Best Talk Nerdy Inc Podcasts (2025)

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Weird Universe w/ Erika Hamden 1:04:47

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by astrophysicist, University of Arizona Associate Professor, and Director of the Arizona Space Institute, Erika Hamden. We discuss her new book, “Weird Universe: Everything We Don’t Know About Space (and Why It’s Important).” Follow Erika: @erika.hamdenBy Cara Santa Maria

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Silly Science w/ Carly Anne York 54:00

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science communicator, author and associate professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Dr. Carly Anne York. They discuss her new book, “ The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog: And Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science.” Follow Carly: @CarlyAnneYorkBy Cara Santa Maria

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Reefs of Time w/ Lisa S. Gardiner 1:01:27

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer, author, and geoscientist, Dr. Lisa S. Gardiner. They discuss her newly released book, Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival . Follow Lisa: @LisasgardinerBy Cara Santa Maria

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Animal Illness w/ Liz Kalaugher 54:22

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist and author, Liz Kalaugher. They discuss Liz’s newly released book, “The Elephant in the Room: How to Stop Making Ourselves and Other Animals Sick.” Follow Liz: @LizKalaugherBy Cara Santa Maria

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Proteins & SciComm w/ Maggie Fink 56:30

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by microbiologist, science communicator, Adjunct Professor at Indiana University South Bend and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Maggie M. Fink. They discuss her newest co-authored book, “The Color of North: The Molecular Language of Proteins and the Future of Life.” Follow M…

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The Intermediaries w/ Brandy Schillace 58:37

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author, historian, journalist and mystery novelist, Brandy Schillace, PHD. They discuss Brandy’s newest book, “The Intermediaries: A Weimar Story.” Follow Brandy: @bschillace.brandyschillace.comBy Cara Santa Maria

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Intraterrestrials w/ Karen G. Lloyd 59:13

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by microbial biogeochemist, Professor of Earth Science and Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California, Dr. Karen G. Lloyd. They discuss Karen’s new book, “Intraterrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth.” Follow Karen: @KarenLloyd…

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Historical Abortion w/ Mary Fissell 1:05:53

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Inaugural J. Mario Molina Professor of the History of Medicine in the Department of the History of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Mary Fissell. They talk about her book, “Pushback: The 2,500-Year Fight to Thwart Women by Restricting Abortion.”…

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Education w/ John B. King, Jr. 1:04:52

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by educator, civil servant, and the 15th Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), John B. King, Jr. We discuss his new book, “Teacher By Teacher: The People Who Change Our Lives.” Follow John: @John.B.KingBy Cara Santa Maria

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Wild Kingdom w/ Rae Wynn-Grant 1:13:43

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by wildlife ecologist, TV presenter, author, and science communicator, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. They discuss Rae’s newest project co-hosting NBC’s original series Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. This new series showcases wildlife success stories across the United States and inspires the n…

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Wild By Design w/ Laura J. Martin 1:00:46

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian, ecologist, and environmental studies professor at Williams College, Dr. Laura J. Martin. They discuss her book, “Wild by Design: The Rise of Ecological Restoration.” Follow Laura: @Laura_J_MartinBy Cara Santa Maria

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History of the Female Body w/ Helen King 1:11:30

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Helen King. Helen is a Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at The Open University, and an elected member of the General Synod of the Church of England, where she is vice chair of Together. They discuss her newest book: “Immaculate Forms: A History of the Female Body in Four Parts.” Follow Hele…

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Autism Spectrum w/ Gina Rippon 1:08:35

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by cognitive neuroscientist and neuroimaging expert, Gina Rippon. They discuss her forthcoming book (April 1 2025), “Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls”, which is a call to recognize the full spectrum of the autistic experience. Follow Gina: @ginarippon1…

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Brainwashing w/ Rebecca Lemov 1:02:25

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Harvard University Professor of the History of Science and author, Rebecca Lemov. They discuss her newest book, “THE INSTABILITY OF TRUTH: Brainwashing, Mind Control and Hyper-Persuasian.” Follow Rebecca: @rebeccalemovBy Cara Santa Maria

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Night Magic w/ Leigh Ann Henion 43:07

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by New York Times bestselling nature writer, Leigh Ann Henion. They talk about Leigh’s newest book, “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark.” Follow Leigh: @leighannhenionBy Cara Santa Maria

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Treekeepers w/ Lauren E. Oakes 57:18

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by conservation scientist and award-winning science writer, Lauren E. Oakes. They talk about her latest book on the global reforestation movement, “Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future.” Follow Lauren: @OakesLEBy Cara Santa Maria

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Animal Medicine w/ Jaap De Roode 55:11

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Emory University professor of biology and director of the Infectious Diseases across Scales Training Program, Dr. Jaap De Roode. They discuss his new book, “Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves.”By Cara Santa Maria

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Trans Technologies w/ Oliver Haimson 48:11

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Assistant Professor at University of Michigan School of Information, Oliver L. Haimson. They talk about his forthcoming book, Trans Technologies. Follow Oliver: @haimsonBy Cara Santa Maria

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Revolutionary Self w/ Lynn Hunt 56:38

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian and Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA, Dr. Lynn Hunt. They discuss Lynn’s newest book, The Revolutionary Self: Social Change and the Emergence of the Modern Individual, 1770-1800.By Cara Santa Maria

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What's Real About Race w/ Rina Bliss 56:48

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning author and associate professor of sociology at Rutgers University, Dr. Rina Bliss. They discuss Rina’s new book, "What's Real about Race? Untangling Science, Genetics, and Society". Follow Rina: Dr.rinablissBy Cara Santa Maria

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Monstrous w/ Surekha Davies 53:56

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by British writer, speaker, historian, and monster consultant, Dr. Surekha Davies. They discuss Surekha’s new book, Humans: A Monstrous History. Follow Surekha: @surekhadaviesBy Cara Santa Maria

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Hidden Viking History w/ Eleanor Barraclough 1:06:42

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian, BBC broadcaster and writer, Eleanor Barraclough. They discuss Eleanor’s new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age .By Cara Santa Maria

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Science Impact w/ Anne Toomey 55:03

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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Science at Pace University, Anne Toomey. They discuss Anne’s new book, “Science with Impact: How to Engage People, Change Practice, and Influence Policy.”By Cara Santa Maria

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Trauma & Social Justice w/ Judith Herman 33:59

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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Judith Herman MD. They discuss her new book, “Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice."By Cara Santa Maria

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Battle for Birth Control w/ Stephanie Gorton 51:29

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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Lebanese-American writer, Stephanie Gorton. They discuss Stephanie’s new book, “The Icon and the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry that Brought Birth Control to America.” Follow Stephanie: @sdgortonBy Cara Santa Maria

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Weird Universe w/ Erika Hamden 1:04:47

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Silly Science w/ Carly Anne York 54:00

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Reefs of Time w/ Lisa S. Gardiner 1:01:27

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Animal Illness w/ Liz Kalaugher 54:22

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Proteins & SciComm w/ Maggie Fink 56:30

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The Intermediaries w/ Brandy Schillace 58:37

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Intraterrestrials w/ Karen G. Lloyd 59:13

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Historical Abortion w/ Mary Fissell 1:05:53

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Education w/ John B. King, Jr. 1:04:52

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Wild Kingdom w/ Rae Wynn-Grant 1:13:43

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Wild By Design w/ Laura J. Martin 1:00:46

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History of the Female Body w/ Helen King 1:11:30

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Autism Spectrum w/ Gina Rippon 1:08:35

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Brainwashing w/ Rebecca Lemov 1:02:25

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Night Magic w/ Leigh Ann Henion 43:07

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Treekeepers w/ Lauren E. Oakes 57:18

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Animal Medicine w/ Jaap De Roode 55:11

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Trans Technologies w/ Oliver Haimson 48:11

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Revolutionary Self w/ Lynn Hunt 56:38

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What's Real About Race w/ Rina Bliss 56:48

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Monstrous w/ Surekha Davies 53:56

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Hidden Viking History w/ Eleanor Barraclough 1:06:42

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Science Impact w/ Anne Toomey 55:03

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Trauma & Social Justice w/ Judith Herman 33:59

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Battle for Birth Control w/ Stephanie Gorton 51:29