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Why did intelligence evolve in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly explore the nature of intelligence, information theory, consciousness, and whether AI is actually intelligent at all with David Krakauer, evolutionary biologist and president of the Santa Fe Institute.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/what-is-intelligence-with-david-krakauer/Thanks to our Patrons Vipin Sharma, Saahith, Matthew Rapp, Billy Durr, Gail Lena Martin, Mads Holm, Mothman's Coroner, Nicholas Strang, Cirwintech - Christopher M. Irwin, Jacqueline West, Casey Gatti, Clem Carlos Schermann, Samuel Jeffman, John Lasher, Shelley Collett, Aerimis, Anthony Schneider, Lolo, Mark M., kegler718, Hayden Scheibe, J Miller, Mark Ulibarri, Mandy Lauber, John McQuiston, Don, Olivier d'Entremont, Shaun Carter, Andres Chavez, Joshua Perks, JonRueben Bubar, Marlin Mark, Michael Lee, Ash Morris, Nate, Bobby Williams, DeborahD, Ciprian Bobe, David Bailey, Boop Doop, Amirali Rabiee, jessie miller, Liva Apse, Jesse, NATE LUKAS, Chris Archer, Keith H., and Huchel for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why does string theory need ten dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Jordan Klepper sit down with Lara Anderson, string theorist and associate professor of physics at Virginia Tech, to tackle intersecting dimensions, the nature of gravity, and a unified field theory. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/quantum-anomalies-with-lara-anderson/Thanks to our Patrons Robin Billings, PhD, Christine Sizemore, Aine DeMoss, Crispy Wisp, Branden Rucker, Rowena Smith, Cory Strauss, Aubrey Etheridge, Aldarien, Philip Arno, Daniel, Kendall Rohach, ChiliPepper, Jim Phelan, Lonnie Draper, Ryan Stanley, Ziad Farhat, Idan Cohen Epstein, Marie Lauzon, Eduardo Larranaga, Dr. DJ Kehoe, Mike Greer, Karen Henton, Pixi, Kari, Mandy, That Geezer, Victor T, Susanne Otero, Dingus Fringus, Jean, Barrie Parkman, Nathaniel Naranjo, Agentm0o, Jason Adair, MJ Jamal, Gianna Williams, Philip B Stanley, Sarabjit Singh, Chuck, Antonio Macias, Kevin Sayet, Braden Gibson, Toms Grinbergs, Andrew Brodbeck, Mr. Pinky, Adam Prentice, Rich Wilkinson, Frejya of Fòlkvangr, Eric Spray, Ian Ledington, Ilona Freeman, Tarsha Fewell, and SuperKamiGrayson for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Droom jij van een tripje naar de rode planeet? Wacht nog héél even met het pakken van je koffers! In aflevering 405 van de Praattafel duiken Istvan, Mario en Minya in de rauwe, dodelijke werkelijkheid van een reis naar Mars. Gebaseerd op een lezing van astrofysicus Neil deGrasse Tyson leggen ze precies uit waarom Mars letterlijk een kosmische nachtmerrie is voor het menselijk lichaam. Van kokend bloed binnen 10 seconden tot verwoestende straling, kankerverwekkend stof en '7 minutes of terror' tijdens de landing — het komt allemaal aan bod. Maar ondanks alle gevaren blijft de mensheid gefascineerd.SHOWNOTES:10 Seconden Bewustzijn: Waarom je bloed op Mars niet ontploft, maar wel begint te koken door de extreem lage atmosferische druk (ebullisme).Dodelijk Klimaat & Vergiftigde Bodem: Extremen tussen -130°C en +30°C, droogijs-sneeuw (CO₂) en de giftige perchloraten in het zand die groenten kweken onmogelijk maken.De Stralingsvalstrik: Galactische kosmische straling (GCR) en zonnestormen. Waarom dikke afscherming zoals lood juist meer gevaarlijke secundaire straling veroorzaakt.Spier- en Botafbraak: Hardsidderende cijfers over gewichtsloosheid: 1 tot 2% botdichtheidsverlies per maand en verandering van spiermassa.Evenwichtsorgaan in de War: Welke impact heeft microzwaartekracht op ons binnenoor? (Met een verwijzing naar Belgisch expert prof. Floris Wuyts).SANS-syndroom: Hoe de vloeistofverschuiving naar het hoofd de oogzenuw vervormt en zorgt voor blijvende zichtproblemen bij astronauten.7 Minutes of Terror: De hachelijke landing op Mars. Waarom parachutes nauwelijks werken en technologieën zoals supersonische retro-pulsie noodzakelijk zijn.Psychologische Opsluiting: Wat gebeurt er met de menselijke psyche tijdens een jarenlange isolatie in een kleine ruimte? (Inclusief de vertraging op de communicatie van 4 tot 24 minuten).Biosphere 2 & Mars One: Een terugblik op het mislukte ecologische experiment in de woestijn van Arizona en het failliete 'one-way ticket' project Mars One.De Kosten van de Ruimtevaart: Hoe de prijs per kilo om materiaal in de ruimte te brengen dankzij SpaceX is gedaald van $70.000 naar onder de $10.000.
Here's a glimpse of what I bring to the microphone.Interviewing Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Neil deGrasse Tyson gave me a chance to do what I love: connect with fascinating people, explore meaningful ideas—and share a few laughs along the way.I take my interviews seriously, but I want my guests to feel comfortable being themselves. Sometimes a little humor is what turns an interview into a real conversation. Watch this moment and see what I mean.
George Santos has been called a liar, a fraud, a fabulist, a convicted felon—and, for a while there, a United States Congressman. Now he's at Club Random with Bill Maher, which feels about right! Santos talks about the lies that made him famous, finally admits the college and volleyball stories were complete BS, and explains how campaign finance crimes landed him in federal prison. He takes Bill inside life behind bars, including his time in solitary confinement. Bill, naturally, isn't letting him off that easily. The two battle over which parts of the George Santos story are actually true, whether he's learned anything, and why his explanations somehow keep creating more questions. They get into Trump, gay Republicans, cancel culture, political tribalism, the infamous drag photos, his family history, and what exactly comes next for George Santos. Bill has an idea: Hollywood. After all, he's already got the résumé for playing George Santos. Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Support our advertisers: Head to https://ZBiotics.com/RANDOM, code RANDOM for fifteen percent off your first order. For a limited time only our listeners get ten percent off your order with our exclusive link. Just head to https://hexclad.com/RANDOM Go to https://120Life.com and use my code RANDOM for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. Chapter. The only Medicare advisors that compare every plan out there: 984-217-3643 Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM In Club Random, Bill Maher unleashes his comedic wit on an unpredictable lineup – from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Quentin Tarantino and Neil deGrasse Tyson – digging into everything but politics. It's Maher in his familiar element: one-on-one vibes, unfiltered laughs, and the kind of freewheeling banter only he can deliver. ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last 23 years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written six bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass", and most recently "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You". FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What do we do with all this space junk? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about the stuff we put into orbit with astrodynamicist and space environmentalist, Dr. Moriba Jah. Originally Aired July 5th, 2021.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-space-junk-with-moriba-jah/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How far did Alan Shepard hit a golf ball on the moon? How many monkeys named Albert have been to space? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comedian Paul Mecurio, and Senior StarTalk Producer Lindsey Walker find out the answers on this Game Show Edition of Startalk celebrating the release of our new book, Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/lost-in-space-game-night/Thanks to our Patrons havok, David Leeper, Silver Starsoul, Keith Homan, Alexander, Stacey Aldrich, Aral Kubali, Remi van Compernolle, Heel Our Soles, Kevin, Jack Topping, Andrew Schmelzer, Justin, pavan krishna, Mary Thomas, JohnForrest, DigitalDream, ricky zamudio, Josh MacCallum, Joe Widner, Janice Green, Will, Padrig de Roiste, Kathy Sydor, Max Heppermann, Zen Space Pirate, Patricia Nicely, Rob, Christian van Nimwegen, Johan Tivéus, Jonathan Woody, LONEWARRIOR, Anne Cosnow Awh, Preet Panda, Bill, Fidel Morla, Emily McKnight, Clem Maurer, Howard Hale, Ben Meighan-Carey, Kent Thompson, Ari Zelanko, Darryl Odom, jeff kolander, Jerome McCollom, Juan Bavaresco, and Maria for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dr. Daniel Amen joins Bill Maher to talk brains—what they reveal about us, how badly we may be treating them, and why psychiatry is the only medical field that rarely looks at the organ it's treating. Amen shares what he learned from treating Muhammad Ali and hundreds of NFL players, why he believes damaged brains can get better, and the everyday things we do that can either strengthen or shrink them. He and Bill go back and forth on marijuana, alcohol, meditation, Alzheimer's, and the eternal question: how healthy do you really want to be if it means giving up everything fun? They also get into what's happening to young people, from social media and pornography to anxiety and depression—and why learning not to believe every thought that pops into your head might be one of the most useful skills nobody teaches us. And somehow, by the end of it, Bill agrees to let Amen scan his brain. Now the question is: does he actually want to know what's in there? #billmaher #danielamen #clubrandom Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Support our Advertisers: Go to https://120Life.com and use my code [RANDOM] for 20% off. Try it risk-free for two weeks. Head to https://superpower.com/random for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested every year plus a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Visit https://hims.com/clubrandom to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM In Club Random, Bill Maher unleashes his comedic wit on an unpredictable lineup – from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Quentin Tarantino and Neil deGrasse Tyson – digging into everything but politics. It's Maher in his familiar element: one-on-one vibes, unfiltered laughs, and the kind of freewheeling banter only he can deliver. ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last 23 years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written six bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass", and most recently "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You". FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Haman returns to help Bob dissect Neil deGrasse Tyson's recent complaints about the lack of government funding for science.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Neil deGrasse Tyson laments science funding.The Bell Labs paper that laid out the Kelly criterion. Kealey's case against public funding of science. The myth of basic science. Bundt & Murphy test Mandelbrot's hypothesis for residual economic variables.This episode's sponsor, The Scott Horton Academy.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Do the fractal nature of the universe and the human brain have anything to do with each other? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly welcome back Geek-In-Chief Charles Liu, for a grab bag covering deep space travel, fractal mathematics, multiverse theory, and what we might never know about the universe.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Mike Allen, Hailey Thorn, Daniel, Kyle Jones, Halloween Jack, Chris McDermott, AmberDawn, Jesabi Lornkapi, John Olsson,
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explore human spaceflight, astrophysics, and the wonder of the universe. Episode 437
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author and host. His latest book “Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts For Navigating the Universe” is out now. Neil returns to talk about where he'd travel to in a wormhole, his thoughts on the billionaire space race, and what he's asking aliens if they visit Earth. Neil deGrasse Tyson: https://www.instagram.com/neildegrassetyson/ ------------------------------------------------- Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner @CelsiusOfficial https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ Prize Picks: Go to https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/TPW and use code: TPW Mountain Dew: Look for Mountain Dew in stores near you at http://mountaindew.com. Manscaped: Thanks to MANSCAPED® for sponsoring today's episode! Get The Lawn Mower® Ultra Gen 6 for 15% OFF + Free Shipping with code THEO at http://Manscaped.com! Blue Chew: Discover your options at http://BlueChew.com! Buy two months and get the third for FREE with promo code THEO. Chime: Join the millions who are already banking for free and sign up now at http://Chime.com/THEO Perplexity AI: Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/theo ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Mail stuff to: ATTN: TPW PO BOX 40137 Nashville TN 37204 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend X: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/ Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Producer: Andrew https://www.instagram.com/bleachmediaofficial/ Producer: Halston https://www.instagram.com/halstonrays/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The John Fugelsang Podcast, John dives into a whirlwind of current events and cultural discussions. He kicks off with a lively conversation about the Supreme Court's recent rulings, the latest news from the political landscape, and a tragic helicopter crash in Southern California. Later, he welcomes back the brilliant astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson to discuss his new coffee table book, Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe, which promises to enlighten and entertain readers of all ages with its stunning visuals and fascinating tidbits about the cosmos.Then, investigative journalist David Corn joins John to discuss his compelling new book, How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America. Corn unpacks the intricate web of disinformation and influence that has shaped U.S.-Russia relations and the ongoing impact of these dynamics on American democracy. The discussion touches on the role of media in navigating these complex narratives and the responsibility it holds in the face of foreign manipulation.Finally, John invites the God Squad—Dylan Naber Cruz and December Rose—for a spirited discussion on spirituality, politics, and the intersection of faith and social issues, all laced with humor and candidness. With plenty of listener calls and engaging dialogue, this episode promises to be both thought-provoking and entertaining.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What is fundamental in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice welcome back Hakeem Oluseyi to dive deep into cosmology, plasma physics, the origins of life, and some of the most provocative ideas in modern astrophysics.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/why-do-we-exist-with-hakeem-oluseyi/Thanks to our Patrons Elias Clarke, Alex Carrion, Pwp4853, Terry Emmel, Laura Belter, Daniel Cossette, Bechamel, Enrique Gracia, Troy Plewe, Kyle Knoche, Dr. Tom, Brian Hatwell, Andrew Parziale, Brian O'Brien, Billy Behman, Abhimat Subedi, Sarah, Joseph Gates, Cnidarian, Raja Tadimeti, John Grivas, Francis De Marchena, Wayne Loco, Michael Saunders, Akbar, Jeffrey Dyal, Ryan Inverso, Michael Kloby, Inquiring Mind, David Gerstein, Joyce M, Robert Dodson, Andrii Repula, Barbara, Steven Klein, Jeremiah The Space Guy, Ron, Gordon Beran, Tziporah Rammel, Joanne Adams Boyle, Marcus Morel, Diana Lopez, WiED, Heather Clint, Roger, Justinsailor17, John Doe, Mailo de Zwart, mark solutions, Taylor Kurian, and omari mcknight for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
'The View' co-hosts weigh in after the president's son and his new wife confirmed reports that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who has ties to Vladimir Putin, paid for some events during their wedding weekend in the Bahamas, ‘The View.' Neil deGrasse Tyson joins the show to discuss what Hollywood gets wrong about alien films and weigh in on the military's acknowledgment of space weapons. The astrophysicist also shares insights from his new book, 'Lost in Space,' and explains why he believes it will make readers the most interesting person at any party. Get tickets to our live podcast taping at City Winery in New York City on October 6: https://theviewabc.visitlink.me/z0B1IJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Legendary hitmaker David Foster joins Bill Maher on Club Random with the stories behind some of music's biggest hits—and a few well-kept secrets. Foster explains why even the greatest artists only bat “50 out of 1,000,” reveals how a fake rough mix helped turn Whitney Houston's “I Will Always Love You” into an iconic recording, and recounts the terrifying night he accidentally struck actor Ben Vereen while driving home from a session with Michael Bolton. Foster weighs in on Barbra Streisand's Guilty, puts The Beatles in a league of their own, and shares a hilarious story about trying hash as a teenager in Canada. He and Maher also tackle AI's growing influence on music, age-gap relationships, education, dream dinner guests, and whether Bill changed—or the Democratic Party did.During a lively round of rapid-fire questions about the Beatles versus the Stones and dream dinner guests, Foster and Maher tackle AI's growing influence on music, age-gap relationships, education, and whether Bill changed—or the Democratic Party did. Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Support our Advertisers: Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to Quince dot com slash RANDOM. Go to One Two Zero L-I-F-E dot com and use the code RANDOM to save twenty percent. Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today on any paid plan at Claude.ai slash random. Dose: New customers can save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RANDOM or entering RANDOM at checkout. Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM In Club Random, Bill Maher unleashes his comedic wit on an unpredictable lineup – from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Quentin Tarantino and Neil deGrasse Tyson – digging into everything but politics. It's Maher in his familiar element: one-on-one vibes, unfiltered laughs, and the kind of freewheeling banter only he can deliver. ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last 23 years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written six bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass", and most recently "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You". FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new space telescope will soon give us an expanded field of view of some of the strangest phenomena in the cosmos. The launch of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will initiate this instrument's contributions to the understanding of black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. It will also further the search for exoplanets. The project's principal and deputy investigators join us to describe the telescope's science goals, and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson provides his big picture view of the most exciting recent discoveries in astronomy and cosmology. Guests: Julie McEnery – Astrophysicist at the Goddard Space Flight Center and senior project scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Jason Rhodes – JPL project scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, focusing on dark energy, dark matter, and cosmic evolution. Neil deGrasse Tyson – Astrophysicist and director of New York City's Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, and author of "Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe". Anna de Graaff – Astronomer at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new space telescope will soon give us an expanded field of view of some of the strangest phenomena in the cosmos. The launch of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will initiate this instrument's contributions to the understanding of black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. It will also further the search for exoplanets. The project's principal and deputy investigators join us to describe the telescope's science goals, and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson provides his big picture view of the most exciting recent discoveries in astronomy and cosmology. Guests: Julie McEnery – Astrophysicist at the Goddard Space Flight Center and senior project scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Jason Rhodes – JPL project scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, focusing on dark energy, dark matter, and cosmic evolution. Neil deGrasse Tyson – Astrophysicist and director of New York City's Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, and author of "Lost in Space: 5,000 Facts for Navigating the Universe". Anna de Graaff – Astronomer at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there a limit to how small life can be? Or how big? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down why all craters on the moon are round, the scale to life, and why the length of the day isn't 24 hours. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/why-craters-are-round-size-of-life-the-real-length-of-day-tytyk/ Thanks to our Patrons THOMAS, Peter Woolridge, Bill deRome, Andrew Agee, Scott, Ronald French, Honey Bunches of Oats, Adam Tucker, Theo Packer, Suhas Thobbi, Mixtape Romeo, Mykel North, Phillips Booker, LeeAnn, Michael Maguire, Michael King, Barbora Pechová, Garner Stewart, Jonathan Granat, Alexa Birchall, Pete Bienkowski, Jonathan Whyte, Nicholas Freemyer, Autumn Dawn, Jamie Rushton, Michael S Culver, James D Hebert Jr, Anand S, Tod Byrd, Mack Farid, FullArgon, Deb Mukherjee, jaberwocky, drumbuzzyrich, Ralts, Christopher James, Edvinas Mačiulaitis, Karl Kramer, B.A., Maurits Buijs, Kel Wegesser, Steve J - LakeCountySpacePort, Stacy Smith, Len Leake, Shari Zabel, Justin McBride, Matthew Chouinard, Kevin McManus, Δημήτρης Τομπάλογλου, Dean Magauran, Nicole Barrett, Anatoly Zenkov, Elmer G., ROBERT ALLEYN, KL03, Bryan Reynoso Campos, and Caitlin for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bill Maher sits down with OnlyFans star Sophie Rain, who says she's made more than $100 million without ever appearing fully nude—and that she's still a virgin. Naturally, Bill has questions.Sophie breaks down how the business really works, what her fans think they're paying for, and why the fantasy of a personal connection can be worth so much money. They talk about dating when millions of men are watching, the team answering her messages, and the lines she won't cross, even for a bigger payday.Sophie also opens up about growing up with parents struggling with addiction, buying them a house, and wanting to use her fortune to rescue animals. Plus, why neither of them wants kids, what makes a great movie hero, and the question on which they strongly disagree: Team Edward or Team Jacob? Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Support our Advertisers: Try ZipRecruiter to post your job FOR FREE at http://ziprecruiter.com/RANDOM NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RANDOM at https://www.oneskin.co/RANDOM #oneskinpodRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/RANDOM #rulapodDon't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code RANDOM at https://takeultra.com! Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM In Club Random, Bill Maher unleashes his comedic wit on an unpredictable lineup – from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Quentin Tarantino and Neil deGrasse Tyson – digging into everything but politics. It's Maher in his familiar element: one-on-one vibes, unfiltered laughs, and the kind of freewheeling banter only he can deliver. ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last 23 years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written six bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass", and most recently "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You". FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(1) Israel Watch 9/6/26: We renew "tit-for-tat" between the U.S. and Iran. And we discuss the propaganda war with another fake news story about Israel closing Christian schools, which they did not. (2) Feminist Founder Has Died: Gloria Steinem. We provide a little history (from a left wing media perspective) compared with Scripture AND the fact that Gloria was a C.I.A. asset. We discuss Harry Truman's intentions for the C.I.A., when he founded it and his Washington Post article one month after the assassination of JFK. (3) Apostasy Update: Drag "preachers" in the United Methodist churches preaches the "Gospel of Stardust" similar to that preached by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. (4) Vice President J.D. Vance makes clear that he is not a born again believer in the Gospel. (5) On A Lighter Note: VP Vance sadly also follows the culture feminization of the English language pronouncing "and" as "an-T" with a hard T instead of a hard D. https://bbfohio.com
If aliens visited us what would you ask them? What would they look like - would they have a head and arms? What would they think of what we call a "Big Mac?" My good friend Neil degrasse Tyson returns as a guest where we explore those questions and alot more as we talk about his terrific book, "Take Me To Your Leader" in which he gives us a whole new set of unique ways to look at the question of whether alien life exists.
Is the MBTI personality test actually backed by scientific evidence? Learn why treating personality frameworks like a belief system might be a mistake.Many people treat the MBTI personality test with the same uncritical acceptance they might give to urban legends. This discussion examines the core issue with how we approach personality psychology: the lack of verifiable data. Drawing a parallel to Neil deGrasse Tyson's views on extraterrestrial claims, we look at why the burden of proof rests on the evidence, not the popularity of the framework.This breakdown is for anyone interested in critical thinking and separating pop psychology from rigorous scientific evidence. You will learn how to apply a more skeptical lens to common personality theories and why asking for the data is the most important step before accepting any model as truth. Understanding MBTI validity requires looking past the surface level and demanding that the specimen actually be put on the table.0:00 Beyond Belief: The Science of Personality1:19 The Handedness of the Mind2:51 What the Minnesota Twin Study Reveals4:25 Mapping the Brain: EEG and Cognitive Functions8:50 Statistical Rigor and Psychometric Standards
What if you could reopen your childhood brain? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly explore the cutting edge of psychedelic science, critical periods, and what a high octopus can teach us about the human mind with neuroscientist and psychedelics expert Gül Dölen. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/this-is-your-brain-on-psychedelics/ Thanks to our Patrons Edward Tuten, CJP, David Williamson, Shelsea Evans, Curious1, brittanivstheworld, Mark Huth, Annmarie Pine, Austin Wiggins, John Sprot, T.C. Polk, David Rossi, Murat Tahtali, Levi Jackson, Jeff L Kelly, Average Joe Paracord, gert alex, Ruthanne, joe, Arash Ghorbani, Fretbuzz Lightyear, Cody Asbury, Doyle Vann, APwater, Daniel Baker, K, Adam Boyher, Thom@0, Michael D Saladino, Cyrus Niccore, Lance W Roberts, Merix Style, Serhii Rieznik, slowbrow, Kamil Ignatowski, Dustin DeRollo, Jake Spector, Teemu Rönkkö, Kamron Barker, Chris Michel, Lee Patrick Anderson, Adam Deeb, Joshua10902, Arash Mehrnama, Juliejon Rondeau, Nickolaos Podias, Alex Seymour, Robert Harwood, William Ridout, Enck, Ryan Robertson, Fi Higgins, Roger Wacker, Bryce Weicht, Max, Burgai Atal, Misselvira, Kangee Gold, Bill Beauregard, and Jim Derych for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Salmo 53:1“Dice el necio en su corazón: No hay Dios. Se han corrompido, e hicieron abominable maldad; No hay quien haga bien".¿Se ha dado cuenta de que muchos de los más admirados ateos provienen de un trasfondo del área científica? Podría citar docenas - Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett y Stephen Hawking, para nombrar unos pocos. Miles de personas son admiradores del difunto Carl Sagan y su discípulo, Neil deGrass Tyson. Algunos de estos ateos son prácticamente superestrellas con seguidores que ascienden a millones.Pues bien, Charles Darwin tuvo su cuota de seguidores también. En el principio, el Origen de las Especies fue aceptado no por ningún mérito científico sino porque ofrecía una alternativa racional a lo milagroso. Los primeros seguidores de Darwin no eran científicos de la época, sino teólogos que rechazaban los milagros de la Biblia.Cada uno de los seguidores de Darwin tenía sus propios motivos para aceptar la teoría de la evolución. Pero uno de sus más notables seguidores fue Karl Marx. Como autor del Manifiesto Comunista, Marx encontró el principio de la lucha-hasta-la-muerte de la selección natural una perfecta confirmación de su propia visión de la lucha de clases del hombre. En agradecimiento, Marx, envió a Darwin una copia de su Das Kapital en 1873.Seis años más tarde, Marx escribió a Darwin, solicitando permiso para dedicarle su próximo volumen. Pero Darwin declinó el ofrecimiento, explicando que "sería doloroso para ciertos miembros de su familia si se asocia con un libro tan ateo".¡A veces me pregunto si Darwin se revolvería en su tumba si supiera de los horrores que se ha solicitado que su teoría justifique en los últimos dos siglos!Oración: Padre Celestial, no sigo a ningún hombre. En lugar de ello, Sigo a tu Hijo, Jesucristo, que murió para darme la vida eterna. Sólo Él es digno de mi alabanza. Amén.Ref: Ian T. Taylor, En la mente de los hombres: Darwin y el Nuevo Orden Mundial (TFE Publicación y Momentos de la Creación, Sexta edición, 2008). Imagen: Communist-manifesto--first-page Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1235/29?v=20251111
Did we discover an exomoon? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for exoplanets with biosignatures, super Earths & mini Neptunes, and whether rogue planets outside of a solar system could harbor life with astrophysicist David Kipping. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/rogue-planets-exomoons-with-david-kipping/ Thanks to our Patrons Eric Solomon, Jakob Jegge, william northup, Mariam Fischer, Beirne, Sean Fox, xKansasxCowBoyx, xoydev, David Ostrow, Daniel Ramsey,Jessie Caldwell, Tyrone P, Matt, Ajari T, David,Luis Molina, jamescory, Albert Maneri, Zachary Samuel, Ken Kaneda, Nicole Wolf Lady MacBrick, Ką čia spaust?!, Nav, Mike, Luke Fregona, Walter Mathews, Joe Mathews, Gabriel Patterson, Derek Richards, Hope Cliver, Daniel 3, Josh,Josh Mullins, Ken Tinkler, Robinson Medina-Sanchez, JOHN MOODY, Cynthia Elm, Lisa Rice, Trevor Stratton, Karl Forar, Don from NJ, Kaloyan Mehandzhiyski, Mike Tindal, Sean Jūshin Keijō, Jimmy Ebbert, Lincoln Berland, Nalita S, Bill Frye, Rick L Newman, Natalie Kendall, Gradient, Seth Pajak, Cassidy, Dominique, John Contreras, Josh, Carter Mican, Alok Yadav, Jon Hoover, and Eric Landeros for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What do we actually know about UAPs — and what is the government still keeping from the public? Chris Cuomo revisits some of his most revealing conversations about unexplained phenomena, extraterrestrial life, government secrecy, and the evidence behind extraordinary claims. Neil deGrasse Tyson (astrophysicist, “StarTalk” podcast host, and author, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter”) makes the case for scientific skepticism, questioning the reliability of eyewitness testimony and historical alien-abduction claims while explaining why extraordinary assertions require objective evidence rather than belief. Dan Farah (director and producer, “The Age of Disclosure”) discusses claims from government and intelligence officials about advanced UAP technology, alleged crash-retrieval and reverse-engineering programs, secrecy from Congress and the public, and unexplained activity around military bases and nuclear sites — including why even a human adversary behind some of these objects would represent a major national-security problem. Jeremy Corbell (investigative journalist and co-host, “Weaponized” podcast) examines military UAP footage, the extraordinary capabilities some objects appear to demonstrate, the growing difficulty of separating authentic evidence from AI-generated imagery, and the risks whistleblowers have taken to push the government toward greater transparency. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Maher sits down with longtime NBC News anchor Brian Williams (AKA the James Bond of nightly news) to talk about what happened to network news—and what America lost along the way. Williams explains how newscasts became consumed with East Coast weather and “water-skiing squirrel” filler, and why he believes Democrats lost touch with working-class voters. Away from the anchor desk, Williams shares the double life few viewers knew about: nearly five decades as a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey, near-broke beginnings in Kansas, and why he has avoided alcohol after losing his brother to alcoholism. He recalls meeting his wife in a television control room, tearing up at his daughter Allison Williams's first Letterman appearance, watching his son build his own career in local news, and returning with Netflix's We're Back! With Brian Williams. Call him 007 – licensed to anchor, fight fires, and make his mother proud. Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Support Our Sponsors: New customers can save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://www.dosedaily.co/RANDOM or entering RANDOM at checkout. Visit https://www.hims.com/clubrandom to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. For a limited time only head to https://www.ridge.com and use code RANDOM at checkout for 10% off your order AND a chance to win Ridge's biggest sweepstakes ever—a Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, a Hennessey Velociraptor, A Ford Bronco or $100,000 in cash. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/random #rulapod For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at http://mengotomars.com/ Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM In Club Random, Bill Maher unleashes his comedic wit on an unpredictable lineup – from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Quentin Tarantino and Neil deGrasse Tyson – digging into everything but politics. It's Maher in his familiar element: one-on-one vibes, unfiltered laughs, and the kind of freewheeling banter only he can deliver. ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last 23 years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written six bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass", and most recently "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You". FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us Fan Mail This one starts relaxed and then drifts straight into weird territory. We talk Witch's Brew, caramel apples, food videos, Brian Cox, Neil deGrasse Tyson, black holes, dreams, and whether our brains are building reality like some kind of personal simulation. Then Ian brings back the legendary deployment thong stories, including Rudolph, Ellie the Elephant, Ally the Alligator, poker nights in Korea, and the infamous Christmas card revenge plot aimed at one very angry Cowboys fan. Robby's audio and video cut out around the 18-minute mark, so this one leans heavy on the first half and the chaos that made it through. Support the show
Is nuclear power the key to sustainability? With data centers consuming massive amounts of energy, can we keep up? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O'Reilly & Paul Mecurio discuss the physics, safety, and future of nuclear reactors in a world of increasing power demands with nuclear engineer Kathryn Huff. Originally Aired February 21, 2025. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/solving-ais-energy-problem-with-kathryn-huff/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How do you build a telescope to study something you can't see? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio sit down with Jason Rhodes, senior research scientist at JPL, to explore the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and its search for answers on dark energy and dark matter. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-hunt-for-dark-energy-with-jason-rhodes/ Thanks to our Patrons Bullseye, Steve Klein, Mr. G, Rachel Cecil, James Langfels, Amanda Dalton, Mark Robinson, Heyyo, Joshua Clark, Ava, Oliver Thomas, Daniel Treherne, Adam, David Fulps, Hanspeter, Derelict Doug, Maryrose, Robert Latta 3Rd, Benjamin Dudley, Henry De Sosa, AKlight47, Ray, Sarah Storie, Priest Of Forgotten Gods, Yamil Lopez, Patrick Nisius, Jay, Carey-Donois, pupperoni jo, Antonio Codato, slash128, Deedra Hansen, Benjamin Briggs, E, Anita, Gustavo Almeida Neves, Elissa Yoder, Alex, John Nawrocki, preston frizz, Brian Kaiser, Chad Perkins, Junkyard Monk, Lance Steinberg, Dumisani Yishvahk Tembe, Bruno Vieira, Jes Hughson, John Brocklesby, I'm Dave, Darryl Gillespie, Isa, Myopic Philomath, Mo Al-Sheikhly, Stuart, Duane McCurdy, Regina Anavy, Bob Lux, and Vino Miranda for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What are the limits of the human mind? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly explore sensory perception, dreaming, synesthesia, time, and the flexibility of the human brain with neuroscientist David Eagleman. Why does time seem to slow down during an emergency? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/your-inner-cosmos-with-david-eagleman/ Thanks to our Patrons Wynona Pyrtel, BarefootCajun, Jaap Ouwejan, Ananda Mills, Rob Schebel, Ray J, Larry Chan, Steve Pynn, Andy K, Chefscary, Rebecca Tibbs, DucksOnQuack, Deatric Wilson, Dominica Larissa, Amy Morgenthau, 芽美 湯浅, Lisa Jones, Mandie Mack, Noah Henscheid, Ethan Brady, Paul, Scott Brasfield, Alfonso Moreira, Denislav Tsankov, Chris Clawson, Miranda Kagy, Jack Frosty B.B., Rohan A, Kevin Turpin, michelle palmer, SMAYS, Francoise De Larkeen, David, Anita Taesali, Atum Ra, Ty, Joel, Emerson Castaneda, Julie Hendrickson, Mike Bayliff, John Dunn, Julian James, Davit Harutyunyan, Jakub Schmiedberger, Tristian Phillips, Tristian Phillips, Michael Pennywell, Doguhan Uluca, Aislinn P, Andrew Hatton, Misti, WB, Lindsey Walker, Clifton Beasley, Shawn Grider, Patrick Rizio, Neil LaGrace, Brooke, and keith becker for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this month's Club Random Classics, Bill Maher revisits one of his most electric sit-downs with comedian Kathy Griffin. The two dig into why Kathy turns everything into a fight, her explosive war with MAGA nation, and what actually happens when the internet decides to cancel you. Kathy breaks down the real story behind that infamous Trump photo, the fallout it caused, and the long list of people who sued her over it. She and Bill also geek out on Joe Rogan's brilliance, revisit the upsetting Kennedy scene from the Marilyn Monroe biopic, and Bill pitches Kathy an entire TV show idea on the spot. This episode first aired on May 21, 2023. Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it. For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How big can bugs get? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Negin Farsad sit down with entomologist, Jessica Ware, to dig into the extraordinary world of bugs, insects the size of navel oranges, how they invented flying and so much more. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Farouk, David Arnold, Michael Gugel, Forbidjon, Lech Kaniuk, Jay C, Taylor -, Colton Harward, Patrick Duncan, Jimmy, William R. Turk IV, Melisa Benard, Bob Woitas, Louie W., Mohd Amri, Daniel Rodriguez, Michael Davison, Keith Knight, Lincoln, Trevor Forbess, Lisa Terry, Joseph Diaz, Kylrean, Steve, Steve, Lee T., Zilgaro, DJ Lenny Ducano, Jens Lundvang, Brian Moore, Richard Dressner, Cory Hartman, Joshie Versace, Leigh Miller, Tonya, aaron bremner, BeatBakker, Mark, Joe Brandt, Khalled Alves, David Eddy, Kai Shire, Ross Mackenzie, PreserveCommunity, Niko Schultz, Dave Baxter, Keith Spillane, Jessica Whitney, Brandon Doyle, Zach Free, Connie Tran, Daniel Haynes, Darryl Barotn, Aila Rousu, Joshua Dickerson, Red, XEnterprise, Ahmad Al Khalifa, Gaetan Nicodeme, and Vincent Bauer for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bill Maher sits down with Iranian-American comedian Max Amini, a global comedy powerhouse who sells out shows around the world, for a conversation that swings from religion to revolution. Max opens up about growing up as an “American kid” in Iran, getting bullied at school, and quietly whispering that he was American while classmates chanted “Death to America.” The two trade faith stories: Bill admits he still gets sweaty palms walking into a church, while Max shares his father's Sufi belief that “our religion is love.” They get into Max's complicated relationship with Iran, the Shah's legacy, and what life under the country's religious regime has meant for generations of Iranians. And comedy is never far away, as Max shares his Jay Leno origin story and the best advice he ever received: “It's never too late, but it always could be too early." Support our Advertisers: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/RANDOM #rulapod #ad Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it. For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today's Fake the Nation, host and comedian Negin Farsad is again joined by author and podcaster Manoush Zamarodi and podcaster Mila Atmos. Two-thirds of this panel doesn't really drive and yet, they try their darndest to explain our national obsession with really big and really dangerous cars. They also talk about the rise of pink-pilling and the Womanosphere. Finally, is it the end of reading or is everyone making a mountain out of a word-hill? Follow everyone!Manoush Zomorodi: @manoushz on IG/Substack & 'Manoush Minutes. LinkedIn. AND get her book: Body ElectricMila Atmos: @milaatmos & @futurehindsightpod on IG, @milaatmos on X & Substack. Check out the Future Hindsight YouTube channel and her new show OccupyNegin Farsad: Check out her latest on Neil deGrasse Tyson's StarTalk.Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.comHost - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Severe storms, torrential rain, flash floods and dangerous winds pummel the Midwest. Also, new details and reaction to President Trump's secret flight from Turkey amid security concerns. Plus, the death toll continues to rise from Monday's powerful earthquake in Colombia, as crews race to find more survivors in the debris. And, Neil Degrasse Tyson stops by studio 1A as Europe prepares for its first total solar eclipse in decades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What does it look like beneath the surface of the sun? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discuss the heliosphere, the Parker Solar Probe, and solar storms with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/super-solar-storms-with-lika-guhathakurta/ Thanks to our Patrons Keith Edwards James Murphy, River Harlan, Dashing Design Diva, Zach Ross, Federico Varano, Mark Ballard, Andres Franco-Osorio, Pascal, Emmanuel Cooper, Silvester Dimitrov, Ryan Eldridge, Ricky Isbell, David Hall, Angela Johnson, Demetrius Goosbey II, Morris Griffing, Cole Carter, Adam Huber, J B, Don Bailey, Tom Reed, Aaron Palmer, Odin Drengr, Demba Mdoye, Clay Mattson, Jason aka asmrpeople, Sage, Angel Garcia, Richard Swenson, Rich Elkerton, Kirby Sorensen, Mike Kakeeh, Kodi, John Kremer, Dwayne Boychuk, Jordan Burnam, Brittany Johnson, Aidan M, jared higbee, Theo Chambers, Levi Furber, Kelly, Hubert Dąbrowski, Julio Cataño, StellarScout, Margot Lane, Joudi Saadeh, David Foy, Jacob Sopko, Dell Rabinowitz, and Dominic Strong for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bill Maher reunites with his former Tomcats co-star Shannon Elizabeth for a revealing conversation about fame, fantasy, and the unexpected path her life took after American Pie. Shannon explains why she joined OnlyFans, where she draws the line, and why Bill still can't quite understand the appeal of an online fantasy. The conversation turns personal as Shannon shares why she left Hollywood for South Africa and devoted her life to animal conservation—including the heartbreaking moment that changed her path and inspired her work protecting endangered rhinos and elephants.Along the way, Bill and Shannon debate cosmetic procedures, relationships, and why sex before dinner simply makes more sense. Support our Advertisers: -Try Claude for free at https://www.claude.ai/clubrandom -Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/random -Get 50% off plus 1 free breakfast item per box at https://www.factormeals.com/random50off with code random50off Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it. For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could there be other universes out there? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Steven Spielberg, Josh Scherer, Emily Blunt, and more. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/stars-ask-neil-to-save-the-universe/ Thanks to our Patrons teonie, Dixie Gamoning, Greg Meyer, Mike Bilodeau, Mitchell Keesler, john hutt, Karen Buss, The Merry Widow, Casandra Martin, Swaraj Jaiswal, Hoang Nguyen, Knooble Gooble, Panainte Victor, Peter Jensen, Rajesh Bhaidasna, Victor Pomales, George Mulder, Life Space and the Lot, RandomBrian423, blitzgrub, Travis Bridges, Sreya Kumpatla, Erik Scheirer, Natalie Tabor, SwaZam!, KILOCREAMYY, Lisa Peldiak, Tosin Awofeso, Joe Buzz, daevon pearson, Amie Christy, Simone Adair, Philippe, Logan Davis, Ted Parsons, Macs Ton, Ben, Quentin Ferguson, Ash De Zylva, Evalena Marie, Nancy Bijok, Jacob Garcia, The Preschool Doctor, Amber Shaw, Erin, ilya, Kevin Nguyen, Austin Weets, and Alan G for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Could there be a hidden planet lurking beyond Pluto and Neptune? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle a wide-ranging grab bag of fan questions covering Planet 9, galaxy shapes, dark matter, the odds of getting hit by a meteorite, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Glenn Fiskin, A. Certain Woman, Jeffrey Schwartz, Adam Watson, Micheal Lawson, Aaron Hardy, Terje Berg, Peter Wells, Tyler, Brody Johnson, Ali, NanZan, SAMuri, Marian Bieniek, Jeff Whitney, Richard Ruffner, Adrian J Batson, Holly Grant, Amy Braden, Andrew Puente, Srihari Ravi, Eliezar Vega, Southern Tauren, Adam Tate, John Johnson, Achim Ferrandina, Rebecca Crowe, Cody May, Gary, William Green, Max_Palmer09, Dylan, Jonas and Aisté, Frank Pucino, Isaac Kinsey, Sean Whitehall, Anthony Prisco, Nathan Thornton, Alex Grzesiak, Lora Vatalaro, Manny Neto, Eric M, Robert Davies, Billy Metcalfe, Gabriel Gish, Sherry Lee Rachar, Alexander Nemeth, Ra.Spec, and Atticus Thompson for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scott Dodelson spent ten years on the Dark Energy Survey testing the standard model of cosmology. It passed and missed by 2.5 sigma. The Director of Fermilab's Cosmic Physics Division on why the theory he helped build may be wrong, why nobody can find dark matter, and what it takes to change a scientific consensus. Subscribe if you want science with evidence, not speculation. Dodelson is Director of the Cosmic Physics Division at Fermilab, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, and author of Modern Cosmology, the textbook a generation of cosmologists learned the field from. Lambda-CDM predicts how the early universe's tiny fluctuations grew into the structure we see today. The Dark Energy Survey was designed to check that prediction. The answer came back two and a half sigma off. That is both the most precise measurement ever made of how the universe grew, and a crack he cannot stop looking at. His question is not whether the model is close. It is whether close is enough to trust. We get into the Sigma-8 tension and what it actually takes for a scientific community to change its mind, the Dodelson-Widrow mechanism and his 1994 proposal that sterile neutrinos produced in the early universe could constitute dark matter, and the Neptune vs. Vulcan history of getting dark matter right and wrong. Asked which of those two situations we are in now, Dodelson's answer is: I have no idea. What you'll hear: Why the April 24, 1992 CMB discovery may have been the only science story ever to lead the New York Times front column The Dodelson-Widrow mechanism: how ordinary neutrinos in the early universe may have oscillated into the dark matter we see today Why Brian told Neil deGrasse Tyson to his face that we have already detected dark matter What it means when a theory can accommodate any result and whether inflation has that problem Why the particle physics community still does not trust cosmology's neutrino mass measurements What cosmology looks like in 2036 if Lambda-CDM breaks Killing the model is my dream. 0:00 None of it has been found in a lab. How many free passes do we get? 0:44 Dodelson helped build Lambda-CDM. His dream is to kill it. 2:10 10 years. One prediction. Two and a half sigma off. 5:42 "You're in charge" — what mentorship in science actually looks like 6:56 April 24, 1992: cosmology stopped being speculation 9:48 Geoff Burbidge went to his grave a steady-state believer 11:04 What a neutrino is and why it barely interacts with anything 12:36 Brian told Neil deGrasse Tyson we already detected dark matter 18:08 How ordinary neutrinos may have become dark matter 23:24 Lambda-CDM predicts Manhattan's density 13.7 billion years later 26:42 Two and a half sigma: technically a 1% chance the theory is right 28:04 Neptune was dark matter. Vulcan wasn't. Which one are we in now? 31:20 Dark matter, inflation, dark energy: none found in a lab 36:46 If both cracks are the same crack, Lambda-CDM is finished Get the transcript, fascinating bonus content, and my Monday M.A.G.I.C. Message: https://briankeating.com/yt Have a .edu email and live in the USA? You automatically win a meteorite: https://BrianKeating.com/edu Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Support Into the Impossible on Patreon, get my weekly M.A.G.I.C. Message, unfiltered bonus content, and live monthly Office Hours with me: https://www.patreon.com/drbriankeating Join this channel for perks, monthly Office Hours, and your name in the Member Roster at the end of every episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw/join Featured Guest: Scott Dodelson Substack: https://scottdodelson.substack.com/about Scott Dodelson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-dodelson-b6ba429/ Scott Dodelson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ScottDodelson Modern Cosmology (book): https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/monograph/9780128159484/modern-cosmology Dark Energy Survey final results: https://www.darkenergysurvey.org/news-and-results/darchives/ Dodelson and Widrow 1994, Sterile neutrinos as dark matter: https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9303287 Previous ITI episode with Kyle Dawson on DESI: https://youtu.be/LPx4oiwGp2k?si=u_ZJWfJG5AhvBAEv My books: Losing the Nobel Prize (memoir): http://amzn.to/2sa5UpA Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner: https://a.co/d/03ezQFu Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner: https://a.co/d/hi50U9U Galileo's Dialogue (first-ever audiobook): https://a.co/d/iZPi9Un Twitter/X: https://x.com/BrianKeating Substack: https://briankeating.substack.com Blog: https://briankeating.com/blog Audio-only: https://briankeating.com/podcast #intotheimpossible #briankeating #cosmology #darkmatter #darkenergy #physics #LambdaCDM #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Maher welcomes Beatles historian Martin Lewis for a lively, opinionated conversation celebrating the music, myths, and enduring legacy of the greatest band in rock history. Together, they unpack how John Lennon and Paul McCartney built one of history's greatest creative partnerships, challenge the stories fans have been repeating for decades, and revisit the moments that changed music forever. Martin shares behind-the-scenes stories from his years working with Paul McCartney, explains why The Beatles continue to captivate each new generation, and gleefully busts some of the band's most persistent myths. Bill and Martin debate Get Back, A Hard Day's Night, Brian Epstein's influence, John Lennon's songwriting, Paul McCartney's genius, the breakup, and why, sixty years later, everyone still thinks they're the Beatles expert. Support our Advertisers: -Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/random -Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/RANDOM #rulapod #ad Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it. For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If scientists discovered that we are not alone, what would they do with that information? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for life, habitability around M stars and more with astrophysics professor and author Aomawa Shields. Originally Aired July 11, 2023. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-life-on-other-planets-with-aomawa-shields/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ron swears he looks like young Johnny Depp (everyone else sees Benjamin Franklin). Tony puts his dog down and immediately starts calculating the housework savings. A cop dresses as a tree to catch speeders, Neil deGrasse Tyson ruins Top Gun, and Batman somehow doubles subway chivalry. Add turkey-bacon lies, fruit-sticker rage, lasagna-noodle warfare, and the annual “is the Earth flat?” round. Pure, unfiltered FU Friday. They somehow turn Yoko Ono's ass, a 20-year rotting fish-sauce stench, and whether “schmear” is a scam into legitimate conversation topics. Come for the chaos, stay because you can't look away.
Does time always move at the same rate? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about time dilation, gravity assists, the north star, and your zodiac sign. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Dan Kelly, Richard Dickinson, Wendy Gaspard, Adam Diaz, Dylan Baun, Chuck Cosmo, Antal Turóczi, Cassie Mayberry, Chris L, Kiela Peoples, Bruce Lessey, Mark Marcello, E. S., David Sanders, Lottiedon, Paweł Opala, Troglodite89, Ezekiel Finch, Scout, David Mekertichyan, Craig Young, Nokomiska (No-Ko-Mee-Ska)
Is there such a thing as objective truth? Are we living in a post-truth world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly sit down to build a toolkit for finding the truth in an era of motivated reasoning, misinformation, and alternative facts with science historian and professional skeptic, Michael Shermer. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/finallythe-truth-with-michael-shermer/ Thanks to our Patrons Aditya Sharma, Noel Dotterweich, Thomas Schranz, Tamas Sipos, forestcat, Jason, Kurt Evans, Derek Leung, Alex Sanchez, Count Joshula, Tatiana Cameron, Mikkel Jørgensen, Emily Fox, Prophet of the Singularity, Virgil Caffey, Juliette Sanchez, KMLthe1, Eric, Helena Brackley-Bishop, David De Leon, Kristen Nicole, Abhinav Syal, Monicka Guevara, Daniya J, Catherine Brown, Emilio Velilla-Díez, Jim Sunrise, Walt Spiese, Jim Sunrise, AL, Utsukushi Akuma, Dave Keegan, The Nozomi, Brian Cody, Bill Redshaw, Gary Lykins, Bruno Kratka, Aikao, Juan Zapata, Emily Vega, Tom Saporito, John, philrosso12, Chris Roat, Kathy, Richard Quinley, Gooler, Mathilde, John, Jay Spencer, Roark Campbell, Paul Good, Travis Rhyno, Joey Serrano, Trent Notestine, Mark Dunne, Timothy Hamilton, Cary, Eckehart, Doreen S, and Brian Chittum for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Could spacetime curve in the opposite direction and produce a repulsive field instead of gravity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle fan questions about photons, heat death, gravitational waves, neutron stars and more with astrophysicist Michelle Thaller. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Richard Asante, Zan Barrage, Nekoda, Charles O'Neal, Fred FredericM, Douglas Torrance, Barbara Ziola, Nightangelj91, Leslie Woodward, Bryan Jones, Lori Tchen, Walter Lockhart, Paul Walker, Brian Kemp, ismael valdés, Pasquale Perrotta, Xavier LaVigne, nova