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Podcast Profile: The Galactic Window Space Podcast

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72 episodes
2025 to 2026
Median: 99 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy

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This podcast features conversations hosted by Nick and Tan that explore astronomy, spaceflight, and space culture through a mix of educational explainers, topical discussions, and guest interviews with people who have astronomy-related backgrounds. Across the episodes, the hosts regularly break down space and night-sky topics in an accessible way, covering fundamentals such as the planets, the International Space Station, and basic principles that matter for spaceflight like thermodynamics. They also spend time on big-picture ideas in space science and futurism, including questions about intelligent life and frameworks for thinking about advanced civilizations.

A recurring thread is practical stargazing and observational astronomy. The hosts highlight upcoming skywatching opportunities—such as meteor showers, eclipses, aurora activity, comets, and planet visibility—and share guidance on how to view events and plan astronomy-focused trips. Related to this hands-on angle, the show frequently touches on tools and techniques, including the use of astronomy apps and the craft of astrophotography, often through conversations with photographers and educators who run workshops or create astronomy content.

The podcast also connects space to broader culture and personal experience. Some discussions center on space-themed films and what they communicate about real science and exploration, while other episodes use music, community interaction, and informal “show and tell” style segments to build a more social, hobbyist atmosphere. In addition, the hosts comment on space news and policy developments, touching on institutional decisions and major missions or milestones, alongside occasional holiday or year-end reflective episodes about their own projects and plans. The show is presented as a live, community-engaged video podcast with audience participation as part of the format.