Podcasts Out of This World

Podcasts Out of This World

September 10, 2021

Five episodes on a theme, each week curated by a different person

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Curator: 

Why did you choose this theme? 

I love space science, space exploration, science fiction, and am I drawn to the deep mysteries of the cosmos. I'm a member of the Mars Society, which advocates human exploration of the red planet, and you will find a few references to that world in my list. I also love science fiction and drama, especially when it involves the dark and mysterious which will also be well-represented.

Podcast Picks:

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Girl In SpaceEpisode 101: Cheese is Delicious Science

This podcast is a wonderfully externalized internal monologue. It’s a girl in space describing what is happening in her spacecraft, but also coming up with a lot of pretty amazing little philosophical observations along the way. There’s also a lot of wry and enigmatic humor as well – and the episode ends with a very intriguing cliffhanger.

WeMartians PodcastEpisode 94, Guiding Perseverance to the Ground (feat. Swati Mohan)If you watched the gripping descent of NASA’s Perseverance Rover to the ground in the infamous “7 seconds of terror” you should be familiar with Swati Mohan, the voice of the Entry, Descent, and Landing team at JPL who announced the key moments on live NASA TV, including the exhilarating picture-perfect touchdown in Jezero Crater. Besides being a brilliant engineer, she’s great at explaining what made this landing so important and why it was a huge step forward for future missions.

Eye on SciFiEpisode 134: Mars Space Drama Short 501 DAYSHost Rod T. Faulkner describes a unique short film called 501 DAYS about a married couple on a mission to Mars, where they are to make ten orbits and then return to Earth.The unique thing about this story is that absolutely nothing goes wrong on board their ship while back on Earth apparently everything has gone wrong – but the crew has to wait months to find out exactly what they will find upon their return.

Astronomy CastEpisode 599: Zodiacal Light

This serious science podcast revolves around a mistake Dr. Gay made in describing the source of the phenomenon of zodiacal light – a pretty big blunder actually – but also a core part of what makes science science, and the hosts, and particular the astronomer herself, are completely content to revise their understanding based on significant new evidence.

Seldon CrisisThe Psychohistorians,

This is my own adaptation of Isaak Asimov’s epic series, considered to be one of the best science fiction stories of all time. In this opening episode, mathematical genius Hari Seldon, inventor of the science of Psychohistory and prophet of doom for the Galactic Empire, stands trial with his young protege Gaal Dornick. Listen as Seldon outwits High Commissioner Linge Chen and is granted authority to form a Foundation on distant Terminus – the seed of a renaissance in 1000 years.

SPONSORED:

WORLD GONE GOOD is a new podcast that features everyday people making the world a little better each and every day, in the smallest and sometimes biggest, of ways. The shows are uplifting and inspiring. And best of all, host Steve Silverman keeps his guests honest, which makes the show really relatable and laugh out loud hilarious.If you need a dose of good, check out WORLD GONE GOOD podcast wherever you pod. New episodes every Wednesday. And as they say at the end of each of the shows: ‘Until then, be good.’

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FEEDBACK WITH EARBUDS:

This week on Feedback, we're talking to Rebeca Seitz, a writer, producer and communicator with over 15 years of experience in leadership roles in the media and entertainment industries.She's the founder of the 1C Story Network, which is working on a number of innovative audio initiatives, including PodPair.Check our out conversation here!

CLASSIFIEDS:

🏡 Eden Grove is an improv podcast hosted by residents of the Chicago suburbs. It seeks to highlight the unique experiences of suburban life through the shenanigans of the city council.🩹 Comedy Has an Ouchie discusses a variety of issues that are damaging to the comedy industry in Chicago, ranging from the dangers of white supremacy to mistreatment of mental health, and more. ⚖️ 377, the podcast is a12-episode series produced by All Things Small  also known as the company behind Spotify originals like Mission ISRO and Mahabharat. This narrative podcast delves into the history of the infamous anti-sodomy law, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. This podcast speaks with lawyers, activists, academics, and constitutional law experts to provide both the legal and sociocultural context to the fight against 377. 

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COMMUNITY:

🧠Thank you to Joe Borges of The Neuro Nerds podcast for writing a fantastic EarBuds blog about the power of podcasts and healing the brain from stroke and other injuries. Check it out here!🆕Lauren Passell's Podcast The Newsletter: 🚨LP recommends Season two of This Land. Rebecca Nagle is (with an incredible team that includes Amy Westervelt!) looking at an underreported legal battle impacting American Indian tribes in the U.S., this time a scorched earth lawsuit over the custody battle of a two-year-old in Dallas that tells the larger story of the 40-year-old Indian Child Welfare Act. Read more.

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT:

The Pitchfork Review is the music podcast you've always wanted, from the most trusted voice in music. Join host Puja Patel, Pitchfork's Editor-in-Chief, as they dig deep into the week's best new music and rising artists, plus all the industry news and culture you need to know. Peek behind the curtain of Pitchfork and dive into the team’s music-nerd brains. Listen to The Pitchfork Review, and hear music differently. Subscribe to The Pitchfork Review to get new episodes every Friday at midnight.Listen here

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