30 Best Astronomy Podcasts

1. Planetary Radio

Planetary Radio brings you human adventure across our solar system and beyond. We visit each week with the scientists, engineers, leaders, advocates, and astronauts who are taking us across the final frontier. Regular features raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Join host Mat Kaplan and Planetary Society colleagues as they dive deep into the latest space news. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you inside the DC beltway where the future of the US space program hangs in the balance.
Podcast planetary.org
Producer/Network The Planetary Society
Email ****@planetary.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 891.5KTwitter Followers 257.5KInstagram Followers 639K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Astronomy Cast

Astronomy Cast takes a fact-based journey through the cosmos as it offers listeners weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay, this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us.
Podcast astronomycast.com
Producer/Network Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
Email ****@astronomycast.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 667Twitter Followers 11.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 30 min Since Sep 2006 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Universe Today Podcasts with Fraser Cain

The Guide to Space is a series of space and astronomy podcasts by Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today. Tune in to get weekly Space and astronomy news.
Podcast universetoday.fireside.fm
Host Fraser Cain
Producer/Network Fraser Cain
Email ****@universetoday.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 118.8KTwitter Followers 310.2KInstagram Followers 179.3K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 37 min Since Jan 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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4. AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe.Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network Paul & Dr Jeni
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 11.5K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 63 min Since Apr 2012 Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Naked Astronomy

This podcast looks at the latest news from the stars, planets and other heavenly bodies. Plus interviews with professional astronomers and the answers to your space science questions.
Podcast thenakedscientists.com
Producer/Network The Naked Scientists
Email ****@thenakedscientists.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 74.8KTwitter Followers 53K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 55 min Since Nov 2009 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. Ask a Spaceman Podcast

Ask a Spaceman Podcast is where Paul Sutter, an astrophysicist answers all your questions. Every episode will make you come closer to complete knowledge of time and space.
Podcast pmsutter.com
Producer/Network Paul M. Sutter
Email ****@pmsutter.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 6.6KTwitter Followers 14KInstagram Followers 7.3K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 37 min Since Feb 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

19 years on Australian Public Radio (as StarStuff), 4 years of podcasting and counting. We have a lot of content to share with you. Recognized worldwide by our listeners and industry experts as one of the best and most thoroughly researched programs on Astronomy, Technology, Space, and Science News. Keep up-to-date and learn something new with every episode.
Podcast spacetimewithstuartgary.com
Host Stuart Gary
Producer/Network Stuart Gary
Email ****@bitesz.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 13.5KInstagram Followers 1.9K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 27 min Since Jul 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Cosmo Quest

The 365 Days of Astronomy podcast launched in 2009 as part of the International Year of Astronomy. This community podcast continues to bring you day after day of content on Astronomy across the years.
Podcast cosmoquest.org
Producer/Network 365DaysOfAstronomy.org
Email ****@wizzard.tv
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 9.7KInstagram Followers 712 Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 22 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Walkabout the Galaxy

An irreverent and informative tour of the latest, greatest and most interesting discoveries in astronomy.
Podcast sciences.ucf.edu
Producer/Network Joshua Colwell, Adrienne Dove, and James Cooney
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 2KTwitter Followers 516 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 42 min Since Nov 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Radio Astronomy

The monthly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Podcast skyatnightmagazine.com
Producer/Network BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Email ****@skyatnightmagazine.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 38KTwitter Followers 49.1KInstagram Followers 9.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 23 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. Main Engine Cut Off Podcast

Opinion and analysis of spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy, by Anthony Colangelo
Podcast mainenginecutoff.com
Host Anthony Colangelo
Producer/Network Anthony Colangelo
Email ****@mainenginecutoff.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 6.8K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 35 min Since Apr 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Star Stuff

Star Stuff: A Space Poddity, by Lowell Observatory, aims to make astronomical science and space exploration fun and accessible to wide audiences using humor, facts, and casual banter. Two Lowell educators (Hailey Osborn and Wesley Sonnemaker) and one literature major (Cody Half-Moon) will sit together and discuss astronomy, planetary science, and space exploration via news articles, movie reviews, audience questions, pop culture discussions, and guest speakers.
Podcast lowell.edu
Producer/Network Lowell Observatory
Email ****@lowell.edu
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 29.4KTwitter Followers 10.7KInstagram Followers 26.4K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. Pythagorean Astronomy

>Astronomy news and interviews with scientists involved in the discoveries.
Podcast blogs.cardiff.ac.uk
Hosts Chris North, Edward Gomez
Producer/Network Chris North and Edward Gomez
Email ****@cardiff.ac.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 1.8KInstagram Followers 80.9K Frequency 5 episodes/year Avg Length 38 min Since Feb 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. The Cosmic Companion

What would it be like to have some of the greatest minds in the world at your dinner table, engaging in friendly, fun conversation?The Cosmic Companion explores astronomy, space exploration, science, the past, and the future with some of the greatest scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Past guests include Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathryn Sullivan (who helped launch Hubble) and famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle!Come join us as we explore the Cosmos!
Podcast thecosmiccompanion.substack.com
Host James G. Maynard 
Producer/Network Exploring the wonders of the Cosmos, one mystery at a time
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 6.3KTwitter Followers 271Instagram Followers 622 Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 27 min Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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15. Cheap Astronomy Podcasts

Cheap Astronomy offers you 10 minute weekly podcasts on a wide range of astronomy and space exploration topics.
Podcast cheapastro.com
Producer/Network Steve Nerlich
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 1K Frequency 1 episode/week Since Feb 2009 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

16. When the Curves Line Up

Watching the Sun, Moon and Planets.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Jeffrey L Hunt
Producer/Network Jeffrey L Hunt
Email ****@comcast.net
Twitter Followers 956 Frequency 7 episodes/week Avg Length 4 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. The Rambling Astronomer

Join me Martin Lunn MBE while I take you on a journey around the solar system.
Podcast open.spotify.com
Producer/Network Martin Lunn
Email ****@sky.com
Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. The Actual Astronomy Podcast

Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
Podcast actualastronomy.podbean.com
Producer/Network Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 393 Frequency 4 episodes/month Avg Length 45 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

Every other week they cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reaches farther and farther into the universe around us.
Podcast theorbitalmechanics.com
Hosts Ben Etherington, David Fourman
Producer/Network David Fourman, Ben Etherington, and Dennis Just
Email ****@theorbitalmechanics.com
Twitter Followers 2.8K Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 47 min Since Feb 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

20. SkyCaramba

Podcast about astronomy and the joys of watching the skies at night--and sometimes during the day.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Rick Koshko
Producer/Network SkyCaramba
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 68Twitter Followers 31 Frequency 4 episodes/month Avg Length 6 min Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. Orbital Path Podcast

Orbital Path with Michelle Thaller, who is an American astronomer and research scientist takes a look at the big questions of the cosmos and what the answers can reveal about life here on Earth.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network PRX
Email ****@prx.org
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 16.5KTwitter Followers 35.2KInstagram Followers 7.3K Play Get Email Contact

22. Astronomy Minute

Learn the basics of astronomy in one-to-two minute packets of concise information about specific topics. You are a busy person with a short attention span, and you want to learn about astronomical topics in a short amount of time. Your host Professor Ata is a PhD research astronomer and astrophysicist and a noted authority on stellar and galactic astronomy.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Ata Sarajedini
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 137 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. Meet Star Gazers

The Meet Star Gazers podcast helps you get started on your journey in stargazing. It covers topics like night sky observation, astrophotography, astrotourism and light pollution.
Podcast podcast.meetstargazers.com
Producer/Network Sujay Patil
Email ****@darkskymap.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 302Twitter Followers 218Instagram Followers 179 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

24. Seldom Sirius

A seldom serious podcast about astronomy by Jen, David, Mark, Megan and Stuart.
Podcast seldomsirius.net
Hosts Dr Megan Argo BEM, Mark Purver, Dr Jen Gupta
Producer/Network Jen Gupta and friends
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 72Twitter Followers 178 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

25. The Jodcast

A podcast about astronomy including the latest news, what you can see in the night sky, interviews with astronomers and more. It is created by astronomers from The University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank for anyone interested in things out of this world.
Podcast jodcast.net
Host Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Producer/Network Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Email ****@jb.man.ac.uk
Facebook Followers 998Twitter Followers 3.7K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. The Star Spot

The Star Spot, with Justin Trottier, is a space-themed podcast and radio show focusing on all aspects of astronomy and space exploration. Episodes feature interviews with guests of wide-ranging backgrounds: scientists, engineers, educators, astronauts, artists, politicians, and business people. Topics are similarly broad, from the latest space mission to how the universe began, from why humans explore space to how we can make space exploration economical.
Podcast starspotpodcast.com
Host Justin Trottier
Producer/Network Justin Trottier
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 50 Since Feb 2013 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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