Stephen Hawking
Mentioned in 47 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A renowned theoretical physicist best known for his work on black hole radiation and quantum gravity, whose foundational contributions to understanding black holes and the information paradox remain central to contemporary physics research. Podcasts frequently reference his scientific achievements—including his theories on black hole evaporation and his evolution away from Big Bang singularity models—as well as his role as a public intellectual who warned about existential risks from AI and environmental threats. His case is also noted as an exceptional example of someone living decades with ALS while using assistive technology to continue communicating and contributing to science.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Universe Today Podcast · Jun 2, 2026
[Q&A+] What Cool Payloads Could Starship Launch?
“Hawking radiation theory discussed in context of black hole information paradox”
Astrum Space · May 19, 2026
JWST’s Stunning Discoveries Across the Universe
“Hypothesized Hawking radiation mechanism explaining black hole evaporation over time”
Universe Today Podcast · May 15, 2026
[Space Bites+] Green Bank Telescope Took This Image of Orion
“Referenced for black hole evaporation calculations and theoretical framework for primordial black holes”
Mayim Bialik's Breakdown · Apr 8, 2026
Part Two: Searching for Alien Life, the UFO Disclosure Era, the Great Filter & How Much Time Earth Has Left | Dr. David Kipping
“Credited with proposing that black holes evaporate over time through Hawking radiation”
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · Apr 3, 2026
2828: The "Goldilocks Zone" - Build Muscle WITHOUT Bulking or Cutting
“Referenced in discussion of AI-generated deepfake images circulating from Epstein investigation documents”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 2, 2026
An Ass-teroid If You Will
“Referenced for dark forest theory regarding alien contact and existential risk”
Astrum Space · Mar 21, 2026
Black Holes Keep Getting Stranger
“Hypothesized Hawking radiation mechanism that causes black holes to evaporate over time”
This Week in Startups · Mar 16, 2026
Are Brain-Computer Interfaces Actually Ready for Humans?
“Late physicist cited as example of how brain-computer interfaces could restore communication”
NPR News Now · Mar 10, 2026
NPR News: 03-10-2026 6PM EDT
“Renowned physicist who attended 2006 Epstein-funded scientific conference in U.S. Virgin Islands”
GOONS · Mar 2, 2026
#239 - SwaggerSouls reached UNC status (he turned 38)
“Referenced in context of paralysis and technology adaptation; mentioned in relation to Epstein”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 2, 2026
Monique Marvez “When The Schlong is Too Long”
“Late physicist photographed with bikini-clad women at 2006 science symposium, connected to Epstein investigation files”
Astrum Space · Feb 26, 2026
Have We Found the Oldest Galaxy In the Universe?
“Theoretical physicist who later rejected the Big Bang singularity model he once advocated, citing quantum effects”
From First Principles · Feb 26, 2026
Dream Engineering, the Proton Radius Puzzle, and an ALS Breakthrough (EP. 27)
“Rare 50-year ALS survivor, referenced as exceptional case in disease prognosis discussion”
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Feb 26, 2026
Listener Questions #31
“Physicist credited with developing Hawking radiation theory and popularizing misleading particle-pair explanation”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 26, 2026
Neil Bradley on Tariffs and Small Business, Paul Gillingham on Mexico’s Cartel Crisis
“Physicist; photo from 2006 Epstein-funded science conference in St. Thomas misrepresented as evidence of wrongdoing”
Elon Musk Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Epstein’s Silicon Valley and Academic Laundromat
“Physicist; Epstein sent email offering reward to disprove Hawking's participation in Virgin Islands orgy”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 20, 2026
It's From Bangin' That Green Girl
“Theoretical physicist referenced for warning against broadcasting human location to potential alien civilizations”
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Feb 18, 2026
Mathematical Superintelligence: Harmonic's Vlad Tenev & Tudor Achim on IMO Gold & Theories of Everything
“Author of 'A Brief History of Time' that influenced Tudor's early interest”
the goop podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: The Future of Detoxification
“Physicist whose 2015 statement on pollution and human stupidity as existential threat resonated with Dr. Savage's toxin research”
The Confessionals · Feb 10, 2026
835: Epstein Survivor: MK-Ultra, DNA Manipulation & Astral Trafficking
“Mentioned as scientist involved with Epstein in DNA manipulation and testing”
People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 7, 2026
6. Nathan Myhrvold: “I Am Interested in Lots of Things, and That's Actually a Bad Strategy”
“Theoretical physicist; Myhrvold was postdoc at Cambridge; discussed as example of great scientist working under extreme constraints”
StarTalk Radio · Feb 6, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander
“Theoretical physicist arguing quantum gravity effects resolve black hole singularities”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Feb 2, 2026
AMA | Feb 2026
“Physicist whose work on black hole radiation and quantum gravity remains foundational to current research”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 27, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Information Paradox
“Theoretical physicist whose radiation theory and bet with Kip Thorne central to information paradox discussion”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Jan 24, 2026
The Skeptics Guide #1072 - Jan 24 2026
“Quoted on AI existential risk: 'Success in creating effective AI could be the biggest event or worst'”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 20, 2026
Cosmic Queries – The Complex Universe with Sean Carroll
“Theoretical physicist who discovered black holes emit radiation, a key concept discussed in Carroll's recent research”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Jan 16, 2026
#634 - Fiona Cauley
“Referenced as example of someone with ALS living longer than expected with disability”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 16, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Galactic Grab Bag – Blue Steel
“Physicist whose radiation theory explains black hole evaporation and gamma ray emissions from dying black holes”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 13, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Expanding Bubble Universes
“Referenced for Hawking radiation theory explaining how black holes can evaporate over extremely long timescales”
StarTalk Radio · Jan 9, 2026
Your Brain is a Time Machine with Dean Buonomano
“Theoretical physicist who proposed time travel prevention conjecture; hosted party for future time travelers to test possibility of time travel”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Dec 15, 2025
AMA | December 2025
“Proposed chronology protection conjecture preventing closed timelike curves; discovered black hole entropy”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Dec 13, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1066 - Dec 13 2025
“Theoretical physicist referenced in 'Who Am I' game segment discussing cosmology and black holes”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 9, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Multiverse Nesting Dolls
“Theoretical physicist whose radiation theory and black hole evaporation concepts are central to episode discussion”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 2, 2025
Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox
“Proposed Hawking radiation and chronology protection conjecture; foundational to black hole information paradox discussion”
SmartLess · Nov 24, 2025
"Benedict Cumberbatch"
“Historical figure Cumberbatch portrayed in a television drama, representing an early major acting challenge”
StarTalk Radio · Nov 21, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Proving Einstein Right
“Theoretical physicist whose work on black hole radiation (Hawking radiation) demonstrated black holes emit energy”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Nov 15, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1062 - Nov 15 2025
“Physicist who theorized Hawking radiation, the mechanism by which black holes emit particles and lose mass over time”
Building AI Boston · Nov 6, 2025
AI-Powered Accessibility with Raquel Ronzone, Perkins School for the Blind
“Referenced as famous case of assistive technology enabling communication despite physical limitations”
StarTalk Radio · Oct 14, 2025
Cosmic Queries – Death of a Black Hole
“Developed Hawking radiation theory explaining black hole evaporation; proposed time travel conjecture”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Oct 12, 2025
657: Helen Lewis - Why Genius Is a Myth, Edison Needed Teams, Self-Promoters Are Overrated, Conspiracy Theories, Shakespeare Needed Luck, and How To Build an Excellent Career
“Physicist quoted as dismissing IQ tests as 'for losers'; argued achievement matters more than test scores.”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Oct 6, 2025
331 | Solo: Fine-Tuning, God, and the Multiverse
“Discovered black hole entropy; motivated Penrose's calculation of universe entropy”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Oct 4, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1056 - Oct 4 2025
“Referenced as example of ALS patient with extended survival time despite neurodegenerative disease”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Sep 19, 2025
Ep 577 - Bags On You (feat. Adam Eget)
“Mentioned in context of Epstein list allegations and conspiracy theories about island visits”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Sep 13, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1053 - Sep 13 2025
“Theoretical physicist whose entropy theorem on black hole event horizons was confirmed by LIGO gravitational wave observations”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jul 14, 2025
321 | David Tong on Open Questions in Quantum Field Theory
“Physicist whose discoveries about black holes in expanding spacetimes will be covered in Tong's QFT book”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jul 7, 2025
AMA | July 2025
“Discovered Hawking radiation from black holes; discussed in context of quantum field theory effects”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jun 30, 2025
320 | Solo: Complexity and the Universe
“Pioneering work on black hole entropy and thermodynamics in gravitational systems”