Episodes

  • Tiny Space Matters with Dr. Sam Jones
    Jun 9 2025

    Moiya and Sam talk about the smallest things in space, from the littlest planet to wee comet pieces to the tiny atoms that make up the whole universe.

    Guest Star:

    • Dr. Sam Jones, biomedical scientist, is a writer, producer, and cohost of Tiny Matters, a general science podcast from the American Chemical Society

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    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    55 mins
  • Space x Visual Art with J Wright
    Jun 2 2025

    Moiya and J talk about art pieces inspired by space and the methods astronomers use to turn their data into stunning visualizations.

    Guest Star:

    • J Wright is an artist. Follow them on bluesky @JWX


    Messages

    • Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!
    • Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
    • Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch
    • Listen to Wow if True every other Wednesday

    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • April Fools Papers with Wow If True
    May 26 2025

    Moiya tells fellow internet experts Amanda and Isabel about a nerdy corner of the web they've never seen before: prank astronomy papers! They do an elimination bracket to determine the best paper, and learn some fundamental truths about humor on the way.

    Guest Stars:

    • Isabel J. Kim is a fiction writer, podcaster and real life attorney! Find her work at isabel.kim
    • Amanda Silberling is an internet culture writer. Her website is amandasilberling.com. Their podcast is WOW IF TRUE

    Messages

    • Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!
    • Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
    • Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch
    • Listen to Big Game Hunger

    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    1 hr
  • A Day at NASA Goddard
    May 19 2025

    Moiya reminisces about a tour at NASA to see how they clean and test telescopes, where she got to sit down with a scientist who works behind the scenes on NASA missions.

    Guest Star:

    • Eric Silver is a writer, podcaster, and renowned game master. Follow him online @el_silvero and see his work at ericsilver.work
    • Dr. Knicole Colón is an Operations Project Scientist at NASA Goddard


    Messages

    • Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!
    • Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
    • Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch
    • Listen to This Guy Sucked every Thursday

    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Rerun: Carl Sagan in a Barn
    May 12 2025

    Moiya and Corinne honor the man who inspired the podcast's name: Carl Sagan! Corinne explains how Sagan spilled government secrets to get a job and Moiya reveals the mixed reactions to his science communication work.

    Messages

    • Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!
    • Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
    • Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch


    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    55 mins
  • Mesoamerican Astronomy with Keenan Steiner
    May 5 2025

    Moiya and Christina review the star-studded movie adapted from Douglas Adams' hit novel. Come for Moiya's thoughts on the infinite improbability drive, stay for Christina's fun facts about the worst poetry in the universe.

    Guest Star: Keenan Steiner is a standup comedian and host of Comedian Behavioral Therapy. Follow him online @keenanstandup or and check out his upcoming shows!

    Messages

    • Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!
    • Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
    • Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch
    • Listen to This Guy Sucked every Thursday

    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Rerun: Kepler on Swan Lake
    Apr 28 2025

    Moiya gushes to Corinne about her favorite space mission: Kepler! Corinne has great budget instincts and brilliant ideas for exoplanetary presidential candidates.

    Messages

    • Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!
    • Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
    • Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch
    • Listen to Join the Party every Tuesday

    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.


    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    51 mins
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with Christina Kann
    Apr 21 2025

    Moiya and Christina review the star-studded movie adapted from Douglas Adams' hit novel. Come for Moiya's thoughts on the infinite improbability drive, stay for Christina's fun facts about the worst poetry in the universe.

    Guest Star: Christina Kann is a writer and podcaster. Listen to Burn Before Reading and read Indie Book Publishing From Start to Finish.

    Messages

    • Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod!
    • Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal
    • Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch
    • Listen to Join the Party every Tuesday

    Find Us Online

    • Website: palebluepod.com
    • Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
    • Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
    • Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod

    Credits

    • Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
    • Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
    • Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
    • Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com

    About Us

    Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.

    Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    1 hr and 9 mins