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Podcast Profile: The Supermassive Podcast

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77 episodes
2020 to 2024
Median: 41 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy


Description (podcaster-provided):

This is The Supermassive Podcast from the Royal Astronomical Society. Every month, science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst take you through the universe with the latest research, history from the society’s archives and astronomy you can do from your own home.
Support the team by buying their book, The Year in Space - https://geni.us/jNcrw
You can send your questions to the team via [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @SupermassivePod.
The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.


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

➤ Astronomy news and research • Space exploration • Cosmic phenomena • Listener Q&A • Astronomy history • Planetary science • Astrophysics discussions • Stargazing tips • Guest interviews

The Supermassive Podcast, produced by Boffin Media for the Royal Astronomical Society, is an informative series that delves into the vast universe of space science. Co-hosted by science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr. Becky Smethurst, the podcast offers a blend of the latest research, historical insights from the Royal Astronomical Society’s archives, and practical astronomy activities for listeners. The show's content spans a wide array of topics related to astrophysics and space exploration.

Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on various celestial phenomena, including gravitational waves, black holes, and the cosmic web, as well as explorations of solar system bodies like planets and comets. The podcast frequently touches on emerging space missions, such as those targeting Venus or examining the potential for life on Mars. Notably, the series provides detailed examinations of both the gas giants and rocky planets, offering insights into their unique characteristics and behaviors.

In addition to exploring complex scientific concepts, The Supermassive Podcast often serves as a platform for expert voices from leading institutions, including guest appearances from NASA scientists and university professors. The hosts also engage with listeners by answering space-related questions, fostering an interactive and educational experience. Regular bonus episodes delve into tangential topics, from the impact of Venus's position relative to the Sun to the mysteries surrounding the beginnings of the universe.

Overall, this podcast is a rich resource for anyone interested in understanding the universe's complexities. It combines academic rigor with accessible communication, making it suitable for both enthusiasts and those with a burgeoning interest in space science.


Episodes:
57: BONUS - A Bumper Edition
2024-Oct-19
31 minutes
57: Untangling the Cosmic Web
2024-Oct-02
43 minutes
56: BONUS - What distorts time?
2024-Sep-26
15 minutes
56: We Made It To Mercury!
2024-Sep-04
35 minutes
55: BONUS - Galaxy Spin and Saving Herstmonceux Observatory
2024-Aug-21
13 minutes
55: Venus aka "Earth's Evil Twin"
2024-Aug-01
42 minutes
54: BONUS - Overmassive Galaxies
2024-Jul-20
22 minutes
54: Q&A - Black Hole Special
2024-Jul-03
50 minutes
53: BONUS - Lumpy Space Potatoes
2024-Jun-21
14 minutes
53: The Major Lunar Standstill
2024-Jun-04
47 minutes
52: BONUS - Why does the Aurora Borealis look better on my phone?
2024-May-23
19 minutes
52: Voyager: Where no-one has gone before...
2024-Apr-29
47 minutes
51: BONUS - Wobbly Planets and Baby Names
2024-Apr-10
13 minutes
51: Into The Interstellar
2024-Mar-26
45 minutes
50: BONUS - Dust, stars and alien streetlights
2024-Mar-13
12 minutes
50: Quakes in Space
2024-Feb-28
53 minutes
49: BONUS - Double Yolker Galaxies
2024-Feb-12
13 minutes
49: The End of the World
2024-Jan-30
47 minutes
48: Do We Live In A Multiverse?
2023-Dec-22
48 minutes
47: BONUS - Could Space Junk Block JWST's View?
2023-Dec-21
13 minutes
47: Neptune... At Last!
2023-Nov-28
49 minutes
46: BONUS - Space News Bulletin
2023-Nov-14
28 minutes
46: Q&A - Spice Girls, Black Holes, and Ice-Cream in Space
2023-Oct-27
40 minutes
45: BONUS - Have you heard of "Ploonets"?
2023-Oct-13
18 minutes
45: Uranus the Oddball
2023-Sep-29
52 minutes
44: BONUS - Team Enceladus or Team Europa?
2023-Sep-18
13 minutes
44: Here Comes the Sun...with NASA's Head of Science
2023-Aug-28
50 minutes
43: BONUS - Aimless telescopes & beyond the Milky Way
2023-Aug-11
11 minutes
43: Most of the Universe is missing...
2023-Jul-28
46 minutes
42: BONUS – White holes, astrology and why is Venus so hot?
2023-Jul-06
17 minutes
42: A (brief) History of Astronomy
2023-Jun-22
48 minutes
41: BONUS - Why do Gas Giants exist?
2023-Jun-13
14 minutes
41: BIG Observatories
2023-May-27
45 minutes
40: BONUS - Are Lunar Poles Arbitrary?
2023-May-13
15 minutes
40: Becky Loves Saturn
2023-Apr-29
50 minutes
39: BONUS - Do black holes stop time?
2023-Apr-07
13 minutes
39: Jupiter The Monster
2023-Mar-24
47 minutes
38: BONUS - More Comets, Less Asteroids
2023-Mar-10
12 minutes
38: Gettin' Gravitational Wave-y
2023-Feb-24
44 minutes
37: BONUS - The Supermassive Mailbox
2023-Feb-11
13 minutes
37: Q&A - Black Hole Burps and Space Station Pacman
2023-Jan-31
48 minutes
36: Stargazing with Team Supermassive
2022-Dec-21
47 minutes
35: Astronaut Special: Returning to the Moon
2022-Nov-25
50 minutes
34: How to Deflect an Asteroid
2022-Oct-27
46 minutes
33: Q&A - The Year in Space
2022-Sep-30
54 minutes
32: JWST First Images... FINALLY!
2022-Aug-27
55 minutes
31: Life on Mars - LIVE from Standon Calling
2022-Jul-29
42 minutes
30: Rocky Planets Rock
2022-Jul-01
51 minutes
29: Gas Giants are Weird
2022-May-31
49 minutes
28: How to Kill a Galaxy
2022-Apr-30
43 minutes
27: How to Build a Galaxy
2022-Mar-25
44 minutes
26: The Marvellous Moon
2022-Feb-25
52 minutes
25: A Supermassive Q&A!
2022-Jan-28
44 minutes
24: Eclipses & Expeditions
2021-Dec-24
40 minutes
23: The End of the Universe
2021-Nov-26
43 minutes
22: JWST - Seeing the First Stars
2021-Oct-29
39 minutes
21: Icy Worlds
2021-Oct-01
39 minutes
20: Firey Worlds
2021-Aug-27
43 minutes
19: Radiation Belts and Billionaires
2021-Jul-30
40 minutes
18: A Hunk of Space Junk
2021-Jun-25
44 minutes
17: Hunting for Planet 9
2021-May-28
42 minutes
16: Mysteries of the Kuiper Belt
2021-Apr-23
41 minutes
15: Neutron Stars - with Jocelyn Bell Burnell
2021-Mar-26
42 minutes
Episode Image 14: A Star Is Born
2021-Feb-26
40 minutes
13: New Year, New Universe
2021-Jan-22
39 minutes
12: Gamma Rays & Christmas Stars
2020-Dec-18
42 minutes
11: Radio Skies & Strange Signals
2020-Nov-20
40 minutes
10: Humans In Space - with Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
2020-Oct-23
41 minutes
9: The Power of Space Probes
2020-Sep-25
41 minutes
8: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
2020-Aug-28
35 minutes
7: Down To Earth
2020-Jul-23
39 minutes
6: Looking for Alien Life
2020-Jun-25
38 minutes
5: Exploring Exoplanets
2020-May-21
37 minutes
4: Under the Space Weather
2020-Apr-23
36 minutes
3: Our Neighbourhood Star
2020-Mar-19
37 minutes
2: It's All Relativity...
2020-Feb-20
38 minutes
1: Seeing The Invisible Universe
2020-Jan-17
40 minutes