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Playing with Science

The weekly podcast where geeks & jocks collide. Hosts Gary O’Reilly & Chuck Nice welcome athletes, experts & resident astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Remember: Playing with fire gets you burned, “Playing with Science” gets you learned.

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Biomechanics of the Perfect Golf Swing Aug 02, 2017

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Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice investigate the science that is making golf swings that much sweeter, from biomechanics to cutting edge technology, with sport biomechanist “Dr. Phil” Cheetham and pro golfer Rob Labritz.
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Cosmic Minute: Is Lance Armstrong the Best Cyclist? Jul 29, 2017

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"If everyone does it, and you still win, are you still better than everyone else?" Tune in as Lance Armstrong explains to Neil deGrasse Tyson that it takes more than just doping to win the Tour de France. If you like this Cosmic Minute, be sure to listen to the full episode "The Murky World of Doping in Sports" at https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/the-murky-world-of-doping-in-sports

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StarTalk SoundBite: Why is Doping Wrong? Jul 29, 2017

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Why is doping wrong? Listen as Dr. Arthur Caplan explains to Gary O'Reilly and Chuck Nice about why doping is cheating. Plus, hear Dr. Caplan also discuss how atheletes might dope in the future. If you like this StarTalk SoundBite, be sure to listen to the full episode "The Murky World of Doping in Sports" at https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/the-murky-world-of-doping-in-sports

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StarTalk SoundBite: How Athletes Discuss Doping Jul 29, 2017

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How is doping different in football and cycling? Listen as Chuck Nice tells Gary O'Reilly about how differently doping plays out in the two sports. Plus, hear author Michael Shermer discuss Lance Armstrong's handling of his doping punishment. If you like this StarTalk SoundBite, be sure to listen to the full episode "The Murky World of Doping in Sports" at https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/the-murky-world-of-doping-in-sports

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StarTalk SoundBite: To Dope Or Not To Dope Jul 29, 2017

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What led the majority of professional cyclists to engage in doping? Tune in as Lance Armstrong tells Neil deGrasse Tyson about how competition caused an increase in use of performance-enhancing drugs. If you like this StarTalk SoundBite, be sure to listen to the full episode "The Murky World of Doping in Sports" at https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/the-murky-world-of-doping-in-sports

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Pitching Physics with Ron Darling Jul 26, 2017

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To break down the physics of a pitch, this week Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly welcome former New York Mets starting pitcher and 1986 World Series winner Ron Darling Jr. and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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The Murky World of Doping in Sports Jul 19, 2017

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Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly dive into the widespread world of doping in cycling, football and other sports with the help of Lance Armstrong, Neil deGrasse Tyson, skeptic and author Michael Shermer, psychologist Dr. Tom Hildebrandt and bioethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan.
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StarTalk SoundBite: Why Is It so Hard to Hit a Home Run? Jul 14, 2017

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What is a batter thinking about in the 4/10ths of a second it takes a pitch to reach home plate? Listen as Professor Alan M. Nathan and Chicago White Sox legend Geoff Blum tell Gary O'Reilly and Chuck Nice about why players have a short time to decide when to swing their bats. If you like this StarTalk SoundBite, be sure to listen to the full Playing With Science episode, "Baseball – Home Run Physics" at https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/baseball-home-run-physics

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StarTalk SoundBite: Lance Armstrong On Drafting Jul 14, 2017

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How does drafting work? Listen as Lance Armstrong tells Neil deGrasse Tyson what the optimal conditions are for drafting in a bicycle race. If you like this StarTalk SoundBite, be sure to listen to the full Playing With Science episode "Extended Classic: The Physics of the Tour de France" at https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/extended-classic-the-physics-of-the-tour-de-france

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Extended Classic: The Physics of the Tour de France Jul 12, 2017

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Now updated for the 2017 race: Aerodynamics, Newton’s Laws, drafting, power to weight ratio, nutrition, technology and more! Get smarter about the Tour de France with hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly and their guests Lance Armstrong, Neil deGrasse Tyson and John Eric Goff.
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