Pale Blue Pod

Pale Blue Pod

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.

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Gemini telescopes at Target Field

May 13, 2024 • 51 mins

Moiya and Corinne talk about twin telescopes separated at birth and living in different hemispheres. They also brainstorm a few other zodiac-inspired observatories. 

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Social roundup on a train

May 6, 2024 • 38 mins

Moiya and Corinne are scrolling again and share the most interesting social posts they've found. Emotionally prepare to hear about an identity crisis for Earth's moon and flying spiders, but you'll be comforted by a story about how the kids are alright.

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Galileo in a wine bar

April 29, 2024 • 48 mins

Moiya and Corinne talk about the life and controversial work of one of history's most famous astronomers, Galileo Galilei! They end with a game of true or false where Moiya gets extra tricksy.

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Eclipse Live Show in Erie

April 22, 2024 • 87 mins

Corinne and Moiya talk about their awe-filled experiences of the total solar eclipse. At a live show in an Erie arts center, Moiya leads gossipy game about ancient gods.      

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April fools papers in the green room

April 15, 2024 • 47 mins

Astronomers have a cute tradition of writing joke papers on April Fools. Moiya tells Corinne about some of her favorites and Corinne tells Moiya how the Bachelor franchise works.     

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Reminder: Eclipses in a cabin in the woods

April 8, 2024 • 55 mins

Moiya and Corinne are traveling for the eclipse, so brush up on your eclipse knowledge by reviewing one of our early episodes. Learn how eclipses work, how common they are, and what science they make possible.    

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Horoscopes on a back country road

April 1, 2024 • 42 mins

Moiya and Corinne read their horoscopes because they use astrology to guide their lives... April fools! No, but actually there's some cool history behind astrology and they talk about it.   

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Mercury at the boba spot

March 25, 2024 • 45 mins

Moiya and Corinne talk about the solar system's smallest and fastest planet: Mercury! Corinne wonders if it's habitable and Moiya shares some old facebook memories.  

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Armageddon Review by a waterfall

March 18, 2024 • 51 mins

Corinne and Moiya review the 1998 movie Armageddon. They share their peeves, thieves, and what they would demand from the US government to go on a super dangerous space mission.   

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astronomy community with Dra. Nicole Cabrera Salazar

March 11, 2024 • 58 mins

Corinne and Moiya talk to Dra. Nicole Cabrera Salazar about the human side of astronomy, academia's shortcomings, and her dream for its future.  

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Particles in the Swiss Alps

March 4, 2024 • 50 mins

Moiya tells Corinne about the standard model of particle physics, from its creation to where it breaks down. Corinne decides what the nicest particle is!   

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Social media roundup at a sleepover

February 26, 2024 • 41 mins

Moiya and Corinne share the cool space-related posts they found while doomscrolling before bed. From fungus to Islamic astrolabes, quasi-satellites to Mars helicopters, it's PBP's first social media roundup!  

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Kepler mission on a swan lake

February 19, 2024 • 52 mins

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

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Leap Day in the Irish countryside

February 12, 2024 • 55 mins

It's a leap year, so Corinne and Moiya are covering calendar systems! Moiya explains that the leap day rule isn't just "every four years" and Corinne has strong opinions about the rom-com Leap Year. 

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AAS Meeting in City Park

February 5, 2024 • 73 mins

Corinne and Moiya talk about the biggest astronomy conference in the world. Moiya shares clips of interviews with scientists at the conference working on everything from planet atmospheres to distant galaxies. 

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American Astronomical Society on Bourbon Street

January 29, 2024 • 55 mins

Corinne and Moiya travel to New Orleans to talk about the history and impact of the American Astronomical Society. But first, it's Moiya and Corinne on jazz.

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Planetaria! outside the disco

January 22, 2024 • 51 mins

Corinne and Moiya dive into the history of planetariums from ancient Greek star maps to the world's biggest dome built for $95 million. They each share their favorite planetarium memory and send you on a mission to leave notes in books this year.

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Neptune in a diner

January 15, 2024 • 42 mins

Corinne and Moiya are trying to make Neptune one of your top favorite planets! They ponder the existence of lava ice, decide which major city is most like Naptune's atmosphere, and commit to making some Big Adult Moves. 

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Laws of motion under an orrery

January 8, 2024 • 51 mins

Corinne and Moiya take a look at the way scientists learned to understand motion and gravity over time. They also discuss the philosphy of perfection and Moiya makes her own laws of motion to celebrate her birthday! 

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Caroline Herschel at the Symphony

January 1, 2024 • 50 mins

Corinne and Moiya cover the life and work of Caroline Herschel, the first woman who got paid to research astronomy. Corinne reveals her personal hell and Moiya gets confused about how nobility works. They also talk about Caroline's brother, William. 

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