Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley5 million downloads and counting
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Hosted by Astronomer At Large, Professor Fred Watson and Sci-Author/Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley
660 Episodes and counting
Very active (and friendly) listener community
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 783 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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Is a great show but with 6 ads so far today what has happened? I will give up if this is the future…
Apple Podcasts4Colin in Cheadle UK
United Kingdoma month ago - Great Podcast! 😃
Informative, entertaining, super. Well done!
My only criticism is the background for latest episode image is obviously an AI slop creation. Looks terrible and puts me off 🙃 will probably do the same for others. If I didn’t already know the show I’d avoid it if I saw that 👍 hope the feedback helps.
Apple Podcasts5HermyDooDahUnited Kingdoma month ago - Gone all anti woke?
Such a shame they let politics seep into science. A good podcast ruined
Apple Podcasts1+ctUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Nothing personal
I love Andrew and Fred
When is Fred coming back?
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Ireland5 months ago - Politics vs science
Keep your politics to yourself
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A breezy, accessible space and astronomy show that blends current spaceflight news, planetary science, and cosmology with listener questions and humor. Episodes frequently cover near-term space activity (orbital safety, satellite constellations, lunar planning), planetary defense, black holes and gravitational waves, Mars and exoplanet science, and the intersection of space science with policy and technology. Notably, the duo pairs a seasoned science communicator with a technically adept astronomer, delivering clear explanations, engaging banter, and occasional guest-driven deep dives that connect disparate cosmic stories into a cohesive narrative. The program stands out for its approachable style, wide topic range, and an active listener c... more
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