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

StarTalk SoundBite: Why Is It so Hard to Hit a Home Run?

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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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.




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Building an MVP Machine

“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. 




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A Conversation with Mario Andretti and Neil deGrasse Tyson

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. 




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The Science of SailGP

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.




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Plant-Powered Athletes and Plant-Based Diets

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.




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StarTalk SoundBite: Why Is It so Hard to Hit a Home Run?

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