He’s the guy pointing to a NASA launch behind him, in the most legendary shot in television history. He’s a science historian and Apollo Program correspondent. He’s the creator, host, and writer of the long-running program “Connections.” He is a science communication hero to millions and a global treasure. He is James Burke, and he chats about how connected historical events are, and how connection between humans is vital. We also talk about Napoleon’s toothpick, dog pee, shipworms, writer's block, TV shoots, and his new Connections season on Curiosity Stream. Also: (surprise!) they gave me a spinoff called “Quick Connections.”

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Watch Connections with James Burke on Curiosity Stream and Alie’s spinoff, Quick Connections with Alie Ward or on all the major streaming devices and platforms (Amazon, Roku, Apple TV, etc.)

Browse books by James Burke including Connections and American Connections: The Founding Fathers. Networked.

A donation went to National Energy Action

Links to things we discussed:

Source of the Ology

This city has the best food in the world

BBC Archive - #OnThisDay 1966: How do you solve a problem like Pisa?

Tomorrow’s World

One small step for man, one giant leap for BBC Television

The World Watched Apollo 11 Unfold - Together

James Burke Connections, Ep. 1 "The Trigger Effect"

What happened after Hastings?

1066: What If…?