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The Jodcast is an astronomy podcast created by students and staff from the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. The episodes include the latest astronomy news, interviews with astronomers, stargazing information, and more.

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Latest Episodes

Same Planet, New Year. This month, we are kicking off the new year with a special interview with Science communicator and climate advocate, Dr Simon Clark. He talks to Jessy and Louisa about why climate literacy is important, and what a day in the li... more

Feeling the Cosmic Pulse. In this month's episode, Jessy and Barbara had the opportunity to speak to Dr Kai Schmitz of the University of Munster about the first results from the Pulsar Timing Array and how this could affect our understanding of early... more

Reaching the Stars. In this month’s episode, we’ve got lots of exciting interviews. This year, the UK Space Conference was held in Manchester so we had the opportunity to interview the CEO of the UK Space Agency, Paul Bate, and ESA astronaut Rosemary... more

Simons Observatory Special.With Manchester playing a key role within the Simon Observatory’s development, we’ve recorded a special episode during their face-to-face meeting here. We talk to SO:UK Principal Investigator Prof Michael Brown about what m... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Clark
Science communicator and climate advocate
Episode: January 2026
Vasu Shaw
Postdoctoral researcher at JBCA focusing on galactic magnetism and cosmic rays.
Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Episode: January 2026
Dr. Kai Schmitz
Junior professor on a tenure track and lead of the Particle Cosmology Group at the University of Munster.
University of Munster
Episode: December 2025
Kathryn Edmundson
PhD student working with Eamonn Karens on the detection and characterisation of exoplanets.
University of Manchester
Episode: December 2025
Michael Brown
Principal Investigator for the Simons Observatory and Professor of Astrophysics
Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Episode: October 2025
Katie Harrington
Early career researcher leading integration and testing for the Simons Observatory
University of Chicago
Episode: October 2025
Dr. Mel Ifran
Postdoctoral research associate at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge
Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge
Episode: July 2025
Joe Zuntz
Professor in cosmology at the University of Edinburgh and an ex-Jodcaster.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: June 2025
Georgie Stroud
Final year PhD student studying molecular line fitting using ALMA.
Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Episode: June 2025

Hosts

Phoebe Ryder
Host and co-host frequently discusses various topics in astrophysics and engages with guests. Affiliation is linked to The Jodcast and Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.
Barbara Cabrales
Co-host focused on bringing research insights and discussions prominent in the field. Affiliated with Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.
Louisa Mason
Co-host participating in diverse topics within the podcast, focusing on engaging astronomy content.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings
  • The definitive astrophysics podcast

    In my opinion, the best long-running astronomy podcast out there. The presenters are pleasant and intelligent (and their voices aren’t annoying, which is a big podcast pet peeve of mine), and they are actual professional astronomers and university students who are well-acquainted with their subject matter.

    The Jodcast has an approachable vibe for astronomy enthusiasts of any level, but isn’t afraid to do some really fascinating deep dives. Paired with the charming banter of the presenters as t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SurferSquid
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jodcast is fantastic

    Its about the best astronomy podcast there is, do not miss it, well done the Jodcast team

    Jod On

    its just the best. thanks again to all of you . yeeee haaaaa

    IS IT TRUE, THANK GOD YOUR BACK, WE HAVE ALL MISSED YOU, JOD ON FOREVER""""""""

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonezy57
    Australia2 years ago
  • Jodcast is back!

    It’s so good to hear you all and the theme tune!

    Love from Oregon

    Jod On!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Twodaves
    United States2 years ago
  • It was awesome, but it has ended....download the episodes you can!

    One of my favorite podcasts, but they took a 'hiatus' during COVID and never came back. But the past episodes are still really interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    furanku2
    Japan3 years ago
  • Great for Astronomy lovers

    The Jodcast is one of my favorite podcasts, and I subscribe to about 100 of them. It’s an informative and interesting listen, which is also good to fall asleep to. I haven’t seen any new ones drop since May 2021. I hope they get back to doing them regularly again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hamster Calhoon
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and clarity of discussions on astronomical topics, finding the content engaging and informative.
There is frequent praise for the entertaining banter between hosts, adding a fun element to the learning experience.
Overall, listeners express a strong desire for more frequent episodes and regular updates, showcasing their enthusiasm for the show.
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Some feedback points to audio quality issues that detract from otherwise excellent content.

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January 2026
Q: What does a typical day look like for you?
Dr. Clark balances parenting with managing a team, doing research, scripting videos, and filming content.
January 2026
Q: What drew you to atmospheric physics?
Dr. Clark became interested after studying fluid mechanics and realizing the tangible nature of atmospheric physics.
December 2025
Q: What is the gravitational wave background and what would it mean to detect it?
The gravitational wave background would be a constant signal detected through PTAs, which is different from transient events detected in ground-based observatories like LIGO.
December 2025
Q: Could you give us a brief outline of what the Pulsar Timing Array is?
The Pulsar Timing Array uses changes in the timing of pulses from pulsars to search for gravitational waves in our galaxy.
October 2025
Q: Could you start by just giving an overview of what the Simons Observatory is, why it's been built and what its main science goals are?
The Simons Observatory is a next generation cosmic microwave background experiment aimed at probing fundamental physics questions about the early universe.

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This podcast provides an engaging exploration of recent advancements in astronomy, featuring interviews with leading scientists and researchers. The content ranges from in-depth discussions on significant astronomical phenomena to insights on the latest technologies and research initiatives in the field. With a focus on community engagement and education, the show endeavors to make complex scientific concepts approachable for all listeners, regardless of their level of knowledge in astronomy. Unique aspects include personal stories from well-known astronomers and coverage of ongoing research projects, which enhance the understanding of contemporary issues in the universe.

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The Jodcast launched 20 years ago and published 327 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Jodcast include:

1. Simon Clark
2. Vasu Shaw
3. Dr. Kai Schmitz
4. Kathryn Edmundson
5. Michael Brown
6. Katie Harrington
7. Dr. Mel Ifran
8. Joe Zuntz

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