StarTalk Radio
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Is this your podcast?Neil deGrasse Tyson is a renowned astrophysicist and the Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, celebrated for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the public. He is known for his engaging personality …
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Audience Interest
- science enthusiasts
- pop culture fans
Podcast Focus
- science and pop culture
- comedy and education
Publishing Consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 12 years
Platform Reach
- available on SiriusXM Podcasts+
- Apple Podcasts
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Science#31M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Science#41M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Science#7300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Science#44100K to 300K
- 🇮🇳IN · Science#3300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.4M to 4.1M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.5M to 14M🇨🇦22%🇺🇸22%🇦🇺7%+36 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.4M to 4.1M695K real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
Things You Thought You Knew – Your Zodiac is Wrong
Jul 28, 2026
Unknown duration
Finally…The Truth with Michael Shermer
Jul 24, 2026
Unknown duration
Running Out of Matter with Michelle Thaller
Jul 21, 2026
1h 01m 18s
Getting Entangled with Sean Hodgman
Jul 14, 2026
1h 02m 39s
The Dreaming Brain with Matt Walker
Jul 10, 2026
1h 05m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/26 | Things You Thought You Knew – Your Zodiac is Wrong | 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. | — | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | Finally…The Truth with Michael Shermer | 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. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | spacetimegravity+4 | Michelle Thaller | StarTalk Radio | — | spacetimegravity+4 | — | 1h 01m 18s | ||
| 7/14/26 | quantum entanglementsuperposition+3 | Sean Hodgman | StarTalk Radio | — | entangled particlesquantum physics+3 | — | 1h 02m 39s | ||
| 7/10/26 | dreamingwaking consciousness+3 | Matt Walker | — | — | dreamingsleep+3 | — | 1h 05m 57s | ||
| 7/7/26 | spacetimesuperconducting asteroids+3 | Paul Mecurio | — | — | spacetimesuperconducting asteroids+3 | — | 46m 26s | ||
| 7/3/26 | constellationsastrophysics+3 | Moiya McTier | StarTalk Radio | — | constellationsastrophysics+3 | — | 49m 53s | ||
| 6/30/26 | galaxy collisionsblack holes+3 | Negin FarsadMordecai-Mark Mac Low | StarTalk Radio | — | black holesgalaxy collisions+3 | — | 59m 00s | ||
| 6/26/26 | realitycognitive science+3 | Donald Hoffman | StarTalk Radio | — | realitycognitive science+4 | — | 1h 14m 03s | ||
| 6/23/26 | rocksoxygen+4 | Chuck Nice | StarTalk Radio | — | rocks floatoxygen+5 | — | 44m 41s | ||
| 6/16/26 | alien contactfilm discussion+3 | Steven SpielbergDavid Koepp | Disclosure Day | — | aliensDisclosure Day+3 | — | 54m 55s | ||
| 6/12/26 | fearneuroscience+3 | Alex HonnoldHeather Berlin | Free Solo | — | fear of heightsneuroscience of fear+3 | — | 57m 51s | ||
| 6/9/26 | quasarshigh energy universe+3 | Chuck NiceMatt O’Dowd | PBS Space Time | Milky Way | quasarMilky Way+3 | — | 55m 22s | ||
| 6/5/26 | physicsphilosophy+4 | Sean Carroll | StarTalk Radio | — | physicsphilosophy+5 | — | 47m 39s | ||
| 6/2/26 | cosmic infrastructureredshift+3 | Negin Farsad | LIGO | — | galaxiesredshifting+5 | — | 49m 38s | ||
| 5/29/26 | space stationshuman habitation+4 | Ariel Ekblaw | Aurelia Institute | — | space stationsAriel Ekblaw+5 | — | 1h 02m 51s | ||
| 5/26/26 | space telescopesartificial intelligence+4 | Chuck Nice | AI | EarthJupiter | JupiterEarth+4 | — | 55m 08s | ||
| 5/19/26 | strong nuclear forcesci-fi+3 | Paul Mecurio | StarTalk Radio | — | strong nuclear forcesci-fi+3 | — | 55m 33s | ||
| 5/15/26 | internetAI+4 | Jaron Lanier | Microsoft | — | internetAI+5 | — | 1h 12m 08s | ||
| 5/12/26 | lightlight pollution+3 | Chuck Nice | Earthmoon+2 | — | lightEarth+5 | — | 43m 21s | ||
| 5/8/26 | starquakeasteroseismology+3 | Conny Aerts | StarTalk Radio | — | starquakeasteroseismology+4 | — | 52m 53s | ||
| 5/5/26 | origins of lifeastrobiology+3 | Betül Kaçar | StarTalk Radio | — | life originsastrobiology+3 | — | 1h 04m 47s | ||
| 5/1/26 | homesteadingmoon+3 | Kevin Espiritu | Epic Gardening | — | moon farmingsustainable agriculture+3 | — | 1h 08m 35s | ||
| 4/28/26 | alien encountersnear-light-speed travel+3 | Paul MecurioCharles Liu | The Three Body Problem | — | alienleader+5 | — | 58m 01s | ||
| 4/21/26 | galaxiesgravity+3 | Chuck Nice | — | — | galaxiessuperstructure+3 | — | 53m 43s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a renowned astrophysicist and the Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, celebrated for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the public. He is known for his engaging personality and has authored several popular science books, elevating his profile as a science communicator. StarTalk Radio stands out by merging science with pop culture and comedy, creating an entertaining and educational experience. The podcast features discussions on astronomy and physics, often incorporating insights from celebrities and experts, which broadens its appeal. With new episodes released weekly, Tyson's dynamic approach ensures that listeners remain engaged while exploring profound questions about life in the universe. The show attracts a diverse audience ranging from science enthusiasts to casual listeners drawn by the comedic elements. By blending humor with scientific discourse, StarTalk Radio provides value by enhancing listeners' understanding of the universe, encouraging curiosity, and making science relatable.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 695K
- Total plays: 8.8M
- Total reviews: 15K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 73K
Castbox
- Followers: 586K
- Plays: 8.8M
- Reviews: 614
Podcast App
- Followers: 14K
- Reviews: 14K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 21K
- Reviews: 38
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Audience
family, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- science and pop culture
- comedy and education
- guest expert interviews
- life in the universe
Audience interests
- science enthusiasts
- pop culture fans
- comedy lovers
- astronomy students
Platform reach
- available on SiriusXM Podcasts+
- Apple Podcasts
- broad distribution expected
- no specific platforms detected
Publishing consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 12 years
- weekly episode releases
- new episodes on Tuesdays
Chart history for StarTalk Radio
Peaked at #2 in KE, top 10 in 22 of 39 tracked markets, currently #2 in KE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| AE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| India | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| SG | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| HK | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| ID | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Africa | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| United States | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Finland | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| MY | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| CL | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| BE | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Australia | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| IL | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| PH | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Mexico | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| GR | — | #8 | #8 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.