Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
Cara Santa Maria
Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, television host, producer, and journalist. She is excited to present "Talk Nerdy," a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.
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Jul 7, 2014 • 1h 12min
Graduate School w/ Crystal Dilworth
Scientist, television host, and dancer Dr. Crystal Dilworth chats with Cara about the tribulations and triumphs of graduate school and the crossroads many post-grads face.
Jun 30, 2014 • 1h 7min
It's Okay to Be Smart w/ Joe Hanson
Dr. Joe Hanson ("It's Okay to Be Smart") joins Cara to talk about growing up in Texas, minorities in the sciences, and how important storytelling is to the human species.
Jun 15, 2014 • 1h 18min
Gay Stereotypes w/ Dave Rubin
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, comedian Dave Rubin ("The Rubin Report") chats with Cara about gay stereotypes, comedy before YouTube, and his love of the Golden Girls.
Jun 15, 2014 • 1h 10min
Acting Disruptive w/ Max Lugavere
On this episode of Talk Nerdy, media personality Max Lugavere ("Acting Disruptive") is optimistic yet skeptical about futurism and nutrition.
Jun 9, 2014 • 56min
Skeptic Magazine w/ Michael Shermer
Dr. Michael Shermer ("Skeptic Magazine") answers the questions you submitted via Facebook and Twitter. He and Cara discuss skepticism (of course!), pseudoscience, and how he transitioned from born-again Christian to Atheist.
Jun 2, 2014 • 1h 24min
Craters on the Moon w/ Meg Rosenburg
Cara talks to science historian Dr. Meg Rosenburg ("True Anomalies") about the history of science, how the moon got its craters, and the struggles women face getting a PhD in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.
May 19, 2014 • 1h 4min
Veritasium w/ Derek Muller
Dr. Derek Muller of Veritasium talks with Cara about YouTube celebrity status, being a global citizen, and what the future holds for net neutrality.
May 19, 2014 • 1h 19min
Read Science w/ Joanne Manaster
Cara sits down with science educator Joanne Manaster in Ottawa, Canada to talk about her favorite science authors, Google+, and science education around the world.
May 12, 2014 • 1h 5min
Wild Sex w/ Carin Bondar
Science communicator Dr. Carin Bondar (Wild Sex, Stephen Hawking's Brave New World) joins Cara to talk about sex in the animal kingdom, human interpersonal relationships, and living in harmony with nature.
May 5, 2014 • 1h 16min
Social Mobility w/ Josh Zepps
On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Josh Zepps (HuffPost Live, Point of Inquiry) joins Cara in New York City to discuss skepticism, social mobility, and religion in American society.
