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
Empowering Young Women w/ Emma Asiedu-Akrofi
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Emma Asiedu-Akrofi, the Executive Director of the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment. They talk about how society benefits when girls…
00:50:51 |
Mon 30 May 2022
Beasts Before Us w/ Elsa Panciroli
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by paleontologist Dr. Elsa Panciroli to talk about her book, "Beasts Before Us: The Untold Story of Mammal Origins and Evolution." They discuss how many …
01:13:04 |
Mon 23 May 2022
The Tailored Brain w/ Emily Willingham
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined once again by science writer Dr. Emily Willingham to talk about her newest book, "The Tailored Brain: From Ketamine, to Keto, to Companionship, A User's …
01:02:06 |
Mon 16 May 2022
Unconscious Bias w/ Jessica Nordell
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Jessica Nordell, the award-winning author of "The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias." They discuss the…
01:11:27 |
Mon 09 May 2022
Climate Miseducation w/ Katie Worth
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Katie Worth to talk about her new book, "Miseducation: How Climate Change Is Taught in America." Kate reveals h…
01:17:25 |
Mon 02 May 2022
The Social Lives of Animals w/ Ashley Ward
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by University of Sydney Professor of Animal Behavior Dr. Ashley Ward to talk about his new book, "The Social Lives of Animals." From termites to fish to …
01:05:46 |
Mon 25 Apr 2022
Climate Justice w/ Elizabeth Cripps
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by moral philosopher Dr. Elizabeth Cripps to talk about her new book, "What Climate Justice Means and Why We Should Care." They discuss the inextricable …
01:11:42 |
Mon 18 Apr 2022
Magnificent Makers w/ Theanne Griffith
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Theanne Griffith to talk about her STEM-themed chapter book series, "The Magnificent Makers." They discuss the importance of divers…
00:50:30 |
Mon 11 Apr 2022
The Shame Machine w/ Cathy O'Neil
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by mathematician Dr. Cathy O’Neil to talk about her newest book, “The Shame Machine: Who Profits in the New Age of Humiliation.” They highlight the perni…
01:08:10 |
Mon 04 Apr 2022
Back to Earth w/ Nicole Stott
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by astronaut Nicole Stott to talk about her new book, "Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet--And Our Mission to Protect It."…
01:00:45 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
Making Cool Stuff w/ Estefannie
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by computer scientist, engineer, maker, and content creator Estefannie. They talk about her fun and wacky builds, including a smart litterbox, Jurassic g…
00:53:53 |
Mon 21 Mar 2022
The Authority Gap w/ Mary Ann Sieghart
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by journalist and broadcaster Mary Ann Sieghart to talk about her new book, “The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and Wh…
01:01:28 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
Jerks at Work w/ Tessa West
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by NYU psychology professor Dr. Tessa West to talk about her new book, "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them." They talk about the ty…
01:08:41 |
Mon 07 Mar 2022
Synthetic Biology w/ Amy Webb
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by futurist Amy Webb to talk about her new book, "The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology." They discuss the promi…
01:10:22 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
Dream Science w/ Sidarta Ribeiro
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Sidarta Ribeiro, professor of neuroscience and founder of the Brain Institute at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal, Brazil. T…
01:01:38 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Heartbreak w/ Florence Williams
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Florence Williams to talk about her new book, “Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.” They discuss what happens to your brain and body when g…
01:05:34 |
Mon 14 Feb 2022
Coronavirus Vaccine w/ Brendan Borrell
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Brendan Borrell, author of “The First Shots: The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine.” They highlight the…
01:11:39 |
Mon 07 Feb 2022
Healthcare and Covid w/ Anthony Harris
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Anthony Harris, owner of HFit Health and board-certified physician in occupational and environmental medicine. They talk about the American health…
01:13:39 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
Olfaction (Smell) w/ Jude Stewart
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by journalist Jude Stewart to talk about her new book, "Revelations in Air: A Guidebook to Smell." They talk about the biology, physics, chemistry, psych…
01:19:25 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
Sticky w/ Laurie Winkless
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by physicist and science writer Laurie Winkless to talk about her new book, "Sticky: The Secret Science of Surfaces." They discuss the role of friction i…
01:07:45 |
Mon 17 Jan 2022
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