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Particles of Thought

Hakeem Oluseyi

Booking Overview

Science interview video podcast focused on mind-expanding research, featuring external conversations with university scientists and subject-matter experts on animal cognition, climate science, human behavior, and other frontier questions. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished researchers, academic leaders, science authors, and experts with compelling real-world or personal perspectives; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests hold senior roles at prominent institutions and bring significant research credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 88

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.5M subscribers

Instagram: 106.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nova@wgbh.org

devin_robins@wgbh.org

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Host

Hakeem Oluseyi - Astrophysicist and science communicator known for explaining complex scientific ideas to broad audiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
University-based scientists, researchers, and subject-matter experts with advanced expertise, active research programs, and the ability to explain complex findings in an engaging way. Strong candidates may also bring notable field experience, major collaborative studies, or a compelling personal journey connected to their work.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of research at prominent universities or scientific institutions, Large-scale or influential studies in a specialized field, Research or expertise featured in major science documentaries or public-facing science programming, Professional experience connecting scientific research to significant real-world challenges

Recent Guest Discussions

Federico Rossano - Animal Communication, Ape Cognition, Dog Cognition, Social Cognition, And Citizen-science Research Involving Dogs And Cats.

Federico Rossano - Dog Communication, Comparative Cognition, Animal Perception, And What Research Suggests About Canine Minds.

Federico Rossano - Animal Communication, Citizen-science Methods, Large-scale Pet Studies, And The Messages Dogs May Communicate.

Brent Minchew - Thwaites Glacier, Sea-level Rise, Glacier Stabilization, Climate Interventions, Scientific Mission Planning, And His Path From Military Service To Glaciology.

Brent Minchew - His Military Background, Antarctic Research, Extreme Ice Sheets, Decision-making, And The Scientific Mission To Protect Vulnerable Glaciers.

Recent Topics

Science, Scientific Research, Animal Cognition, Climate Science, Astrophysics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Particles of Thought
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Einstein Says You’re Never Late

November 03, 2026

Hakeem says there was more than one big bang. There were ten.Our host answers the biggest questions about his latest book, Why Do We Exist? Like, how the idea of ‘now’ depends on your relative motion or that there might be a time before time. Reality keeps unravelling as he explains that at a certain distance space recedes even faster than light. To top it off, the conversation enters the Realm of Imagination, and joins Hakeem in his optimistic view of human space travel, world peace, and eve...

Pluto Is a Planet. So Is the Moon.

October 29, 2026

Hakeem has hot takes on space. For instance, the moon is a planet. In Hakeem’s new book, Why Do We Exist?, he shares big ideas about the universe. Why do so many stars come in pairs? How likely is extraterrestrial life? What if there was no friction? Hakeem challenges us to think like him and see our reality through his Nine Realms of the Universe.   Through that lens, atoms model galaxies, stars take new names, and the statistically improbable becomes more likely over time. Settle in for a c...

Our Host Tells All

October 27, 2026

Our host flips the interview and shares his humble beginnings before science superstardom. Hakeem opens up about a childhood moving between some of America's toughest neighborhoods, surviving drugs, and overcoming addiction. Luckily, an encyclopedia article on Einstein changed everything and set him on his unlikely path from rural Mississippi to Stanford. Along the way, he changed his name, found some key mentors, and became an astrophysicist, but more importantly, Hakeem started a journey to...

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Frequently asked questions

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Particles of Thought
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How do I get in touch with Particles of Thought?

Particles of Thought is hosted by Hakeem Oluseyi. Its publicly listed emails are nova@wgbh.org and devin_robins@wgbh.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Particles of Thought?

The publicly listed emails for Particles of Thought: nova@wgbh.org and devin_robins@wgbh.org.

How many listeners does Particles of Thought have?

Podseeker estimates Particles of Thought reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Particles of Thought?

Particles of Thought typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: University-based scientists, researchers, and subject-matter experts with advanced expertise, active research programs, and the ability to explain complex findings in an engaging way. Strong candidates may also bring notable field experience, major collaborative studies, or a compelling personal journey connected to their work. Common among recent guests: Leadership of research at prominent universities or scientific institutions; Large-scale or influential studies in a specialized field; Research or expertise featured in major science documentaries or public-facing science programming. Recent guests include Federico Rossano, Federico Rossano, and Federico Rossano.

How hard is it to get booked on Particles of Thought?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Particles of Thought cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Scientific Research, Animal Cognition, Climate Science, and Astrophysics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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