On this episode of Getting Curious, we’re digging deep with Dr. Julia Clarke, Wilson Professor of Paleontology at The University of Texas at Austin and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. She and Jonathan get to the bottom of how Texas looked 250 million years ago, which dinosaurs roamed prehistoric America, and what Pangaea’s got to do with the age of ... Show More
Yesterday
What Broadway Can Teach You About Reinvention w/ CATS: The Jellicle Ball's Hair & Makeup Team
Happy Pride Month! This week on Getting Better, we’re heading backstage on Broadway for a dazzling deep dive into the artistry, creativity, and sheer magic that brings iconic productions to life. Jonathan sits down with the Hair & Makeup team behind the 9-Time Tony Nominated prod ... Show More
36m 54s
Jun 1
U.K. Tour, "The Crash" Reaction, Prioritizing Alone Time, CATS Spelling Bee
This week, we’re talking: JVN’s U.K. Tour, seaweed pressed scarfs, visits with grandparents & friends abroad, JVN Hair Wave Spray, Nando’s Peri Peri, “The Crash,” CATS Spelling Bee, over-packing, hot yoga, Obsession, stretching, January 6th rioters, alone time, and our hot bitch ... Show More
26m 44s
May 27
The Psychology of Group Fitness & Coregulation w/ Dr. Tess Kilwein
A lot of us have a complicated relationship with movement - blamed, shamed, or stuck in routines that don’t truly serve us. But what if movement wasn’t about perfection, punishment, or performance? What if it was a powerful tool for connection, self-care, and resilience? This wee ... Show More
32m 50s
Aug 2022
Cosmic Queries – Dinosaur Discoveries with Kimberly Chapelle
<p>What did dinosaurs really look like? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky explore questions we all have about dinosaurs, fossils, feathers, and asteroids with paleontologist Kimberly Chapelle. Is Jurassic Park accurate?</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Pat ... Show More
46m 18s
Sep 2020
Astrology: Are Geminis the Worst?
For centuries, people have been looking to the stars to tell us all kinds of things — what our future holds, who we should date. So what does the science say about astrology? It turns out, there’s some surprising stuff here. We speak to astronomer Prof. Caty Pilachowski, Prof. Da ... Show More
25m 40s
Apr 2022
Things You Thought You Knew – Dinosaurs & Batteries
<p>What if the dinosaurs had a space program? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore what Earth Day meant for the dinosaurs, how batteries work, and changing our infrastructure, with creator of Atlas Obscura, Dylan Thuras. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watc ... Show More
40m 5s
May 2021
Born to Run Farther with Dr. Irene Davis and Chris McDougall
<p>Why do humans have butt cheeks? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about the biomechanics of running with professor and running specialist Dr. Irene Davis, featuring Neil’s interview with author Chris McDougall.</p>
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55m 2s
Feb 2024
This Is JLo... Now: Decoding 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told'
Juliet and Amanda analyze the Jennifer Lopez we see in her new documentary, 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told,' including the best moments that feature Jane Fonda, Ben Affleck, Neil DeGrasse-Tyson, Post Malone. They also talk about how JLo's new album, narrative musical, and th ... Show More
49m 12s