Astronomy Podcasts

A weekly staple on many NPR stations across the United States, Science Friday is a great way to keep up to date on the latest trends and issues that surround the scientific community.

One of the best science podcasts available is Quirks and Quarks from CBC Radio. Host Bob McDonald speaks with scientists around the globe about the latest in science, technology, medicine and the environment.

Following the facts through the cosmos

Audio recordings of the lectures for Prof. Richard Pogge's Winter Quarter 2006 Astronomy 162 class at the Ohio State University.

News and information from the European Space Agency...

Science, pop culture & comedy collide on StarTalk w/ astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-hosts, celebrities & scientists.

Big Think has been serving up bite-sized ideas from a wide variety of thinkers on their website and their popular YouTube channel since 2008. In their podcast (which now has over 200 episodes) they interview leading thinkers and entertainers.

Bringing together extraordinary people to drive innovative solutions to society’s challenges by advancing scientific research, education, and policy.

Audio recordings of the lectures for Prof. Richard Pogge's Autumn Quarter 2006 Astronomy 161 class at The Ohio State University.

What would happen if you fell into a black hole? How big is the universe? Just what the heck is a quasar, anyway? You've got questions, and astrophysicist Paul Sutter has the answers!