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! 263: Does Free Will Exist?

    30:12 | Jan 6th

    What is causal determinism? What are some of the ways that physics can permit free will? What does emergence have to do with all of this? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman! ...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

    Why Intelligence is Necessary to Explain Nature’s Functional Information

    31:56 | Jan 21st

    We already have a well-established law that shows us how order can decrease in a physical system. But is there a law that explains an increase in order? Scientists have been looking for "nature's miss...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

    728. Chrissy Newton

    59:11 | Jan 21st

    In this upcoming episode, Martin (live from Washington DC) is joined by Chrissy Newton, host and producer of Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton, for a wide-ranging discussion at the intersection...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

    281: Mitos y leyendas de tesoros enterrados.

    31:54 | Jan 19th

    Mitos y leyendas de tesoros enterrados. Esta semana en Código Misterio, exploramos el enigma de los tesoros que se niegan a ser encontrados. Nuestra investigación comienza con el fenómeno del "Oro de...Show More

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