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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 • star life cycles • stellar death phenomenaThis podcast blends astronomy education with a comedic, improvisational tone, led by two cousins: one an astronomer and graduate student focused on how supermassive black holes affect their host galaxies, the other an actor and comedian with a long-standing interest in space. Across the episodes, the hosts aim to make space exploration feel approachable and playful while still engaging with real scientific topics.
Listeners can expect conversational explanations of core astronomy concepts centered on what can be observed in the sky and how stars change over time. The discussions touch on events like solar eclipses, along with practical, safety-oriented context about observing them responsibly. The show also explores stellar life cycles, including what happens as stars reach the end of their lives, using humor to keep the subject matter accessible.
Overall, the content sits at the intersection of science communication and comedy: an informal back-and-forth that introduces astronomical phenomena, offers basic guidance for public skywatching, and uses jokes and banter to lower the barrier to learning about space.
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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 |