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Co-host’s and cousins Julia Falcone and Josh Flitter are here to make space exploration a little sillier! Julia Falcone is a graduate student at Georgia State University studying the effects that supermassive black holes have on their galaxies. She has a strong passion for science communication and improv. In her free time, Julia can be found having way too many opinions about movies, knitting and sewing funky outfits, and organizing coworkers in her union. Josh Flitter is an actor, comedian, and improvisor who has been in the entertainment industry since he was 5 years old. He has starred in movies such as License to Wed, Nancy Drew, and Ace Ventura Jr. Josh has always had an interest in astronomy, and luckily for all of us, his cousin Julia happens to be an astronomer. Josh and Julia are excited by the potential to combine comedy and science in this podcast.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ comedic space exploration • astronomy basics • solar eclipses and safe viewing • stars and stellar evolution • star death phenomenaThis podcast blends astronomy education with a comedic, improvisational tone, pairing an astronomy graduate student with her cousin, a comedian and actor. Across the episodes, the hosts introduce themselves and establish a style that aims to make space science feel approachable and lighthearted while still engaging with real astronomical phenomena.
Listeners can expect conversations centered on foundational topics in astronomy, with an emphasis on events and processes that shape what we see in the sky. The show discusses observational phenomena relevant to everyday skywatchers, including guidance and context around viewing major celestial events safely. It also dives into the life cycles of stars, focusing on how stars evolve and what happens when they reach the end of their lives.
The hosts’ dynamic is framed around translating technical concepts into casual conversation, using jokes and playful banter to keep the material accessible. Alongside the science, the podcast leans into personality-driven discussion, reflecting the hosts’ backgrounds in research, science communication, and performance. Overall, this podcast offers a humorous entry point into space exploration topics—especially stellar astronomy and notable sky events—while keeping the atmosphere informal and entertaining.
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Episode 2: Star Death, Death of a Star! 2024-May-13 73 minutes |
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Episode 1: Intro and The Solar Eclipse 2024-Apr-02 63 minutes |