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
Evolution w/ Joseph L. Graves Jr
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by evolutionary biologist and geneticist Dr. Joseph L. Graves Jr. to talk about his new book, "A Voice in the Wilderness: A Pioneering Biologist Explains…
01:08:36 |
Mon 31 Oct 2022
Structural Engineering w/ Roma Agrawal
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by structural engineer Roma Agrawal to talk about her new children's book, "How Was That Built? The Stories Behind Awesome Structures." They discuss her …
00:53:16 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
The Biggest Ideas w/ Sean Carroll
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined for the third time by Dr. Sean Carroll, theoretical physicist and professor of natural philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. They talk about his new bo…
01:06:07 |
Mon 17 Oct 2022
Music on the Brain w/ Susan Rogers
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Susan Rogers, author of "This Is What it Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You." They talk about her illustrious career as an award-…
01:06:48 |
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Pain w/ Haider Warraich
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Haider Warraich, a cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the VA Boston Healthcare System. They talk about his …
01:13:49 |
Mon 03 Oct 2022
The Sky Is for Everyone w/ Virginia Trimble & Sara Seager
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by astronomers Dr. Virginia Trimble and Sara Seager to talk about the book "The Sky Is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words." Virginia disc…
01:04:03 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
Intellectual Property Law w/ Jessica Silbey
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Jessica Silbey, Professor of Law at Boston University and author of the new book "Against Progress: Intellectual Property and Fundamental Values i…
00:55:08 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
Chemical Engineering w/ Jayshree Seth
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M. They discuss the prevalence of chemical engineering in our everyday lives, as…
01:01:17 |
Mon 12 Sep 2022
Dreams w/ Karen Cerulo & Janet Ruane
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Drs. Karen Cerulo and Janet Ruane, sociologists and authors of the new book "Dreams of a Lifetime: How Who We Are Shapes How We Imagine Our Future." T…
01:00:12 |
Mon 05 Sep 2022
Bitch w/ Lucy Cooke
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by National Geographic Explorer Lucy Cooke to talk about her new book, "Bitch: On the Female of the Species." They discuss gender in the animal kingdom, …
00:50:50 |
Mon 22 Aug 2022
Punk Rock Paleontology w/ Jingmai O'Connor
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Jingmai O'Connor, also known as the Punk Rock Paleontologist. They talk about her work as Associate Curator of Fossil Reptiles at the Field Museum…
00:51:45 |
Mon 15 Aug 2022
Museum Science w/ Olivia Castellini
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Olivia Castellini, Senior Exhibit Developer at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. They talk about her incredible science museum instal…
01:05:19 |
Mon 01 Aug 2022
The Other Dark Matter w/ Lina Zeldovich
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by journalist Lina Zeldovich to talk about her new book "The Other Dark Matter: The Science and Business of Turning Waste into Wealth and Health." They d…
00:59:25 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Art and Space w/ Jancy McPhee
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Jancy McPhee, the Founder and Executive Director of SciArt Exchange. They talk about SciArt Exchange's mission to engage people aro…
00:53:46 |
Mon 18 Jul 2022
Beauty Science w/ Rolanda Wilkerson
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson, Principle Beauty Scientist at Procter & Gamble. They talk about the chemistry of skin and hair products, including her role in …
00:55:00 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
Vagina Obscura w/ Rachel E. Gross
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning science journalist Rachel E. Gross to talk about her new book, "Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage." They discuss the incredible anato…
01:14:37 |
Mon 04 Jul 2022
GiveDirectly w/ Miriam Laker
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Miriam Laker-Oketta, Research Director at GiveDirectly. They talk about her work in tropical medicine, international health, and research methods,…
00:58:12 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Pediatric Palliative Care w/ Natasha Datoo
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Natasha Datoo, a pediatric palliative care physician at Canuck Place Children's Hospice. They talk about the power of communication, the importanc…
01:18:30 |
Mon 20 Jun 2022
Egyptology w/ Kara Cooney
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by UCLA Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney to talk about her new book, "The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World." They discuss pow…
01:02:06 |
Mon 13 Jun 2022
Vermin w/ Lisa T. Sarasohn
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian Dr. Lisa T. Sarasohn to talk about her new book, "Getting Under Our Skin: The Cultural and Social History of Vermin." They discuss how our v…
01:02:17 |
Mon 06 Jun 2022
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