Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Latest Episodes:

String Theory w/ Mark Jackson Dec 08, 2014

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Theoretical physicist and founder of Fiat Physica Dr. Mark G. Jackson gives Cara a lesson in Newtonian physics, general relativity, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and eventually, string theory.

Friendly Atheist w/ Hemant Mehta Dec 01, 2014

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Cara is joined by Hemant Mehta (FriendlyAtheist.com; the Atheist Voice). They talk about how he sold his soul on eBay (sort of), why common core isn’t all bad (at least in math), and what inspirational young atheists are doing to affect change in their schools and communities.

Deathsquad w/ Brian Redban Nov 23, 2014

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Cara is joined by comedian, creator of the Deathsquad Podcast Network, and occasional co-host of the Joe Rogan Experience, Brian Redban. They talk about lactose intolerance, education among millennials, and podcasting at Olive Garden.

Why Tuesday w/ Jacob Soboroff Nov 17, 2014

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Cara talks nerdy with her old co-host and pal, Jacob Soboroff. They reminisce about their time together on air, weigh the pros and cons of privacy vs. convenience, and Jacob makes a case for why voting shouldn't take place on a Tuesday.

Neuroeconomics w/ Teagan Wall Nov 10, 2014

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Teagan Wall of the "Nerd Brigade" schools Cara on the real definition of economics as well as the ups and downs she faced on the road to graduate school and beyond.

Fight Like a Girl w/ Jill Morley Oct 27, 2014

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Boxer and filmmaker Jill Morley “Fight Like a Girl” talks to Cara about the culture of female fighters and how her own struggles inspire her to get into the ring.

Space Rainbows w/ Holly Bender Oct 27, 2014

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Optical engineer Holly Bender speaks with Cara about making and using cool imaging spectrometers (for science!) at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, why it’s important for women to have strong role models in STEM fields, and just how much science and creativity go hand-in-hand.

Marijuana w/ Adam Scorgie Oct 20, 2014

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Cara chats with Adam Scorgie, producer of "The Culture High," about marijuana prohibition, how the failed drug war is shaping the US justice system, and the detrimental effects it has on the growing population of incarcerated Americans.

Visual Effects w/ Paul Debevec Oct 08, 2014

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Cara is joined by Dr. Paul Debevec, Chief Visual Officer at the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies. (His cutting-edge science made Avatar, Gravity, District 9, Benjamin Button, and a bunch of other films possible!) He shares the process of making a digital character, the importance of crossing the uncanny valley, and how you can tell that the moon landing was not a hoax.

Nerd Alert w/ Kim Horcher Oct 06, 2014

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Cara chats with Kim Horcher, host of “Nerd Alert” on The Young Turks Network, about the difference between nerds and geeks, how the internet is evolving, and why she hates being called a “girl gamer.”