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Astrochem Coffee

Brett McGuire
Astrochemistry
Protoplanetary Disks
Molecular Clouds
Complex Organic Molecules
Deuterium
Interstellar Medium
Astrobiology
Nobel Prize
Perseus Molecular Cloud
Max Planck Institute For Extraterrestrial Physics
Astrophysical Observations
Isobutene
Comet 67P
Electron Chemistry
Interstellar Chemistry
Academia
Cosmic Rays
NRAO
Nitrogen and Oxygen-Bearing Species
Astrophysics

A monthly stroll through the latest discoveries in astrochemistry - the study of molecules in space: where they are, how they got there, and what they are doing!

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Latest Episodes

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of February 2026.

Follow us on Bluesky; we're at astrochemcoffee.bsky.social

Special guests Ken Kellerman and Miguel Sanz-Novo with co-host Alana Nisperos.

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0:00 - Intro

1:12 ... more

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of January 2026.

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Special guests Ken Kellerman and Rebecca Charbonneau.

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0:00 - Intro

0:59 - Coffee Chat: Brett + Ken... more

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of December 2025.

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Special guests Brenne Gregory and Suchitra Narayanan.

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0:00 - Intro

1:32 - Coffee Chat: Brett + B... more

Our look back at the Astrochemical Literature for the month of November 2025. Gabi Wenzel co-hosts!

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Special guests Alana Nisperos and Elettra Piacentino.

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0:00 - Intro

1:35 - C... more

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Recent Guests

Miguel Sanz-Novo
Astrochemistry researcher discussed in Single Origin Brew
Episode: February 2026 - Anyone Fancy a Space Soda?
Ken Kellerman
Former Astrochem Coffee guest, now co-host in Coffee Chat segment
Episode: February 2026 - Anyone Fancy a Space Soda?
Rebecca Charbonneau
Historian of science specializing in radio astronomy and SETI
American Institute of Physics
Episode: January 2026 - History, Huh?
Brenne Gregory
Scientific Data Analyst Group Lead at Green Bank
Green Bank Telescope
Episode: December 2025 - Surprise! Four New Telescopes!
Suchitra Narayanan
Postdoc at the Max Planck Institute for Astrochemistry
Max Planck Institute
Episode: December 2025 - Surprise! Four New Telescopes!
Alana Nisperos
Second-year undergraduate studying chemistry with a minor in Geological and Planetary Sciences at Caltech.
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Episode: November 2025 - How Old Did You Say You Were?
Elettra Piacentino
Research associate in Karen Oberg's group, focusing on the survivability of aromatic molecules in protoplanetary disks.
Center for Astrophysics, Harvard and Smithsonian
Episode: November 2025 - How Old Did You Say You Were?
Patrick Sheehan
Scientist at NRAO focused on data automation and calibration
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
Episode: October 2025 - What's That Noise?
Jane Huang
Assistant Professor at Columbia University focusing on astrochemistry
Columbia University
Episode: October 2025 - What's That Noise?

Host

Brett McGuire
Host of Astrochem Coffee; central figure coordinating discussions on astrochemistry, observations, and historical topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#83
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#113
Canada/Science/Astronomy
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#96
Germany/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts
#31
Taiwan/Science/Astronomy
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#47
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#81
Japan/Science/Astronomy
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#85
Spain/Science/Astronomy

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

February 2026 - Anyone Fancy a Space Soda?
Q: Could you explain why this particular molecular cloud is interesting and what it can tell us about astrochemistry as a whole?
The cloud has been a major observational target for a long period, hosting shocks and a relatively low to moderate density regime that promotes complex grain-surface and gas-phase chemistry, leading to many new detections and insights into molecule formation pathways.
February 2026 - Anyone Fancy a Space Soda?
Q: Okay, so just to start out, I'd love to know more about you and your history. How did you get into astrochemistry?
Miguel describes starting in organic chemistry, then shifting to astrochemistry by combining theory, spectroscopy, and observations, eventually focusing on identifying molecules in space and building a holistic view of the chemical landscape.
January 2026 - History, Huh?
Q: Can you tell us about the early days of SETI at Green Bank?
Rebecca described how Frank Drake's Project Osma at the Green Bank Observatory represents the genesis of SETI, detailing the challenges he faced during its inception.
January 2026 - History, Huh?
Q: How did you get interested in the history of science?
Rebecca Charbonneau shared her journey from art history to studying astronomy and how a visit to the Museo Galileo influenced her career path.
December 2025 - Surprise! Four New Telescopes!
Q: What do you plan to look at here, what's next?
Suchitra Narayanan discusses her plans to continue researching sulfur-bearing species and interpreting models related to organosulfurs, linking her lab experiments with theoretical predictions.

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This show surveys the cutting edge of astrochemistry, combining conversations with researchers, engineers, and historians to explore how molecules form and behave in space, from protoplanetary disks to interstellar ices and beyond. Episodes frequently weave technical discussions about observational astronomy, spectroscopy, and data processing with broader context on the history of the field, notable discoveries, and the impact of instruments like the Green Bank Telescope and various telescopes around the world. A few episodes highlight the open science movement, the role of archival data, and the evolving relationship between academia and industry in space science. The format tends to pair deep-dive scientific explanations with accessible s... more

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