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Quantum Mechanics
Black Holes
Dark Energy
Dark Matter
Gravitational Waves
General Relativity
Hawking Radiation
LIGO
Cosmology
Cosmic Microwave Background
String Theory
Quantum Field Theory
Entropy
Quantum Entanglement
Standard Model
Quantum Gravity
Milky Way
Quasars
Holographic Principle
Hubble Constant

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: pbsspacetime@lighthouseagents.com Matt O'Dowd spends his time studying the universe, especially really far-away t... more

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Recent Guests

Yang Yang
Researcher co-author on disk-assisted black hole merger papers
Research collaborators on Space Time Journal Club papers
Episode: How To Capture Black Holes
Imre Bartos
Researcher co-author on disk-assisted black hole merger papers
Research collaborators on Space Time Journal Club papers
Episode: How To Capture Black Holes
Barry McKernan
Researcher co-author on methods to test disk-induced mergers
Research collaborators on Space Time Journal Club papers
Episode: How To Capture Black Holes
Savik Ford
Researcher co-author on methods to test disk-induced mergers
Research collaborators on Space Time Journal Club papers
Episode: How To Capture Black Holes
Naomi Globus
Co-author of the Globus & Blandford paper on cosmic-ray–driven homochirality
Episode: Why Is All DNA Oriented Rightward?
Roger Blandford
Co-author of the Globus & Blandford paper on cosmic-ray–driven homochirality
Episode: Why Is All DNA Oriented Rightward?
Richard Branson
Founder of Virgin Group, Virgin Galactic pilot and promoter of private spaceflight
Virgin Galactic/Virgin Group
Episode: Will You Travel to Space?
Arch Manning
Guest on the episode discussing relativity paradoxes
Episode: Can We Break the Universe?
Fernando Milgram
Co-writer of that episode
Notus/ MOND framework collaborations
Episode: What If Our Understanding of Gravity Is Wrong?

Host

Matthew O'Dowd
Host of Space Time, astrophysicist and professor with affiliations to Lehman College and Hayden Planetarium; associated with PBS Space Time.

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Ads

    Ads every couple of minutes. No subscriber option either.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Msh855
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great except for ads

    I absolutely love this show and it’s perfect for a podcast but the frequent, loud, sudden ads make it almost unusable for now

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Icosahedron812
    United States2 months ago
  • Ads Are Startling

    I love PBS Space Time, but the ads make this podcast borderline unlistenable for me. I have jumped out of my seat from how loud and sudden they are.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    magicweakness2
    United States3 months ago
  • Worst commercial breaks

    I’m grateful for podcasts that share material like that shared through this channel, but the frequent commercial breaks that interrupt dense content mid sentence ruin this show for me. It’s as if PBS has no editorial influence on where these breaks occur or how long they are, and whomever the choice is left up to is intentionally attempting to ruin the episodes. Please improve this. It wouldn’t be too hard. Sentences end. Content areas have subdivisions. Put the commercials in places that don’t ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    trn2climb
    United States3 months ago
  • Great but annoying adverts

    The science and presenter are both great and informative. However, mid sentence an ad pops in totally destroying the flow. Good content marred by very poorly placed advertisements.

    Apple Podcasts
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    RussellintheUK
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Quality of science and guests remains strong, though advertising is a frequent point of dissatisfaction.
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Ads interrupt dense content and can feel loud or jarring.

Chart Rankings

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#12
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#166
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#7
Canada/Science/Astronomy
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#18
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#137
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#16
Australia/Science/Astronomy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Future of Space Telescopes
Q: Are gravitational waves redshifted by the expansion of the universe?
Yes. As the universe expands and stretches space-time, it stretches gravitational waves traveling through it.
The Origin of 'Oumuamua, Our First Interstellar Visitor | Space Time
Q: How can a photon's frequency be generalized as momentum, and does frequency include information about direction of motion?
Photon momentum uncertainty is related to frequency because photons have no mass and travel at a constant speed. Direction is separate, and uncertainty in momentum can increase the spread in a photon's direction after it passes through a narrowing slit.
The Future of Space Telescopes
Q: What would happen if a black hole merges with a neutron star?
The black hole would tidally disrupt the neutron star as it approached, producing observable radiation, and then consume the material that was not ejected.
When Quasars Collide STJC
Q: Where should a 15-year-old Australian start to pursue a career as a physicist?
O'Dowd recommends continuing with mathematics and physics at school, studying physics at university, working toward strong grades and a Ph.D., and seeking mentorship from teachers and university physics departments.
The Origin of 'Oumuamua, Our First Interstellar Visitor | Space Time
Q: Can a particle have momentum higher than its mass times the speed of light?
Yes. The low-speed equation for momentum does not apply near light speed; relativistic momentum increases without bound as a massive object's speed approaches light speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PBS Space Time

What is PBS Space Time about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A science-focused program that explores space, physics, and the cutting edge of astrophysics with a personable host who blends deep explanations with accessible demonstrations. Episodes frequently feature researchers discussing black holes, gravitational waves, cosmology, quantum experiments, and the future of high-energy physics, often pairing rigorous analysis with hands-on or thought-provoking experiments. Noteworthy is the show's strong emphasis on making complex topics approachable for educated lay audiences, along with thoughtful guest selection from universities and research institutes. Potential listeners include students, educators, and professionals who enjoy rigorous science explained clearly and with curiosity about the universe... more

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4. Savik Ford
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6. Roger Blandford
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8. Arch Manning

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