Astrophysicist Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen discuss interstellar travel, black holes, time loops, and the possibility of life on exoplanets. They explore the dynamics of falling into a black hole, wormholes, event horizons, and dark energy, with a touch of humor and scientific exploration.

Theoretical physicist Brian Greene joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss particles getting mass, Higgs boson, dark matter, and theories of particle physics. They explore supersymmetry, shadow particles, and the vacuum of space, touching on higher dimensions, dark energy, and the cosmological constant.

Neuroscientist Brett Kagan discusses creating brain cells to integrate with technology, curing diseases like Parkinson's, and ethical implications. They explore the transfer of real-world knowledge into neurons, potential for artificial intelligence, and measuring intelligence in biological systems. The conversation touches on consciousness, collaboration in science, and combining biological and silicon processing for specialized tasks.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss stillness in the universe, humans on Mars, and selecting music for the Voyager Golden Record. Topics include strength differences on Mars, 3D printing in space travel, absolute stillness in quantum physics, and the behaviors of particles in black holes.

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution, living reflections of ancestors, and the delay in recognizing Darwin's theory. They explore tides, Earth's rotation, memes, and the complexity of the eye. The podcast also touches on poetry, culture in literature, religion, and public understanding of evolution.

Astrophysicist Charles Liu discusses mind-bending concepts like a single electron universe, antimatter, multidimensional time, and quantum physics. The conversation explores Richard Gott's theories, time travel, compactified dimensions, gluons, color perception, the speed of light, astrophysics milestones, and the universe's origins. The episode blends science with pop culture and tackles complex topics in an engaging and entertaining way.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen chat with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta about eclipses, solar storms, and the Parker Solar Probe mission. They discuss the Carrington Event, solar explosions, and the effects of solar events on technology. Learn about the sun's magnetic fields, auroras, and the upcoming solar maximum in 2025. Explore the historical reverence for the sun and its significance in different cultures.

Science educator and television presenter Bill Nye discusses science fiction on TV. Topics include StarTrek, Star Wars, Back to the Future, time travel, and real-world applications of sci-fi concepts. The podcast explores futuristic communication, hibernation for astronauts, and the portrayal of science in TV shows like Futurama.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice talk to Adam Savage about creativity, MythBusters, accidental discoveries in science, making things out of Duck Tape, the importance of tools in future inventions, embracing failure in the creative process, and the roots of creativity and genius.

Learn about alternative medicine with Helene Langevin, Director of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, as they discuss funding medical research, risks of overconsumption of vitamins, battle between big pharma and supplement makers, acupuncture as a complementary treatment, benefits of moderate stress, and the importance of regular movement for overall well-being.