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Season 5 – StarTalk

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National Geographic Channel's first late-night talk show stars renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and is based on his popular podcast of the same name. The TV series' hourlong episodes provide a unique opportunity, Tyson says, to show how culturally pervasive and entertaining science can be. Guests including President Jimmy Carter, director Christopher Nolan, astronaut Chris Hadfield, journalist Arianna Huffington, actor George Takei and writer Norman Lear talk about topics like space travel, extraterrestrial life, the big-bang theory, the future of Earth and the environment. By bridging the intersection between pop culture and science, Tyson hopes to inspire everyone to "keep looking up."

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Chuck Nice

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Maysoon Zayid

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James Marsden

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Anna Deavere Smith

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Matt Kirshen

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Episode 1 Aired Nov 12, 2018 Anthony Bourdain 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 19, 2018 Joe Rogan and the Science of Primitive Man An interview with UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 26, 2018 The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg & Bill Prady 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 4, 2019 US Space Command Neil deGrasse Tyson features his tour of the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland, then tackles the science of defense with co-host Chuck Nice and space security expert Laura Grego. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 4, 2019 Vice President Al Gore Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews former Vice President Al Gore. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 11, 2019 Actor Jack Black Host Neil deGrasse Tyson blows actor-musician Jack Black's mind. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 11, 2019 News Anchor Dan Rather Neil sits down for an interview with journalist, reporter and former CBS news anchor Dan Rather. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 18, 2019 Author George R.R. Martin Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author George R.R. Martin ("A Game of Thrones"). Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 18, 2019 Actor Anna Deavere Smith Host Neil deGrasse Tyson and actress Anna Deavere Smith explore the roles of art and science. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 25, 2019 Actor Jeff Goldblum Neil deGrasse Tyson and geek icon Jeff Goldblum meet for a curiosity-packed conversation. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 25, 2019 Actor James Marsden Actor James Marsden ("Westworld"). Details Episode 12 Aired May 2, 2019 Weird Al Yankovic Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews parody songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic; co-host Maysoon Zayid and astrophysicist Charles Liu join to discuss Yankovic's incorporation of science in his parodies, visual versus spoken comedy and being a nerd. Details Episode 13 Aired May 2, 2019 Author Patricia Cornwell Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews author Patricia Cornwell; co-host Matt Kirshen and forensic pathologist Rebecca Folkerth join to discuss forensics; neuroscientist Andrew Newberg adds his expertise on the intersection of mind, body and soul. Details Episode 14 Aired May 9, 2019 Director Darren Aronofsky Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews director Darren Aronofsky ("Mother!"); comic Paula Poundstone and astrophysicist Charles Liu tackle the extremes of storytelling; neuroscientist Heather Berlin discusses the disorders featured in Aronofsky's films. Details Episode 15 Aired May 9, 2019 Bill Nye Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews science educator Bill Nye; co-host Chuck Nice and engineer Emily Calandrelli join to discuss science communication, romance and Nye's signature bow tie. Details Episode 16 Aired May 16, 2019 Journalist Christiane Amanpour Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews news correspondent Christiane Amanpour, who divulges secrets about interviewing world leaders; comic Eugene Mirman; investigative journalist Azmat Khan; conflict journalist Judith Matloff. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Helen Matsos, Brian Lovett, Drew Pulley, Betsy Forhan
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Talk Show, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 12, 2018