The 8 Best Astronomy Podcasts

It’s hard not to be fascinated by space. The infinite depths of the cosmos have pulled on the human imagination since the dawn of our time on this planet, and it seems the more we learn, the more mysteries we uncover. The best astronomy podcasts will help you learn more about this intriguing field, from black holes to new planets to the future of space exploration. Hosted by space enthusiasts, astronomers, and physicists, these astronomy podcasts are great for beginners and experts alike. Whether you want to learn more about deep astronomy, telescopes, or alien moons, you’ll find something to satisfy your science cravings with this list of the best space podcasts, curated with recommendations from Podyssey’s community of podcast lovers.

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Last Updated: Dec 28th, 2021

  • 1. Astronomy Cast

    Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings th...Show More

    +16 FANS

    Most Recommended Episode

    Ep. 609: Volcanos With Benefits: Lava Tubes, Hydro Thermal Vents & More

    28:30 | Jun 14th, 2021

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    Astronomy Cast Ep. 609: Volcanos With Benefits: Lava Tubes, Hydro Thermal Vents & More by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Volcanos can be some of the worst natural disasters that we can experience here o...Show More

  • 2. Ask a Spaceman!

    What would happen if you fell into a black hole? How big is the universe? Just what the heck is a quasar, anyway? You've got questions, and astrophysicist Paul Sutter has the answers! Submit questions via Twitter using #AskASpaceman or post to fac...Show More

    Paul M. Sutter

    +1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    AaS! 259: Where Exactly is the Edge of the Universe?

    23:26 | Nov 4th

    Is the universe infinite? What about the cosmological horizons, the limits to what we can see? Will we ever know for sure what's beyond them? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spacem...Show More

  • 3. Intelligent Design the Future

    The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delive...Show More

    Discovery Institute

    2 FANS

    Latest Episode

    Casey Luskin: Theistic Evolution and the Limits of Neo-Darwinism

    32:20 | Nov 19th

    Did God use evolution to create life? On this ID The Future, we’re sharing the second half of a recent conversation with Dr. Casey Luskin that originally aired on the Truthful Hope podcast. Casey is c...Show More

  • 4. Crash Course Pods: The Universe

    Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet.

    Crash Course Pods, Complexly

    3 FANS

    Latest Episode

    Ep. 11: How It All Ends

    1:14:18 | Sep 11th, 2024

    In our final episode, Dr. Katie Mack and John Green discuss what the ultimate fate of the universe might look like.

  • 5. The Titanium Physicists Podcast

    Dr. Ben Tippett and his team of physicists believe that anyone can understand physics. Black Holes! Lightning! Coronal Mass Ejections! Quantum Mechanics! Fortnightly, they explain a topic from advanced physics, using explanations, experiments and fu...Show More

    +5 FANS

    Latest Episode

    Episode 86: Live at AAAS- Quantum Computers

    1:03:22 | Oct 13th, 2020

    Dr. Sarah and Dr. Danica Marsden are here with me in Seattle, Washington for our live show at the AAAS! We talk about how quantum computers do their quantum computer thing.  Our guests are Old friend...Show More

  • 6. Spacepod

    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...Show More

    Carrie Nugent

    +1 FAN

    Most Recommended Episode

    106: Sample the mantle with Dr. Peterson

    29:40 | Aug 27th, 2017

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    Dr. Mary Peterson tells us about basaltic glasses from the Galápagos Islands, and why they might have originated deep within the Earth’s mantle. She also describes her lab work, which involves cool la...Show More

  • 7. Podcast UFO

    Podcast UFO is place where you can listen to audio podcasts about UFOs, close encounters and people associated with the UFO phenomenon. Witnesses involved in such things as sightings, views on cover-ups and more. Listeners are welcome to interact wit...Show More

    Martin Willis

    3 FANS

    Latest Episode

    AudioBlog: A 1981 Close Encounter Report from Australia

    07:34 | Nov 22nd

    by UFO History Buff & Author, Charles Lear In the January 12, 1982, New South Wales, Australia Pix-People, there is an article (page 11 of the pdf) by “Australia’s leading authority on UFOs and psychi...Show More

  • 8. Código Misterio

    En código misterio encontrarás temas relacionados con energías, cuarzos, sanaciones, meditación, ovnis, fantasmas, pirámides, misterios inexplicables, culturas antiguas, continentes desaparecidos, pero también nos remontaremos al conocimiento de nues...Show More

    Código Misterio

    Latest Episode

    270: Los robos más famosos de la historia

    36:26 | Nov 24th

    Los robos más famosos de la historia Esta semana en Código Misterio hablaremos de los robos más audaces, inteligentes y misteriosos jamás cometidos. Robos que desafían la lógica… y que hasta hoy sigue...Show More

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