The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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Description
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is your weekly reality-check in a world drowning in misinformation. Hosted by Dr. Steven Novella and his elite squad of critical-thinking rogues, The SGU cuts through the noise of pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, and sensationalized headlines with sharp analysis, smart humor, and fearless skepticism. But it’s not just about debunking myths—the hosts celebrate the wonder of science, exploring the latest discoveries, breakthroughs, and the profound ways science shapes our world. Whether it’s exposing junk science, dissecting viral myths, or diving into the mysteries of the cosmos, this show arms you with the tools to think critically and challenge the status quo. If you’re ready to sharpen your mind and see the world through the lens of reason, hit play and join the fight for facts.
Advertisers: Our audience is highly engaged, curious, and passionate about science, technology, and critical thinking—making SGU the perfect platform to reach discerning listeners who value quality and innovation.
- Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org
Advertisers: Our audience is highly engaged, curious, and passionate about science, technology, and critical thinking—making SGU the perfect platform to reach discerning listeners who value quality and innovation.
- Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org
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Podcast Information
About the Host
Host Name: Dr. Steven Novella,
Host Gender: Both (Multiple Hosts)
Host Residence Country: United States
Any of the Host(s) Identify as LGBTQ+: No
Any of the Host(s) are:
Caucasian: Yes
African American: (No Response)
LatinX: (No Response)
Asian: (No Response)
Other: (No Response)
Dr. Novella is an academic neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine. In addition to being the host of The Skeptics’ Guide podcast, he is the president and co-founder of the New England Skeptical Society. He is also the author of NeuroLogicaBlog, a popular science blog that covers news and issues in neuroscience, but also general science, scientific skepticism, philosophy of science, critical thinking, and the intersection of science with the media and society. Dr. Novella also contributes every Wednesday to Science-Based Medicine, a blog dedicated to issues of science and medicine. He is also a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and a founding fellow of the Institute for Science in Medicine. He has a regular column in the Skeptical Inquirer – The Science of Medicine. Dr. Novella is also a Senior Fellow for the James Randi Educational Foundation and directs their Science-Based Medicine program.
Jay Novella is a skeptical activist, a producer and co-host of The Skeptics’ Guide To The Universe, a top 10 science podcast with over 1000 episodes. He is co-author of The Skeptics’ Guide To the Universe, a book which covers critical thinking, the scientific method and how to understand logic. For the past 17 years Jay has served on the board of directors for the Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism(NECSS).
Cara Santa Maria is a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award winning journalist, science communicator, television personality, producer, and podcaster.
She is a regular contributor to “TechKnow” on Al Jazeera America and reports on local issues for “SoCal Connected” on KCET. Cara also hosts a weekly science podcast called “Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria” and cohosts the popular “Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe” podcast.
Previously, Cara worked as a cohost and producer of Pivot TV’s nightly live television show, “TakePart Live.” Before that, she was the Senior Science Correspondent for The Huffington Post and costarred in “Hacking the Planet” and “The Truth About Twisters” on The Weather Channel.
Cara has made appearances on BBC America, CBS, CNN, Current TV, Fox, Fox News, G4tv, Nat Geo WILD, Science Channel, SundanceTV, and the Travel Channel. She is also a regular contributor to The Young Turks.
Jay Novella is a skeptical activist, a producer and co-host of The Skeptics’ Guide To The Universe, a top 10 science podcast with over 1000 episodes. He is co-author of The Skeptics’ Guide To the Universe, a book which covers critical thinking, the scientific method and how to understand logic. For the past 17 years Jay has served on the board of directors for the Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism(NECSS).
Cara Santa Maria is a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award winning journalist, science communicator, television personality, producer, and podcaster.
She is a regular contributor to “TechKnow” on Al Jazeera America and reports on local issues for “SoCal Connected” on KCET. Cara also hosts a weekly science podcast called “Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria” and cohosts the popular “Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe” podcast.
Previously, Cara worked as a cohost and producer of Pivot TV’s nightly live television show, “TakePart Live.” Before that, she was the Senior Science Correspondent for The Huffington Post and costarred in “Hacking the Planet” and “The Truth About Twisters” on The Weather Channel.
Cara has made appearances on BBC America, CBS, CNN, Current TV, Fox, Fox News, G4tv, Nat Geo WILD, Science Channel, SundanceTV, and the Travel Channel. She is also a regular contributor to The Young Turks.
Show's Primary Language
English (US)
Average Episode Length
Over 1.5 Hours
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Audience Demographics
Gender
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Male
60%
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Female
40%
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Audience Percent by Country
| United States | 70% | |
| United Kingdom | 30% |
Education
| High School | 5% | |
| Some College | 20% | |
| Bachelors | 50% | |
| Masters | 20% | |
| PHD/Doctorate | 5% |
Age
| 12-17 | 3% | |
| 18-24 | 7% | |
| 25-34 | 31% | |
| 35-44 | 29% | |
| 45-54 | 16% | |
| 55-64 | 9% | |
| 65+ | 5% | |
| Median Age: 40 | ||
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