StarTalk
Discussing science and technology with comedians and celebrities of media, science and pop culture.
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- 2015-2019
- 5 seasons
- National Geographic Channel
- Talk & Interview
Discussing science and technology with comedians and celebrities of media, science and pop culture.
Season 5 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Anthony Bourdain
Mon, Nov 12, 2018 47 mins
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.
Episode 2
Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man
Mon, Nov 19, 2018 47 mins
Neil features his interview with UFC commentator and podcaster, Joe Rogan.
Episode 3
The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
Mon, Nov 26, 2018 47 mins
Neil discusses the portrayal of scientists in pop culture featuring his interview with The Big Bang's Theory Simon Helberg and Bill Prady.
Episode 4
US Space Command
Thu, Apr 4, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson tours Thule Air Base, the northern most U.S. defense installation. Neil talks with Chuck Nice and space security expert, Laura Grego, about the science of defense.
Episode 5
Vice President Al Gore
Thu, Apr 4, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the science of climate change featuring his interview with former Vice President, Al Gore.
Episode 6
Actor Jack Black
Thu, Apr 11, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson has a mind blowing conversation with Jack Black.
Episode 7
News Anchor Dan Rather
Thu, Apr 11, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with his panel about the future of news industry and some people's sudden lack of trust in scientific evidence and hard facts. He also discusses the matter in his interview with journalism legend Dan Rather.
Episode 8
Author George R.R. Martin
Thu, Apr 18, 2019 46 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the science and history behind the epic series Game of Thrones featuring his interview with George R.R. Martin.
Episode 9
Actress Anna Deavere Smith
Thu, Apr 18, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the power of art and science to inspire change featuring his interview with Anna Deavere Smith.
Episode 10
Actor Jeff Goldblum
Thu, Apr 25, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses bringing back dinosaurs and fighting evil aliens featuring his interview with Jeff Goldblum.
Episode 11
Actor James Marsden
Fri, Apr 26, 2019 47 mins
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor James Marsden explore humans' hopes and fears about artificial intelligence, as inspired by the theme park depicted in "Westworld." They cover the future of AI, free will and whether humans should be cautious of robots.
Episode 12
Weird Al Yankovic
Thu, May 2, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores geekdom in his interview with 'Weird Al' Yankovic, discusses fair use, parody, bullying, and the death of Earth, universe and time with his comedy-astrophysics panel, and his nephew Ellect performs science rap.
Episode 13
Author Patricia Cornwell
Thu, May 2, 2019 46 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses forensic science featuring his interview with Patrica Cornwell.
Episode 14
Director Darren Aronofsky
Sun, Mar 10, 2019 47 mins
Neil deGrasse Tysons explores the depths of the human psyche to cold of human space featuring his interview with Darren Aronofsky.
Episode 15
Bill Nye
Fri, May 10, 2019 46 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye and talks science communication, romance and the signature bow tie.
Episode 16
Journalist Christiane Amanpour
Thu, May 16, 2019 43 mins
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews international correspondent Christiane Amanpour and she divulges the secret to interviewing world leaders.
