Playing with Science

Building an MVP Machine

Move over Moneyball, something new is coming. Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the world of data-driven player development that’s re-shaping baseball today. Featuring Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik, authors of The MVP Machine, and astrophysicist and baseball sleuth Meredith Wills, PhD. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons and All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/building-an-mvp-machine/ Photo Credit: Erik Drost [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]]

A Conversation with Mario Andretti and Neil deGrasse Tyson

“If everything seems under control then you’re just not going fast enough.” Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice hit the fast lane with legendary driver Mario Andretti and our resident astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to explore Mario’s extraordinary career. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons and All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/a-conversation-with-mario-andretti-and-neil-degrasse-tyson/ Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360] TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/ [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/] GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq [https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0%22%20%5Cl%20%22/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq] SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science [https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science] Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz] Photo Credit: StarTalk©

The Science of SailGP

Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice investigate the science-filled, data-driven world of SailGP yacht racing alongside Team USA member Hans Henken and Team USA performance analyst Phil Crain. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360] TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/ [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/] GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq [https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0%22%20%5Cl%20%22/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq] SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science [https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science] Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz] NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Photo Credit: ©SAILGP-Javier Salinas.

Plant-Powered Athletes and Plant-Based Diets

Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice explore the world of plant-powered athletes and plant-based diets with former German strongman competitor Patrik Baboumian, heavyweight boxer Cam F. Awesome, and vegan nutrition and fitness coach Karina Inkster. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360] TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/ [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/] GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq [https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0%22%20%5Cl%20%22/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq] SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science [https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science] Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz] NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/plant-powered-athletes-and-plant-based-diets/ Photo Credit: Courtesy of "The Game Changers."

Sneakerheads and Sneaker Design

Sneakerheads Unite – Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the world of sneakerheads and the science of sneaker design with legendary designer D’Wayne Edwards, designer/creator Federico Maccapani aka @Mbroidered, and sneaker fashionista Ezra Wine. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360] TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/ [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/] GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq [https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0%22%20%5Cl%20%22/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq] SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science [https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science] Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz [https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz] NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/sneakerheads-and-sneaker-design/ Photo Credit: StarTalk©.