Episodes
1. Anthony Bourdain
November 12, 2018
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Anthony Bourdain
2. Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man
November 19, 2018
60 min
An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
Guest Stars:
Joe Rogan
3. The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady
November 26, 2018
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Bill Prady, Simon Helberg
4. US Space Command
April 4, 2019
60 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with comedian co-host Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego.
5. Vice President Al Gore
April 4, 2019
60 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with former Vice President Al Gore, then discusses environmental science with Chuck Nice and Andrew Revkin.
Guest Stars:
Al Gore
6. Actor Jack Black
April 11, 2019
60 min
Neil DeGrasse Tyson blows the mind of actor and musician Jack Black in a conversation about the size of our Universe.
Guest Stars:
Jack Black
7. News Anchor Dan Rather
April 11, 2019
60 min
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with iconic reporter and former CBS news anchor, Dan Rather.
Guest Stars:
Dan Rather
8. Author George R.R. Martin
April 18, 2019
60 min
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
Guest Stars:
George R. R. Martin
9. Actor Anna Deavere Smith
April 18, 2019
60 min
Together, host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith explore the complex roles that art and science play in inspiring societal change.
Guest Stars:
Anna Deavere Smith
10. Actor Jeff Goldblum
April 25, 2019
60 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation.
Guest Stars:
Jeff Goldblum
11. Actor James Marsden.
April 25, 2019
60 min
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson analyzes humans’ hopes and fears about AI with actor James Marsden.
Guest Stars:
James Marsden
12. Weird Al Yankovic
May 2, 2019
60 min
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with parody songwriter Weird Al.
Guest Stars:
'Weird Al' Yankovic
13. Author Patricia Cornwell
May 3, 2019
60 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with crime novelist Patricia Cornwell and tackles all things forensics with Matt Kirshen and Rebecca Folkerth.
Guest Stars:
Patricia Cornwell
14. Bill Nye
May 9, 2019
60 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Bill Nye, one of America’s most recognized science educators, to discuss the science of communication, romance and more.
Guest Stars:
Bill Nye
15. Director Darren Aronofsky
May 9, 2019
60 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with film director Darren Aronofsky, then dives into the extremes of storytelling and psychology.
Guest Stars:
Darren Aronofsky
