12 Best Astrophysics Podcasts

1. Ask a Spaceman!

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You've got questions and astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter has answers - every episode you will come closer to complete knowledge of time and space!
Host Paul M. Sutter
Email ****@pmsutter.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 6.6KTwitter 13.5KInstagram 7.3K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2015 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. 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. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.MORE Hosts Fraser Cain, Dr Pamela L Gay
Producer/Network Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
Email ****@astronomycast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.8KTwitter 10.9K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2006 Get Email Contact

3. The Supermassive Podcast

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The UK's #1 space podcast. Science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz through the universe to explore the latest research with leading experts, dive to history from the society's archives and take on your weird and wonderful questions about all things space. Can we gravitationally hitch-hike out of the solar system? Do we live in a multiverse? What is time? Plus Dr Robert Massey is on hand with his top star-gazing tips. Want to support the show? Join The Supermassive Club for exclusive content, star-gazing forums and ad-free listening... supermassive.supportingcast.fm And keep adding to The Supermassive Mailbox with your pictures and questions for the team...MORE Hosts Izzie Clarke, Dr. Becky Smethurst
Producer/Network The Royal Astronomical Society
Email ****@ras.ac.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Meganne Christian, John McFall +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 600 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Astrophysics Podcast

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Once a month, Purdue University's Professor Paul Duffell discusses astronomy and astrophysics with experts from around the world. Duffell and guests discuss supernovae, galaxies, planets, black holes, and the nature of space and time.Supported by the National Science Foundation under grant AAG-2206299.Music by Brittain Ashford.Produced in beautiful Lafayette, Indiana by Paul Duffell.Follow us on BlueSky!MORE Host Paul Duffell
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 119 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Starts With A Bang podcast

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The Universe is out there, waiting for you to discover it.There's a cosmic story uniting us.We're determined to bring it to everyone.
Host Ethan Siegel
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 97Facebook 12.3KTwitter 31.5K Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Astronomy Astrophiz Podcasts

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Astrophiz 'Exceptional Interviews with exceptional scientists.'Brendan sometimes even gets how and why science works, and each month he conducts in-depth interviews with leading astro and space researchers. In each episode we feature Astrophysicists, Space Scientists, Particle Physicists, Data scientists, Antenna engineers, Instrument scientists, optical & radio astronomers, Satcomm engineers, project leaders and aurora hunters...MORE Host Brendan OBrien
Producer/Network Astrophiz
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Instagram 145 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact

7. Spaced Out

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Hi! I'm Diya — I study astrophysics and planetary science at Caltech, and I love breaking down complex space concepts so that anyone can understand them. Spaced Out is all about making astrophysics fun, accessible, and just the right amount of mind-blowing. Learn more at www.spacedoutpodcast.com and read about it on substack: diyasparkle.substack.comMORE Host Diya Kumar
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. PBS Space Time

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Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth with our astrophysicist host: Matthew O'Dowd.For all business inquiries and sponsorship opportunities please reach out to: ****@lighthouseagents.comMatt O'Dowd spends his time studying the universe, especially really far-away things like quasars, super-massive black holes, and evolving galaxies. He uses telescopes in space to do it. Matt completed his Ph.D...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 2.2/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Cosmos for All

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Where the brightest stars in astronomy take on the biggest questions in the universe. Produced by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, comprising the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory.MORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Get Email Contact

10. Crash Course Pods: The Universe

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Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven't been written yet.MORE Hosts Dr. Katherine J. Mack, John Green
Producer/Network Crash Course Pods, Complexly
Email ****@astrokatie.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 782 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. For the love of Astrophysics

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Welcome to 'For the love of Astrophysics', where you will learn about the mysteries of the universe. In this podcast, we will dwell into a wide range of topics ranging from black holes, to the big bang theory, to Quantum Physics as well. If you've ever wanted to learn about space, and all the mysteries and enigmas that engulf it, this is the podcast for you!MORE Host Aditya Sundar
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Exploring Astrophysics

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Join me as I learn about the world of Astrophysics. My name is Vikram Bhamre and I am 18 years old. On my podcast, Exploring Astrophysics, I chat with some of the most incredible astrophysicists around the world on the most interesting questions left unanswered in astrophysics. What's amazing is how helpful and forthcoming they all are and I hope you too are inspired when you listen to them.MORE Host Vikram Bhamre
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact