiology of laughter, the mathematics of crafting jokes and the link between humor and creativity. Adding to the discussion, author Andy Weir patches into the studio to discuss the comedy in his book “The Martian” and Bill Nye presents an improv performance to demonstrate that science can, in fact, be funny.
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Bill Clinton
Episode 1 - 10-25-2015
42m
In the season premiere, Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with former President Bill Clinton, who was a strong advocate of science education and advancement during his two presidential terms. President Clinton opens up about his deep appreciation for science as he delves into topics including the importance of science in politics, the cosmic perspective, the Human Genome Project and Einstein. At the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson continues the conversation with his comedian co-host Chuck Nice and genomics expert Juan Enriquez. Meanwhile, Bill Nye gives his take on advancing scientific progress in America, author Richard Muller joins via video call to talk about the influence of science on politics and Tyson answers fan questions about artificial intelligence.
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Season 1
Norman Lear
Episode 10 - 6-22-2015
41m
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Norman Lear, television writer and producer, discuss TV and the Evolution of American Culture. From “All in the Family” to “The Big Bang Theory,” the diverse television landscape and evolving American culture are explored. Author Saul Austerlitz and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight.
7.6/10Buy
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Charles Bolden/NASA
Episode 9 - 6-15-2015
40m
This week’s theme is NASA’s Vision on Space. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, administrator of NASA, examine NASA’s past, present and future. Astrophysicist Dr. Michael Shara and science educator Bill Nye share their thoughts on the space program.
7.9/10Buy
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Biz Stone
Episode 8 - 6-08-2015
41m
Dr. Tyson explores The Impact of Twitter on Society as he sits down with Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter and co-founder/CEO of Super.me. The two discuss how the social media phenomenon has affected the way we communicate in today’s world. Sharing their experience and opinions are Dr. Alondra Nelson, professor of sociology at Columbia University; Clive Thompson, journalist; and Eugene Mirman, comedian.
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Chris Hadfield
Episode 7 - 6-01-2015
38m
Social Media-Savvy Astronauts are taking over the cosmos. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, discuss social media milestones in space, and its usage among today’s astronauts. Former astronaut Dr. Mike Massimo and comedian Eugene Mirman comment on this growing trend.
8/10Buy
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Jimmy Carter
Episode 6 - 5-25-2015
41m
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and President Jimmy Carter examine the topic of Pulling the Plug on Pestilence. The duo discuss the importance of and progress toward ending fatal epidemic diseases. Mark Siddall, curator of the division of invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History, and comedian Chuck Nice share their views on this matter.
8.2/10Buy
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Richard Dawkins
Episode 5 - 5-18-2015
41m
StarTalk tackles a burning question: Can Science and Religion Coexist? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins debate whether science and religion can truly coexist in today’s society. Jesuit clergyman James Martin and comedian Eugene Mirman weigh in.
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Arianna Huffington
Episode 4 - 5-11-2015
40m
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, explore Living in the Information Age. The two discuss how technology influences the rate and ways in which we communicate. Journalist Jeff Jarvis and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight.
7.6/10Buy
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Dan Savage
Episode 3 - 5-04-2015
41m
Activist, author and journalist Dan Savage joins Dr. Tyson to discuss what love means in today’s society. Anthropologist Helen Fisher and comedian Chuck Nice add their insight to the conversation.
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Christopher Nolan
Episode 2 - 4-27-2015
41m
Discussing how director Christopher Nolan translates his love of science to his films; with theoretical cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin and comic Eugene Mirman.
7.9/10Buy
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George Takei
Episode 1 - 4-20-2015
41m
Discussing how the scenarios in “Star Trek” relate to moral and social issues of today with actor George Takei.
8.2/10Buy
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Stephen Hawking
Episode 20 - 3-04-2018
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.
9.1/10Where to watch
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Author George R.R. Martin
Episode 8 - 4-18-2019
46m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
8.7/10Where to watch
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The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
Episode 3 - 11-26-2018
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews actor Simon Helberg and co-creator Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory"); comic Chuck Nice, astrophysicist Charles Liu and theoretical physicist Janna Levin discuss the portrayal of scientists in pop culture.
8.6/10Where to watch
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Actor Jack Black
Episode 6 - 4-11-2019
47m
Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.
8.6/10Where to watch
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News Anchor Dan Rather
Episode 7 - 4-11-2019
47m
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.
8.6/10Where to watch
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