TVPGHD
StarTalkNational Geographic Channel's first late-night talk show stars renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and is based on his popular podcast of the same name. The TV series' hourlong episodes provide a unique opportunity, Tyson says, to show how culturally pervasive and entertaining science can be. Guests including President Jimmy Carter, director Christopher Nolan, astronaut Chris Hadfield, journalist Arianna Huffington, actor George Takei and writer Norman Lear talk about topics like space travel, extraterrestrial life, the big-bang theory, the future of Earth and the environment. By bridging the intersection between pop culture and science, Tyson hopes to inspire everyone to "keep looking up."No live or upcoming content available at this time
S5, EP16 "Journalist Christiane Amanpour"Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews news correspondent Christiane Amanpour, who divulges secrets about interviewing world leaders; comic Eugene Mirman; investigative journalist Azmat Khan; conflict journalist Judith Matloff.
S5, EP15 "Bill Nye"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews science educator Bill Nye; co-host Chuck Nice and engineer Emily Calandrelli join to discuss science communication, romance and Nye's signature bow tie.
S5, EP14 "Director Darren Aronofsky"Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews director Darren Aronofsky ("Mother!"); comic Paula Poundstone and astrophysicist Charles Liu tackle the extremes of storytelling; neuroscientist Heather Berlin discusses the disorders featured in Aronofsky's films.
S5, EP13 "Author Patricia Cornwell"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Patricia Cornwell; co-host Matt Kirshen and forensic pathologist Rebecca Folkerth join to discuss forensics; neuroscientist Andrew Newberg adds his expertise on the intersection of mind, body and soul.
S5, EP12 "Weird Al Yankovic"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic; co-host Maysoon Zayid and astrophysicist Charles Liu join to discuss Yankovic's incorporation of science in his parodies, visual versus spoken comedy and being a nerd.
S5, EP11 "Actor James Marsden"Actor James Marsden ("Westworld").
S5, EP10 "Actor Jeff Goldblum"Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.
S5, EP9 "Actor Anna Deavere Smith"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actress Anna Deavere Smith explore the roles of art and science.
S5, EP8 "Author George R.R. Martin"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author George R.R. Martin ("A Game of Thrones").
S5, EP7 "News Anchor Dan Rather"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews journalist Dan Rather.
S5, EP6 "Actor Jack Black"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson blows actor-musician Jack Black's mind.
S5, EP5 "Vice President Al Gore"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews former Vice President Al Gore.
S5, EP4 "US Space Command"Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with co-host Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego.
S5, EP3 "The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady"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.
S5, EP2 "Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man"An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
S5, EP1 "Anthony Bourdain"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.
S4, EP20 "Stephen Hawking"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.
S4, EP19 "Astronaut Scott Kelly"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with astronaut Scott Kelly.
S4, EP18 "Kelly Slater and the Science of Surfing"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews world champion surfer Kelly Slater.
S4, EP17 "Frank Oz and the Science of Puppeteering"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews puppeteer Frank Oz.
S4, EP16 "Sam Harris and the Science of Belief"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with neuroscientist Sam Harris.
S4, EP15 "True Story of Hidden Figures"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.
S4, EP14 "Stephen Colbert"Host of "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert.
S4, EP13 "Alan Alda"Actor Alan Alda joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss how the science community can best learn, connect and share with the public; with neuroscientist Heather Berlin and comic Matt Kirshen.
S4, EP12 "Interstellar Space Travel"Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews NASA astronaut Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with comic Godfrey and physicist Lawrence Krauss.
S4, EP11 "Salman Rushdie"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson is joined by novelist and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie who talks about the intricate science of storytelling.
S4, EP10 "Celestial Navigation"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator Nainoa Thompson.
S4, EP9 "James Cameron"Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews filmmaker and Nat Geo explorer-in-residence James Cameron.
S4, EP8 "Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier"Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and aquanaut Fabien Cousteau.
S4, EP7 "Katy Perry"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist Charles Liu and comic Sasheer Zamata try to answer some of singer Katy Perry's quirky cosmic queries.
S4, EP6 "SciFi Meets National Defense"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former head of DARPA Arati Prabhakar.
S4, EP5 "Kevin Smith"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with filmmaker and comic book fanatic Kevin Smith.
S4, EP4 "Katie Couric"Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with journalist and news anchor Katie Couric.
S4, EP3 "Jane Goodall"Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Jane Goodall and discusses chimpanzee behavior with Chuck Nice and Jill Pruetz.
S4, EP2 "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
S4, EP1 "Lance Armstrong"Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with controversial cyclist Lance Armstrong.
National Geographic Channel's first late-night talk show stars renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and is based on his popular podcast of the same name. The TV series' hourlong episodes provide a unique opportunity, Tyson says, to show how culturally pervasive and entertaining science can be. Guests including President Jimmy Carter, director Christopher Nolan, astronaut Chris Hadfield, journalist Arianna Huffington, actor George Takei and writer Norman Lear talk about topics like space travel, extraterrestrial life, the big-bang theory, the future of Earth and the environment. By bridging the intersection between pop culture and science, Tyson hopes to inspire everyone to "keep looking up."
Original Air Date: Apr 20, 2015
Genres: News/TalkTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
2 seasons available on demand (36 episodes)
Available on
Frequently asked questions
How can I watch StarTalk?
How many seasons of StarTalk are there?
Popular on Fubo