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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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How Technology Is Changing Football Jan 03, 2018

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Find out how helmet sensors, virtual reality, big data and radio controlled tackling dummies are revolutionizing football with hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice. Guests include Neil Tyson, NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens, more.
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Extended Classic: The Science of “The Catch” Dec 27, 2017

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Was it skill? Was it science? Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly investigate Odell Beckham Jr.’s one-handed catch, with Joe Bevier of Nike, coach Jay Norvell, and physicist John Eric Goff. Now extended with Chuck, Gary and John answering Cosmic Queries about size vs. speed and the impact of the Magnus effect.
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Extended Classic: The Immaculate Reception Dec 20, 2017

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Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice turn to physics to unravel the mystery of the Immaculate Reception, the most famous, controversial play in NFL history. With Neil Tyson, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, John Eric Goff, and sports writer Jim Brennan. Now with Chuck, Gary and John talking confirmation bias, preventing Deflategates, and football on the Moon. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Subscribe to our channels on:
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PWS Cosmic Minute: Designing The Basketball Nebula Dec 19, 2017

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What would the "Basketball Nebula" look like? Neil DeGrasse Tyson bounces some ideas off of Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly. If you enjoyed this Cosmic Minute, listen to the full episode of Playing with Science, "Space Jam: Basketball Cosmic Queries, with Neil Degrasse Tyson" here: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/space-jam-basketball-cosmic-queries-with-neil-degrasse-tyson

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StarTalk Soundbite: Slam Dunks in Space Dec 19, 2017

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How would shifts in gravity change basketball games on Mars and the moon? As Neil DeGrasse Tyson informs Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly, their impact on slam dunks may surprise you. If you liked this StarTalk Soundbite, listen to the full Playing with Science episode, "Space Jam: Basketball Cosmic Queries, with Neil Degrasse Tyson:" https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/space-jam-basketball-cosmic-queries-with-neil-degrasse-tyson

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StarTalk Soundbite: The Right Hand Rule Dec 19, 2017

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How do soccer players "bend" balls to score a goal? Neil DeGrasse Tyson breaks down the science of the curve with Gary O'Reilly and Chuck Nice. If you enjoyed this clip, listen to the full episode with NY Cosmos Assistant Coach Alecko Eskandarian here: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science/planet-soccer-science-and-technology

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Planet Soccer: Science and Technology Dec 13, 2017

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This week, former British footballer Gary O’Reilly shows Chuck Nice around his old stomping grounds, the soccer pitch. Helping him investigate the science and tech that’s transforming the game are NY Cosmos Assistant Coach Alecko Eskandarian and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. (Adult Language)
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Snowboarding: Shreddin' the Gnar Dec 06, 2017

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The forecast is for snow, and hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice are hitting the slopes for a physics lesson with former pro snowboarder and soap opera star Othello Clark and veteran surfer, snowboarder and skateboard champ Dr. Bill Robertson, aka Dr. Skateboard.
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Space Jam: Basketball Cosmic Queries, with Neil deGrasse Tyson Nov 29, 2017

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Neil deGrasse Tyson joins hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice to answer fan submitted questions about the physics of basketball, Michael Jordan, and the impact of race on athletic performance. (Warning: Adult Language.)
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Extended Classic: The Art of the Hail Mary Nov 22, 2017

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Hosts Gary O’Reilly & Chuck Nice dissect the famous “Miracle at Michigan” Hail Mary pass with the man who threw it, Kordell Stewart, and physicist John Eric Goff. Now extended with Chuck, Gary and John answering your Cosmic Queries about physics and football.
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