Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Author: Cara Santa Maria Language: English Episodes: 100
In a world overflowing with information and misinformation, finding clarity requires curiosity and critical thinking. Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria offers just that. Hosted by clinical health psychologist and seasoned science communicator Cara Santa Maria, this long-running podcast is a deep dive into the ideas and issues shaping our world. Each episode features a conversation with thinkers, creators, and experts across the fields of science, culture, and society. The discussions move beyond simple explanations, exploring the nuanced intersections where research meets everyday life, where data confronts human experience. Listeners will find themselves engaged in thoughtful dialogues that challenge assumptions and illuminate complex topics with approachable insight. Since its start in 2014, this podcast has served as a trusted space for exploring the fascinating and often overlooked connections between different disciplines. It’s for anyone who believes that asking better questions is the first step toward understanding anything. Tune in for consistently substantive and surprising talks that remind us why nerdy curiosity is a superpower.
Episodes
Vector w/ Robyn Arianrhod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:29
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by mathematician and science writer, Robyn Arianrhod. They discuss Robyn’s newest book, “Vector: A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation.” Publishe…
Classical Women w/ Daisy Dunn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:40
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by award-winning classicist and author of seven books, Dr. Daisy Dunn. We discuss her newest book, “The Missing Thread: A New History of the Ancient World through the Women W…
You Bet Your Life w/ Paul Offit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:56
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Paul A. Offit, MD. He is the director of the Vaccine Education Center, an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Phil…
Community Science w/ Krystle Hickman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Los Angeles based nature conservation photographer, native bee educator and community scientist, Krystle Hickman. Her endeavors elevate awareness of the decline of native…
Meet the Neighbors w/ Brandon Keim [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:15
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist and author, Brandon Keim. They discuss his forthcoming book about our relationships to wild animals and to nature, “Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and…
Sharing Space w/ Cady Coleman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:56
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by former NASA astronaut, retired United States Air Force colonel, scientist, and pilot Cady Coleman. They discuss Cady’s forthcoming book, “Sharing Space: An Astronaut’s Gui…
Becoming Earth w/ Ferris Jabr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:32
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer and author Ferris Jabr to discuss his forthcoming book, “Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life.” Follow Ferris: @ferrisjabr
Refrigeration w/ Nicola Twilley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:15
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and podcaster Nicola Twilley to talk about her new book,”Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves.” Follow Nicola: @nicolatwilley
Humans & Robots w/ Leila Takayama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:23
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by cognitive and social scientist, Dr. Leila Takayama. They talk about Leila's work exploring human-robot interaction. Follow Leila: @leilatakayama
We Can Reason w/ Janalee Morris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:42
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by educator and learning specialist, Janalee Morris. They discuss Cara’s recent trip to speak at the Western Canadian Reason Conference, as well as Janalee’s work with protec…

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