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Cosmology
Exoplanets
Dark Matter
Atmospheric Models
Hydrogen Mapping
Galaxies
Star Formation
Moon
James Webb Telescope
Astrobiology
Barnard Star
Astronomy
Black Holes
DART Mission
Euclid Space Telescope
Astrophysics
Bluedot Festival
Dimorphos
Protoplanetary Disks

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

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

From Stars to Cells. In this month’s episode, we interview Dr Mel Ifran about her research adapting machine learning techniques from radio astronomy to detecting cancer cells. We also answer some of your questions from our live event last month.

Galaxy Redshifts - A hard thing to nail down. In this month’s episode, we interview Prof Joe Zuntz about his research into clustering galaxies for cosmology. Our next Jodbite comes from this year’s PhD cohort, Georgie, as she submits her thesis on mo... more

Infinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations. In this month’s episode, we have a double interview special as we get the opportunity to talk to Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell about her discovery of pulsars and resilience against the challenges she faced. We... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Astrophysicist and discoverer of pulsars
University of Oxford
Episode: May 2025
Louise Carvahlo
Diversity and Inclusion Programme Leader at CERN
CERN
Episode: May 2025
Cherry Ng
FRB scientist at CNRS
CNRS Orleans
Episode: April 2025
Ines Pastor Marazuela
Research fellow specializing in FRBs
University of Manchester
Episode: April 2025

Hosts

Phoebe Ryder
Host and Co-host of the podcast, presenting engaging discussions and updates in the field of astronomy.
Louisa Mason
Co-host, engaging in discussions with guests and contributing to the educational content of the episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 317 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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The podcast is recognized for its informative and diverse topics, spanning cutting-edge astronomy research to educational outreach.
Listeners appreciate the enthusiastic presenters who are knowledgeable and professional in their fields, making the content both engaging and comprehensible.
Overall, many reviews highlight the value of in-depth discussions, the interesting guest interviews, and the blend of serious science with humor.
Some listeners express concerns over audio quality in certain episodes, suggesting a need for enhancements in production standards.

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Talking Points

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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.
July 2025
Q: Could I ask about to use machine learning in your work?
Dr. Ifran provides a brief masterclass on computer vision in machine learning, explaining how it focuses on identifying distinct features in medical images.
July 2025
Q: What does that mean? I suppose that's the first question.
Dr. Ifran explains that her work in using machine learning techniques for detecting cancer cells stems from her training as a radio astronomer, processing images and data.
April 2025
Q: What do you think is in our horizon for the future of FRBs?
Cherry anticipates future breakthroughs in localization and multi-wavelength detection, which are essential for understanding the exact nature of FRBs.
April 2025
Q: Why is localization such an important thing when it comes to using FRBs as cosmological probes?
Localization is crucial as it provides independent measurements of these sources' distances, helping to understand universe expansion.

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The content focuses on various aspects of astronomy, presenting the latest developments in the field alongside interviews with established scientists and emerging researchers. It covers an array of topics including advancements in exoplanet detection, the significance of black holes, fast radio bursts, and the exploration of dark matter. Additionally, there is engaging discussion about diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, showcasing the contributions and experiences of women and newcomers in astrophysics. The combination of expert interviews and intriguing astronomy news creates a comprehensive experience tailored for enthusiasts who seek both foundational knowledge and deeper insights into cutting-edge research.

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1. Michael Brown
2. Katie Harrington
3. Dr. Mel Ifran
4. Joe Zuntz
5. Georgie Stroud
6. Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
7. Louise Carvahlo
8. Cherry Ng

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