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Podcast Profile: exocast

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100 episodes
2016 to 2025
Median: 47 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy


Description (podcaster-provided):

The podcast taking you far beyond the solar system to explore exotic exoplanets around distant stars. Featuring exoplanet astronomers Hugh Osborn, Andrew Rushby and Hannah Wakeford.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Exoplanet astronomy • Planetary science interviews • Observational techniques • Theory vs observation • Exoplanet detection methods • Instrumentation in astronomy • Exoplanet atmospheres • Exoplanet news and discoveries

This podcast, titled "Exocast," is dedicated to exploring the realm of exoplanets—planets outside our solar system—and their myriad scientific phenomena. Hosted by exoplanet astronomers Hugh Osborn, Andrew Rushby, and Hannah Wakeford, the show ventures beyond our solar boundaries to delve into topics like exoplanet discovery methods, atmospheric compositions, and planetary dynamics.

The episodes frequently feature interviews with experts in the field, such as planetary and exoplanetary dynamics specialists, instrumentation developers, and mission scientists affiliated with space telescopes like the Hubble and JWST. These guests provide insights into the methods used to detect distant exoplanets, such as gravitational microlensing and direct imaging, as well as discussing the role of innovative technology and space missions in advancing exoplanet research.

A recurring segment of the podcast is devoted to discussions of the latest exoplanet news and research publications, including recent discoveries and advancements in the field. The hosts examine various topics, from the habitability potential of planets and the search for biosignatures to the detection of free-floating planetary-mass objects.

The podcast also covers technical and theoretical aspects of exoplanetary science, such as the formation and composition of planetary atmospheres, radial velocity surveys, and the use of adaptive optics. It touches on broader questions concerning planet formation, size limits, and the relevance of other celestial bodies like Venus and Neptune in understanding exoplanetary systems.

Through its diverse range of topics, "Exocast" seeks to illuminate the complex and rapidly evolving field of exoplanetary science for both academic audiences and science enthusiasts, providing an in-depth look into the latest developments and enduring mysteries in the quest to understand these distant worlds.


Episodes:
Episode Image Exocast-79b: Observing odd exoplanet orbits with Dr. Malena Rice
2025-Mar-02
38 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-78 b: Finding the most distant exoplanets with Dr Eamonn Kerins
2025-Feb-02
44 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-77b: Exoplanet Instrumentation with Dr Ben Pope
2025-Jan-16
40 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-76b: Exoplanet Interiors with Professor Caroline Dorn
2024-Nov-08
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-75b: Radial Velocity Surveys of Young Planets with Dr. Louise Nielsen
2024-Oct-21
40 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-74b: Exoplanet Characterisation and HST/JWST Mission Support with Dr. Néstor Espinoza
2024-Sep-05
46 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-73b: Using Adaptive Optics to Find Exoplanets with Jules Fowler
2024-Aug-05
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-72b: Directly Imaging Exoplanetary Motion with Dr Jason Wang
2024-Jul-08
40 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-71c: Exoplanet News & the 100th episode
2023-Dec-06
32 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-71b: Do All Planets Orbit Stars?
2023-Nov-13
36 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-70c: Exoplanet news
2023-Oct-15
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-70b: Dr. Max Günther talks transits, CHEOPS & chemistry in zero-g
2023-Oct-02
48 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-69b: Surviving Scientific Conferences
2023-Aug-16
46 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-68c: Latest Exoplanet News
2023-Jul-26
35 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-68b: Interview with Nikole Lewis
2023-Jun-27
38 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-67 c: Latest exoplanetary news
2023-Jun-02
29 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-67b: Catching up with the Exocast team
2023-May-16
54 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-66c: Exoplanet News
2023-Mar-21
29 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-66b: Interview with Georgina Dransfield
2023-Mar-03
42 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-65 b: Launching #ExoCup2022
2022-Oct-31
38 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-64c: Exoplanet News
2022-Oct-19
32 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-64b: Interview with Dr Naomi Rowe-Gurney
2022-Oct-11
43 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-63 c: Exoplanet news
2022-Sep-23
49 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-63b: How do planets form?
2022-Sep-08
50 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-62c: Exoplanet News
2022-Aug-26
38 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-62 b: Interview with Dr. Knicole Colón
2022-Aug-11
48 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-61c: Exoplanet News
2022-Jul-20
53 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-61 b: Observation vs Theory, which is more important?
2022-Jul-13
48 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-60c: Exoplanet News
2022-Jun-21
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-60b: Interview with Dr Jennifer Burt
2022-Jun-07
47 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-59c: Exoplanet News
2022-May-24
37 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-59b: What are planetary atmospheres made of?
2022-May-06
51 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-58c: Exoplanet News
2022-Apr-22
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-58b: Interview with Dr Megan Schwamb
2022-Apr-12
50 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-57c: Exoplanet News
2022-Mar-15
48 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-57b: How big can an exoplanet be?
2022-Mar-03
45 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-56b: Interview with Mark McCaughrean about JWST
2022-Feb-03
70 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-55b: ExoCup2021
2021-Oct-27
53 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-54c – Exoplanet News
2021-Oct-08
48 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-54b: Observing Exoplanets from the Ground
2021-Sep-29
56 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-53 c – Exoplanet News
2021-Aug-05
40 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-53b: Interview with Elizabeth Tasker
2021-Jul-29
53 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-52c: Exoplanet Paper News & Reviews
2021-Jun-28
38 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-52b: Why is Venus important for exoplanets?
2021-Jun-21
50 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-51b: Interview with Mark Marley
2021-May-04
52 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-50c: Monthly Exoplanet News
2021-Apr-18
43 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-50b: Why do we study exoplanets?
2021-Apr-05
48 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-49c: Monthly Exoplanet News
2021-Mar-08
44 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-49b: Interview with Diana Powell
2021-Mar-05
42 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-48c: Monthly Exoplanet News
2021-Jan-29
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-48b: What is the point of the Habitable Zone!?
2021-Jan-25
40 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-47c: #ExoCup2020 the Summary
2020-Dec-13
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-47 b: The #Exocup2020 live draw!
2020-Oct-26
24 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-46b: Interview with Moiya McTier
2020-Jul-20
44 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-46 d: Exoplanet News from May & June 2020
2020-Jul-09
36 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-45c: how many exoplanets are there?
2020-Jun-12
47 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-45b: Special Guest Dr Baptiste Journaux
2020-Jun-02
45 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-45d – Exoplanet News: new discoveries, characterisations, and formation research
2020-May-26
35 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-44c: Can we ever image the surface of an exoplanet?
2020-May-07
47 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-44 d – April 2020’s exoplanet news
2020-May-01
33 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-44b: Special Guest Dr Sarah Casewell
2020-Apr-22
55 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-43 d: Exoplanet news
2020-Mar-30
38 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-43c: Can we ever travel to an exoplanet?
2020-Mar-23
38 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-43b: Special Guest Natalia Guerrero
2020-Mar-16
40 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-42b: Special Guest Dr Stephen Kane
2020-Feb-21
45 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-42c – Water in the Universe
2020-Feb-12
31 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-42 d – Exoplanet news
2020-Feb-05
37 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-41b: Erin May from observing to theoretical GCMs, Strange stars, #ExoCup2019 and the News
2019-Dec-14
81 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-40b: Brett Morris talks starspots & astrobiology, the #ExoCup2019 is underway, plus exoplanet news
2019-Nov-19
77 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-39b: Paul Robertson talks RVs, the #ExoCup2019 live draw, plus the 2019 Nobel Prize
2019-Oct-18
66 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-38b: Exoclimes V voxbox, NASA’s Flagship mission concepts, and exoplanet news
2019-Sep-13
60 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-37b: Live at TESScon, an intro to planetary protection, & the month in exoplanet news
2019-Aug-12
63 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-36b: Live at AbSciCon, plus Spectroscopy 101, and the Exoplanet News
2019-Jul-08
64 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-35b: Special guest Tom Haworth, plus Exoplanet Direct Imaging
2019-May-28
71 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-34b: with special guest Raphaëlle Haywood, plus Isotope Geochronometers
2019-May-07
67 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-33b: with special guest Jessie Dotson, plus Ice Giants
2019-Apr-02
67 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-32b: featuring special guest Dr Jo Barstow, plus detecting the solar system from TRAPPIST-1
2019-Feb-26
57 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-31b: with special guest Lee Billings, plus Waterworlds and exoplanet news
2019-Jan-25
60 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-30b: with special guest Jessie Christiansen, plus ExoCup2018 analysis
2018-Dec-13
56 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-29b: with special guest Sarah Hörst, Exomoons, News, and Exocup2018
2018-Oct-28
67 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-28b: Special guest Daniel Angerhausen, SOFIA, technosignatures, news, HD 209458b
2018-Oct-05
69 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-27b: special guest Michael Gully-Santiago, K2, Exoplanet meetings, news, HAT-P-11b
2018-Aug-02
62 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-26b with Natasha Batalha, PandExo, RVs, and HAT-P-26b
2018-Jul-02
66 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-25b: Exoplanetary Helium (with guest Jess Spake), plus the “Shadow Biosphere”
2018-May-28
57 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-24b: Special guest Rus Belikov, direct imaging, Alpha Can, Titan, news, Ross-128b
2018-Apr-30
68 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-23b: special guest Jayne Birkby, UKExoM, Gaia, news, WTS-2b
2018-Apr-01
51 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-22b: panspermia, exoplanet phases, news, Kepler-167e
2018-Feb-28
47 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-21b: planet formation, habitability of eccentric planets, news, Kepler-21b
2018-Jan-30
59 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-20b: The ExoCup
2017-Dec-09
60 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-19b: origins of life part 2, software and machine learning, news, Proxima b
2017-Oct-30
56 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-18b – Direct Imaging Special with special guest Sasha Hinkley
2017-Oct-07
30 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-17b: origins of life part 1, global circulation models, news, GJ 667Cc
2017-Sep-16
57 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-16b: ELTs, JWST, news, 51 Eri b, newly minted Dr Osborn
2017-Aug-08
54 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-15b: biosignatures, TESS, news, Kepler-37b
2017-Jul-06
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-14b
2017-Jun-12
43 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-13b
2017-Apr-28
55 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-12b
2017-Apr-07
48 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-11b
2017-Mar-03
49 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-10b
2017-Jan-28
41 minutes
Episode Image Exocast-9b SETI special
2016-Dec-30
61 minutes