The Show About Science

An awesome adventure into the wondrous world of scientific discovery!

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Nate on The Ellen Show in 2017.

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Inside the Smithsonian's Hidden Cheetah Sanctuary – The Show About Science

In this episode of The Show About Science, Nate visits the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, to learn how scientists are working to protect cheetahs from extinction. He talks with carnivore keeper Amber Dedrick and program curator Adrienne Crosier about cheetah personalities, purring cats, genetic bottlenecks, microbiomes, fertility science, and the quiet work of saving a species one generation at a time. What does it take to help the fastest cat on Earth keep running? Find out on this episode of The Show About Science. Subscribe to our mailing list: https://theshowaboutscience.com/#subscribe-submit Watch the Tumble Joke-ha-thon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9eEdIwog_k&t=1s Support Tumble: https://givebutter.com/JokeHaThon2026/natebutkus Connect with The Show About Science: Instagram: @showaboutscience Facebook: @theshowaboutscience YouTube:The Show About Science Twitter: @natepodcasts LinkedIn: The Show About Science Threads: showaboutscience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  1. Inside the Smithsonian's Hidden Cheetah Sanctuary
  2. The Coldest Cold Case
  3. The Refugee Seeds
  4. STEM Flights with Dragan Lazić and Carley Walker
  5. The Great Cicada Symphony with Jorin Graham
  6. The Anachronisms in our Backyards with David Zaya

Meet the host

Nate

Nate is the 14 year-old host of two podcasts, The Show About Science and The Show About Politics. He is also a photographer and a good one too!  Nate fences and figure skates but not at an Olympic level. He also is the author of a book to teach others how to podcast entitled A Pocket Guide to Starting a Podcast.

What the press says

The New York Times

Nate began hosting this conversational science podcast with the help of his dad when he was 5. He interviews a different scientist every episode, and his delightful curiosity about the world around him is infectious.

The Washington Post

“The Show About Science” has had a variety of guests and Nate isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions.

What fans say about the podcast

The best podcast in the history of ever

If you are not subscribed to Nate’s science podcast you need to reconsider your life choices. He gets terrific guests, and the effect of being interviewed by a bright, disarming young boy helps them explain concepts in a beautifully accessible manner.— clgood

Love love love

Nate is amazing. I’ve been listening to this podcast from the beginning and I’m just in love with this kid. His excitement and passion for learning is contagious and inspiring. I’m so glad he is doing this show and I can’t wait to see what amazing things he will do down the road. Great job Nate & keep it up!— Shlucye

BEST SHOW EVER.

Nate’s energy and curiosity make learning about science fun and easy. Each episode breaks down complex science into easy to understand bite sized pieces.— donuts4life

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