StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2016 (Part 1)

FromStarTalk Radio

Start listening View podcast show

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2016 (Part 1)

FromStarTalk Radio

ratings:

Length:

47 minutes

Released:

Mar 25, 2016

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

We’re going to Mars! Join commander Bill Nye and executive officer Eugene Mirman as we explore the Red Planet with NASA Planetary Science Division Director Jim Green, “The Martian” author Andy Weir, and Maeve Higgins. RECORDED LIVE, ADULT LANGUAGE.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Released:

Mar 25, 2016

Format:

Podcast episode

More Episodes from StarTalk Radio

Skip carousel

The Magic of Chemistry with Kate the Chemist: What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist. by StarTalk Radio
43 min listen
The Science of MDMA with Ben Rein: Can MDMA make you a better person? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the neuroscience of empathy, psychopathy, and MDMA in the brain with neuroscientist Ben Rein, PhD. by StarTalk Radio
47 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Bits of Spacetime with Janna Levin: Is gravity fundamental to the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore quantum physics, the fourth dimension, whether H2O is water, and the many-worlds interpretation with theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin, PhD. by StarTalk Radio
52 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Physics All Around Us: What would aliens think of our inventions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions on Maxwell’s Equations, the symmetry of the universe, and the physics around us all the time. by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Low-Mass Mania with Emily Rice: Could we find life around low-mass stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice find out why life might be more likely around low-mass stars, what makes brown dwarfs, galactic archeology, and more with astronomer Emily Rice. by StarTalk Radio
48 min listen
Stars Talk to Neil – Alien Love: How certain are we about aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Kevin Hart, Jack White, Nikki Glaser, and more! by StarTalk Radio
45 min listen
Debating Pluto's Planethood with Alan Stern: Will Neil take back what he said about Pluto? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore planets, dwarf planets, and the Kuiper belt with planetary scientist and principal investigator for the New Horizons Mission, Alan Stern. by StarTalk Radio
43 min listen
Eyes in the Sky with Larissa Rodrigues & Jennifer Holm: How is new tech helping protect the rainforest? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn how space technology is helping uncover illegal gold mines and protecting the Amazon, with illegal mining expert Larissa Rodrigues and Earth researcher Jennifer Holm. by StarTalk Radio
48 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Time Cloak with Charles Liu: Are black holes places or objects? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about distorting spacetime, Olbers’ Paradox, singularities, the shape of the universe, and more with astrophysicist Charles Liu. by StarTalk Radio
40 min listen
Things You Thought You Knew – The Geometric Universe: What is the Sun’s ecliptic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the things you thought you knew about spheres in the universe, navigating the sky, and taking spacecraft out of orbit. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Eclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna Levin: What can we learn from eclipses? Janna Levin joined by comedian Matt Kirshen and professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Columbia University, Joe Patterson, discuss the 2017 eclipse, binary star systems, supernovae and more. What is an eclipse on Jupiter like? by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Planck Lengths to Supermassive Black Holes with Matt O’Dowd: Is space infinitely stretchable? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore fan grab bag questions about supermassive black holes, Planck lengths, and the gravitational wave background with extragalactic astrophysicist and host of PBS Space Time, Matt O’Dowd. by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Staying Curious with William Shatner: What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work? by StarTalk Radio
51 min listen
Is Aging a Disease? Epigenetics with David Sinclair: Is aging a disease that can be cured? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the field of epigenetics, the Information Theory of Aging, and curing blindness for mice with Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair. by StarTalk Radio
44 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Infinite Quarks: What happens to quarks during spaghettification? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about positrons, how we got the speed of light, where the Big Bang took place, and more! by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Out There: Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Harrison Greenbaum, and astrophysicist Janna Levin answer questions on the far away and the far out, including Andromeda's impending collision with the Milky Way, white holes, a holographic universe, and more. Prepare to get trippy! by StarTalk Radio
50 min listen
Do We Have Free Will? with Robert Sapolsky: Is there a quantum reason we could have free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the concept of free will and predetermination with neuroscientist, biologist, and author of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will, Robert Sapolsky. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Stars Talk to Neil – Reversing Earth’s Rotation: What happens after death? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Kelly Clarkson, Dax Shepard, Sway Calloway, and more! by StarTalk Radio
39 min listen
Breaking Down Oppenheimer with Brian Greene: What do two physicists think about the movie Oppenheimer? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with theoretical physicist Brian Greene to discuss Robert J. Oppenheimer’s work on the Manhattan Project, the science in Christopher Nolan’s film, and the dawn of quantum physics. by StarTalk Radio
39 min listen
Neil’s Guide to Heat Transfer Physics: How do you make some things stay hot and others stay cool? Neil deGrasse Tyson, with the help of comedian Chuck Nice, explains the physics of heat transfer, insulation, and why your Stanley cup can keep your drink cold during a fire. by StarTalk Radio
39 min listen
Why We Get Depressed with Heather Berlin: What is depression? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind major depression, its treatments, and the factors that contribute to this pervasive condition with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD. by StarTalk Radio
47 min listen
Incentivizing the Future with Peter Diamandis: How do science competitions further innovation? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Peter Diamandis, Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, to discuss science innovation, incentive competitions, and the future of space, longevity, AI, and more. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Becoming Entangled: How do particles get entangled? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice, answer grab-bag questions about harnessing Hawking Radiation, bad places to construct wormholes, and whether running or walking in the rain makes you wetter. by StarTalk Radio
45 min listen
PhysicsBowl: Tackling Science: What is one of the greatest displays of terrestrial physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics of “The Tush Push” and the science in American football. by StarTalk Radio
40 min listen
The Mystery of Mushrooms with Bryn Dentinger: Why are some mushrooms delicious, some make you high, and some kill you? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the weird world of mushrooms, psilocybin, and mycelia with mycologist Bryn Dentinger. by StarTalk Radio
55 min listen
Immunizing Against Anti-Science with Peter Hotez: How do you stop the spread of anti-science rhetoric? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio break down disease prevention and the rise of anti-science with physician and global health expert, Peter Hotez. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Cosmic Queries – A Ripple in Spacetime with Charles Liu: What if time had multiple dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about Hawking Radiation, the speed of light, and how rare black holes are with astrophysicist Charles Liu. by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Unlocking Gene Therapy with Gaurav Shah: Are rare diseases themselves rare? Neil deGrasse Tysonand comedian Chuck Nice learn about the science of gene therapy and how it can treat and potentially cure rare diseases with Gaurav Shah, CEO, Rocket Pharma. by StarTalk Radio
40 min listen
The Future of Commercial Spaceflight with Lauren Lyons: What technology can we look forward to in commercial spaceflight? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover SpaceX, other space startups, and what is going on in the commercial space industry with engineer and executive Lauren Lyons. by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Healing the Earth Through Regenerative Farming with Will Harris: Is industrial farming bad for us? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the future of food production, regenerative agriculture, and greenwashing with herdsman, land steward, and author Will Harris. by StarTalk Radio
44 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2016 (Part 2) by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Live at Awesome Con – To Mars and Beyond by StarTalk Radio
59 min listen
A Mars Mission Begins, a Comet Exits, and the Future of Planetary Science by Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
69 min listen
Exploring the Arctic: What does it mean to be an explorer? Jen Chavez Miller is an 8th grade teacher who just returned from exploring Arctic Svalbard. The Arctic is experiencing unprecedented melting due to climate change. Find out how curiosity and exploration are essentia... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
34 min listen
Surviving on Mars, with Andy Weir by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
038: Mountain Climbing and Climate Science with Explorer John All: John all is a scientist, mountaineer, and explorer. He has traveled to some of the most isolated places in the world to collect data, witnessing the effects of climate change first hand. He is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the American... by A Sustainable Mind - environment & sustainability podcast
46 min listen
Back to Planetary Radio Live With the Mars Rovers by Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
39 min listen
StarTalk Live! Water World (Part 1) by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Protecting Our Environment, with Gina McCarthy by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2015 by StarTalk Radio
45 min listen
StarTalk Live! at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin with Bill Nye by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Social Media in Space with Chris Hadfield by StarTalk Radio
44 min listen
Hubble's Runaway Black Hole (featuring Dr. Jennifer Wiseman): An unusual “rogue” black hole is on the run! Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, the Hubble… by Looking Up
15 min listen
StarTalk Live! LIGO and the Black Hole Blues (Part 2) by StarTalk Radio
48 min listen
The Science of Interstellar with Christopher Nolan by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
The Moon: Get out of this world this week with The Children's Hour! We're going to The Moon with Commander Reid Wiseman from NASA’s Artemis 2 mission. The Bad Astronomer, Dr. Phil Plait teaches us how the moon was formed, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
58 min listen
Expanding Our Perspectives, with Susan Sarandon by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Orion Launches Into History by Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
29 min listen
Dust of the Earth: Known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks," legendary naturalist John Muir was far ahead of his time, holding ideals that many are just coming around to. Muir undertook a daring adventure in 1867 that led him to the path of nat... by America’s National Parks Podcast
13 min listen
Whale Blowholes & Dugongs: Studying sea cows, capturing whale blow, and analyzing giant orange poop... it's all in a day's work for marine biologist Dr. Liz Burgess. Recorded in front of a live audience at the New England Aquarium, this episode features panelists Eugene Mirman,... by You're the Expert
52 min listen
Ep. 192: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Homo Americanis & a Missouri Game Warden by Bear Grease
83 min listen
The Uniqueness of Earth with Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez: Is the Earth a typical planet? Is our Sun just a humdrum, mediocre star? Is our solar system common in the universe? Are there other Earth-like planets out there? Is there life in the cosmos beyond life on Earth? Come and listen to a down-to-Earth conver... by Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy
61 min listen
What Lies Beneath by TED Radio Hour
50 min listen
Overheard Season 5: Bigger. Weirder. Beautiful-er. by Overheard at National Geographic
3 min listen
Extraterrestrial Oceans – StarTalk Live!: What are the oceans like on Enceladus? Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the oceans of other planets in the search for alien life with planetary scientist Kevin Hand, oceanographer Julie Huber, and comedians, Eugene Mirman, Ellie Kemper, and John Mulaney! by StarTalk Radio
47 min listen
The Terracotta Army: Greg Jenner heads to Ancient China to take a close look at The Terracotta Army. by You're Dead to Me
57 min listen
Parmenides by Plato: The philosophers Parmenides (ΠΑΡΜΕΝΙΔΗΣ) and Zeno of Elea (ΖΗΝΩΝ) discuss with a young Socrates questions such as whether only one thing exists or many and whether Beauty, Man and Hair have eternal Forms. by Philosophy Audiobooks
133 min listen
Nasa's Juno probe enters Jupiter orbit: The US space agency Nasa has successfully put its Juno probe into orbit around the giant planet Jupiter, following a five-year journey from Earth. John Murray Brown discusses this key development in space exploration with FT science editor Clive Cookson. by FT News in Focus
5 min listen
Smologies #27: MARS with Jennifer Buz: The Red Planet. A mysterious dusty orb millions of miles away. Our emergency escape bunker. Alie sits down with Dr. Jennifer Buz to talk about what Mars’s DEEEEAL is, why we send rovers there, the poetry of the moon Phobos, Martian sunsets and whether we could landscape Mars to look like a golf course. Jennifer is maybe the chillest areologist on this planet and an absolute gem. by Ologies with Alie Ward
22 min listen
50: Quakes in Space by The Supermassive Podcast
54 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2016 (Part 1)

StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2016 (Part 1)

Description

More Episodes from StarTalk Radio

Related podcast episodes