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
Letters from an Astrophysicist w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara speaks with American Museum of Natural History astrophysicist and science popularizer Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson about his new book, “Letters from an Astrophysicist.”…
01:34:09 |
Tue 07 Jan 2020
Just a Girl w/ Lucinda Jackson
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Lucinda Jackson, author of "Just a Girl: Growing Up Female and Ambitious." They discuss her personal experiences navigating the pernicious institu…
01:19:38 |
Mon 16 Dec 2019
All the Rage w/ Darcy Lockman
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by clinical psychologist, journalist, and author of the new book, "All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership," Dr. Darcy Lockman.…
01:09:17 |
Mon 09 Dec 2019
Science and Authority w/ Robert Crease
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Robert P. Crease, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Stony Brook University. They dive into the important topics covered in his newest book, "T…
01:07:05 |
Tue 03 Dec 2019
The Last Butterflies w/ Nick Haddad
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Nick Haddad, Senior Terrestrial Ecologist in the Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan State University and Kellogg Biological Station. Th…
00:52:34 |
Tue 26 Nov 2019
Air Quality w/ Marilyn Black
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by vice president and senior technical advisor of Underwriter Laboratories Inc. and founder of Air Quality Science Inc. as well as The GREENGUARD Environ…
01:10:17 |
Mon 18 Nov 2019
Genuine Fakes w/ Lydia Pyne
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer and historian Dr. Lydia Pyne to talk about her new book, “Genuine Fakes: How Phony Things Teach Us About Real Stuff.” Lydia describes the fuzzy…
01:06:37 |
Tue 12 Nov 2019
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria w/ Miriam Barlow
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by molecular cell biologist at the University of California Merced, Dr. Miriam Barlow. They talk about her research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, inc…
01:14:44 |
Mon 04 Nov 2019
Shark Teeth w/ Sora Kim
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Sora Kim, Life and Environmental Sciences professor at UC Merced. They talk about the importance of diversity, mentorship, and collaboration in ST…
01:25:14 |
Mon 28 Oct 2019
Mass Photometry w/ Joanna Andrecka
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Joanna Andrecka, product marketing manager at Refeyn. They discuss an exciting new technology called mass photometry. This process uses light to a…
00:53:45 |
Tue 22 Oct 2019
Birth Control w/ Sarah E. Hill
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by evolutionary psychologist Dr. Sarah E. Hill to talk about her new book, "This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormone…
01:37:15 |
Mon 14 Oct 2019
Dopamine w/ Daniel Lieberman
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University. They talk about new book, “The Molecule of M…
01:05:13 |
Tue 08 Oct 2019
Quantum Worlds w/ Sean Carroll
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara once again sits down with Caltech physicist Dr. Sean Carroll, this time to talk about his new book, “Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of S…
01:23:32 |
Tue 01 Oct 2019
Poison Thread w/ Laura Purcell
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by novelist Laura Purcell to talk about her book, “The Poison Thread.” They discuss the science and psychology of Victorian England as well as the experi…
01:02:42 |
Mon 23 Sep 2019
Ancient Migration w/ Craig Childs
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author Craig Childs to talk about his new book, “Atlas of a Lost World: Travels in Ice Age America.” They discuss his intersecting interests of journa…
01:06:54 |
Mon 16 Sep 2019
Everyday Einstein w/ Sabrina Stierwalt
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara speaks with extragalactic astrophysicist and host of the Everyday Einstein podcast, Dr. Sabrina Stierwalt about the nature of the cosmos. They discuss galaxy forma…
01:11:37 |
Mon 09 Sep 2019
Periodic Table w/ Kit Chapman
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist Kit Chapman to talk about his new book, "Superheavy: Making and Breaking the Periodic Table." They discuss all things chemistry, in…
01:07:14 |
Mon 02 Sep 2019
Why We Need Insects w/ Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara speaks with conservation biologist and author Dr. Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson about her new book, "Buzz, Sting, Bite: Why We Need Insects." They talk about the ecologic…
00:59:26 |
Mon 26 Aug 2019
Math and Football w/ John Urschel
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by mathematician and former NFL player, John Urschel. They talk about his passion for mathematics, including his current work as a doctoral candidate at …
01:35:17 |
Mon 19 Aug 2019
Chemistry w/ Molly Strausbaugh
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Molly Strausbaugh, chemist and assistant director of the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS). They talk about all things chemistry, including how the Ame…
00:49:10 |
Mon 12 Aug 2019
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