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Open Orbit
Open Orbit is a podcast that brings space down to Earth. Hosted by 1190 News Team producer Hunter Pratt, a CU Boulder astrophysics student and science communicator, Open Orbit explores the mysteries of the universe through conversations with people working at the edge of discovery. From the Big Bang to black holes, from distant galaxies to the science shaping our future, each episode dives into cosmic questions with curiosity, clarity, and a bit of humor. Whether you're a space nerd or just space-curious, you're in the right orbit.
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Open Orbit #10: How Can Scientists Do Better? (feat. Dr. Steve Lamos) 14.04.2026 20:00
Hunter sits down with Steve Lamos for the shortened version of our full episode on available on YouTube. In this episode, they discuss the importance and effects of journaling. Catch the full length episode to hear their conversation on the barriers between scienitfic researchers and the general public. Dr. Steve Lamos is an Associate Professor in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric at CU Boulder...
Open Orbit #9: Fact or Fiction: Cosmic Queries with Raven 09.02.2026 20:00
In this chaotic episode of Open Orbit, Hunter Pratt and special guest Raven face off in a game of Fact or Fiction. One of us drops a space-related statement, some true, some absolute nonsense, and the other has to decide whether it’s real astronomy or a total fabrication. Expect unexpected science, questionable confidence, real facts, and plenty of laughing at ourselves. Hosted by Hunter Pratt, Op...
Open Orbit #8: Astronomers to Make A Kid Cry: Rude Scientists with Max Carlin 22.10.2025 20:00
Hunter and returning guest Max Carlin face their most diabolical challenge yet: each must assemble a five-person team of astronomers capable of making a child cry. It’s a deep dive into the brilliant, the awful, and the astronomically unhinged.
Open Orbit # 7: Popcorn and Portals: A Casual Conversation on Sci-Fi with Sam Lippincott 26.09.2025 19:48
Host and producer Hunter Pratt and LASP's Sam Lippincott explore how Science Fiction movies inspire real science and scientists. Host: Hunter Pratt Editors: Javeed Alimuradov & Isabella Schulte
Open Orbit #6: Hunting For New Worlds: Exoplanets w/ Dr. Zach Berta Thompson 18.08.2025 54:58
Hunter looks at exoplanets, worlds orbiting stars other than our own Sun, with CU professor Dr. Zach Berta-Thompson.
Open Orbit #5: Starlit Legends: constellations and mythology w/Jon Rosborough 10.08.2025 46:41
Hunter sits down with Jon Rosborough of Fiske Planeterium to look at the connections between Astronomy and Ancient Mythology, breaking down how constellations inspired some of humanity's greatest legends.
Open Orbit #4: The Moons of our Solar System: Strange Worlds Next Door w/ Anna Pesce 25.07.2025 48:29
Hunter and resident Moon Expert Anna Pesce take a leisurely lunar stroll exploring the history and science of the solar system's moons.
Open Orbit #3: ALIENS! w/ Max Carlin 14.06.2025 37:15
Hunter and science communicator Max Carlin of Fiske Planetarium break down all things aliens with this deep dive into extraterrestrial life.
Open Orbit #2: The Story of Everything with Johnny Dorigo Jones 14.06.2025 19:58
Hunter sits down with Astrophysics PhD candidate Johnny Dorigo Jones to talk through the timeline of the universe.
Open Orbit #1: Where Science Meets Philosophy w/ Curran Collier 14.06.2025 49:12
Hunter sits down with CU graduate & Science Communicator Curran Collier to discuss his work and the intersection between Science and Philosophy.
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