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Pale Blue Pod

Science EN ↓ 192 episodes

Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

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Messaging aliens in a newsroom 21.08.2023 1:05:08

Moiya and Corinne discuss the messages humanity has sent out to space from junk food ads to the famous (maybe?) Golden Record, including some juicy human drama! Sponsor Get gorgeous puzzles from Ravensburger ! Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Join the Multicrew at multicrew.club Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepo...

The Milky Way book on the ISS 14.08.2023 50:07

Moiya's book THE MILKY WAY is coming out in paperback this week! To celebrate, Corinne asked Moiya about her writing process, her favorite passages, and which translation cover is her fav. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to Spirits , new episodes every Wednesday Buy THE MILKY WAY in hardcover, ebook, audiobook, or now paperback! Find Us Onli...

Gravitational waves in the Barbie dreamhouse 07.08.2023 58:48

Moiya tells Corinne what we know about gravitational waves to make them seem less scary. Corinne tells Moiya about the time she met Alexander Skarsgård. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to Join the Party , new episodes every Tuesday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod Insta...

Galaxy Quest review in a church 31.07.2023 1:00:57

Moiya and Corinne Corinne watched the 1999 hit movie Galaxy Quest and absolutely loved it, but don't worry -- they still had peeves! Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to Games & Feelings , new episodes every Friday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram: instagram...

Green Bank Telescope in a lighthouse 24.07.2023 56:04

This week Moiya tells Corinne about her favorite telescope on the ground: the Green Bank Telescope! Corinne reveals how big the great pyramids are and Moiya nerds out over her favorite poster. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to Queer Movie Podcast , new episodes every other Thursday Sponsor Get $20 off your first Shaker & Spoon box with...

Northern constellations at the north pole 17.07.2023 41:10

This week Moiya and Corinne travel to the north pole to talk about the 36 constellations of the northern sky. Moiya struggles with Greek name pronunciations again and Corinne gives excellent survival advice. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to Tell Me About It , new episodes every other Thursday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon...

Southern constellations at the Sydney Opera House 10.07.2023 43:08

This week Moiya and Corinne talk about the 52 constellations of the southern sky and hand out some wacky awards. Stick around to figure out which is the horniest constellation in the southern sky. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to Dr. Moiya's other podcast EXOLORE , new episodes every other Thursday Sponsors Go to cornbreadhemp.com and use...

Stellar ages at medieval times 03.07.2023 45:13

This week Moiya and Corinne talk about all the ways astronomers calculate a star's age. Corinne suggests cutting the star open to count its rings, but the actual methods range from measuring how much metal the star has to seeing how fast the star dances. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/palebluepod to get a 30-d...

The Possibility of Life with Jaime Green 26.06.2023 48:16

This week Moiya and Corinne chat with science writer and new author Jaime Green about her book The Possibility of Life . They talk about publishing, the responsibilities of scifi creators, and the disappointing shortage of scifi romance. You can find Jaime's work on twitter @jaimealyse or her website jaimegreen.net Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! L...

Summer skygazing at the cookout 19.06.2023 44:08

This week Moiya and Corinne celebrate the solstice by talking about the cool things you can see in the sky this summer. They explain space coordinates, distinguish solstices from equinoxes, and list a bunch of Mary Kate & Ashley movies. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/palebluepod to get a 30-day free trial....

Starstruck with Sarafina El-Badry Nance 12.06.2023 52:39

This week Moiya and Corinne chat with astrophysicist/swimsuit model/author Sarafina Nance about her brand new book STARSTRUCK! They talk about Sarafina's research on supernovae, her love for space, and how it has helped her maintain her mental health. Sarafina Nance is a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley who studies supernovae. Her new book STARSTRUCK is out now. Find Sarafina's other amazing work on h...

Valerian & the City of 1000 Planets by a mountain stream 05.06.2023 1:11:01

This week Moiya and Corinne review the 2017 film Valerian and the City of 1000 Planets and rate it out of 15 planets. They both agree the movie needed more Rihanna. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Please fill out the Multitude survey at multitude.productions/survey Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/palebluepod to get a 30-day free trial. The fi...

End of the universe on the 6 train 29.05.2023 51:26

This week Moiya and Corinne talk about how the universe might end. That's scary to think about, so they provide some soothing affirmations and each share an embarrassing story about ripping their pants. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Please fill out the Multitude survey at multitude.productions/survey Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/paleblue...

Dr. Claudia Alexander in a horse-drawn carriage 22.05.2023 49:49

This week Moiya and Corinne cover the life of Dr. Claudia Alexander, a Black geophysicist who led missions at NASA. Moiya goes on a couple rants about academia and Corinne is really good at picking scientific paper titles! Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to SPIRITS wherever you get your podcasts Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/paleblue...

Jupiter in the Mall of America 15.05.2023 49:43

This week Moiya and Corinne talk about the solar system's biggest planet in America's largest mall. They cover a gossipy NASA mission, find another terrible acronym, and declare a new queer icon. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to JOIN THE PARTY wherever you get your podcasts Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/palebluepod to get a 30-day...

Spherical Earth on a boat 08.05.2023 54:09

This week Moiya and Corinne are talking about the ways we know the Earth isn't flat. They agree that the sphere might be the perfect shape, discuss proper punctuation in book titles, and get lost at sea. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to EXOLORE at exolorepod.com Sign up for Dr. Moiya's class with Atlas Obscura to learn about facts-based fi...

Neutron stars at the botanical garden 01.05.2023 51:58

This week Moiya and Corinne are talking about neutron stars, magnetars, and pulsars. Oh my! Corinne plans to enter her Baade era and Moiya geeks out about a cool science communication conference she attended. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to GAMES & FEELINGS at gamesandfeelings.com Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/palebluepod to g...

Hubble space telescope by a campfire 24.04.2023 54:53

This week Moiya and Corinne are celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope's 33rd birthday! They talk about the long road to Hubble's launch, the difference between telescopes and instruments, and some of HST's most important discoveries. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Join the Multicrew at multicrew.club and gain access to so many perks! Sponsors Go...

Prospect review in a lush forest 17.04.2023 59:15

This week Moiya and Corinne review the 2018 movie Prospect starring Pedro Pascal. Corinne gets excited about their use of practical effects and Moiya geeks out about the movie's worldbuilding, especially the way it uses language. At the end, they give Prospect a score out of 15 space gems. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to SPIRITS at spirit...

Carl Sagan in a horse barn 10.04.2023 55:45

This week Moiya and Corinne honor the man who inspired the podcast's name: Carl Sagan! Corinne explains how Sagan spilled government secrets to get a job and Moiya reveals the mixed reactions to his science communication work. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to TELL ME ABOUT IT at tmaipod.com or wherever you get your podcasts Sponsors Go to ...

Space water in a seaside cottage 03.04.2023 59:46

This week Moiya and Corinne talk about how Earth got its water, water elsewhere in the solar system, and astronomers' search for water (and life!) on exoplanets. Corinne updates us on her monstera plant and Moiya tells a tragically hilarious story from history. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Sign up for Multitude Extension School class at multitud...

Finding exoplanets at the racetrack 27.03.2023 56:06

This week Moiya and Corinne finally fulfill their promise to talk about how astronomers find exoplanets! They make plans to watch The Ring no sooner than 2026 and Moiya literally tears up talking about the Kepler space telescope. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Follow Queer Movie Podcast at @queermoviepod Sponsors Get 10% off your order from Queer...

Making Moons in an Italian Restaurant 20.03.2023 55:15

This week Moiya and Corinne talk about how moons and rings form! Corinne shows off her detective skills to solve the "mystery" of where Earth's moon came from and Moiya attempts to fill in one of the big plot holes from Moonfall . Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Join the Multicrew at multicrew.club Sponsors Go to https://brilliant.org/palebluepod...

Space Brains in a Neuro Lab 13.03.2023 1:06:45

This week Moiya and Corinne talk to neuroscientist Morgan Johnston about the fun intersections between astronomy and neuroscience. They discuss abstract vs concrete learning, NASA's experiments with dolphins and LSD, and scientists bullying each other in the 1800s. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Join the Multicrew at multicrew.club Sponsors Go to ...

Redshift at the Batting Cages 06.03.2023 45:38

This week Moiya and Corinne take a swing at explaining why some objects in space appear redder than they actually are. Corinne decides that Monsters Ink is the opposite of The Ring and Moiya realizes she wants to go bungee jumping. Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Listen to GAMES & FEELINGS every Friday at gamesandfeelings.com or wherever you're...