The Jodcast - astronomy podcast
By Jodrell Bank Observatory
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Podcast Description
Monthly astronomy news, interviews and questions. Created by astronomers.
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CleanMay 2012 Extra | Photogenic. In the show this time, Nik Szymanek [07:14-21:46] tells us about astrophotography, Dr. Thomas Targett tells us about supermassive black holes [35:53-42:35] and Prof. Alan Fitzsimmons tells us about the NEOShield project [21:59-35:46]. We also talk to Foteini Lykou [01:25-07:37] about evolved stars in this month's JodBite and your astronomical questions are answered [48:25 - 73:09] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer. | 16 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMay 2012 | Piggy-Back. In this month's show we bring you the first of many interviews recorded at the National Astronomy Meeting. We talk to Dr Jayne Birkby [7:09-20:18] about Hot Jupiter planets, Dr Nick Cross [20:27-27:17] about a billion star image, Dr Dan Brown and John Tanner about light pollution in the Peak District and Phil Bull about Dark Energy. Plus, Megan rounds up the latest news [0:49-6:51] and we find out what's in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:54-65:46]. | 2 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanApril 2012 Extra | Alternative. In the show this time, Dr Christine Jordan tells us about the computers that run the telescope and about the data processing at Jodrell Bank in this month's JodBite [0:56 - 10:44], we talk to Prof. Raman Prinja about stellar winds in massive stars [10:50 - 22:24], Dr Paulo Freire talks about testing alternative theories of gravity using pulsars [22:34 - 44:28] and your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Melanie Gendre [51:11 - 59:11]. | 16 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanApril 2012 | Fooling No-one. In the show this month, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:01 - 08:43] and we find out what's in the April night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [08:54 - 25:49]. | 2 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNAM 2012: Day 4 | In the final of the NAM special episodes, Mark rounds up the National Astronomy Meeting in Manchester. | 30 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNAM 2012: Day 3 | In the third of the NAM special episodes, Christina reports from day 3 of the National Astronomy Meeting in Manchester. | 29 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNAM 2012: Day 2 | In the second of the NAM special episodes, Jen comes out of retirement to report from day 2 of the UK-Germany National Astronomy Meeting in Manchester. | 28 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNAM 2012: Day 1 | In the first of the NAM special episodes, Libby reports from the National Astronomy Meeting in Manchester. | 27 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarch 2012 Extra | The Light Side. In the show this time, Prof. Philippa Browning tells us about the upcoming National Astronomy Meeting and solar physics in the JodBite [2:07 - 15:52], we talk to Prof. Tom Shanks about cosmological theories that avoid the need for dark matter and dark energy [16:06 - 31:35] and Dr Cristiano Sabiu discusses how to study the large-scale Universe using observation and theory [31:47 - 39:14]. Your astronomical questions are answered by Dr Tim O'Brien [49:13 - 69:23] and we round up some odds and ends from the sphere of astronomy. | 16 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarch 2012 | Flat-packed. In this LOFAR-themed episode, we talk to Dr Neal Jackson [08:55 - 23:35] about the Low Frequency Array itself, Dr Tom Hassall [23:47-30:52] tells us about using it to detect pulsars and Anna Kapinska [31:01-39:12] discusses how it can be used to study active galactic nuclei. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:10 - 08:46] and we find out what's in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:33 - 66:10]. | 2 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFebruary 2012 Extra | Turtle. In the show this time, Dr Danielle Fenech [11:32 - 27:15] tells us about starburst galaxies and we talk to Dr Ant Holloway [01:20 - 11:25] about his role at Jodrell Bank in the JodBite. Your astronomical questions are answered [33:26 - 44:42] by Dr Tim O'Brien in Ask an Astronomer and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. | 16 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFebruary 2012 | Sweet. This time around, we talk to Dr Lucie Green [05:05 - 12:30] about Solar activity and Dr Paul Woods [12:43-24:13] tells us about a sweet molecule in space. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:04 - 04:55] and we find out what's in the February night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [30:10 - 51:32]. | 2 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJanuary 2012 Extra | Bitten. In the show this time, Dr David Floyd [12:24 - 35:22] tells us about microlensing and we talk to Dr Tim O'Brien [01:22 - 12:17] about his role at Jodrell Bank in the first ever JodBite. Your questions are answered [43:53 - 55:39] by Dr Iain McDonald in Ask an Astronomer and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. | 16 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJanuary 2012 | Now We Are Six. In our sixth birthday show, we talk to Professor Chris Collins about galaxy formation [09:17 - 21:10] and we hear about molecules in space from Dr Serena Viti [21:16 - 33:27]. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:50 - 09:09] and we hear what we can see in the January night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [41:14 - 61:58]. | 1 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDecember 2011 Extra | Habitable? In the show this time, Dr Matt Griffin [01:11 - 23:24] tells us about the Herschel mission and we talk to Dr Eduard Kontar [23:29 - 37:17] about the Sun and solar flares. As always, your questions are answered [43:55 - 51:38] by Dr Iain McDonald and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. | 16 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDecember 2011 | Sparky. In this show, we talk to Dr Sonia Anton about quasars and the Gaia mission [16:41 - 29:40] and we find out about a mysterious radio signal from an old Jodcaster, Dr Evan Keane [29:47 - 50:25]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [06:06 - 16:22] and we hear what we can see in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [56:43 - 75:27]. | 2 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNovember 2011 Extra | Singularity. In the show this time, Dr Silke Britzen [03:38 - 09:40] tells us about a recent black hole meeting in Manchester and we find out about supermassive black hole formation from Prof Lucio Mayer [09:52 - 21:08] and ultra-luminous x-ray sources from Dr Philipp Podsiadlowski [21:19 - 32:02]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [43:50 - 59:09] and we round up some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. | 16 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNovember 2011 | Mischievous. In the show this time, we talk to Prof. Rob Izzard about the mischievous J-stars [13:08 - 37:49]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [02:30 - 13:02] and we hear what we can see in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [44:48 - 63:52]. | 2 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOctober 2011 Extra | Sunny Side Up. In this show, we talk to Professor Albert Zijlstra [02:05 - 20:55] about a tasty-looking nebula, Dr Stella Offner [21:00 - 35:04] tells us about low-mass star formation and we hear from Kirsten Gottschalk [35:11 - 44:05] about processing astronomical data using your computer's spare time. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your big questions [49:57 - 69:22] and we discuss a few whimsical odds and ends. | 16 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOctober 2011 | Dusty. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Greg Sloan about evolved stars and dust [13:16 - 34:19]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:36 - 12:54] and we hear what we can see in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [40:40 - 59:51]. | 4 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSeptember 2011 Extra | Cactus. In this show, we talk to Dr Andrew Strong [02:24 - 28:24] about the high-energy Universe. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [38:24 - 58:56] and we report on some astronomical odds and ends | 16 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSeptember 2011 | Diamond. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Martin Bureau about galaxies [10:39 - 35:24] and we find out about an exciting new discovery in the pulsar world [35:53 - 50:26]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:34 - 10:31] and we hear what we can see in the September night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [56:16 - 78:56]. | 1 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAugust 2011 Extra | Zoom. In this show, we get an update on the ALMA telescope from Dr Robert Laing [01:18 - 09:00] and we talk to Dr Graham Smith [09:07 - 25:53] about gravtitational lensing of galaxy clusters. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your questions [29:27 - 54:50] and we report on some astronomical odds and ends | 16 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAugust 2011 | Witless. In the show this time, we talk to Dr Philipp Podsiadlowski about all sorts of different supernovae [08:32 - 32:14]. As always, Megan rounds up the latest news [01:56 - 08:21] and we hear what we can see in the August night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [36:56 - 53:41]. | 2 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJuly 2011 Extra | Interesting. In this Extra show, Dr Pierre Maxted [01:14 - 24:18] tells us about the progress of the SuperWASP exoplanet search and Professor Glenn White [24:28 - 35:44] discusses how observations at far infra-red and submillimetre wavelengths can literally shed new light on our understanding of the Milky Way. Dr Tim O'Brien returns to answer your astronomical questions [46:20 - 67:44], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of Astronomy. | 17 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJuly 2011 | Transmission. In this show we talk to Dr Giovanna Tinetti about exoplanet atmospheres [11:08 - 49:15]. Megan rounds up the latest news [03:26 - 10:36] and we hear what we can see in the July night sky from Ian Morison [51:25 - 63:03]. | 1 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJune 2011 Extra | Rave. In this show we talk to Dr Leigh Fletcher [01:37 - 22:54] about storms on Saturn, Robert Franke [22:58 - 37:00] about neutrinos and Professor Iwan Williams [37:04 - 51:12] about comets and asteroids in the last of our interviews from this year's National Astronomy Meeting. Dr Iain McDonald answers your astronomical questions [56:52 - 66:17], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astronomy. | 17 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJune 2011 | Spirit. In the show this time we have interviews about dark matter and evolved stars from the National Astronomy Meeting [09:08 - 45:36]. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:02 - 09:00] and we hear what we can see in the June night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [50:58 - 75:30]. | 2 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMay 2011 Extra | Einstein. In this show we talk to Dr Karen Masters about LOFAR and Galaxy Zoo [00:44 - 11:07], Dr Haley Gomez talks about dust in galaxies [11:14 - 17:48] and Dr Stephen Serjeant tells us about star-forming galaxies and strong gravitational lensing [18:06 - 45:59]. Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [51:52 - 76:37], and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astrophysics. | 17 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMay 2011 | Conferring. In the show this time we have interviews from two conferences - .astronomy [08:28 - 30:26] and the National Astronomy Meeting [30:29 - 43:19]. Megan rounds up the latest news [02:17 - 08:12] and we hear what we can see in the May night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [45:28 - 63:35]. | 1 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanApril 2011 | Arriba! Arriba! In this episode we talk to 4 members of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics: Dr Bob Watson [09:30 - 13:49] tells us about the cosmic microwave background radiation, Dr Cristobal Espinoza [13:49 - 21:03] tells us about pulsar glitches, Dr Jaime Pineda [21:03 - 27:28] tells us about star formation and Matias Vidal [27:28 - 33:42] tells us about cosmology. As usual, Megan has the latest astronomical news [02:15 - 08:34] and Ian Morison and John Field tell us what's in the night sky [40:07 - 60:01] | 3 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAbril 2011 | Ándale! Ándale! En este episodio entrevistamos a 4 miembros de nuestra casa de estudios, Dr. Bob Watson nos platica del fondo de radiacion cósmica [11:07 - 16:28], el Dr. Cristobal Espinoza nos platica sobre glitches en Pulsares [16:28 - 22:36], el Dr. Jaime Pineda nos cuenta sobre los estados iniciales de la formación estelar [22:36 - 33:14] y el estudiante de doctorado Matias Vidal nos cuenta sobre cosmología [33:14 - 38:03]. Liz nos presenta lo mas relevante del mundo astronómico en las noticias [01:39 - 10:59] y Dave Jones nos explica lo que podremos ver en el cielo nocturno en el mes de Abril [39:20 - 44:43]. | 31 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarch 2011 Extra | Glorious. In this show, Professor Derek Ward-Thompson tells us about the early stages of star formation [00:49 - 14:06] and Libby talks to Dr Jay Farihi about locating the remains of planets around white dwarfs [14:15 - 27:18]. Dr Iain McDonald answers your far-out questions [37:18 - 43:59], we bring you the latest astronomical odds and ends and there is a round up your feedback since the last show. | 18 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarch 2011 | Llama. In the show this time we find out about quasars from Dr Alejo Martinez-Sansigre [08:42 - 18:30], and Dr Alastair Edge tells us about the gas between clusters of galaxies [18:30 - 30:29]. Megan rounds up the latest news [01:55 - 08:04] and we hear what we can see in the March night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [37:34 - 56:33]. | 2 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFebruary 2011 Extra | Royal. In this show, Professor Martin Rees tells us about gamma-ray bursts and the future of humanity [01:46 - 19:58] and two new work experience students ask Doctor-in-waiting Adam Avison about the ALMA telescope [20:53 - 31:59]. Dr Iain McDonald answers your astronomical questions [38:20 - 48:04], we report on some odds and ends from the universe of astronomy and there is a round up your feedback since the last show. | 17 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFebruary 2011 | Bucky. In the show this time we find out about cosmology and the cosmic microwave background from Dr Hiranya Peiris [10:55 - 29:05] and learn about buckyballs in space from Dr Jan Cami [29:14 - 37:43]. Megan rounds up the news from the 217th AAS meeting [01:43 - 10:46] and we hear what can be seen in the night sky in February [45:22 - 63:06]. | 3 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJanuary 2011 Extra | Stargazing. In this show we talk to the presenters of BBC Stargazing Live: Dara Ó Briain [03:20 - 18:29], Mark Thompson [19:28 - 34:45] and Professor Brian Cox [35:00 - 50:41]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [56:14 - 73:01] and we report on some odds and ends from the world of astronomy | 14 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJanuary 2011 | Five. In this show we talk to our first ever interviewee - Professor Michael Kramer - to find out what has happened in pulsar research over the past five years [09:13 - 28:55]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:08 - 08:45] and we hear what can be seen in the northern hemisphere night sky during January [43:42 - 63:53.5]. | 2 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDecember 2010 | Century. In this special 100th episode show, we talk to two Jodcasters, Dr. Megan Argo [13:28 - 31:05] and Dr. Stuart Lowe [31:05 - 40:52] about their day jobs. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [04:18 - 13:12] and we hear what can be seen in the December night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [48:27 - 72:29]. | 2 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNovember 2010 | Good Vibrations. In this show we talk to Professor Yvonne Elsworth about solar and stellar vibrations [12:06 - 27:53]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:40 - 11:58] and we hear what can be seen in the November night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [29:03 - 50:05]. | 6 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOctober 2010 Extra | Have a nice day! In this show we talk to Dr Ronnie Jansson about magnetic fields in space [01:01 - 14:20], Professor Dennis Zaritsky tells us about the evolution of galaxies [14:20 - 26:24] and Professor Andrew MacFadyen talks about the deaths of stars [26:24 - 34:13]. As always, Dr Tim O'Brien answers your astronomical questions [36:11 - 61:54], we report on some odds and ends from the world of (astro)physics and we round up your feedback since the last show. | 21 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOctober 2010 | Blobby. In the show this time, Dr Anthony Rushton tells us about the EVN and microquasars [12:12 - 33:19] and Prof Anne Zabludoff talks about blobs [33:52 - 48:27]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:12 - 09:06] and we hear what can be seen in the October night sky from Ian Morison and John Field [49:00 - 67:10]. | 2 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSeptember 2010 Extra | Homecoming. In the show this time, we have an interview with Dr Dan Evans about black holes and jets [04:21 - 22:55] and put your astronomical questions to Dr Tim O'Brien [26:01 - 55:49]. As always we round up your feedback and bring you a selection of odds and ends from the astronomy world. | 15 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSeptember 2010 | Kinky. In this show we hear about theoretical cosmology and kinky vortons from Jonathan Pearson [12:00 - 28:128]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [02:56 - 11:32] and we hear what can be seen in the September night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [37:03 - 47:12] and in the southern hemisphere from John Field at the Carter Observatory [47:33 - 52:58]. | 2 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAugust 2010 Extra | There's No Place On Earth To Hide. In this show, Dr Fraser Duncan tells us all about SNOLAB in Canada, Chris Wareing answers your astronomical questions and we round up your feedback. | 18 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAugust 2010 | O Canada. In the show this time we have two more interviews from Dave's visit to the University of Western Ontario. We hear about lunar geology from Dr Irene Antonenko [10:45 - 38:10] and Alex de Souza tells us about star formation [38:10 - 44:56]. As always, Megan brings us the latest astronomical news [01:41 - 10:16] and we hear what can be seen in the August night sky in the northern hemisphere from Ian Morison [50:16 - 62:05] and in the southern hemisphere from John Field at the Carter Observatory [62:13 - 66:40]. | 6 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJuly 2010 Extra | School's out for summer. This bumper edition has been created with the help of 6 work experience students. Paul Woods tells us about dust in space [16:18-20:40], Jon Pearson is interviewed about general relativity [34:10-40:46], Mark Purver talks about pulsars [20:52-33:38], Jen Gupta answers questions on galaxies [41:04-50:57] and Adam Avison explains massive star formation [51:37-57:58]. We also get an update on the Planck mission [01:16-15:52] and Dave Jones answers astronomical questions [58:23-77:16] | 19 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Phillip Hill
The show has a quirky/daggy opening much like the "Are We Alone" podcast but quickly moves into an intertaining mixture of science news, chat and science. If you like Astronomycast, Slackerastronomy or Australia's most excellent "Starstuff" this is a podcast for you. A Criticism. They have a night sky section but when I go out at night in central Victoria Australia I can't see any of the stars that they talk about. Too much Aussie Shiraz probably.
Well done Jodcast!
A great interview on Galaxy Evolution with Martin Bureau in the August Edition and the interview with Jocelyn Bell on the discovery of Pulsars in June's edition is just awesome! Another 100 points to Aquila!
This makes my brain strain
I actually feel smarter after listening to your Jodcast, however it has not made me more attractive to women. Still well done. Love the interviews and really loved the mega show last month. Keep up the good work. Denis Melbourne Southern Hemisphere on the planet earf.
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