30 Best Astronomy Podcasts
Astronomy Podcasts
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Planetary Radio brings you human adventure across our solar system and beyond. We visit each week with the scientists, engineers, leaders, advocates, and astronauts who are taking us across the final frontier. Regular features raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Join host Mat Kaplan and Planetary Society colleagues as they dive deep into the latest space news. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you inside the DC beltway where the future of the US space program hangs in the balance.MORE Host Sarah Al-Ahmed
Producer/Network The Planetary Society
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 945.2KTwitter 257.5KInstagram 648.6K Avg Length 58 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. Universe Today Podcasts with Fraser Cain
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The Guide to Space is a series of space and astronomy podcasts by Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today. Tune in to get weekly Space and astronomy news.
Host Fraser Cain
Producer/Network Fraser Cain
Email ****@universetoday.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 128.4KTwitter 300.4KInstagram 177.7K Avg Length 33 min Since Jan 2014 Get Email Contact
3. Astronomy Cast
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Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us.MORE Hosts Fraser Cain, Dr Pamela L Gay
Producer/Network Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 10.9K Avg Length 32 min Since Sep 2006 Video Podcast YouTube
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4. AWESOME ASTRONOMY
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Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe.Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.MORE Hosts Ralph Wilkins, Dr. Jenifer Millard, Paul Hill
Producer/Network Paul & Dr Jeni
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 10.9K Avg Length 62 min Since Apr 2012 Get Email Contact
5. Cosmo Quest
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The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content on Astronomy across the years.MORE Hosts Fraser Cain, Pamela Gay
Producer/Network 365DaysOfAstronomy.org
Email ****@365daysofastronomy.org
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 3.5KTwitter 9.7KInstagram 719 Avg Length 33 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact
6. SpaceTime with Stuart Gary
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19 years on Australian Public Radio (as StarStuff), 7 years of podcasting and counting. We have a lot of content to share with you.Recognized worldwide by our listeners and industry experts as one of the best and most thoroughly researched programs on Astronomy, Space, and Science News.Hosted by Stuart Gary, a veteran radio science reporter, broadcaster and now podcaster.Keep up-to-date and learn something new with every episode.New episodes weekly. Three new episodes are published on Mondays for our subscribers and individual episodes publicly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.MORE Host Stuart Gary
Producer/Network Stuart Gary
Email ****@bitesz.com
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 1.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 28 min Video Podcast YouTube
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7. Naked Astronomy
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This podcast looks at the latest news from the stars, planets and other heavenly bodies. Plus interviews with professional astronomers and the answers to your space science questions.
Hosts Sue Nelson, Richard Hollingham
Producer/Network The Naked Scientists
Email ****@thenakedscientists.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 73.7KTwitter 52.2K Avg Length 56 min Since Nov 2009 Get Email Contact
8. Ask a Spaceman Podcast
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Ask a Spaceman Podcast is where Paul Sutter, an astrophysicist answers all your questions. Every episode will make you come closer to complete knowledge of time and space.
Host Paul M. Sutter
Producer/Network Paul M. Sutter
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 6.6KTwitter 13.7KInstagram 7.3K Avg Length 36 min Since Feb 2015 Get Email Contact
9. Walkabout the Galaxy
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An irreverent and informative tour of the latest, greatest and most interesting discoveries in astronomy.
Producer/Network Joshua Colwell, Adrienne Dove, and James Cooney
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 2KTwitter 516 Avg Length 44 min Since Nov 2015 Get Email Contact
10. Radio Astronomy
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The monthly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Host Elizabeth Pearson
Producer/Network BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Email ****@immediate.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 44.1KTwitter 48.1KInstagram 10.5K Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact
11. Main Engine Cut Off Podcast
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Opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo
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Producer/Network Anthony Colangelo
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 6.8K Avg Length 32 min Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact
12. Star Stuff
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Star Stuff: A Space Poddity, by Lowell Observatory, aims to make astronomical science and space exploration fun and accessible to wide audiences using humor, facts, and casual banter. Two Lowell educators (Hailey Osborn and Wesley Sonnemaker) and one literature major (Cody Half-Moon) will sit together and discuss astronomy, planetary science, and space exploration via news articles, movie reviews, audience questions, pop culture discussions, and guest speakers.MORE Producer/Network Lowell Observatory
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 35.3KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 29.1K Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact
13. The Cosmic Companion
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What would it be like to have some of the greatest minds in the world at your dinner table, engaging in friendly, fun conversation?The Cosmic Companion explores astronomy, space exploration, science, the past, and the future with some of the greatest scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Past guests include Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathryn Sullivan (who helped launch Hubble) and famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle!Come join us as we explore the Cosmos!MORE Host James G. Maynard
Producer/Network Exploring the wonders of the Cosmos, one mystery at a time
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 6.3KTwitter 271Instagram 622 Avg Length 27 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact
14. Cheap Astronomy Podcasts
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Cheap Astronomy offers you 10 minute weekly podcasts on a wide range of astronomy and space exploration topics.
Producer/Network Steve Nerlich
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 987 Since Feb 2009 Get Email Contact
15. The Actual Astronomy Podcast
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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Producer/Network Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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16. The Rambling Astronomer
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Join me Martin Lunn MBE while I take you on a journey around the solar system.
Producer/Network Martin Lunn
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17. When the Curves Line Up
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Watching the Sun, Moon and Planets.
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Producer/Network Jeffrey L Hunt
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18. The Orbital Mechanics Podcast
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Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.MORE Hosts Ben Etherington, Dennis Just, David Fourman
Producer/Network David Fourman, Ben Etherington, and Dennis Just
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19. The Jodcast
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The Jodcast is an astronomy podcast created by students and staff from the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. The episodes include the latest astronomy news, interviews with astronomers, stargazing information, and more.MORE Hosts Jessy Marin, Phoebe, George Bendo, Fiona Porte
Producer/Network Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
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20. SkyCaramba
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Podcast about astronomy and the joys of watching the skies at night--and sometimes during the day.
Host Rick Koshko
Producer/Network SkyCaramba
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Facebook 73Twitter 37 Avg Length 6 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
21. Pythagorean Astronomy
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>Astronomy news and interviews with scientists involved in the discoveries.
Hosts Chris North, Edward Gomez
Producer/Network Chris North and Edward Gomez
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 85.2K Avg Length 38 min Since Feb 2014 Get Email Contact
22. Orbital Path Podcast
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Orbital Path with Michelle Thaller, who is an American astronomer and research scientist takes a look at the big questions of the cosmos and what the answers can reveal about life here on Earth.MORE Producer/Network PRX
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 17KTwitter 34.6KInstagram 7.5K Get Email Contact
23. Meet Star Gazers
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The Meet Star Gazers podcast helps you get started on your journey in stargazing. It covers topics like night sky observation, astrophotography, astrotourism and light pollution.
Producer/Network Sujay Patil
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 340Twitter 235Instagram 178 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact
24. Astronomy Minute
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Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy.MORE Producer/Network Ata Sarajedini
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25. Seldom Sirius
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A seldom serious podcast about astronomy by Jen, David, Mark, Megan and Stuart.
Hosts Dr Megan Argo BEM, Mark Purver, Dr Jen Gupta
Producer/Network Jen Gupta and friends
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Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 74Twitter 176 Get Email Contact
26. The Star Spot
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The Star Spot, with Justin Trottier, is a space-themed podcast and radio show focusing on all aspects of astronomy and space exploration. Episodes feature interviews with guests of wide-ranging backgrounds: scientists, engineers, educators, astronauts, artists, politicians, and business people. Topics are similarly broad, from the latest space mission to how the universe began, from why humans explore space to how we can make space exploration economical.MORE Host Justin Trottier
Producer/Network Justin Trottier
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Facebook 1.9KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 50 Since Feb 2013 Video Podcast YouTube
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Astronomy shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Sarah Al-Ahmed | Host | planetary.org/planetary-radio/show | 35 | |||
Fraser Cain | Host | universetoday.fireside.fm | 92 | @fcain | 45.3K | |
Fraser Cain | Co Host | astronomycast.libsyn.com | @fcain | 45.3K | ||
Dr Pamela L Gay | Co Host | astronomycast.libsyn.com | @starstryder | 43.4K | ||
Ralph Wilkins | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesome-astronomy/id521780589 | 14 | |||
Dr. Jenifer Millard | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesome-astronomy/id521780589 | 14 | @drjenimillard | 5.9K | |
Paul Hill | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awesome-astronomy/id521780589 | 14 | |||
Fraser Cain | Co Host | cosmoquest.org/x/365daysofastronomy | 219 | @fcain | ||
Pamela Gay | Co Host | cosmoquest.org/x/365daysofastronomy | 219 | @starstryder | ||
Stuart Gary | Host | spacetimewithstuartgary.com | @stuartgary | 12.1K | ||
Sue Nelson | Co Host | thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/astronomy-podcasts | 6 | @sciencenelson | ||
Richard Hollingham | Co Host | thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/astronomy-podcasts | 6 | |||
Paul M. Sutter | Host | pmsutter.com/shows/askaspaceman | 1 | @paulmattsutter | 14K | |
Elizabeth Pearson | Host | skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts | 68 | @ezzyp | ||
Anthony Colangelo | Host | mainenginecutoff.com | 17 | @acolangelo | 2.9K | |
James G. Maynard | Host | thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/podcast | 1 | |||
Jeffrey L Hunt | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-l-hunt | 175 | @jeff_hunt | ||
Ben Etherington | Co-Host and Producer | theorbitalmechanics.com/show-notes | @benetherington | 395 | ||
Dennis Just | Co-Host | theorbitalmechanics.com/show-notes | @sciencepolicia | 971 | ||
David Fourman | Co-Host and Editor | theorbitalmechanics.com/show-notes | ||||
Jessy Marin | Co Host | |||||
Phoebe | Co Host | |||||
George Bendo | Co Host | |||||
Fiona Porte | Co Host | |||||
Rick Koshko | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skycaramba | 35 | @rickkoshko | 293 | |
Chris North | Co Host | blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/physicsoutreach/category/media/pythagorean-astronomy | 4 | @chrisenorth | 5.1K | |
Edward Gomez | Co Host | blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/physicsoutreach/category/media/pythagorean-astronomy | 4 | @zemogle | 2K | |
Dr Megan Argo BEM | Host | seldomsirius.net | @astromeg | 3.8K | ||
Mark Purver | Host | seldomsirius.net | @mark_purver | 227 | ||
Dr Jen Gupta | Host | seldomsirius.net | @jen_gupta | 5.5K | ||
Justin Trottier | Host, National Executive Director | starspotpodcast.com | @justintrottier | 1.3K | ||
Stuart Gary | spacetimewithstuartgary.com | 94 | ||||
Martin Lunn | open.spotify.com/show/0Q56h7UWOw3qOgKnXsOqnb | 47 | ||||
Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett | actualastronomy.podbean.com | 42 | @actualastronomy | 392 | ||
The Orbital Mechanics | theorbitalmechanics.com/show-notes | 37 | ||||
Steve Nerlich | cheapastro.com | 34 | @cheapastro | 987 | ||
Two Amateur Astronomers | actualastronomy.podbean.com | 25 | @actualastronomy | 392 | ||
Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay | astronomycast.com/podcasts | 17 | ||||
Josh Colwell | sciences.ucf.edu/physics/walkaboutthegalaxy/episodes | 12 | @walk_the_galaxy | 516 | ||
Lowell Observatory | lowell.edu/discover/starstuff | 5 | @lowellobs | 10.7K | ||
Ata Sarajedini | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ata-sarajedini | 2 | @AtaSarajedini |
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