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Asteroids
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Solar System
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Titan
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Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting our Sun, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, scientist Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with an expert guest. Spacepod is the podcast that gives you an inside look into space exploration. Learn more: listentospacepod.com

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Latest Episodes

A question from Laura, age 12. Professor Catherine Neish answers. For more on Prof. Neish, listen to episode 192. Also check out her podcast with John Moores, Popcorn Science.

A question from Jacob, age 7. Dr. Andrés Plazas Malagón answers. For more on Dr. Malagón's work, see episode 208 or listen to his podcast, Visión Cósmica.

A question from Lyla, age 5. Dr. Federica Spoto answers. For more on Dr. Spoto's work, see episode 190.

We try, a second time, to answer a question from Maeve, who is almost 3 years old. Dr. Matthew Kenworthy answers. For more on rainbows on other planets, see episode 232.

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Recent Guests

Catherine Neish
Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
Episode: 239: What will happen when the sun explodes?
Andrés Plazas Malagón
Project scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Episode: 238: When will the universe stop expanding?
Federica Spoto
Project Scientist at the Minor Planet Center, Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian
Minor Planet Center, Center for Astrophysics (Harvard & Smithsonian)
Episode: 237: Why does an asteroid hit the Earth? And why so big?
Matthew Kenworthy
Associate professor at Leaden Observatory
Leiden Observatory
Episode: 236: Are there rainbows on other planets? (Part II)
Alejandro Soto
Researcher at Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: 236: Are there rainbows on other planets? (Part II)
Miho Janvier
Solar physicist
Episode: 235: Why is the sun hot?
Kim McLeod
Professor at Wellesley College, astronomer
Wellesley College
Episode: 234: How many stars are there in space?
Nancy Chabot
Chief Scientist of the Space Exploration Sector at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Episode: 232: How many potholes are on an asteroid?
Jeff Rich
An astronomer and the outreach lead at Carnegie Science Observatories in Pasadena.
Carnegie Science Observatories
Episode: 231: How big is space?

Host

Carrie Nugent
Professor and asteroid researcher at Olin College of Engineering

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 714 ratings
  • Amazing if you’re into astronomy in space and learning about our universe

    I listen to so many podcasts and I really like this one for listening to astronomy and the universe and about space in person I’ve got the podcast that I’m rotating on it. It’s like story land when the new episode Comes out and it’s like bedtime history every night and then it’s like space pod every single day in the morning because I’ve gotten really into astronomy and this is really good and I love it so much I highly recommend this for lovers of space astronomy maybe even science thanks for l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olive the 🍩 Lover💜
    United States3 months ago
  • Such a great show for space nerds and information up to date about space!

    Been listening for a few years and this podcast has really helped me with my journey with space and learning more! It is very much inspiring despite these hard times. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspires me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NASAismylove
    United States9 months ago
  • A great and entertaining listen

    Carrie Nugent is an excellent interviewer, her bubbly personality will bring a smile to your face. It's learning the most enjoyable way.

    Audible
    5
    CFV
    United Statesa year ago
  • Carrie Nugent is an excellent interviewer, her bubbly personality will bring a smile to your face. It's learning the most enjoyable way.

    Audible
    5
    CFV
    United Statesa year ago
  • Number 1 in my podcast app. Smart, informative, fun. Guests from all different specialities. I listen to episodes multiple times. Thank you Carrie. I raise a glass to you.

    Podchaser
    5
    An Tong
    2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise, approachable format, which works for commutes and family listening.
The beverage segment and guest drink recommendations are a distinctive feature, though some listeners skip them.
Reviews praise the range of expert guests and the variety of space and astronomy topics.
Listeners value Carrie Nugent's engaging interviews and ability to make complex research accessible.

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237: Why does an asteroid hit the Earth? And why so big?
Q: And why is it so big?
She clarifies that asteroids come in a wide range of sizes; many are fragments from past collisions and aggregations, not growing recently; a few are very large because they are remnants from the solar system's formation that didn't accrete into planets.
237: Why does an asteroid hit the Earth? And why so big?
Q: And my questions are, why does an asteroid hit Earth?
Federica explains that asteroids are leftover rocky bodies from early solar system formation; some are nudged from their stable belts by gravitational interactions and resonances, sending them on paths that can intersect Earth's orbit over long timescales. Overall, impacts are rare but inevitable possibilities that we monitor with international cooperation and observation.
236: Are there rainbows on other planets? (Part II)
Q: Is it a rainbow zone and a planet?
The guest explains that rainbows could exist on planets with liquid droplets and appropriate lighting, with Titan and Venus discussed as possible examples, and emphasizes polarization as a key observational factor.
235: Why is the sun hot?
Q: What tools or spacecraft help study the sun's atmosphere?
Observatories and missions like Solar Orbiter, SOHO, and PROBA 3 provide imagery and data in various wavelengths, helping scientists map how heat and explosions travel through the sun's atmosphere.
235: Why is the sun hot?
Q: Why is the sun hot at its core?
Because fusion reactions at the core release enormous amounts of energy, which then propagates outward, heating the surrounding layers and driving the Sun's overall brightness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spacepod

What is Spacepod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations with scientists and space experts explore astronomy, planetary science, and the future of space exploration. Scientist Carrie Nugent guides accessible interviews about topics ranging from asteroids and planetary defense to the Sun, distant planets, and the scale of the universe. Many discussions begin with questions from children, using everyday curiosities as a way into complex scientific ideas. The format pairs Nugent's questions and explanations with researchers who share current knowledge, open questions, and the work behind discoveries. Episodes are suited to curious general listeners, families, educators, and space enthusiasts, with enough scientific detail to engage people already familiar with astronomy while ke... more

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1. Catherine Neish
2. Andrés Plazas Malagón
3. Federica Spoto
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