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
GMOs w/ Kevin Folta
Cara digs deep into GMOs (genetically modified organisms) with Dr. Kevin Folta, a preeminent researcher and science communicator. They discuss the technique's risks and benefits, its top three uses, …
01:24:22 |
Mon 15 Sep 2014
Dark Matter w/ Katherine Freese
Did you know that 95% of the known universe is made up of stuff that we can neither see nor measure directly? Cara sits down with theoretical physicist Dr. Katherine Freese to talk about her new book…
00:48:29 |
Mon 08 Sep 2014
Sex Nerd w/ Sandra Daugherty
Sex educator and podcaster Sandra Daugherty (Sex Nerd Sandra) joins Cara to discuss sexual health, struggles with motivation, and self-expression among millennials.
01:23:54 |
Mon 01 Sep 2014
Because Science w/ Kyle Hill
Science Editor at Nerdist Industries Kyle Hill sits down with Cara to talk about being a geek-of-all-trades, how the media overhypes biomedical stories, and what it means to be a scientific thinker.
01:19:22 |
Mon 25 Aug 2014
Suicide w/ Paul Gilmartin
In light of the tragic news of Robin Williams's death, comedian Paul Gilmartin joins Cara to talk candidly about depression, suicide, and the important work he's doing to reduce stigma on his podcast…
01:28:24 |
Mon 18 Aug 2014
Young Turks w/ John Iadarola
Producer and web host John Iadarola (TYT University) chats with Cara about The Young Turks news network, driving an electric vehicle, and how he deals with trolls on the internet.
01:08:30 |
Sun 10 Aug 2014
Agoraphobia w/ Sara Benincasa
Comedian and author Sara Benincasa ("Agorafabulous", "Great") opens up to Cara about her struggles with mental illness, including debilitating agoraphobia, and the importance of comedy in our lives.
01:28:14 |
Mon 04 Aug 2014
Entomology w/ Phil Torres
Entomologist Phil Torres ("TechKnow") tells Cara about life in the Amazonian rainforest and a hilariously dangerous mishap with spitting cobra venom. Bonus! He performs a song about frogs that's sure…
01:09:31 |
Mon 28 Jul 2014
Exoplanets w/ Alex Lockwood
Dr. Alex Lockwood joins Cara to discuss the novel approach she developed to study exoplanets, her role in the PhD Movie, and her soon-to-be new life in an Islamic country.
01:05:51 |
Sun 20 Jul 2014
No Brainer w/ Christina Ochoa
Cara talks to actress and science communicator Christina Ochoa about her new "No Brainer Podcast," the benefits and missteps of living abroad, and how you can form your very own "Nerd Brigade."
01:20:44 |
Mon 14 Jul 2014
Graduate School w/ Crystal Dilworth
Scientist, television host, and dancer Dr. Crystal Dilworth chats with Cara about the tribulations and triumphs of graduate school and the crossroads many post-grads face.
01:12:08 |
Mon 07 Jul 2014
It's Okay to Be Smart w/ Joe Hanson
Dr. Joe Hanson ("It's Okay to Be Smart") joins Cara to talk about growing up in Texas, minorities in the sciences, and how important storytelling is to the human species.
01:06:31 |
Mon 30 Jun 2014
Gay Stereotypes w/ Dave Rubin
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, comedian Dave Rubin ("The Rubin Report") chats with Cara about gay stereotypes, comedy before YouTube, and his love of the Golden Girls.
01:18:22 |
Sun 15 Jun 2014
Acting Disruptive w/ Max Lugavere
On this episode of Talk Nerdy, media personality Max Lugavere ("Acting Disruptive") is optimistic yet skeptical about futurism and nutrition.
01:10:05 |
Sun 15 Jun 2014
Skeptic Magazine w/ Michael Shermer
Dr. Michael Shermer ("Skeptic Magazine") answers the questions you submitted via Facebook and Twitter. He and Cara discuss skepticism (of course!), pseudoscience, and how he transitioned from born-ag…
00:55:38 |
Mon 09 Jun 2014
Craters on the Moon w/ Meg Rosenburg
Cara talks to science historian Dr. Meg Rosenburg ("True Anomalies") about the history of science, how the moon got its craters, and the struggles women face getting a PhD in STEM (science, technolog…
01:23:30 |
Mon 02 Jun 2014
Veritasium w/ Derek Muller
Dr. Derek Muller of Veritasium talks with Cara about YouTube celebrity status, being a global citizen, and what the future holds for net neutrality.
01:03:34 |
Mon 19 May 2014
Read Science w/ Joanne Manaster
Cara sits down with science educator Joanne Manaster in Ottawa, Canada to talk about her favorite science authors, Google+, and science education around the world.
01:18:43 |
Mon 19 May 2014
Wild Sex w/ Carin Bondar
Science communicator Dr. Carin Bondar (Wild Sex, Stephen Hawking's Brave New World) joins Cara to talk about sex in the animal kingdom, human interpersonal relationships, and living in harmony with n…
01:05:09 |
Mon 12 May 2014
Social Mobility w/ Josh Zepps
On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Josh Zepps (HuffPost Live, Point of Inquiry) joins Cara in New York City to discuss skepticism, social mobility, and religion in American society.
01:15:55 |
Mon 05 May 2014
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