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
Reefs of Time w/ Lisa S. Gardiner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:27
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…
Animal Illness w/ Liz Kalaugher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:22
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.” Foll…
Proteins & SciComm w/ Maggie Fink [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:30
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. T…
The Intermediaries w/ Brandy Schillace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:37
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: ‪@bschil…
Intraterrestrials w/ Karen G. Lloyd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
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 K…
Historical Abortion w/ Mary Fissell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:53
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 ab…
Education w/ John B. King, Jr. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:52
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…
Wild Kingdom w/ Rae Wynn-Grant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:43
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’…
Wild By Design w/ Laura J. Martin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:46
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 Restorat…
History of the Female Body w/ Helen King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:30
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…