Podcast
Pale Blue Pod
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.
- Astronomy chart
- #20
- Episodes
- 209
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 59 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
209 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 5 min
Pop Quiz Time!
Episode 200
Show notes
It's time to see how much you've learned about your friend, the universe! Moiya's got 26 space questions for Connie... will she answer enough correctly to move onto her 2nd year at the podiversity? Listen to find out!
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPalFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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59 min
C is for Catstronomy
Episode 199
Show notes
Connie and Moiya cover copious amounts of cosmic carryings-on, from centaurs to coulomb forces. They close with a collaborative cat-preciation corner.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPalFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1 hr 1 min
Lifeforce Movie Review
Episode 198
Show notes
To celebrate spooky season, Connie and Moiya watched about the 1985 sci-fi horror movie Lifeforce. They share the parts of the move that peeved them and stole their hearts, then rate the movie on the pod's Official Movie Rubric.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPalFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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59 min
Rerun: Scary Stuff in Space
Show notes
Moiya and Corinne reveal what scares them about space and try to soothe each other's fears. Get ready for cold temperatures, lonely rovers, empty voids, and galaxy clusters full of screaming souls.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPalFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1 hr 17 min
What's the best constellation?
Episode 197
Show notes
Connie is back to help Moiya prepare for a lecture on the history of constellations. After tracing the evolution of the zodiac and pole stars, they decide which constellation is the best of the IAU's 88.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPalFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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53 min
Star Trek with Zila Treks
Episode 196
Show notes
Happy 60th birthday to Star Trek! To celebrate, Moiya chats with Zila Treks about the franchise's history and cultural impact. Zila tells Moiya about her favorite series, Deep Space Nine, and Moiya leads a matching game with the shows' various captains.
Guest
Zila Treks is a Star Trek content creator and community builder.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to Tiny Matters every WednesdayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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59 min
Entangled States with Dr. Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Episode 195
Show notes
What can quantum physics tell us about a life lived at the intersections and margins? According to Karmela and their new book, a lot! Moiya interviews Karmela and they talk about bad bubbles, quantum bones, and the power of abstract thinking.
Guest
Dr. Karmela Padavic-Callaghan is a science journalist, quantum physicist, and author of the book Entangled States: a Life According to Quantum Physics. Check out their substack, Ultracold.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to Wow if True every other WednesdayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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55 min
Invisible Rainbows with Dr. Alfredo Carpineti
Episode 194
Show notes
Astronomy writer Alfredo Carpineti tells Moiya about his new book, covering everything from fast radio bursts to historical book burnings to the late, great Dolly Parton.
Guest
Dr. Alfredo Carpinetiis an astrophysicist and science communicator. He is the creator and co-host of IFLScience’s podcast The Big Questions and the founder/chair of Pride in STEM, the largest UK charity committed to supporting LGBTQ+ folks in STEM fields. And he’s author of the book, Invisible Rainbows: the unseen universe beyond our senses
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to This Guy Sucked every ThursdayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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53 min
Cloudy With a Chance of Starships by Dr. Seven Rasmussen
Episode 193
Show notes
Moiya interviews fellow astronomy writer Dr. Seven Rasmussen about her new book. They discuss the Drake equation, Fermi paradox, and Hollywood's disappointing portrayal of alien diversity.
Guest
Dr. Seven Rasmussen is an astrobiologist and author of the new book, Cloudy With a Chance of Starships
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to Simple & Clean every SundayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1 hr 8 min
Rerun: Let's Play Outer Wilds
Show notes
Moiya and Mischa gather around a campfire to play the video game Outer Wilds... or rather, Mischa plays and Moiya watches in fascination. Listen to hear what Moiya thinks about the game's ancient alien architecture and planet surface textures.
Guest Star: Mischa Stanton is a multidisciplinary storyteller and the audio genius behind Pale Blue Pod's sound editing. Find Mischa online at https://www.mischastanton.com/ and check out their actual play podcast The Wandering Path and (speaking of video games) their Kingdom Hearts podcast Simple & Clean
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to Dreaming Against the Machine every TuesdayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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53 min
Rerun: "Active Galactic Nuclei" with Rory Bricca
Show notes
Moiya invites Rory to talk about his black hole-inspired symphony composition and explain how he got musical instruments to sound like event horizons and gravitational time dilation. This episode features a recorded performance by the Yale Symphony Orchestra.
Guest Star:
• Rory Bricca is a musician, conductor, and composer of Active Galactic Nuclei
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to American Medieval every WednesdayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1 hr 19 min
Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses
Episode 192
Show notes
Merry Muses Week! This week, Connie interviews Moiya about her new book, Mothers of Invention. They cover Moiya's inspiration for the book, the muses personalities, and a dream casting for a TV adaptation of the book.
*Note* since recording this episode, Moiya has re-downloaded Spotify and made a playlist for the Muses
**Note** Moiya has also made a quiz so you can see which Muses guide you most: https://qzzr.com/view/ZSAwpvOc
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Order Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to Spirits every WednesdayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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55 min
Heliocentrism, the biggest blow to humanity's ego
Episode 191
Show notes
Moiya tells Connie how astronomers broke the millennia-old narcissistic belief that Earth sits at the center of the universe. From Aristarchus to Copernicus, you'll meet the most important players in the heliocentrism game.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Preorder Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Take the annual Multitude Survey
•Find Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1 hr 7 min
Creativity: a history and a crisis
Episode 190
Show notes
To kick off Moiya's book month, here's a deep dive into the philosophy and science of creativity. Between Plato's thoughts on poets and tips for surviving the creativity crisis, hopefully you'll learn something that ignites your creative spark!
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Preorder Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Take the annual Multitude Survey
•Find Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaleBluePod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palebluepod/Credits
• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo, Website: https://www.moiyamctier.com/
• Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: https://www.mischastanton.com/
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: http://www.shaemcmullin.com/
• Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: https://www.evanjohnstonmusic.com/About Us
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 her best friend ConStar 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.
Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1 hr 4 min
the Edge of the Universe
Episode 189
Show notes
Moiya and Connie zoom out past the cosmic web of galaxies and the surface of last scattering to discuss the shape of the universe at its largest scales. At the end, Connie ranks some juicy secrets.
Messages
• Order our MERCH! https://certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-pod
• Become a star and join the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/palebluepod!
• Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
• Listen to Wow if True every other WednesdayFind Us Online
• Website: palebluepod.com
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1 hr 1 min
Is CERN shifting timelines?
Episode 188
Show notes
Short answer: No. Listen to learn the longer answer involving timeline inconsistencies and energy thresholds, and stick around to test your mettle against the Mandela Effect.
**Correction: The LHC tunnel is 27km in circumference, not diameter**
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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 her best friend ConStar 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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1 hr 13 min
B is for Bastronomy
Episode 187
Show notes
Besties Moiya and Connie babble about a bunch of astronomical bywords beginning with B. But beware, some are a bit bonkers.
Note: Moiya realized during review that she mispronounced Baade, but the bit was too good to remove.
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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 her best friend ConStar 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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1 hr 10 min
What Marvel got wrong about the Quantum realm
Episode 186
Show notes
...everything. Marvel got everything quantum wrong, but that's okay. Moiya is here to tell Connie the true history and science of quantum physics.
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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 her best friend ConStar 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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1 hr 11 min
How NASA pushed an asteroid away
Episode 185
Show notes
Happy Asteroid Day! Honor those dearly departed Tunguska reindeer by learning about NASA's DART mission, which made sure we never have to go out like the dinosaurs!
Next five near asteroid approaches: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/asteroid-watch/next-five-approaches/
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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 her best friend ConStar 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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54 min
2001's Space Odysseys
Episode 184
Show notes
Moiya watched 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time and has big opinions! She ends up telling Connie about actual space news from 2001 so the whole episode isn't full of negativity. We apologize in advance to everyone who loves this film!
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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 her best friend ConStar 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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