Episode
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson: Author George R.R. Martin
Overview
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with “Game of Thrones” author, George R.R. Martin.
Details
- Series
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2019-04-18
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Author George R.R. Martin is Episode 8 in Season 5 of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. It aired on 2019-04-18. The runtime is 60 min.
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