Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, television host, producer, and journalist. She is excited to present "Talk Nerdy," a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 569
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Biophysics w/ Raghuveer Parthasarathy
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by University of Oregon Biophysicist Dr. Raghuveer Parthasarathy to talk about his new book, "So Simple a Beginning: How Four Physical Principles Shape O…
01:23:14 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
Variable Stars w/ Stella Kafka
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Stella Kafka, the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO). They talk about what variab…
00:58:03 |
Mon 20 Dec 2021
Your Life Depends On It w/ Talya Miron-Shatz
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Talya Miron-Shatz, author of “Your Life Depends on It: What You Can Do to Make Better Choices About Your Health.” They discuss the power and purpo…
01:12:39 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
Conservation and Zoonosis w/ Sarah Olson
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Health Program, Dr. Sarah Olson. They talk about the link between human activity and emerging zoonot…
01:01:11 |
Mon 06 Dec 2021
Pizzly Bears w/ Larisa DeSantis
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Larisa DeSantis, paleontologist and associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University. They talk about the devastating effects o…
01:10:03 |
Mon 29 Nov 2021
How to Talk to a Science Denier w/ Lee McIntyre
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by philosopher Dr. Lee McIntyre to talk about his newest book, “How to Talk to a Science Denier: Conversations with Flat Earthers, Climate Deniers, and O…
01:11:45 |
Mon 22 Nov 2021
Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy w/ Arik Kershenbaum
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Arik Kershenbaum to talk about his new book "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens--And Ourselves." They …
01:02:12 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
Science Vs. w/ Wendy Zukerman
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Wendy Zukerman, the host and executive producer of Gimlet Media's Science Vs, available on Spotify. They talk all things podcasting, science journalis…
01:11:40 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
Genetic Lottery w/ Kathryn Paige Harden
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by University of Texas psychologist and behavioral geneticist Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden to talk about her new book, “The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters …
01:22:47 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
Hummingbirds w/ Jon Dunn
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by natural history writer, photographer, and wildlife tour guide Jon Dunn to talk about his newest book, "The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingb…
01:17:19 |
Mon 25 Oct 2021
Psychogenic Illness w/ Suzanne O'Sullivan
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by neurologist and author Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan to talk about her new book, “The Sleeping Beauties: And Other Stories of Mystery Illness.” They discuss …
01:04:35 |
Mon 18 Oct 2021
Mental Immunity w/ Andy Norman
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Andy Norman, director of the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University and founder of the Cognitive Immunology Research Initiative (CIRCE)…
01:09:50 |
Mon 11 Oct 2021
Brazilian Pseudoscience w/ Natalia Pasternak
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Natalia Pasternak, Brazilian microbiologist, skeptic, and popularizer of science. They talk about her work fighting back against the blatant anti-…
01:00:05 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
Fuzz, Stiff, Gulp, and More! w/ Mary Roach
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara has the opportunity to speak with her favorite living author, Mary Roach. They talk about her newest book, “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,” as well as her illus…
01:00:51 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
Social and Environmental Justice w/ adrienne maree brown
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer-in-residence at the Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute, adrienne maree brown. They talk about her two newest books, “Holding Change: The Way …
00:50:36 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
Physics, Activism, and Leadership w/ Walter E. Massey
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by physicist Dr. Walter E. Massey to talk about his long and distinguished career as the past head of the National Science Foundation, president and chai…
01:02:49 |
Mon 13 Sep 2021
Claiming Space w/ Eliza VanCort
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Eliza VanCort, author of “A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard.” They talk about her harrowing childhood and reco…
01:07:40 |
Tue 07 Sep 2021
Quantum Life w/ Hakeem Oluseyi
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi to talk about his new book, "A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars." They discuss his wor…
01:21:06 |
Mon 30 Aug 2021
Neurochemistry w/ Ginny Smith
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science communicator Ginny Smith to talk about her new book, “Overloaded: How Every Aspect of Your Life is Influenced by Your Brain Chemicals”. They d…
01:11:31 |
Mon 16 Aug 2021
Geometry w/ Jordan Ellenberg
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning mathematician Dr. Jordan Ellenberg to talk about his newest book, "Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democra…
00:58:06 |
Mon 09 Aug 2021
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