Best AstroCast Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 82 - Io Saturnalia! 1:20:05

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✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics That's io, as in, EEE OH! "io, Saturnalia!" - shout it from the rooftops! WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo is back from having a nasty cold last week, and thrilled to be with you! This week on the show, we talk about some ancient Roman traditions that celebrate the winter…

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New Moon in Sagittarius + a new era awaits 40:01

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Mars has been out of bounds in Sagittarius and connecting with the outer planets, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It’s been impacting our drive and motivation, leading to feelings of overwhelm and extremes in behavior. Luckily, this week Mars entered the sign of Capricorn where he is exalted, aka feeling himself. You might feel like you can finally ge…

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I'm Sick! :( 2:04

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Hey everyone! Hope you're doing great. Just checking in to let ya know i'm under the weather this week, been pushing myself a little too hard lately and it seems my body has finally caught up with my mind. I'll be taking the week off to get some rest and hopefully recover quickly, and will be back with you guys in no time. Enjoy those stars for me …

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Episode 80 - Building an Astrophotography Processing Computer 1:22:48

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✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! Roo is back from Thanksgiving break, and ready to talk about Astrophotography processing PC's! This week on the show, we go deep on what matters and what may not matter quite as much when building an ideal comptuer for AP processing. It goes w…

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Full Moon in Gemini: Illuminating the changes we need to make 27:00

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Everything feeling intense? We’ve had a grand water trine hanging out in the heavens for 2 weeks kicking up all of our old wounds and resentments. The Full Moon in Gemini perfects on December 4, illuminating the changes you are ready to make, or maybe are being forced to make! Join my email community Sign up for Cosmic Conversation 00:00 Introducti…

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The Backyard Naturalists - Interview w/Roo 33:50

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Hey everyone! We're still off this week for the holiday break, but worry not - i'm back in the driver seat and working on an awesome episode for next week! While you wait, I thought you might enjoy listening to an interview I did on another podcast about Light Pollution! If you like the show, feel free to check out Lori and Debbie here: The Backyar…

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EPISODE 23 - Interview with Luca the Space Koala 34:29

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EPISODE 23 - Interview with Luca the Space KoalaHad a great time talking astrophotography with Luca the Space Koala. We covered gear tips, planning, and how anyone can start exploring the night sky.By Jason Eldridge

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Episode 78 - The Astrocast, After Dark 57:18

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✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to Late Night, with The Astrocast! This week, Roo quietly takes you on a journey through...well, you'll just have to listen for yourself and find out. The Astrocast will be off for Thanksgiving in the USA, but we'll be back the week of 11/30 with an ALL NEW ep…

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Retrograde Season is Here 31:29

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Mercury is offically retrograde, but so are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. We’re in a season of reflection and recalibration. If we were only to march forward, we’d never develop an appreciation for how far we’ve come. Use these next few weeks to reconsider where you’ve been this year, even simply how you’ve grown and expanded since June (th…

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Episode 77 - For Drizzle My Shizzle 1:00:33

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✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics HEADS UP! There's an awesome sale happening on the ASKAR FRA300! It's got a HUGE discount on it, but it won't last long! Get yours here, and help the show a bit! Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you on an adventure through the history of DRIZZLING! The w…

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EPISODE 22 - Interview with Roo of the Astrocast 53:04

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EPISODE 22 - Interview with Roo of the AstrocastJust finished an amazing interview with Roo, host of the Astrocast podcast. We talked about how terrestrial photographers can get started in astrophotography, from the basics of shooting the night sky to choosing the right gear and finding the best locations. If you are a landscape or nature photograp…

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Episode 76 - Social Media Stardust 1:05:54

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✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through a bunch of awesome new plugins he recently discovered (check out the links below!) and announces a new weekly segment for the show!!! Congrats to Christy Toms from Australia for being the first winner of Socia…

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Episode 75 - Legendary Mic Edition 1:00:01

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✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! We celebrate a large milestone this week with our third, and FINAL (hopefully) microphone! Please welcome, all the way from broadcast Nirvana, the Shure SM7B! If the Astrocast was Goku, we'd have some GIANT hair by now! If I sound particularl…

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Episode 74 - "A dystopian nightmare!" 55:07

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**WARNING! Roo gets a bit ANGRY during this one!** Shop trusted astronomy retailers using our affiliate links: ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Every purchase helps keep The Astrocast ad-free and delivering the top-notch content you deserve! A special thanks to our friends-of-the-show and long-time sponsors,…

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Episode 73 - The 7...2600 Club 1:35:30

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Shop trusted astronomy retailers using our affiliate links: ✨ Agena Astro | 🔭 High Point Scientific | 📦 Amazon | 🌌 First Light Optics Every purchase helps keep The Astrocast ad-free and delivering the top-notch content you deserve! Join the Patreon community for access to our members only Discord family, the Astrocast Society! We've COMPLETELY rebu…

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Episode 72 - Swan Song 1:16:16

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AC HOODIES AVAILABLE NOW!!! To celebrate the coming of Orion in the Northern Hemisphere, along with colder weather, the Astrocast is releasing it's first HOODIE! I've got one, and I promise you, it's GREAT! Very comfy, very stylish, AND it fights Light Pollution wherever you go! Grab one today and support the show while starting that all so importa…

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Full Moon in Aries 31:38

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The Full Moon in Aries brings an end to eclipse season, but not to the intensity in the heavens. Join my email community Sign up for Cosmic Conversation 00:00 Welcome to The Essential Astro Cast 00:24 October Astrological Overview 00:37 Navigating Eclipse Season 01:40 Emotional Challenges and Mercury Transits 05:12 Upcoming Full Moon in Aries 06:51…

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Episode 71 - A NEW Challenger Approaches! 1:00:36

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The Astrocast has partnered with First Light Optics!!! We now have an affiliate program that all of our European listeners can use to support the show. Thanks so much as always, make sure to use this link to support the show and get the same great prices and service as always from FLO! A small proceed of the portions will go to help pay for the sho…

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Solar Eclipse in Virgo + Fall Equinox 37:43

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The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo has arrived bringing eclipse season to a fever pitch. Current events are aligning quite literally with this moment in astrology. It’s helpful to remember that the planets are a mirror for the experience we’re having, and we dictate our fate down here on Earth. The themes of this eclipse include letting go of outd…

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Eclipse Hangover + Pluto out of bounds 28:04

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We’re in the midst of eclipse season with the September 7th Lunar Eclipse behind us and the upcoming solar eclipse on September 21st ahead of us. This week the Sun and Mercury dive into the South Node encourage us to continue to release, clean out, and surrender. Sometimes this can manifest as intense exhaustion or an energetic hangover - all to be…

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Episode 70 - The C8 59:58

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SVBONY Filter Drawer w/Extra Drawer We have a new Amazon Affiliate account! The SVBONY Filter Drawer discussed on todays episode can be purchased through this link for the same normal price, and you'll help the show a little with your purchase! Thanks!!. ZWO Off-Axis Guider You can always use our affiliate links to High Point Scientific and Agena A…

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Lunar Eclipse brings intuitive changes 20:12

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Eclipse season often brings the subconscious into our conscious view. If you’ve been having an intuitive hit that something has to change you might be making those changes over the next few weeks. The first of two eclipses arrive on Sunday when the Full Moon in Pisces occurs near the North Node of fate. The interplay between Virgo and Pisces archet…

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Episode 69 - First Light 2025 2:00:18

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! THIS WEEK - The biggest, longest Astrocast episode EVER! With no further ado...I give you, FIRST LIGHT 2025! A veeery SPECIAL THANKS to Mark and Whitney for hosting, and a very special hello and miss ya to Parish, Eric, Jay, Jesse, Hamza, and Marks Pops for making this happen! If you would like to potentially join …

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Taylor Engaged + Eclipse Season is here 20:27

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Happy Virgo Season! This week I kick off the episode with a deep dive on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, brought to you by the Jupiter return! This week Venus was opposite Pluto and you might be in a power struggle in your relationships. With Saturn retrograding back into Pisces, you may have more interest in reflecting on all the wild …

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Episode 68 - Wisconsin Bound! 1:00:47

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? T Minus 2 days until it's wheels up for Dark Skies! Roo is going on his first ever FLIGHT for a dark sky trip, and takes you through many of his thoughts before. We also discuss a new FILM camera (35mm AP, anyone?!) as well as his lovely wife Jess joining him to see the Milky Way for…

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Episode 67 - Growing Weary of the Rain 58:22

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! A HUGE shoutout and welcome to our newest Discord/Patreon members, Jeremy, Vitor, Matt, and Ron!!! I won't lie to you astrofam - it's been a rough few weeks! Between recovering from the nasty bug i caught and the non-stop rain we've had in Charlotte for the past month, I MISS THE STARS!!! Check out this awesome app…

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Episode 66 - Travel Light, or Travel RIGHT? 58:54

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Got your Astrocast shirt yet??? This week Roo sits down and goes over several topics - including an upcoming dark sky trip to the deep woods of Wisconsin! Will he get clear skies every night?! Probably not! Will he have a great time?! ABSOLUTELY! A big thank you to our newest Patreon member Matt D. - he joined righ…

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EPISODE 21 - Interview with Cuiv the Lazy Geek 44:07

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EPISODE 21 - Interview with Cuiv the Lazy Geek about AstrophotographyIn this video I sit down with Cuiv the Lazy Geek to talk about astrophotography! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more photography content!By Jason Eldridge

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Episode 65 (Youtube Ep) - Space Coast: Ghost to Ghost 58:08

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Go find this episode on Youtube! Lots of great photos/video to go with it! WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! It's been a long few weeks away, but I'm THRILLED to be back! This week Roo recaps his journey to the Space Coast of Florida, along with meeting an amazing listener, visiting Springfield, and finally - seeing the Saturn V in person at the …

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New Moon in Leo 27:14

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It’s officially Leo season - we’ve entered the heart of summer. Time to love on yourself and give yourself permission to shine bright. Shortly after the Sun enters the sign of the lion, we have our Leo New Moon! Opposite Pluto, this lunation offers you an opportunity to superpower your intention setting ritual. In fact, this New Moon is in collabor…

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Mercury Retrogrades in Leo 27:37

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It’s that time again… Mercury stations to retrograde in Leo from July 18 to August 11. When the planet of communication, information, and commerce stops and makes a u-turn, it’s time for us to pause and reflect. While Mercury is often demonized, it’s actually a really helpful span of time that can help you gain clarity. In some cases it offers us t…

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Episode 64 - Let's Talk Astro (Gear!) 1:01:13

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Welcome BAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us this week! Sorry for the late release, but i've been packing for vacation! As such - i'll be gone for the next two weeks, but we'll be back come new moon with another new episode! This week on the show, Roo talks to you about deciding to move away from ASIAIR for his home observatory, considera…

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Uranus in Gemini + Full Moon in Capricorn 40:14

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Uranus has officially entered the chat! Uranus has been in Taurus since 2018, but on Monday the change-making, pot-stirring, rebel of the zodiac moved into Gemini where he will be until 2033. This is the last piece of a puzzle coming together that will have a profound generational impact. Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are forming a harmonious minor gr…

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Episode 63 - The pictures...ARE MOVING! (YouTube Episode) 1:00:56

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HOLD YOUR HORSES! If you haven't listened yet, watch! This is special VIDEO episode of the show, brought to you by our Patreon Supporters!! Watch here: The Astrocast on Youtube Welcome BAAAACK to THE ASTROCAST! This week is VERY special, because we're doing it up VIDEO-STYLE on Youtube! We haven't done a video episode in quite some time, so figured…

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New Moon in Cancer begins a new chapter 42:45

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The New Moon in Cancer arrived Wednesday, and brought with it some fated astrology that helps us step into our next chapter. On this week’s episode I offer a long and winding explanation on why this is one of the most powerful weeks for intention setting this year, BUT don’t expect the luck to just come looking for you. Join my email community at v…

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Episode 62 - One Clear Night (pt. 2) 1:09:10

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Welcome BAAACK to The ASTROCAST! I've MISSED you all so much! Happy to be back with an extra-long, extra SPECIAL episode. A HUGE thank you to listener and Patreon Member Ben for sending in the incredible audio clip at the beginning of this week's episode, thank you Ben!!! If you would like to support the show, please feel free to join our Patreon a…

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EPISODE 20 - Interview with Sarah Mathews about Astrophotography 44:07

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EPISODE 20 - Interview with Sarah Mathews about AstrophotographyIn this video I sit down "virtually" with Sarah Mathews to talk about astrophotography! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more photography content!By Jason Eldridge

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Energetic Overwhelm and Opportunity: The Astrological Apex of 2025 has Arrived 35:22

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This week brings the Summer Solstice, aka Cancer Season! Happy Solar Return to all the crabs out there! On the podcast I offer a deep dive into how the chaos in the news is mirrored by the happenings in the sky. Most importantly, we’re getting a front row seat to these new to us energies of Saturn and Neptune in Aries. Keep notes on what themes are…

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Episode 61 - Astro Myths - BUSTED! 1:00:50

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Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us this week! Little SLOW around here lately with all the clouds in our beautiful summer skies...What a SHAME! We still have fun tonight though, and hopefully you'll enjoy this fun episode going over myths of Astrophotography. Don't forget to stop by the shows Facebook page and give us like/foll…

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Jupiter enters Cancer: Compassion and Comfort 32:02

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Last week was all about Saturn's move into Aries and this week is all about Jupiter's move into Cancer. With Jupiter wrapping up his yearlong transit through Gemini we may be gathering some final messages and pieces of the story we've been missing. The truth will emerge as Mercury and Jupiter join together at 29 degrees of Gemini on June 8th. Short…

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Episode 60 - San Pedro de Atacama 1:25:29

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! For today's SUPER SIZED 60th EPISODE SPECTACULAR...We're sitting down with an amazing friend of the show and world traveler to give you some MUCH NEEDED advice if you are EVER planning on making a trip to the BEST SKIES IN THE WORLD! A GIANT thank you to Mark Linley for guest starring on the show this week and sh…

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Saturn enters its Aries Era 33:09

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Saturn has officially crossed the threshold into Aries. Saturn in the sign of the warrior will have us evaluating our relationship to authority, responsibility, and even failure. Saturn isn't the most fun planet, but his presence in Aries might be just the kick you need take the first step on that passion project of your dreams. Luckily the New Moo…

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Episode 59 - Dumbells for Fun Tells 42:58

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and catches you up on 2 great nights work, including the 2 images he was able to get form Gayle Riggsbee last week while he was interviewing Justin - as well as an awesome image of M27 - The Dumbbell Nebula that he was able to capture a couple nights later from his pier at home. Be SURE to …

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Episode 58 - Meet my new Hero, Justin 1:13:50

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WELCOME BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with a fellow astrophotographer for a deep dive discussion in to astrophotography, with someone who DEFINITELY knows their stuff. Meet the incredibly kind and talented human known as Justin. I want to send a GIANT thank you to Justin for being on the show this week and really making me ret…

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EPISODE 19 - Interview with The Nature Photo Guys 1:10:20

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Episode 19: Interview with The Nature Photo GuysIn this video, I sit down with Chris Gibbs and Joe Desjardins from The Nature Photo Guys Podcast to explore their journey into wildlife and landscape photography. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more photography content!By Jason Eldridge

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Episode 57 - Back and Better Than Ever! 54:33

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Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for not leavin'!! This week, we talk about the ultimate MW Travel Rig for Dark skies near you! We also discuss recent gear shortages, and some other neat stuff! This weeks links: iOverlander (available on both iOS and Android) The Backyard Naturalists, guest starring Roo! Also, remember to make a doctors ap…

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Full Moon in Scorpio: Release + Renewal 23:45

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It's a full moon week which means it's time for celebration, gratitude, and intentional release. This Scorpio full moon, paired with Uranus' unpredictable influence, is perfect for helping you surrender old grudges, pain, and stagnant patterns. Uranus helps us see that change can be a path for liberation. Join my email community at veronicaperretti…

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Episode 56 - The Great Astro Shortage of 2025 56:12

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WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! THANK YOU to our newest Patreon Members, CAboutIt, Eric, and Gordon! This week, Roo takes you through some rather disheartening trends for the USA in the Astro market, talks about early Nebula (The Iris!) as well as a hallucination of a new astro product followed by SWEET SWEET VICTORY a few minutes later, when he w…

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New Moon in Taurus 30:24

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It's the New Moon in Taurus, the one we've been waiting for... After clearing out some pestering and challenging transits last week, this fresh slate is well-deserved. Don't miss this opportunity to set intentions and get clear on where you want to put your energy in the coming months. Join my email community at veronicaperretti.com 00:00 Welcome t…

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Episode 55 - AI 4 AP 57:19

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for tuning this week, NEW MOON is upon us! Make sure you get out and image, but until then, sit back and listen to Roo tell you all about what's going on in Astronomy! This week, we cover a wide range of topics, including some new gear Roo acquired, using AI effectively in AP, and things you can try yourself…