Best Scitech Podcasts (2025)

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What's Up In The Sky? August's Stellar Stargazing Guide! 43:42

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The Night Sky! Stuff we will see: It's all about the Milkyway in August (just look up!) Stuff we won't see: Southern Hemisphere misses out on the Perseid meteor shower (lucky you if you're in the north!) Planets: Jupiter and Venus get close and personal in the morning of the 12th & 13th August. Something something optics, physics. Constellation of …

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August 2025 - Stargazing! A "normal" constellation hides a fascinating galaxy cluster 15:54

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The Night Sky! It's all about the Milkyway in August (just look up & and maybe cover your neighbours light). Southern Hemisphere misses out on the Perseid meteor shower (lucky you if you're in the north!) Planets: Jupiter and Venus are visible in the morning of the 12th & 13th August. Constellation of the Month: Norma - The Set Square doesn't have …

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Regenerating Birmingham with Cordia UK CEO András Kárpáti 36:05

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In today’s episode, we sit down with András Kárpáti, CEO of Cordia UK, to explore the company’s journey from its roots as BlackSwan Property to becoming a key player in Birmingham’s regeneration story. András shares how both he and Cordia — as part of the internationally renowned Futureal Group — chose Birmingham out of all of the other cities in E…

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Milky Way Magic: Your Stargazing Guide for July 11:33

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July is peak galaxy appreciation month, and the Milky Way is putting on a show. This episode, we’re grabbing our stargazing snacks and heading outside to soak in that big, hazy river of light across the sky. Whether you're deep in the bush or just squinting past your neighbour’s porch light, we’ll help you spot it. We'll also help you find the Sout…

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Building Brum: The Team Behind Three Chamberlain Square 51:01

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In this episode of the Building Brum Podcast, we’re joined by key members of the team behind Three Chamberlain Square — Alex Housden from MEPC, Owen Doherty from Weedon Architects, Michael Gosling from Cundall, Chris Hucknall from Sir Robert McAlpine, and Laurence Vickers from AtkinsRéalis. Together, they reflect on the collaborative journey that b…

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What's Up in the Sky? July's Stellar Stargazing Guide! 1:07:23

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This week on Please Look Up, we’re climbing 2700 metres above sea level to check out a telescope so powerful it’ll basically binge watch the universe. The Vera Rubin Observatory has a 3.2 gigapixel camera (yes, gigapixel) and a mission to scan the entire night sky every three days for the next decade. Total cost? A cool $1 billion. Worth it? We thi…

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June 2025: Wolves, Rockets, and the Great Stonehenge Conspiracy 59:05

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Beth and Leon are back with your monthly galaxy guide and a cracking mix of cosmic banter, dodgy Latin puns, and eyebrow raising Aussie aerospace news recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. In this episode: What's Up This Month? [01:00] Beth and Leon spin left for winter skies, chasing the Milky Way across the southeast and spotting Venus on …

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June 2025 – Milky Way Magic, Venus at Dawn & Lupus the Lone Wolf 14:39

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Snuggle up and look up, Leon and Beth are back with your June night sky guide from Scitech, recorded on Whadjuk Noongar land. This month, we chase the Milky Way as it stretches across the southeastern sky on cold, clear winter nights. They share top tips for stargazing in light polluted Perth (yes, your hand is a valid telescope substitute) and hig…

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May 2025: Moon Quarters, Lion Kings, and Neptune’s Festival 1:04:29

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Join Leon and Beth for your monthly dose of stargazing tips, mythological deep dives, and cosmic commentary, recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. In this episode: What’s Up This Month? [01:00] Celebrate Star Wars Day by heading outside on May 4th at exactly 7:13pm! Beth and Leon walk us through how to spot a perfect first quarter moon, loca…

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August 2024: The Teapot, Galactic Wonders, and Space Oddities 16:35

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Join Beth and Leon for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this May. With the arrival of cooler nights and the end of Bunuru, it’s the perfect time to head outside on Star Wars Day (May the 4th!) for some celestial viewing. Spot the bright first quarter Moon alongside rusty-red Mars, both shining in the north. Below t…

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DIB Meets... City of Liverpool College + The Game Assembly 18:32

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Downtown in Business caught up with The City of Liverpool College and The Game Assembly to discuss their partnership for an academic course that will provide students with internationally-renowned, industry-ready skills for a career in the games industry. The two-year higher education course has three specialist pathways – Game Programmer, Level De…

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April 2025: Saturn's Moons, The Media, and Blueberry Cheese 1:20:00

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Please Look Up Podcast | April Edition Join Leon and Beth (with special April Fool's guest Producer Morgan!) for your monthly dose of space news, astronomy tips, and cosmic commentary—recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. In this episode: What's Up This Month? [01:00] Beth guides us through the southern sky as the Southern Cross returns, mar…

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April 2025 – Orion’s Farewell, Cancer’s Hidden Gems & Morning Planet Parade 16:48

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Join Beth and Leon for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this April. As we farewell Bunuru and welcome cooler nights, catch your last good views of Orion setting in the northwest alongside bright Jupiter. Mars shines vividly near Gemini and hidden between these celestial landmarks is Cancer the Crab—this month’s dim…

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DIB Meets... United Wolves Productions 51:00

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Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna chats with Michael Wolf, Founder of United Wolves Productions. In this episode Michael and Frank discuss who United Wolves Productions are, what they do, the background to the business, how they are helping other companies from across the DIB network and much more. To find out more about United Wolves Product…

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Building Brum: International Women’s Day with MUSE Midlands 37:53

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In this special International Women’s Day episode of Building Brum, we sit down with the team at MUSE Midlands to discuss the progress, challenges, and future of gender inclusivity in the built environment. Joining us on the podcast are Lisa Turley, Jonathan Ashcroft, Elliot Sellars, Cate Howe, Marcus Harrington, Laura Lucock and Sara Luhar. Togeth…

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March 2025: Equinox, Asteroid Worries, and the Hare in the Sky 49:14

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Join Leon and Beth for this month’s PLU Podcast, your ultimate guide to the night sky over Borloo! As the warm evenings of Bunuru continue, March offers stunning celestial sights, with Mars and Jupiter shining bright in the north. Meanwhile, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury stay hidden in the Sun’s glare, slowly making their way back into view—though the…

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March 2025 – Equinox, Asteroid Watch & The Hare in the Sky 15:22

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Join Leon and Beth for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this March. As Bunuru lingers, the warm nights offer perfect conditions for spotting Mars and Jupiter shining brightly in the north. Meanwhile, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury remain hidden in the Sun’s glare but will start to emerge late in the month, with even be…

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Walsall's Renaissance: Working together to transform the Black Country 37:23

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by key figures behind Walsall’s Renaissance — and exploring how major regeneration and investment across the Black Country is creating positive change. Special Guests: Councillor Adrian Andrew, Associate Leader of Walsall Council, has been instrumental in shaping the borough’s £1.5 billion regeneration programme. Ne…

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Building Brum: Arctic Explorers 32:50

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In this special episode of Building Brum hosted by Northspring, we’re joined by seven guests from across the construction industry who are taking on an incredible challenge this March—trekking and dog-sledding 180km across the Arctic Circle to raise money for charity. Amidst their intense training schedules, Scott Lydon, Rachael Fahey, Simon Jesson…

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February 2025: Planet Parade, Orion’s Hunting Dogs, and Volcanic Moons 55:59

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February’s night sky is putting on a show! This month, Leon and Beth guide you through a rare planetary parade, where every planet—including Mercury—is visible at once. Learn how to spot Venus at peak brightness, Jupiter ruling the northern sky, and Orion’s celestial hunting dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. Plus, we debunk the myths around planet…

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February 2025 - Planet Parade, Alpha Centaurids and Big Dog 20:04

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This month Beth and Leon guide you through the February night sky. From the continuation of the Planet Parade including the new addition of Mercury, to the Constellation of the Month, Canis Major aka Big Dog and a deep dive look at the star Sirius.By Scitech

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Investing in Birmingham: Bruntwood SciTech's vision for growth and delivery 35:31

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Joining us on the Building Brum podcast today is one of Birmingham’s rising stars, Moe Ali, Associate Director and asset management lead for Bruntwood SciTech Birmingham portfolio. We had the pleasure of speaking with Moe about Bruntwood SciTech’s ambitious vision for growth and its commitment to investing in Birmingham. Exploring their plans for 2…

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January 2025: Cosmic Wonders – Mars, Planets in Line, and a Starry Treat! 1:02:03

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Get ready for a spectacular January night sky! This month, we’ll take you on a stargazing journey featuring Mars at opposition, a rare planetary parade visible from Perth, Western Australia, and the stunning constellation of Gemini. Find out why Venus and Saturn are cozying up in the west, when to catch Earth at perihelion, and why Mars is shining …

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January 2025: Mars, Gemini, and a Parade of Planets! 17:06

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This month, the night sky puts on an incredible show with Mars at opposition, Gemini rising in the north, and a spectacular planetary parade across the evening sky. Look out for Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and even Uranus and Neptune (with a telescope), all neatly aligned along the ecliptic plane. Don't miss the Moon joining the parade between Ja…

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Turbocharging Wolverhampton's Economic Growth 39:47

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Today we’re in Wolverhampton, joined by James Dickens, Managing Director of Wavensmere Homes; Councillor Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs, and Skills and Rebecca Bennett-Casserly, Corporate Director of Development at Walsall Housing Group (whg). Together, we explore how Wolverhampton is driving economic growth through ambitio…

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December 2024: Meteor Showers, Star Clusters, and Celestial Wonders! 56:56

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Get ready for a spectacular December night sky! This month, we’ll guide you through dazzling meteor showers, breathtaking star clusters, and other celestial wonders visible from Perth, Western Australia. From the brightest constellations to the most exciting planetary alignments, we've got you covered. Plus, stay up to date with the latest discover…

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December 2024: Pegasus, Jupiter, and the Geminids! 17:06

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Tune in to your monthly stargazing companion with Leon and Beth as they explore the Borloo night sky this December. Marvel at Venus shining brightly in the western sky after sunset, now at its maximum elongation. Journey south to spot the faint Southern Birds constellations—Grus, Tucana, Phoenix, and Pavo. In the east, find Orion's Belt leading to …

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Luxury residential market trends with Fabric and Solus 41:03

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Ryan Bennett, Managing Director of Solus, and James Hughes, Founding Director of Fabric Design & Build, join the Building Brum podcast to discuss their grand designs and the evolving market trends shaping the region. They delve into the rise of luxury, high-end residential projects across the Midlands, exploring the factors driving this growth. The…

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Build yourself, build your business, build Birmingham with Mike Lally 33:41

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Mike Lally, Project Manager, Founding Director, and Entrepreneur, joins the Building Brum podcast to discuss what it’s like running a business in Birmingham. Mike and his team at Cadence are pivotal to some of the city’s most ambitious projects, including Digbeth’s latest regeneration led by Steven Knight and Stanhope, featuring a new film studio a…

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November 2024: Mountains, Nebulae and Astrofest! 1:02:29

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Join hosts Leon and Beth as they guide you through November's celestial highlights! This month features an exciting planetary lineup in the western sky, with Venus and Mercury putting on a show after sunset. Learn when to catch the Leonids meteor shower, explore the southern constellation Mensa, and discover the fascinating Magellanic Clouds. Plus,…

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November 2024: Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. 17:21

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Tune in to your monthly stargazing companion with Leon and Beth as they explore what's visible in the Borloo night sky this November. Catch Venus dazzling in the western sky after sunset, with elusive Mercury making a brief appearance below. Don't miss the special alignment on November 4th featuring Venus, Mercury, Antares, and the moon. Jupiter ri…

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October 2024: Venus, Taurus and the Orionid meteor shower 17:20

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Leon and Beth take a look at the October night sky as seen from Perth, Western Australia. This month will be your last chance to see the Milky Way for a while, but don't dispair, Venus, Saturn, and an amazing meteor shower all come out to shine bright in the night sky. Beth also takes a closer look at the incredible constillation of Taurus.…

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DIB Meets... Muse 23:34

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Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna chats with Phil Mayall, Managing Director at Muse. In a short discussion, Phil tells us all about the history of Muse, their culture of placemaking, partnerships and making a difference in the communities in which they work and more. To find out more about Muse visit: museplaces.com…

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October 2024: The Milky Way, Meteor Showers, and Subaru 1:06:13

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Join us this October as we explore the night sky’s wonders, from the last glimpses of the Milky Way to the dazzling Orionid meteor shower. Plus, discover the celestial beauty of Subaru. Tune in for your monthly dose of stargazing insights.By Particle WA

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DIB Meets... Avrenim 25:11

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Downtown in Business boss Frank Mckenna chats with CEO of Avrenim Group, Simon Harris. Simon explains what Avrenim is, the net zero agenda, GB energy, how they help and advise their clients and much more. Find out more about Avrenim on their website: avrenim.co.ukBy downtowninbusiness

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DIB Meets... Nugent, Krol Corlett & Butterworth Spengler 18:20

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Downtown in Business boss Frank Mckenna caught up with Joanne Henney, CEO at Nugent, Simon Krol, Director at Krol Corlett Construction and James Jaycock, Insurance Broker at Butterworth Spengler to discuss what and who Nugent are. Krol Corlett and Butterworth Spengler are headline sponsors of this years Nugent Gala, taking place on 7th November 202…

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Placemaking Through Regeneration 1:19:49

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Today’s podcast revisits our Placemaking Through Regeneration event recently held in partnership with the CIOB. Hosted by Howells in the heart of Digbeth our sold-out event featured some of some of the city’s leading business leaders, visionaries and construction and development champions who are helping to shape the city’s skyline. As the city and…

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September 2024: Saturn’s Rings, Celestial Mechanics, and Space Mishaps 1:10:10

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This month, Leon and Beth guide you through the night sky of Boorloo for September. Discover the planets Saturn and Venus, and learn about Saturn’s opposition and its upcoming equinox. The team also dives into the Deep Sky Dictionary, Space Picture of the Month, and the latest in space flight fails. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun!…