Best Scitech Podcasts (2025)

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Connecting Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem: Inside the Work of SciTech Institute 57:50

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Connecting Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem: Inside the Work of SciTech Institute Guests: Yvonnda Shelton, Workforce Development Specialist, SciTech Institute David Felix, Senior Representative, SRP & SciTech Institute Board Member Guest/co-host: Steve Zylstra, President & CEO, Arizona Technology Council & SciTech Institute Abstract: In this episode, we ex…

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What’s Up In The Sky? December’s Stellar Stargazing Guide 51:02

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Join Leon and Alyshia in a look through the December night sky. Enjoy the last faint glimpses of the milky way for the year and cast your eyes instead on Jupiter which is shining brightly this month. If you whip out a telescope you may even be able to see Saturn and Neptune to add to your planet tally! And Pisces gives you your monthly dose of myth…

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December 2025: Your Stargazing Guide for December 11:22

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Join Leon and Sharna as they explore the December night sky. As the milky way grows fainter Jupiter and Saturn appear to steal the show this month. With a bit of squinted searching you’ll be able to spot Pisces and Neptune - do not be discouraged by their faintness! They are out there. Finally, once again this month meteors will streak across our s…

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Public Meets Private: The Warwickshire Growth Model 39:44

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Today on the Building Brum Podcast, we’re exploring development more regionally: how the public and private sectors can work together to deliver places, unlock land, and drive long-term economic value. At the centre of this conversation is the Warwickshire Property & Development Group — a unique local-authority-owned company operating commercially …

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From Houses to Communities: Delivering Affordable Homes in Birmingham 38:49

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Building Brum host Conor Nolan sits down with Joanna Lee-Mills, Partner at Ward Hadaway, examining one of Birmingham’s most urgent challenges: affordable and social housing. Joanna brings nearly 25 years of experience in housing, planning, and development to help unpack what “affordable housing” really means for families across the city, how Sectio…

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Steering Birmingham’s Next Chapter – Planning, Policy, and Regeneration 42:15

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In this episode of the Building Brum Podcast, we’re joined by Simon Delahunty-Forrest, Birmingham City Council’s newly appointed Director of Planning and Development, to discuss his vision for the city’s future. Having played a key role in shaping Birmingham’s planning and regeneration story over the past 35 years, Simon reflects on how the city ha…

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November 2025: The Four M's 11:06

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Join Leon and guest host Alyshia, as they explore the Boorloo night sky this November. Grab your M&M's and settle in because this month's sky contains multitudes - the Milky Way, Mercury, Mars and meteors will all be visible in the western sky! Not too far away from these you can use a telescope to find a telescope! The constellation Telescopium is…

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What's Up In The Sky? November's Stellar Stargazing Guide 49:17

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Join Leon and guest host Alyshia as they rocket into the November night sky and explore all the latest space news including: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No... it's a supermoon! Grab a mirror because November is the best month to look at Uranus. Leon's namesake meteor shower. It's raining space junk, but has anyone ever been hit by it? How Leon bro…

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Future Innovators: Shaping Arizona's STEM Legacy EP61 58:52

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In this episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Steve Zylstra and Eric Miller sit down with some remarkable students recently named winners and honorable mentions in the Council’s 2025 Future Innovators of the Year awards. These students will be honored at the Council’s upcoming Governor’s Celebration of Innovation in November. These young STEM leaders— Shir…

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The Royal Quarter - Bringing Wolverhampton’s Historic Hospital Back to Life 48:57

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In this episode of Building Brum, we explore one of Wolverhampton’s most remarkable regeneration stories, the transformation of the long-vacant Royal Hospital site into becoming the heart of a thriving new neighbourhood, the Royal Quarter. Once closed in 1997 and left derelict for nearly two decades, the former hospital and its surrounding land, al…

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What's Up In The Sky? October's Stellar Stargazing Guide! 45:48

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What's up this month? The October sky is just like Leon's resting heart rate... chill as hell. There's still stuff to see though! The milky way, triangles (like, official ones, not just three random stars connected), meteors and not to mention it's the best time of year to see Mercury! Additionally, Leon and guest host Alyshia embark on side quests…

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October 2025 - Triangles, Meteor Showers and Mercury. Oh My! 10:58

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The western night sky! Join Leon and Sharna as they guide you through our night sky throughout October. From sunset to the early hours of the morning, you can see triangles, meteors, Mercury and more. The October sky has something for everyone.

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The Semiconductor Shift: All Eyes Are on Arizona EP60 55:59

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Arizona is emerging as the U.S. headquarters for the semiconductor industry, and this October, Phoenix will host SEMICON West for the very first time. As the largest semiconductor event in North America, SEMICON West will bring together global leaders, innovators and policymakers to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges and celebrate its rapid g…

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What's Up In The Sky? September Stellar Stargazing Guide! 51:17

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This episode contains Sexual References Coarse Language viewer discretion advised Morgan joins Leon this episode, & asks all the hard hitting (not silly) questions. Theres a Total Eclipse of the Blood Moon to look out for. The oddly named Scutum is the constellation of the month & UY Scuti could swallow our entire solar system. Recapping the epic N…

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September 2025 - Stargazing! Total Eclipse of the Blood Moon & a bad impression of a magpie. 13:22

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Leon is joined by guest, & producer Morgan while Beth is away. What's in the sky? Total Lunar Eclipse + Blood Moon - 7th September Equinox - where the days will be getting longer. Planets: Saturn's Rings (best viewed 21st September) Constellations: The Southern Birds Phoenix Grus the Crane Tucana the Toucan Pavo the Peacock For more stargazing stuf…

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Developing Arizona's Aerospace, Aviation, Space, & Defense Future EP59 1:02:37

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In our July 2025 episode, we are joined by three outstanding guests who will share more about themselves shortly: Kate Lemke from Pipeline AZ, Jonathan Roll from ASU (and co-chair of the Council's Aerospace, Aviation, Space and Defense Committee), and Tom Wilson from SciTech Institute. Together, we’ll discuss the dynamic landscape of Arizona’s Aero…

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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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Unlocking Innovation: AI + Machine Learning in Business Applications EP58 1:03:52

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword, it’s a game-changer across nearly every industry. In this episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Steve Zylstra of the Arizona Technology Council and Eric Miller of PADT, Inc. sit down with Karuana Gatimu (Microsoft), Minky Kernacs (Mercurio Analytics Inc.), Niranjan Krishnan (FPT Software), and Chr…

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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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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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Staying Resilient: How to Protect Your Business from Disruptions EP57 1:02:53

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In an unpredictable world, businesses must prepare for disruptions, whether from cyberattacks, natural disasters or unexpected outages. But what’s the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity? In this episode of AZ TechCast, we’ll discuss the critical strategies that ensure business resilience with expert insights from Steve Cop…

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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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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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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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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women for the Future of Work EP56 55:17

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In this inspiring and first 2025 episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Eric Miller and Steve Zylstra welcome Kim McWaters, president & CEO of Fresh Start Women's Foundation, Abdu Dahr, vice president of strategic partnerships for Fresh Start Women’s Foundation and seasoned HR executive, Scott Holman of HHR Consulting to explore how Fresh Start empowers wom…

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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…