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Podcast Profile: The Urban Astronomer Podcast

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30 episodes
2018 to 2022
Median: 32 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy


Description (podcaster-provided):

The Urban Astronomer podcast is the audio version of the popular Urban Astronomer website, which has been sharing news and information about space science and astronomy since the year 2009. The website has undergone several facelifts, and changes in editorial style and focus over the years, but it's always stayed true to its principles of honest science presented simply, without oversimplifying.
While Urban Astronomer is not the largest or most popular astronomy website on the internet, we've managed to retain a small, loyal following who have stuck with us through both good times (Allen won a special commendation in a science journalism award ceremony), and bad (when output slowed to about one new posting per month, thanks to increased family and work pressure).
This podcast is the next chapter in the Urban Astornomer story, and features News, Science, Interviews, and the occasional rant on the role and perception of science and astronomy in the modern world.
We at Urban Astonomer expect to become one of South Africa's leading science and astronomy podcasts within the year. If we think we deserve that position, you can help us by simply listening the the episodes, and sharing them with your friends. And if we don't meet your standard, we're definitely open to criticism.
Thanks for listening!


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

➤ Astronomy news • Interviews with scientists and experts • Science explanations • Cultural astronomy • Telescope making and astrophotography • Space exploration and missions • Astronomy in South Africa • Exoplanets and celestial phenomena

The Urban Astronomer Podcast is an engaging audio journey into the world of astronomy and space science, deriving its content from a long-standing website of the same name. This podcast presents a blend of interviews, science explanations, and discussions on astronomy's role and perception in contemporary society. The episodes are rich with expert insights through interviews with astronomers and scientists, often focusing on contributors from South Africa. Topics covered in these interviews include astrophysics, cultural astronomy, and cutting-edge astronomical research.

In addition to interviews, the podcast frequently features "Science Explainy Bits" which delve into various astronomical concepts and listener questions, tackling subjects such as the composition of celestial bodies, the mechanics of orbits, and the logic behind planetary shapes. These segments enhance the listener's understanding of fundamental astronomy in an accessible manner.

The podcast occasionally incorporates news segments that discuss recent developments in space science, alongside opinions on how science should be communicated to the public. The Urban Astronomer Podcast also acknowledges its small but dedicated audience, encouraging listener interaction and feedback through questions that might spark new content.

Furthermore, the podcast sometimes revisits classic astronomical questions and features updates on space missions. Notable is its emphasis on community engagement through science fairs like ScopeX, which highlight astronomy in action and often appear as a recurring theme. Overall, this podcast is well-suited for listeners interested in astronomy, from casual learners to enthusiastic amateurs, offering a diverse mix of expert perspectives and educational content.


Episodes:
Episode Image Impossible exoplanets and Rhetoric
2022-Jan-12
26 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Dr Julia Healy
2021-Oct-26
38 minutes
Episode Image How do we know what things in space are made from?
2020-Sep-10
20 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Imogen Whittam
2020-Aug-08
25 minutes
Episode Image Southern skies and Northern skies
2020-Jul-09
17 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Carol Botha
2020-Jun-24
63 minutes
Episode Image What’s the deal with Leap Years?
2020-Jun-09
17 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Dr Tony Lelliott
2020-May-25
27 minutes
Episode Image Season 3 launching next week
2020-May-18
2 minutes
Episode Image Season Three coming soon…
2020-Feb-25
2 minutes
Episode Image Star colours and what space is like
2019-Dec-05
32 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Nicole Thomas
2019-Nov-19
36 minutes
Episode Image Guns in Space and Why Venus is so Hot
2019-Nov-06
26 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Dr Tana Joseph
2019-Oct-22
38 minutes
Episode Image Why did I defend the geocentric model?
2019-Oct-08
32 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Dr Jarita Holbrook
2019-Sep-24
41 minutes
Episode Image Why do planets orbit in the same plane?
2019-Sep-10
22 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Dr Rosalind Skelton
2019-Aug-26
34 minutes
Episode Image How do orbits work?
2019-Aug-13
19 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Dr Daniel Cunnama
2019-Jul-30
44 minutes
Episode Image Why are planets always round?
2019-Jul-15
16 minutes
Episode Image Interview with Dr Wendy Williams
2019-Jul-01
24 minutes
Episode Image Second season coming July 2nd
2019-Jun-09
5 minutes
Episode Image Robert Ormerod at ScopeX 2018
2019-Apr-14
52 minutes
Episode Image Podcast #41: Angus Burns at ScopeX 2018
2019-Jan-23
41 minutes
Episode Image Podcast #40: Christmas Special with Clem Unger
2018-Dec-21
51 minutes
Episode Image Podcast #39: Clyde Foster at ScopeX 2018
2018-Dec-10
52 minutes
Episode Image Podcast #38: Dr Pieter Kotzé at ScopeX 2018
2018-Nov-28
42 minutes
Episode Image Podcast #37: Mission Update and Tim Cooper at ScopeX 2018
2018-Nov-09
45 minutes
Episode Image Podcast #36: José da Silva at ScopeX 2018
2018-Oct-24
35 minutes