Curiosity Theory
A podcast about sharpening your curiosity through science, stories, and bold questions. With Astrophysicist Dr. Dakotah Tyler & STEM Educator Justin Shaifer.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
Curiosity Theory
Latest Episodes
Fascinating Frontiers (with minor setbacks): Justin's Sci-Fi Anthology
In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler (@Dr.Starkid) and Justin Shaifer (@Mr.Fascinate) put Justin’s original sci-fi ideas under the microscope. They walk through first contact, gaseous life, hive minds, solar system sized parti...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:00:11
Being 'Tough' Isn't Enough: A Men's Mental Health Toolkit
In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer talk openly about the challenges men face when it comes to mental health. A lot of conversations about men’s mental health swing between two extremes...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:00:03
Flipping the Script on "Toxic" Traits w/ Maynard
In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Maynard Okereke (aka @hiphopmd) to talk about what it means to lead with curiosity in a world full of noise and how to leverage ambition and drive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:02:16
Astrology & Astronomy Were Married - Then Astronomy Filed For That D-I-V-O-R-C-E
Why does astrology still hold so much power in the age of science?In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler (@Dr.Starkid) and Justin Shaifer (@Mr.Fascinate) break down the surprising psychological and cultural force...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:06:52
Never Giving up Can Change Your Life: The Bounce Back Blueprint
In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer open up about what happens when your curiosity fades — and how to get it back.They reflect on burnout, rediscovery, and why staying curious is more than a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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58:30