10 Best California Space Podcasts
California Space Podcasts
Here are 10 Best California Space Podcasts worth listening to in 2025. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
Play All Episodes Export Contact list1. Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
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Planetary Radio brings you the 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 Sarah Al-Ahmed and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bruce Betts as they dive deep into space science and exploration. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you inside the DC beltway where the future of the US space program hangs in the balance. Visit planetary...MORE Host Sarah Al-Ahmed
Producer/Network The Planetary Society
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Location Pasadena, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 939KTwitter 247.6KInstagram 664.6K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form 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
2. Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures
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Listen to exciting, non-technical talks on some of the most interesting developments in astronomy and space science. Founded in 1999, the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures are presented on six Wednesday evenings during each school year at Foothill College, in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Speakers include a wide range of noted scientists, explaining astronomical developments in everyday language...MORE Host Andrew Fraknoi
Producer/Network Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures
Location San Francisco, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 586.8KTwitter 717.7KInstagram 175.1K Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Constellations - Explore Space Network Technologies with Industry Leaders
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Constellations is your connection to the innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers who are making—and remaking—today's satellite and space networks.Whether you're in the industry or just have a desire to learn, this podcast is for you. For more information and to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter go to www.ConstellationsMag.comMORE Host John Gilroy
Producer/Network Kratos
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Location San Diego, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 84Twitter 4K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact
4. Astronomy (Audio)
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UCTV programs explore astronomy, the physical universe and other space related topics with University of California faculty and experts from around the world.
Producer/Network UCTV
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Location La Jolla, California, United States
Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 29.6KTwitter 5.8K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
5. Space Junk
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Space Junk is a weekly podcast dedicated to the amazing hobby of amateur astronomy. Each week we'll answer your questions and bring you the latest information and advice on the tools, gadgets, software and techniques for maximizing your enjoyment of the night sky. Your hosts are Tony Darnell from DeepAstronomy.space and Dustin Gibson from OPT Telescopes, a world leader in telescopes and accessories.MORE Hosts Tony Darnell, Dustin Gibson
Producer/Network OPT Telescopes
Email ****@optcorp.com
Location Carlsbad, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 74Facebook 42.8KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 49.3K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
6. Liftoff
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Liftoff was a podcast about space, the universe, and everything. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand the major developments as explained by enthusiastic space fans Stephen Hackett and Jason Snell. Hosted by Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett.MORE Hosts Stephen Hackett, Jason Snell
Producer/Network Relay
Email ****@relay.fm
Location Mill Valley, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 171Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Aug 2015 Get Email Contact
California Space shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Al-Ahmed | Host | planetary.org/planetary-radio/show | 35 | Female | Pasadena, CA, United States | ||
| Andrew Fraknoi | Host | feeds.buzzsprout.com/1805595 | 4 | @andrewfraknoi | San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
| John Gilroy | Host | kratosdefense.com/constellations/podcasts | 70 | Male | Washington, D.C., United States | ||
| Tony Darnell | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spacejunk | 53 | Male | @deepastronomy | Florida, NY, United States | |
| Dustin Gibson | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spacejunk | 53 | Male | @gibsonpics | Carlsbad, CA, United States | |
| Stephen Hackett | Co-Host | relay.fm/liftoff | @ismh | ||||
| Jason Snell | Co-Host | relay.fm/liftoff | Male | @jsnell | Mill Valley, CA, United States |
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