Best Dr Michael A Winters Podcasts (2025)

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Do We Have to Die? with Venki Ramakrishnan 1:03:52

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Why do we die? Do we have to? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the paradox of death, the science of aging, and the search for immortality with Nobel Prize-winning structural biologist Venki Ramakrishnan. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Erick Schnell, Joey T, …

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Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Escape 49:13

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How much do we actually know about the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions from plasma propulsion to quantum gravity to black hole escape plans. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-black-hole-escape/ Thanks to our Patrons…

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Make Your Next Years Your Best Years – Harry Agress, MD 33:06

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Who will you become in your retirement? Registration is now open for the next two Design Your New Life in Retirement Groups. Very Early Bird discount available for a limited time. Take the first step toward Future You today. ________________________ Retirement is not an end — it’s an open canvas. In this episode, Harry Agress, MD, author of Next Ye…

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Nuclear Winter with Ann Druyan and Brian Toon 59:03

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Are advanced civilizations doomed to destroy themselves? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore the Cold War, The Drake Equation, and nuclear winter hypothesis with producer of Cosmos and Carl Sagan’s widow Ann Druyan and atmospheric scientist Brian Toon. Originally Aired August 8, 2022. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode…

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Super-Duper Novas with Michael Shara 1:05:08

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When will the last supernova be? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore types of novas, freaky binary star systems, core collapse, standard candles, and the explosive future of Betelgeuse with astrophysicist Michael Shara. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/super-duper-…

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Why You’ll Want a Hobby – Ashley Merryman 31:47

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Retiring? You could wing it…but that’s not you. Be intentional about your future. Registration is now open for the next two Design Your New Life in Retirement Groups. Very Early Bird discount available for a limited time. Take the first step toward Future You today. _______________________ What if I told you the activities you dismiss as “just hobb…

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The Science of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr. 1:03:41

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Are we addicted… to revenge? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind revenge-seeking, what motivates violence, and how science can help stop it with James Kimmel Jr., lawyer, psychiatry lecturer at Yale School of Medicine, and author of “The Science of Revenge.” NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to thi…

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043 - Trial By Air: Studying Airflow with Dr. Allison Justice 54:37

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📺 Subscribe & Watch on YouTube Featured Guest: Dr. Allison Justice Renowned for her research-driven approach to cannabis cultivation and post-harvest science. Leads the conversation on smokability, drying/curing, and the importance of data-backed airflow control. Brings years of experience and a scientific lens to solving cultivation challenges in …

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The Philosophy of Physics with Elise Crull 49:53

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What happens when physics meets the big questions of philosophy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Elise Crull, philosopher of physics at CUNY and author of The Einstein Paradox, to explore physics, philosophy, and how thought experiments shape real science. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode comm…

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Volunteering in Retirement: Purpose with Boundaries – Lisa Lewis 19:02

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Volunteering offers a multitude of benefits. And if you end up retiring sooner than you plan to, it can offer a bridge to what you may decide to do next. Yet, it’s easy to take on more than you’re ready for too soon. You’ll want to learn to set boundaries up front to protect your time and flexibility. Lisa Lewis shares her experiences and lessons l…

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Fixing the Internet with Harleen Kaur (Bonus Minisode) 36:25

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Can we fix the news? On this minisode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Gary O’Reilly sit down with Harleen Kaur, former space engineer and founder of Ground News, to explore our current media landscape, navigating bias, and fixing the internet. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% …

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Consider a Spherical Cow with Lara Anderson 1:03:07

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What is string theory, really? Why does it need extra dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice welcome theoretical physicist and mathematician Lara Anderson to guide us through string theory, higher dimensions, and finding a unifying theory of everything. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:…

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Taming The Molecule of More – Michael Long 45:15

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Michael Long, author of Taming the Molecule of More and co-author of The Molecule of More, joins us to discuss the science of dopamine, why we’re constantly chasing “more,” and how understanding brain chemistry can transform our approach to retirement and finding meaning. Michael Long joins us from the Washington, DC area. _______________________ D…

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Cosmic Queries – Dimensional Leaking 44:44

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Is the whole universe actually a jinn particle? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly hang out with astrophysicist Charles Liu to answer questions about the nature of gravity, dark matter, and why we don’t actually know how the solar corona gets hot. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free he…

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Grace in Motion – Susan Hartzler 21:53

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Susan Hartzler, author of The Peace Puppy: A Memoir of Caregiving and Canine Solace, joins us to discuss her lessons learned in caregiving and volunteering with Therapy Dogs. Susan Hartzler joins us from California. ________________________ Bio Susan Hartzler is a lifelong dog lover and an award-winning writer who has figured out a way to live her …

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Cosmic Queries – Renaming Time 37:25

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Can you measure time without something moving? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice tackle your cosmic questions, from the Silurian Hypothesis to singularities to the edge of the known universe. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-renaming-time/ Thanks …

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What If I? Best of 2025 – Part 1 20:03

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It’s time for a recap of our best retirement podcast conversations from earlier this year. As you listen, ask yourself: What if I put this into action? Ready to learn more? Here are links to the full conversations: Stephanie Harrison Jordan Grumet Anne Laure Le Cunff Ethan Kross Bob Rosen Judith Nadratowski Alison Wood Brooks ______________________…

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Cosmic Queries – Alien Worlds and Extremophiles with Kennda Lynch 54:06

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What will life be like on other planets? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the origins of life on alien planets and extremophiles right here on Earth with astrobiologist Kennda Lynch. (Originally Aired February 22, 2022) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: …

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Quantum Quandary: StarTalk Live! With Brian Greene & Janna Levin 1:18:41

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Why three dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedians Chuck Nice and Hasan Minhaj celebrate 100 years of quantum physics and everywhere it’s taken us, joined by theoretical astrophysicists Brian Greene and Janna Levin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/quantum-quandary-s…

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Older or Elder? – Marc Cooper 23:51

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Marc Cooper thinks you have an important choice to make. Will you become a wise elder or just someone who’s getting older? Marc Cooper joins us from Portland, Oregon. ___________________ Bio Dr. Marc Cooper is a former healthcare consultant, for almost 30 years – at the practice, corporate and organizational levels. Prior to his consulting career, …

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Curing All Disease with AI with Max Jaderberg 49:36

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Can AI help us model biology down to the molecular level? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about Nobel-prize-winning Alphafold, the protein folding problem, and how solving it could end disease with AI researcher, Max Jaderberg. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkm…

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Things You Thought You Knew – Zombie Apocalypse 38:52

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How empty is space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about asteroid belts, the sun’s highest point in the sky, and what the real danger is in a zombie apocalypse. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-zombie-…

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Your Identity Beyond Your Job Title – Laverne McKinnon 25:48

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You’re more than your job. Much more. But it takes some time to transition once you retire. It can be especially challenging if you were forced to retire. Laverne McKinnon knows what it’s like to process job loss and what it takes to move forward. Laverne McKinnon joins us from Los Angeles. _______________________ Bio Laverne McKinnon’s journey ref…

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The Language of the Universe with Grant Sanderson (3blue1brown) 55:57

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Why can’t you divide by zero? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss higher dimensions, dividing by zero, and math’s unsolved questions with math YouTuber Grant Sanderson (3blue1brown). NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-language-of-the-universe-with-grant-sanderson…

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Grandmapreneur – Connie Inukai 22:58

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Retirement is what you make of it. Do you have a second-act story as an entrepreneur in you? Connie Inukai, author of Retirement: Dream Big, Take Action, Make Money: 10 Amazing Second Act Entrepreneurs Tell Their Story, shares her experience in her second act as an inventor and “Grandmapreneur.” Connie Inukai joins us from Maryland. _______________…

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Curing Medical Misinformation with Dr. Noc & Scott Hamilton Kennedy 1:10:03

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Can you trust medical information on the internet? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly team up with pharmaceutical scientist and social media “medfluencer” Morgan McSweeny (aka Dr. Noc) to break down common internet medical myths from Big Pharma to raw milk to vaccine hesitancy. Plus a discussion with filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy…

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Cosmic Queries – Negative Gravity 47:50

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What happens to gravity when matter converts to energy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio dive into fan questions about the speed of light, time machine mistakes, and what Neil would do if he were an alien. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons daniel gordon, Amadeusz Synowski, G…

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The Stress Paradox – Sharon Bergquist, MD 39:33

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Is stress bad for you? Yes, but so is too little stress. Sharon Bergquist, MD, author of The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier, shares her research on how good stress, in the right amount and at the right time, can enhance your well-being and longevity. Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins us from Atlanta. ___________…

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Cosmic Queries – Life on Exoplanets with Sara Seager 48:14

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Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir, “Smallest Lights in the Universe,” astrophysicist Sara Seager. Originally Aired March 15, 2021 NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episo…

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The Beginning of the Universe with Brian Keating 52:34

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Could the Higgs field vary across space and time? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions on cosmic inflation, quantum fluctuations, and the earliest moments after the Big Bang with cosmologist Brian Keating. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/…

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The Heart of Grandfatherhood – Ted Page 38:18

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Ted Page, founder of the blog Good Grampa, has a new book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood coming out on Grandparent’s Day. We catch up on what he’s learned from others about grandfatherhood today and his own experiences as a grandfather. Ted Page rejoins us from Vermont. _____________________ Bio Ted Page is a storyteller an…