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Pale Blue Pod

Pale Blue Pod

Multitude 192 Episodes Jul 20, 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

Is CERN shifting timelines?
Is CERN shifting timelines? Jul 20, 2026 01:01:09 Short answer: No. Listen to learn the longer answer involving timeline inconsistencies and energy thresholds, and stick around to test your mettle against the Mandela Effect.**Correction: The LHC tunnel is 27km in circumference, not diameter**MessagesPRE-ORDER OUR MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go sup
B is for Bastronomy
B is for Bastronomy Jul 13, 2026 01:12:33 Besties Moiya and Connie babble about a bunch of astronomical bywords beginning with B. But beware, some are a bit bonkers.Note: Moiya realized during review that she mispronounced Baade, but the bit was too good to remove. MessagesPRE-ORDER OUR MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support
What Marvel got wrong about the Quantum realm
What Marvel got wrong about the Quantum realm Jul 6, 2026 01:10:00 ...everything. Marvel got everything quantum wrong, but that's okay. Moiya is here to tell Connie the true history and science of quantum physics. MessagesPRE-ORDER OUR MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Dreaming Against the Machine ever
How NASA pushed an asteroid away
How NASA pushed an asteroid away Jun 29, 2026 01:10:48 Happy Asteroid Day! Honor those dearly departed Tunguska reindeer by learning about NASA's DART mission, which made sure we never have to go out like the dinosaurs! Next five near asteroid approaches: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/asteroid-watch/next-five-approaches/MessagesPRE-ORDER OUR MERCH! certifiedcrucial.com/collections/pale-blue-podBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com
2001's Space Odysseys
2001's Space Odysseys Jun 22, 2026 00:54:25 Moiya watched 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time and has big opinions! She ends up telling Connie about actual space news from 2001 so the whole episode isn't full of negativity. We apologize in advance to everyone who loves this film! MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Spiri
The Universe has a Queer Agenda
The Universe has a Queer Agenda Jun 15, 2026 01:02:28 From nonbinary quantum particles to polyamorous galaxy groups, Moiya's telling Connie how the universe clearly isn't straight! And since we're all space, doesn't that say something exciting about us?!MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Tiny Matters every WednesdayFind Us OnlineWebsi
Microwave light
Microwave light Jun 8, 2026 00:58:19 Moiya tells Connie about microwaves, the lights and the ovens, then they play a special game of FMK.MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to This Guy Sucked every ThursdayFind Us OnlineWebsite: palebluepod.comPatreon: patreon.com/palebluepodTwitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
we love our Pre Main Sequence Stars
we love our Pre Main Sequence Stars Jun 1, 2026 00:41:15 Don't feel bad if you take a long time to get ready for a night out... stars spend millions of years getting ready for hydrogen fusion! This week, Moiya explains to Connie what's keeping the baby stars busy all that time.MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Wow if True every other W
Earth-like, Smearth-like
Earth-like, Smearth-like May 25, 2026 00:50:13 Moiya tells Connie about the most "Earth-like" planets discovered so far. Spoiler alert: if Earth has a doppelgänger out there, we haven't found it! MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Simple & Clean every SundayFind Us OnlineWebsite: palebluepod.comPatreon: patreon.co
Happy Mother's Day, Mother Nature
Happy Mother's Day, Mother Nature May 18, 2026 00:50:07 Connie helps Moiya practice for her Mothers' Day lecture, an homage to everyone's ultimate mother: Earth. MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Dreaming Against the Machine every TuesdayFind Us OnlineWebsite: palebluepod.comPatreon: patreon.com/palebluepodTwitter: twitt
Astronomy Sample Platter
Astronomy Sample Platter May 11, 2026 01:22:17 Moiya breaks down the different sub-fields of astronomy for Connie, from planet studies all the way up to cosmology, revealing the research interests and reputations (as she sees them!) for each field.MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to American Medieval every WednesdayFind Us Onlin
An Astronomer Rage Watches Ancient Aliens
An Astronomer Rage Watches Ancient Aliens May 4, 2026 00:54:20 Moiya watched the first episode of Ancient Aliens so you don't have to, and now she's telling Connie all about it. Come for the fact checking, stay to hear Moiya's brain slowly turn to mush by the end of the episode.MessagesBecome a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Spirits every WednesdayFind Us

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