Neil deGrasse Tyson
Mentioned in 62 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An astrophysicist and prominent science communicator best known for hosting StarTalk Radio, where he discusses complex cosmic and physics topics with expert guests for general audiences. His expertise spans astrophysics, cosmology, and quantum physics, and he is frequently referenced across podcasts as a credible authority on scientific topics ranging from black holes to debunking misconceptions about UFO footage and astrology. He is also recognized as an author and media personality who effectively communicates science to younger audiences and demonstrates strong presentation skills.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
SmartLess · May 11, 2026
"Kareem Rahma"
“Previously appeared on SmartLess to discuss space exploration and Artemis mission”
Live Free with Josh Howerton · May 11, 2026
Aliens or DEMONS?! Megachurch Pastor Responds to UFO Mania | Live Free with Josh Howerton
“Referenced for scientific perspective on Fermi Paradox and likelihood of extraterrestrial life”
The Andrew Klavan Show · May 5, 2026
How Science Is Revealing The Creator Behind Our Universe w/ Stephen C. Meyer
“Featured in film as 'spokesman for science' representing materialist scientific perspective”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 22, 2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson, John Kerry | The Missing Piece
“Guest discussing his new book 'Take Me to Your Leader' on first contact with aliens and NASA's Artemis II mission”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 15, 2026
I Slop, You Slop, We All Slop For Slop Bowls!
“Referenced for conversation about eating last meal with historical figures; discussed privilege of global food access”
AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical · Apr 15, 2026
Claude Is Melting Down. AI's Compute Crisis Explained.
“Featured in AI-generated action movie by AI or Die demonstrating deepfake capabilities”
Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers · Apr 14, 2026
JASON SCHWARTZMAN RETURNS (And Went Overboard In Lake Tahoe)
“Attended a show in Durham, North Carolina that Schwartzman also performed at”
Anderson Cooper 360 · Apr 11, 2026
Mission to the Moon: Artemis II Returns (Part 1)
“Discusses lunar geology, meteorite impacts, South Pole water ice deposits, and ISRU applications for future missions”
SmartLess · Apr 6, 2026
"Stephen Colbert"
“Mentioned as exemplary talk show guest who passionately explains complex subjects”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Mar 18, 2026
Final Four Picks & Ryan Gosling on Project Hail Mary, Diva Puppets & Being a Liability at DB | Ep 183
“Astrophysicist referenced for critiques on lack of creativity in sci-fi alien design”
Hard Fork · Mar 13, 2026
A.I. Goes to War + Is ‘A.I. Brain Fry’ Real? + How Grammarly Stole Casey’s Identity
“Scientist whose identity was used without permission in Grammarly's system”
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Mar 10, 2026
Are We Living in a Simulation? Rizwan Virk on the Science of Reality - Episode 151
“Discussed as moving toward 50-50 odds on simulation hypothesis due to technological advancement barriers”
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan · Mar 3, 2026
Confidence Classic: The Confidence Signals You’re Sending with Vanessa Van Edwards
“Astrophysicist and author cited as example of purposefully using eyebrow raise cues to gauge audience engagement”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 1, 2026
Patrick Dempsey + Tucker Carlson (Carolla Classics)
“Discussed nuclear energy safety and risk assessment; advocates for nuclear as climate solution despite public stigma”
Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
Chauncy, Chauncy, Where Did Your Leotard Go? (Armen Weitzman, Paul Rust, Neil Campbell)
“Podcast host who criticized Bachelor Brothers' Conscientious Cavemen band for historical inaccuracies”
Club Random with Bill Maher · Feb 19, 2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson | Club Random Classics with Bill Maher
“Astrophysicist and science communicator discussing evidence standards, generational gaps, and influence on younger audiences”
Pop Syllabus · Feb 18, 2026
Space Racism & Astrology With Margaret Gaida
“Prominent science communicator cited as vocal critic/skeptic of astrology”
My Brother, My Brother And Me · Feb 16, 2026
MBMBaM 801: Bad Idea Blanket
“Astrophysicist referenced as credible source on moon landing facts in listener question”
StarTalk Radio · Feb 13, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Quantum Consciousness with Charles Liu
“Host and astrophysicist; former trustee and counselor of the American Astronomical Society; leads discussion on quantum and cosmological topics”
StarTalk Radio · Feb 10, 2026
Thing You Thought You Knew – Red Hot, Blue Hot
“Astrophysicist and primary host discussing molecular physics, color temperature, and food chemistry concepts”
SmartLess · Feb 9, 2026
"Andrew Huberman"
“Astrophysicist guest previously on SmartLess who discussed time travel using mirrors and speed of light concepts”
Sibling Rivalry · Feb 9, 2026
The One Where Bob Buys An Old House
“Referenced for commentary on communication and vocabulary usage in interview with Jake Paul.”
StarTalk Radio · Feb 6, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist discussing infinity concepts and black holes with expert guests”
Jim Harold's Campfire · Feb 5, 2026
The Bizarre Smiling Men - Jim Harold's Campfire 747
“Cited regarding childhood memory retention and cognitive development in early years”
60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Feb 4, 2026
“Buy U a Drank”— T-Pain
“Astrophysicist who interviewed auto-tune inventor Andy Hildebrand on Nova Science Now”
WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp · Feb 4, 2026
Instantaneous Acceleration - Military-Filmed UFO Footage
“Referenced for public misconceptions about thermal imaging quality in UAP footage”
StarTalk Radio · Feb 3, 2026
Return to Venus with David Grinspoon
“StarTalk host and astrophysicist conducting interview and providing scientific context”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 27, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Information Paradox
“Host and astrophysicist providing expert explanations on black holes, time travel, and cosmic physics”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 23, 2026
What Everyone Knows You Know with Steven Pinker
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist discussing applications of common knowledge to education and society”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 20, 2026
Cosmic Queries – The Complex Universe with Sean Carroll
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist who moderates discussion and provides context on physics concepts for general audience”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 16, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Galactic Grab Bag – Blue Steel
“Host and astrophysicist answering cosmic queries about planetary science, stellar mechanics, and fundamental physics”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 13, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Expanding Bubble Universes
“Host and astrophysicist providing scientific explanations and answering listener questions throughout the episode”
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Jan 9, 2026
The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221
StarTalk Radio · Jan 9, 2026
Your Brain is a Time Machine with Dean Buonomano
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist who frames neuroscience discussions within broader physics and cosmology context; discusses relativity and time”
Blurry Creatures · Jan 6, 2026
EP: 387 UFO Crash Retrievals and Dark Matter with Dr. Matthew Szydagis
“Astrophysicist criticized by Szydagis for repeating misconceptions about interstellar travel distances”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 6, 2026
Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling with John Martinis
“Host of StarTalk conducting interview with Martinis about quantum computing and physics”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Jan 2, 2026
Guy Kawasaki: Win Every Pitch Using These Timeless Sales Principles | Sales | YAPClassic
“Astrophysicist featured on Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast”
The Knowledge Project · Jan 1, 2026
How to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear
“Astrophysicist whose book title 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry' exemplifies good positioning with contrast”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 30, 2025
Things You Thought You Knew – The Color of the Sun
“Host of StarTalk Radio, astrophysicist explaining scientific concepts and misconceptions throughout episode”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 23, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Space Volcanoes: Fire and Ice with Natalie Starkey
“Host of StarTalk; director of Hayden Planetarium; frames discussion around planetary science”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 19, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Living in a Simulation with Nick Bostrom
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist at American Museum of Natural History; leads discussion on simulation hypothesis implications”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 16, 2025
Origins of Dark Energy with Adam Riess
“Host of StarTalk; personal astrophysicist conducting interview at Hayden Planetarium”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 12, 2025
Replaceable You with Mary Roach
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist providing cosmic perspective on regenerative medicine and evolutionary biology”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 9, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Multiverse Nesting Dolls
“Astrophysicist and host of StarTalk Radio, primary expert discussing black holes, cosmology, and physics concepts”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 2, 2025
Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist leading discussion on emergence, dark matter/energy, and scientific literacy”
StarTalk Radio · Nov 28, 2025
AGI, Immortality, & Visions of the Future with Adam Becker
“Astrophysicist and StarTalk host; moderates discussion and provides scientific perspective on tech claims”
StarTalk Radio · Nov 25, 2025
Sounds of the Cosmos with Kim Arcand
“Host of StarTalk Radio; astrophysicist who discusses telescope technology and cosmic phenomena with Arcand”
StarTalk Radio · Nov 21, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Proving Einstein Right
“Host of StarTalk; astrophysicist leading discussion on Einstein's theories and their experimental verification”
StarTalk Radio · Nov 18, 2025
Things You Thought You Knew – Force, Heat, & Speed
“Host and primary educator explaining physics concepts and distinctions throughout the episode”
StarTalk Radio · Nov 14, 2025
Superhero Science: StarTalk Live! With Charles Liu
“Host of StarTalk; discussed superhero physics and provided cosmic perspective on quantum mechanics and scientific discovery”