x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Cara Santa Maria

Dr. Cara Santa Maria is a clinical health psychologist, television presenter, and science communicator. Since 2014, her podcast Talk Nerdy has been a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.

science natural sciences

All Episodes

80:30

Science Comedian w/ Brian Malow

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/11/28

Cara chats remotely with the Science Comedian himself, Brian Malow! They talk about what exactly a "science comedian" is and does, Brian's epic Europe trip where he spent time with the Vatican Astronomer, and how much fun they had at the second annual #SciCommCamp.

en

59:16

Parapsychology w/ Susan Blackmore

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/11/22

Live from the QED Conference in Manchester, Cara chats with psychologist and author Dr. Sue Blackmore about her history as a parapsychologist studying out-of-body experiences. They discuss her transition from credulity to skeptical thinking, and how it has shaped her research and writing in the psychology of consciousness and more.

en

70:48

President-Elect Donald Trump w/ Jennifer Briney

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/11/14

Following an unexpected American election result, Cara is joined by the host of the Congressional Dish podcast, Jennifer Briney, to clarify the separation of powers in the federal government (executive, legislative, and judicial), and the realistic extent to which each branch can successfully effect change. Also discussed: what President-elect Donald Trump could mean for the future of America, and how to prevent cynicism and disillusionment by putting pressure on our elected officials and being an

en

62:48

Antarctica w/ Christine Corbett Moran

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/11/07

Cara connects with an astrophysicist who's working in the most remote place on Earth: Dr. Christine Corbett Moran talks nerdy from the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, deep in the heart of Antarctica. They discuss the challenges and privileges of spending a cold, dark winter at the geographic South Pole, including stunning auroras and joining the 300 club.

en

70:43

Famous Fossils w/ Lydia Pyne

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/10/31

Just in time for Halloween, Cara is joined by Dr. Lydia Pyne, the author of "Seven Skeletons: The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human Fossils." A science historian with training in paleoanthropology, Lydia has special insight into the fossilized hominin ancestors many of us have grown to love, like Lucy, the Old Man of La Chapelle, and the Taung Child, to name a few.

en

50:01

British Pseudoscience w/ Simon Singh

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/10/25

While visiting Manchester for the QED Conference, Cara sits down with journalist, author, and television producer Dr. Simon Singh about his rich and fascinating career in science media and skepticism. They discuss his journey from particle physicist at CERN to bestselling author (The Code Book, The Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets, etc.), including his love of math (or maths, for the British listeners!). They also talk about Simon's role in libel reform in England, following the influential

en

66:13

Rejected Princesses w/ Jason Porath

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/10/18

Cara is joined by the author (and illustrator) of "Rejected Princesses: Tales of History's Boldest Heroines, Hellions, and Heretics," Jason Porath. They discuss what led him to complete this wonderful project, as well as how one funds such a labor of love (hint: Patreon!). They also dive into the stories of many of the women featured in the book--some we've all heard about (like Harriet Tubman and Joan of Arc) and some less known (have you heard of Agontime and the Dahomey Amazons? I hadn't

en

70:58

Con Artists w/ Maria Konnikova

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/10/11

This week, Cara is joined by Maria Konnikova, the author of "The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It...Every Time." They discuss the art of the con artist (including whether Donald Trump fits the bill) as well as Maria's unique approach to writing, merging psychology and literature.

en

62:19

Women Beyond Belief w/ Karen Garst

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/10/03

Cara speaks to Karen Garst, the author of "Women Beyond Belief: Discovering Life Without Religion." They talk about some of the difficult experiences of the women featured in the book, as well as their own connections with atheist activism and feminism.

en

67:32

Science Communication w/ Kishore Hari

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/09/27

This week, Cara has a chance to #TalkNerdy with the director of the Bay Area Science Festival, Kishore Hari. They dive deep into the dos and don'ts of science communication, with a special focus on live events that involve members of the publ--the community. (Kishore hates the term "general public!") They also nerd out about DragonCon and cosplay.

en

51:37

Addiction Treatment w/ Maia Szalavitz

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/09/19

Cara is joined by Maia Szalavitz, author of Unbroken Brain, to talk about the way we treat addiction in this country, and why it is so very wrong. They focus on evidence-based approaches that work and how the cult of Synanon, incarceration, and 12-step programs often cause more harm than good.

en

66:03

Magic of Math w/ Arthur Benjamin

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/09/12

Cara is joined in studio by the "Mathemagician" himself, Dr. Arthur Benjamin! He demonstrates some of the amazing feats of mental math found in his newest book, "The Magic of Math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why." They also discuss educational policy, including the power of fundamentals in mathematical literacy. Prepare to be amazed!

en

58:48

James Webb Space Telescope w/ Amber Straughn

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/08/29

Cara is joined by NASA Astrophysicist Dr. Amber Straughn, the Deputy Project Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Science Communications. They dive into Amber's interests in deep sky objects like galaxies, as well as what the Hubble Space Telescope has taught us about the vast size of the universe. They focus on Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, detailing just how it will aim to answer the biggest questions in astronomy, going beyond what Hubble can currently see.

en

69:14

Mountain Lion P-22 w/ Beth Pratt-Bergstrom

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/08/22

California Director of the National Wildlife Federation, Beth Pratt-Bergstrom, tells Cara the story of P-22, Hollywood's famous mountain lion. They also talk about ways we can all aid in conservation efforts, like inviting native wildlife into your home garden and supporting the Santa Monica Mountains wildlife corridor. To learn more, check out Beth's new book, "When Mountain Lions are Neighbors." 100% of the proceed go directly toward wildlife conservation.

en

100:33

Pterosaurs w/ Michael Habib

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/08/15

Dr. Michael Habib (USC, NHMLA) joins Cara to talk about the flight biomechanics of pterosaurs, the relationship between human gross anatomy and paleontology, and why some people enjoy keeping reptiles as pets.

en

73:18

Patient H.M. w/ Luke Dittrich

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/08/08

Cara is joined by author Luke Dittrich to discuss his new book "Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets." They dive deeply into the story of famed neurological patient Henry Molaison, who, at the age of 27, received an invasive brain surgery that left him with profound memory loss. Luke's telling of the story is especially poignant since his very own grandfather was the lobotomist who performed the surgery back in 1953.

en

64:43

Interviewing Mom w/ Charlotte Salmon

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/08/02

In a very special episode of #TalkNerdy, Cara's mom has come to town! They sit down to discuss what it was like to grow up during the Civil Rights movement, protesting the Vietnam War, and her life's work in Spanish education.

en

79:16

Aesthetics w/ Landon Ross

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/07/26

Cara sits down with artist Landon Ross to talk about his new gallery show, ARTIfACT. They discuss aesthetics, politics, atheism, and the power of metaphor both in art and science.

en

74:18

Skeptical Rogue w/ Bob Novella

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/07/19

Cara finally chats with Bob Novella of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe! They talk physics, health, and of course, skepticism as she rounds out her final interview with each of the skeptical rogues.

en

58:54

NASA's Juno w/ Michelle Thaller

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria ·

2016/07/12

This week, Cara and Dr. Michelle Thaller (Deputy Director of Science for Communication, NASA) #TalkNerdy about the Juno spacecraft's recent entry into Jupiter's orbit and why it's so damn important that all of humanity take a moment to stop and just look up.

en

596 results

Similar Podcasts

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Mission to Mars

Inception Point Ai

The 365 Days of Astronomy

365DaysOfAstronomy.org

Creek Devil

william Jevning

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Nik Hunter