Best Eclipse Columbia Podcasts (2025)

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The Polar Star is home from Antarctica, a sign of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in Antarctica 8:22

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31m ago8:22

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We see many signs of fall in the Pacific Northwest, as cruise ships head south and one beloved ship, the icebreaker USCGC Polar Star, heads home to Seattle to prepare for another round of her annual mission: Operation Deep Freeze, where she breaks a navigable channel through pack ice to open McMurdo station to the world, which means access to suppl…

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Who’s on the river today? 8:04

2h ago8:04

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A look at today’s ship traffic, and a change in the weather coming this weekend. The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.By Joanne Rideout

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On any given day, there’s a lot going on upriver with vessels that downriver folk don’t see 7:54

43m ago7:54

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The Columbia River is a busy water highway, with lots of vessels working, many of them upriver in places that folks near Astoria and even upriver in Portland and Vancouver, don’t see. Today we’ll talk about some of what happens as vessels do their work upriver. The post On any given day, there’s a lot going on upriver with vessels that downriver fo…

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The research vessel Atlantis is at the Port of Astoria 9:24

21h ago9:24

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One of my favorite ships is here in town: the research vessel Atlantis. She’s owned by the US Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, located on Cape Cod. She’s been doing research on underwater volcanoes in the Pacific in recent years. She comes into Astoria occasionally to change crews, pick up supplies, etc. She’s a supers…

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The Coastal Jet: an interesting weather phenomenon we could see here this weekend 8:30

5d ago8:30

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Today we’ll talk more about the weather, which is in for a change this weekend, and about an unusual meteorological phenomenon we could see called the coastal jet that happens from time to time here. It causes winds along the coast to speed up, sometimes dramatically, while winds offshore can be much calmer. The post The Coastal Jet: an interesting…

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New moons, tides, solar eclipses – all part of our cyclic natural world 8:30

7d ago8:30

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The next two weeks are packed with astronomical happenings: a new moon, a solar eclipse, and the autumnal equinox. We’ll talk about them in the context of our natural maritime world, where life continues in habitual patterns that play out in tides, moon cycles and waning daylight at this time of year. And, our coastal weather, which continues to se…

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Serenade of the Seas visits Astoria on a repositioning cruise 8:30

11d ago8:30

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Tis morning we’ll see the Serenade of the Seas, a big, blue-water cruise ship that will be docked at the Port of Astoria all day. She’s on her way back down south for the winter, having stopped here in May when she was headed north for a summer of cruises in the Puget Sound region and perhaps Alaska. Astoria’s cruise ships are usually these reposit…

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A bit about the weather, a solo sailor, ships and… a touch of pneumonia… 8:30

9d ago8:30

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Well, I’m back, at least mostly upright – after a supposedly mild (it didn’t feel very mild to me) bout of pneumonia! I was flat out on the couch last week, but I’m glad to be back, though I’m moving slowly. Looking forward to reclaiming my energy in the coming weeks. Today we’ll talk a bit about the weather offshore locally, about a solo sailor ou…

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More about ships and cargo on the river today 8:30

19d ago8:30

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A snapshot of who’s on the river today, and a bit about anomalies in the ship schedule, and a look at one cargo ship that’s arriving today that isn’t handling any cargo at all. The post More about ships and cargo on the river today appeared first on The Ship Report.By Joanne Rideout

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Who’s on the river today? 8:30

20d ago8:30

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A look at today’s ship schedule, with details about various about ships, protocols and cargo. The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.By Joanne Rideout

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Episode #034 Mission Recap: SUITS & Micro-G 19:07

4M ago19:07

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Looking to learn more about what CSI does all year? Tune in for a chat with this year's SUITS and Micro-G leads to learn about their respective missions and their individual journeys in the Columbia Space Initiative. Thank you to Josh Hegstad, Shirley Deng, and Michael Cai for joining us and sharing their experiences!…

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Episode #033 Space in Media 30:00

6M ago30:00

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What do you think about The Martian? Anyone read the original novel it was based on by Andy Weir? Listen in on this episode of This is Rocket Science to find our personal takes on space movies and books! Recorded leading up to the 2025 Oscars, we dive into plot lines, cinematography, and the broader impact of space in media. Tune in!…

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Episode #032 Mythology & Astrology 33:48

7M ago33:48

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Hello Space Fans! We hope you had a cosmic and love-filled Valentine's Day! On this episode of This is Rocket Science, we blast off into the fascinating worlds of mythology and astrology, uncovering some celestial wisdom from ancient civilizations! We hope you enjoy!

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Episode #031 - Starship Failure & Policy Updates 36:36

8M ago36:36

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With a new administration in office, This is Rocket Science discusses the ramifications, possible future steps, and personal thoughts about new US policy updates concerning space and NASA. Tune in to stay updated on the latest space news!

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Episode #30 - Space Busters 36:10

11M ago36:10

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Join us in this thrilling episode of This is Rocket Science as we separate fact from fiction in the realm of space! We'll tackle some of the most popular myths about the cosmos, from black holes to the hollow moon conspiracy theory to flat earthers! Our hosts will debunk common misconceptions and conspiracy theories using "scientific" backing. Stay…

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Episode #029 - SpaceX Falcon 9 25:13

12M ago25:13

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This is Rocket Science is back with an exciting new season! Join us as we welcome our newest members, Eileen Lin and Deborah Melanie Esme McDougall! In this episode, we discuss the Falcon 9 launch to the ISS and the challenges that arose during the mission. Stay tuned for all the details, along with some lighter news to wrap up the episode! **edit …

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Episode #028 - Mission: Cube Sat 23:16

1+ y ago23:16

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Hello, This is Rocket Science Fans! We are back with the final episode of the semester! This week we are joined by one of Cube Sat’s Mission Leads, David McIntosh! David walks us through what he and his team have been working on, their accomplishments, and their future goals. We hope you enjoy and we will see you in the fall! Have a great summer!…

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Episode #027 Post Eclipse 22:40

1+ y ago22:40

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You come here for science but you stay for Tina's jokes! This is Rocket Science, and we're back with another one! In this episode, we share our experiences from last week's Solar Eclipse and discuss where to see the next one! Please follow the link below if you would like to donate your old eclipse glasses! Thanks for tuning in! Recycle eclipse gla…

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Episode #026 - Eclipse 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Hello Science Fans! This is Rocket Science and we are back with another episode on.....eclipses! On April 8th we are set to witness a solar spectacle, a total solar eclipse! Join us as we dive into the world of eclipses and in particular how and where to watch the eclipse on the 8th. Cheers!

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Episode #025 - Sci Fi & Dune 2 30:43

1+ y ago30:43

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Hey Guys, welcome back to another installment of This is Rocket Science. Today the crew attempts to unravel the new Dune Series directed by Denis Villeneuve. Please be aware this episode may contain some spoilers! Enjoy!

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Episode #024 - Space News 20:55

1+ y ago20:55

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Welcome back to another episode of This is Rocket Science, today the crew explores space news and Intuitive Machine Odysseus' lunar landing! P.S. any "financial advice" heard on this podcast is not formal financial advice and should always be taken with a grain a salt.

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Episode #023 - Space Conspiracy 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

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The Gang is back! Join us as we explore space conspiracies, from the moon landing to UFO abductions. Do we manage to debunk these theories? Listen in to find out!

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Episode #022 - Pulsar Timing Array 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

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Reupload: Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! This is Rocket Science is back with another one and in this episode, we explore Pulsar Timing Arrays and the implications of the directional wave background!

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Episode #021: Three-Body Problem 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

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Reupload: Hello! This is Rocket Science is back with a brand new season along with our new co-host, Tina Liu! Join us as Tina navigates Sanya and Justin through a thought experiment about the Three-Body Problem.

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Episode #20: The Video Episode 12:37

2+ y ago12:37

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Follow the TRS crew as we force random pedestrians to answer questions about space!

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Episode #019: The Big Bang, Incomprehensible Quantities, and Stargazing 1:00:40

2+ y ago1:00:40

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into astrophysics: the beginning and end of the universe, the age of the Earth, and how to wrap your head around the concept of a billion years. Plus: stargazing with Sanya! (this is an official plug for the Columbia Astronomy Club)

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Episode #018: Science Fiction Triple Feature 1:00:12

2+ y ago1:00:12

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Today we've brought our favorite sci-fi movies to the table: Interstellar, The Martian, and Arrival. In this episode we pick apart what science fiction can tell us about humanity, religion, love, and our place in the universe.

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Episode #017: Mineral Rights in Space, Orbital Trash, and Ancient Astronomy 56:58

2+ y ago56:58

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An aerospace engineer, an astrophysicist, and an ex-law-student-turned-data-scientist take us through a fascinating discussion about space mining, space garbage, and space science. You came to hear about space, right? Join us for this first episode of the all-new Season 4! Music used is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod.…

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Episode #016: Terraforming Mars and the Challenges of Space Mining 29:10

6y ago29:10

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In this episode we discuss what terraforming mars would look like and the difficulties of space mining. We also talk with the audience about the movie Ad Astra and the different Hollywood representations of the final frontier. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode #015: Interview with Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels 40:41

6y ago40:41

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In this episode, the first episode of Season 3, I ask Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels, questions about investing in the space market, the defense industry, and Elon Musk.

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Episode #014: Behind the Scenes (Season 2 Finale!) 10:52

6+ y ago10:52

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For our Season #2 Finale we wanted to give the listeners a chance to hear about the behind the scenes work we do to produce and publish our podcast (it was during finals and we just didn't want to write a script so we did this instead). We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode #013: The Black Hole Image and Questions from Prospective Students 28:51

6+ y ago28:51

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Episode 13! In this episode we talk about the recently taken image of a black hole, Sagittarius A*, and take some questions from a group of prospective students visiting Columbia University. Hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode #012: the History of Space Exploration (Part 2) 39:48

6+ y ago39:48

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In this episode we discuss the history of space exploration with a focus on the Apollo Program. We take some questions from the audience and look at some memes (as per usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode #011: Questions from Reddit and the History of Space Exploration 29:22

6+ y ago29:22

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Episode 11! In this essay we take questions from reddit on antimatter and talk about the history of Space Exploration! Editing note: In lieu of the 1 kHz bleep tone (for foul language) we are using the line "Houston we have a problem."

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Episode #010: Russia, SpaceX and Elon's Tweets 31:12

6+ y ago31:12

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Episode 10! In this episode we discussed Russia's beef with SpaceX's new rocket engine, Elon's tweets and other miscellaneous space stuff. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode #009: From Interstellar to the Martian - Space in Science Fiction 32:53

6+ y ago32:53

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Episode 9! In this episode we discuss the science behind some of our favorite movies: Interstellar, the Martian and Star Wars. We take a lot of audience questions and talk about memes (the usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode #008: Crazy Rocket Concepts and the Space Shuttle program (Season II Premiere) 32:03

6+ y ago32:03

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Episode VIII! In this episode we talk about some of the craziest ideas in rocketry, discuss developments in the Chinese space program and the legacy of the Space Shuttle program. We hope you enjoy the episode. Editing note: We have replaced the 1 kHz tone (used for the suppression of foul language) with the line "Houston we have a problem." We thin…

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Episode #007: Interview with Dr. David Helfand, Dark Energy and Dark Matter (Season Finale!) 59:13

7y ago59:13

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Episode VII! In this episode, we talk about dark energy and dark matter with Dr. David Helfand. Dr. Helfand is a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University whose research interests include X-ray surveys and neutron stars. This is also our season finale! We hope you enjoy the episode.

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Episode #006: Interview with Astronaut Mike Massimino! 25:45

7y ago25:45

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Episode VI! In this episode, we were graced with the presence of former NASA Astronaut, Columbia Engineering Professor and living legend Dr. Mike Massimino. We had a fun conversation about how to become an astronaut, what life is like for an astronaut, and a little bit about the future of space exploration…

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Episode #005: Interview with Dr. David Kipping 32:38

7y ago32:38

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Episode V! This episode features an interview with Dr. David Kipping. He is a leader in the field of exoplanet research and a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University. We start by introducing some terms and vocabulary related to his research and then get right in the interview. We hope you enjoy it!…

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Episode #004: Asteroids and Space Mining 42:47

7y ago42:47

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Episode IV! In this episode we discuss Asteroids, Space mining and, of course, Elon Musk (praise be). We were happy to be joined by the biggest live audience to date. We hope you enjoy the episode!Music Attributions in chronological order- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired - Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects…

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Episode #003: Simulation Theory and Gravitational Waves 33:02

7y ago33:02

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In this episode we discuss a couple topics with the tendency to blow our minds: the concept of a simulation and gravitational waves. We hope you enjoy it. Music Attributions in chronological order- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/chill-day)- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects (http://freemusicarchive.org/mu…

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Episode #002: Colonization, the Space Force and Black Holes 29:31

7y ago29:31

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Episode II! In this episode we try discussing the colonization of space but the audience quickly gets us off track. There are bad puns and stale memes - we hope you enjoy it. Music Attributions in chronological order- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/chill-day)- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects (http://fre…

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Episode #001: Megastructures and Alien Life 27:47

7y ago27:47

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Episode I! Hopefully this podcast will not be a bitter disappointment, unlike another infamous and ill-fated Episode I. In this episode we discuss aliens, megastructures, space elevators and take some questions from our "live studio audience."

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Episode Zero 14:16

13y ago14:16

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The first unaired but aired episode of Eclipse Columbia