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Pale Blue Pod

Pale Blue Pod

Multitude 192 episodes Nov 2, 2026

Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast that makes the universe feel less intimidating and more fascinating. Hosted by astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo, each episode breaks down a cosmic topic with humor and clarity. The show aims to transform listeners' fear of the cosmos into wonder and appreciation. New episodes are released every Monday.

Episodes

Pop Quiz Time!
Pop Quiz Time! Nov 2, 2026 01:04:55 It's time to see how much you've learned about your friend, the universe! Moiya's got 26 space questions for Connie... will she answer enough correctly to move onto her 2nd year at the podiversity? Listen to find out! MessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podOrder Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebl
C is for Catstronomy
C is for Catstronomy Oct 26, 2026 59:20 Connie and Moiya cover copious amounts of cosmic carryings-on, from centaurs to coulomb forces. They close with a collaborative cat-preciation corner. MessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podOrder Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Fi
Lifeforce Movie Review
Lifeforce Movie Review Oct 19, 2026 01:01:09 To celebrate spooky season, Connie and Moiya watched about the 1985 sci-fi horror movie Lifeforce. They share the parts of the move that peeved them and stole their hearts, then rate the movie on the pod's Official Movie Rubric. MessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podOrder Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION Become a star and join the patreon at patreon
Rerun: Scary Stuff in Space
Rerun: Scary Stuff in Space Oct 12, 2026 59:15 Moiya and Corinne reveal what scares them about space and try to soothe each other's fears. Get ready for cold temperatures, lonely rovers, empty voids, and galaxy clusters full of screaming souls. MessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podOrder Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supern
What's the best constellation?
What's the best constellation? Oct 5, 2026 01:17:00 Connie is back to help Moiya prepare for a lecture on the history of constellations. After tracing the evolution of the zodiac and pole stars, they decide which constellation is the best of the IAU's 88.MessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podOrder Moiya's book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supern
Star Trek with Zila Treks
Star Trek with Zila Treks Sep 28, 2026 52:57 Happy 60th birthday to Star Trek! To celebrate, Moiya chats with Zila Treks about the franchise's history and cultural impact. Zila tells Moiya about her favorite series, Deep Space Nine, and Moiya leads a matching game with the shows' various captains. GuestZila Treks is a Star Trek content creator and community builder.MessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-
Entangled States with Dr. Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Entangled States with Dr. Karmela Padavic-Callaghan Sep 21, 2026 58:49 What can quantum physics tell us about a life lived at the intersections and margins? According to Karmela and their new book, a lot! Moiya interviews Karmela and they talk about bad bubbles, quantum bones, and the power of abstract thinking.GuestDr. Karmela Padavic-Callaghan is a science journalist, quantum physicist, and author of the book Entangled States: a Life According to Quantum P
Invisible Rainbows with Dr. Alfredo Carpineti
Invisible Rainbows with Dr. Alfredo Carpineti Sep 14, 2026 54:36 Astronomy writer Alfredo Carpineti tells Moiya about his new book, covering everything from fast radio bursts to historical book burnings to the late, great Dolly Parton. GuestDr. Alfredo Carpineti is an astrophysicist and science communicator. He is the creator and co-host of IFLScience’s podcast The Big Questions and the founder/chair of Pride in STEM, the largest UK charity committed
Cloudy With a Chance of Starships by Dr. Seven Rasmussen
Cloudy With a Chance of Starships by Dr. Seven Rasmussen Sep 7, 2026 53:09 Moiya interviews fellow astronomy writer Dr. Seven Rasmussen about her new book. They discuss the Drake equation, Fermi paradox, and Hollywood's disappointing portrayal of alien diversity. GuestDr. Seven Rasmussen is an astrobiologist and author of the new book, Cloudy With a Chance of StarshipsMessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podOrder Moiya's book, MOTH
Rerun: Let's Play Outer Wilds
Rerun: Let's Play Outer Wilds Aug 31, 2026 01:08:11 Moiya and Mischa gather around a campfire to play the video game Outer Wilds... or rather, Mischa plays and Moiya watches in fascination. Listen to hear what Moiya thinks about the game's ancient alien architecture and planet surface textures.  Guest Star: Mischa Stanton is a multidisciplinary storyteller and the audio genius behind Pale Blue Pod's sound editing. Find Mischa onl
Rerun: "Active Galactic Nuclei" with Rory Bricca
Rerun: "Active Galactic Nuclei" with Rory Bricca Aug 24, 2026 53:02 Moiya invites Rory to talk about his black hole-inspired symphony composition and explain how he got musical instruments to sound like event horizons and gravitational time dilation. This episode features a recorded performance by the Yale Symphony Orchestra.Guest Star: Rory Bricca is a musician, conductor, and composer of Active Galactic NucleiMessagesOrder our MERCH! certifiedcruci
Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses
Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses Aug 17, 2026 01:18:54 Merry Muses Week! This week, Connie interviews Moiya about her new book, Mothers of Invention. They cover Moiya's inspiration for the book, the muses personalities, and a dream casting for a TV adaptation of the book. *Note* since recording this episode, Moiya has re-downloaded Spotify and made a playlist for the Muses**Note** Moiya has also made a quiz so you can see which Muses guide yo

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