Reviews
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I just listened to this podcast for the first time. Dr Ashley Shew was a fascinating expert guest, but she rarely got the chance to delve into her ideas in depth. Instead, she was constantly interrupted by the host, who chattered on at great length, injecting tangentially relevant personal...”Read full review »
Mpffft via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The subject matter is great but Cara’s extreme case of “vocal fry” makes it a hard to listen to. Perhaps a speech therapist could help her be the best version of herself.”
Rtyfds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/23
“One of the best science and skepticism pods around.”
WHTRZ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/13/23
“This podcasts makes finding interesting and accurate non-fiction on a plethora of different subjects easy. It makes my life so much easier!!”
Papa or kudos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Did you know Cara did 9/11? Any way this is an excellent way to learn about interesting topics. It’s a very good pod cast. Also she guests on GAM and she can be funny too.”
eshunt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Discovered Cara because of God Awful Movies and she’s just as funny but also informative. Great podcast with a great host”
Headhunter69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve been listening for many years now and I’m constantly impressed with these interviews. Cara isn’t asking the standard interview questions. Instead, she gets to know the author and really gets at what is important to them. We learn science on a level that is relatable. The interviews are...”Read full review »
wwld_dms via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
“This is an impactful and informative Podcast! I get so tired of a singular ideology or narrative being pushed on me.
We are so close to to an inclusionary society, and this I believe is the way we can make it to the finish line.
It has been so refreshing to have this Podcast as resource to...”Read full review »
imagine1world via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Not a fan of supplement ads.”
Snowmansapartment via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
12/20/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The pretentious liberal dog whistling is hard to ignore.”
gokester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“During a time in life when I simply could not listen to yet another man talk about science, I found Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria. I look forward to every episode. No matter what the subject is, I will always be enthralled! It’s a great podcast. Listen to it.”
calmsweet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I appreciate the wide range of topics that Cara covers and she is such a good interviewer. I always learn loads”
KaraZielinski via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Recovering from a broken leg I have had the time to listen to the back catalogue of Talk Nerdy. I am so appreciative of the research work, care and attention to representation that Ms Santa Maria brings to her podcast each week. Thank you!”
AyresLana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cara Santa Maria is an amazing thinking and thoughtful science communicator.”
sc_78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Every time I listen to Cara Santa Maria I get energized, provoked (in a good way) and learn something science-y. Her podcasts are lively, wild and informative while always managing to communicate something interesting and new! As a scientist and nerd myself, it’s perfect.”
Lucinda Ann Jackson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Exactly what you would expect from Bill Mahr’s sugar baby.”
sameheretoday via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cara is very self-righteous and pretentious. Either you agree with her or you are an idiot.”
MeNotYou2251 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cara sets up such excellent people to interview who are clearly experts in their own fields. I love her incredibly thought provoking questions and comments that show how thoughtful and brilliant she is”
aosmitty13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/21
“Cara’s extensive experience in both the ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ scientific fields gives her a unique and insightful position to interview from. The array of topics is vast so the podcast itches that pestering scratch of curious minds.”
Kkiels via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/14/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Great interviews. Huge fan of Cara Santa Maria.”
Underwater55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cara, is a highly charismatic, articulate, witty and brilliant individual. The problem I have is that she dominates every discussion. I subscribe to this podcast because I want to hear from her interesting guests, but Cara routinely interjects with her own anecdotes and even interrupts her guests...”Read full review »
cissp-taker-2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This show is always interesting and educational , great range in guests. Cara does great every week. Really enjoy it.”
Ups_syndrome via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“she’s a great host- you can tell she is very passionate and engaged with all her guests. definitely one of my favorite podcasts :)”
s.newnom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I found this from suggestion based on what I’ve been listening. Cara Santa Maria is excellent in her field. But god she is a terrible listener. Rarely allows her guests to finish their stories. And when she does interrupt (I always press forward) , she goes on for 2 mins straight! (I listened to...”Read full review »
mrywhitney via Apple Podcasts ·
Malaysia ·
02/25/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Huge fan of the SGU. I didn’t know you had your own podcast until it was mentioned on the SGU. Great job with the content here!”
James314159265358973 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I frequently see the episode names in my podcast client and think, "Hmm. I don't think this episode is for me." But I'll be darned if I don't listen and learn something fascinating or discover a huge blind spot in my awareness or understanding. I really enjoy Cara's...”Read full review »
jlamoree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The topics vary from almost anything you can imagine. Biology, astronomy, physics, philosophy, culture, etc. you name it she has it. The long form interviews with specialists in their areas really allow you to dive into a topic and either brush up on some things you used to know or be mind blown...”Read full review »
San0648 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love Cara on SGU, but on this podcast, just endless chatting about stuff, not science.
If she could channel her SGU self & put it on a podcast, I’d be happy.”
99Mac via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/24/20
“Since she covers different science topics I get lost sometimes but still enjoy listening to things I never even thought about. Loved the one with Ann Druyan!”
jrlopezCa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Slagging off the SGU boys when they weren’t there to defend themselves on the love-in Podcast with Adam Rutherford is totally unacceptable so I for one have unsubscribed”
flibbideegib via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/24/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Used to a really good science communication show and now it's just pc nonsense left and right.”Read full review »
Raduculous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Love all the various topics. Been diving into the back catalog of shows. This former Professor still loves learning.”
Hasa Diga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Each episode is a high quality extended chat with a guest. Within this meandering format, Cara humanizes her guest and brings out the important ideas in the guest's research or occupation. About half the books I purchase come to my attention through this podcast.”Read full review »
HokieTechie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Much like SGU (where I first was introduced to Santa Maria), I constantly find myself riveted by stories and ideas I had NO IDEA I would be interested in.
Cara’s enthusiastic, so amazing in her knowledge and analysis of complex ideas and is a developing into one of all of podcasting’s GREAT...”Read full review »
OdieDenver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Outstanding”
EvertheHumanist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Wide range of guests and in depth discussions of their area of expertise”
cmyreview via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Listened to TN based on Alie Ward's rec. Main issue is having to wade through Cara's polticial leanings and ventings, in order to extract any nuggests from the interviewees. There are plenty of times to wax political WHILE interviewing the guest; for example David Shariatmadari speaking...”Read full review »
SuzyScotch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cara’s interviews are super interesting and very entertaining. Of course, it deppendson which guest she has, but almost always she manages to make even the boring tasks interesting”
ciprianmocanu via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
05/09/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I found this jewel a few months ago and it quickly became one of my favorite science podcasts. Insightful, riveting, and humane deep dive into a different science-related topic every episode. Cara is an amazing host and science communicator extraordinaire and the show’s guests include fascinating...”Read full review »
biologistico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“In a time of extremes in all directions it’s necessary and vital for level-headed, non-emotionally driven, clear thinking conversations being had.
Thank You!”
sem1conscious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“You are such an amazing pet who talks about such important and interesting topics with equally interesting people ❤️”
Mousey🐭🐱 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/17/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I stole the headline. I honestly think this is the best podcast around. Cara keeps it interesting and I just love it. Very thought provoking and challenges me every way possible.”
Mordyel3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
12/16/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cara is an amazing interviewer. Her guests are very interesting. She brings on a wide range of guests. I always learn lots.”
Lenkabuben via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/26/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Be careful when you listen to Talk Nerdy.
Cara habitually interviews interesting guests, many of whom have written books.
I am increasingly finding myself compelled to buy the books, and all have been great reads!
Thanks Cara for your engaging and enthusiastic interviews. I hope I can thank...”Read full review »
Peter C Parsons via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/30/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Cara has a great show and takes the time to present what seem to be complex subjects into relatively easy to understand segments for me with just a high school level of science.”
NigelBrun via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/09/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“What a well balanced and informative podcast. Thank you Cara for a well balanced podcast on a topic that people don’t want to look at both side of the issue/story. Byron again getting the shooting and conversation side across in an informative and articulate way that we have got to know from the...”Read full review »
Duncsmay via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/19
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Listen now
Links
Genres
Artwork or description wrong?
Request an update »
Updates may take a few minutes.
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
