Pale Blue Pod

By Multitude

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... more

4.5

171171 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Pale Blue Pod:

How many episodes does Pale Blue Pod have?

The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.

Pale Blue Pod episodes:

June 02, 2025Space x Visual Art with J Wright
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.
...more
1h 4min
May 26, 2025April Fools Papers with Wow If True
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.
...more
1h
May 19, 2025A Day at NASA Goddard
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.
...more
1h 3min
May 12, 2025Rerun: Carl Sagan in a Barn
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.
...more
55min
May 05, 2025Mesoamerican Astronomy with Keenan Steiner
Moiya and Keenan discuss what Mesoamerican cultures like the Aztecs and Maya knew about astronomy, from creation myths to complex calendars. They also talk about the state of astronomy research in Central America today.
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.
...more
1h 10min
April 28, 2025Rerun: Kepler on Swan Lake
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.
...more
52min
April 21, 2025The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with Christina Kann
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.
...more
1h 10min
April 14, 2025Data Science with Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy
What do space and politics have in common? Big data! Moiya asks Andrea how data science works and she answers with bittersweet examples of how America is less politically polarized than we think.
Guest Star: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy is a professor of political science and data science, a comedian, and a circus performer. Check out her website jonesrooy.com and her podcast Behind the Data (an episode with me coming soon!)
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 every Monday
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.
...more
1h 9min
April 07, 2025Newton's Laws with Bijou Kabeya
Moiya and Bijou cover the highs and lows of Sir Isaac Newton's career from his work on calculus to his descriptions of gravity and other forces, but the question remains: was he lonely?
Guest Star: Bijou Kabeya is a New York-based comedian. Follow her on IG @bijoukabeya
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 every Monday
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.
...more
1h
March 31, 2025Birthcharts with Charmeé Taylor
Charmeé breaks down some astrology concepts and walks us through Moiya's birthchart. It turns out Moiya's even more of a capricorn than she thought.
Guest Star: Charmeé Taylor is an astrology enthusiast, writer, and podcaster. Her book is Confessions of a Bisexual. Follow her on IG @bi_astrology and on Tiktok @charmeeifyoudare.
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 Attach Your Résumé wherever you podcast
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.
...more
55min

FAQs about Pale Blue Pod:

How many episodes does Pale Blue Pod have?

The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.

More shows like Pale Blue Pod

Radiolab by WNYC Studios

Radiolab

43,843 Listeners

Big Picture Science by Big Picture Science

Big Picture Science

944 Listeners

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science by The Planetary Society

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

1,348 Listeners

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary by Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

326 Listeners

Ask a Spaceman! by Paul M. Sutter

Ask a Spaceman!

838 Listeners

Astronomy Cast by Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay

Astronomy Cast

2,881 Listeners

Universe Today Podcast by Fraser Cain

Universe Today Podcast

566 Listeners

Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore by Multitude

Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

1,711 Listeners

Ologies with Alie Ward by Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward

24,564 Listeners

The Supermassive Podcast by The Royal Astronomical Society

The Supermassive Podcast

322 Listeners

Why This Universe? by Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

Why This Universe?

384 Listeners

Unexplainable by Vox

Unexplainable

2,308 Listeners

Astrum Space by Astrum

Astrum Space

150 Listeners

The Astrophysics Podcast by Paul Duffell

The Astrophysics Podcast

68 Listeners

Crash Course Pods: The Universe by Crash Course Pods, Complexly

Crash Course Pods: The Universe

573 Listeners