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Star Stuff

Star Stuff is a top astronomy podcast by Lowell Observatory. Learn about the wildest parts of our universe, from black holes to mad scientists, through the eyes of our hosts.

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Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
82
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart

Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart


Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart

When Rusty Schweickart looked back at Earth from orbit on Apollo 9, he saw something fragile and worth defending. In this episode…

00:39:58  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock

The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock

The Most Human: Adam Nimoy on Legacy, Love, and Spock

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In this intimate conversation, Cody Half-Moon sits down with filmmaker and author Adam Nimoy to explore the profound personal …

00:27:48  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Does Venus Have A Moon? | We Talk To Zoozve Discoverer Brian Skiff

Does Venus Have A Moon? | We Talk To Zoozve Discoverer Brian Skiff

In this episode of Star Stuff, Cody Half-Moon sits down with Lowell astronomer Brian Skiff as he recounts his discovery of Venusian moon Zoozve, and how a determined dad’s twitter thread helped him d…

00:30:17  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
LIVE from Grand Canyon: Turning the Park Dark

LIVE from Grand Canyon: Turning the Park Dark

In this special episode of Star Stuff recorded live from Grand Canyon National Park, we’re joined by former Astronomer in Residence and Lowell Observatory Public Information Officer Kevin Schindler, …

00:55:52  |   Thu 25 Jul 2024
Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon

Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon

Makers, Menders, and Writers | We Talk to Diana Gabaldon

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Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler sits down with the one and only Diana Gabaldon, author of the wildly popular Outlander book series. The…

00:43:37  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
How Common is Life on Other Planets?

How Common is Life on Other Planets?

Wow, over 70,000 listens to Star Stuff! This podcast is still in the top 20 of astronomy podcasts and climbing. Thank you all for your support as we wrap up Season 2. If you would like to see more ep…

00:33:21  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
CSI: Mechanical Forensics

CSI: Mechanical Forensics

In this Cosmic Scope Interview (CSI), Lowell’s Technical Facilities Manager Jeff Gehring takes host Cody Half-Moon through the challenges of restoring the historic 24″ Clark Telescope to its former g…

00:33:17  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Reconciling Religion and Astronomy

Reconciling Religion and Astronomy

An atheist, a catholic, and an agnostic walk into a podcast recording room… and have an incredible conversation about how science and astronomy inform religious perspectives! Inspired by Dr. Kyler Ku…

00:36:11  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
A Moving Portrait

A Moving Portrait

In this episode of Star Stuff, Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler and astronomer Gerard van Belle sit down for a chat with German artist Ulrike Arnold, the subject of the feature-length documentary Dia…

00:31:51  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
How the Earth Formed

How the Earth Formed

In this episode of Star Stuff, join Cody Half-Moon and geologist John Compton as they discuss the mind-blowing process of our planet’s formation over 4.6 billion years ago.

The post How the Earth For…

00:34:39  |   Tue 17 Oct 2023
Bringing Astronomy to the People

Bringing Astronomy to the People

In this episode of Star Stuff, Kevin Schindler is joined by special guest Eric Edelman, the director of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium in Prescott, AZ. Kevin and Eric […]
00:33:22  |   Wed 04 Oct 2023
Life Beyond Our Solar System

Life Beyond Our Solar System

In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk about aliens. Again. Join Cody Half-Moon and returning guest Dean Regas as they discuss upcoming solar eclipses, the possibility of life beyond […]
00:52:39  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
The Life and Times of Percival Lowell

The Life and Times of Percival Lowell

The man, the myth, the founder. In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk about how Percival Lowell made history by founding Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona and how he […]
00:32:50  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
Choosing Between Sciences and Humanities: We Talk to Journalist Melissa Sevigny

Choosing Between Sciences and Humanities: We Talk to Journalist Melissa Sevigny

In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with journalist Melissa Sevigny to talk about her career, choosing between different paths, and her newest book, “Brave the Wild River.” […]
00:36:54  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
Making an Impact

Making an Impact

Learn about a 50,000-year-old Meteor Crater from the man who runs the crater business here in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with Matthew Kent, […]
00:31:52  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
Making Science Accessible

Making Science Accessible

In this episode of Star Stuff, we talk to University of Denver professor and astronomer, Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, about making science more accessible. To learn more about DU SciTech Summer […]
00:33:24  |   Tue 18 Jul 2023
Theories of the Universe Part 2

Theories of the Universe Part 2

Multiverse? Simulation? In this episode of Star Stuff, we discuss even more of the most mind-blowing theories of how our universe works.
00:42:12  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
Theories of the Universe Part 1

Theories of the Universe Part 1

String Theory? Braneworld? In this episode of Star Stuff, we discuss some of the most mind-blowing theories of how our universe works. Stay tuned for Part 2!
00:38:06  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
What Astronomers Do In The Dark

What Astronomers Do In The Dark

In this episode of Star Stuff, astronomers Dr. Gerard van Belle and Dr. David Ciardi take us on a behind-the-scenes journey through a night of observing, from the movies they […]
00:51:49  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Apollo Astronauts At The Grand Canyon? We Talk To Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane

Apollo Astronauts At The Grand Canyon? We Talk To Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane

Filmed at the Grand Canyon! This episode features audience favorite Dark Sky Ranger Rader Lane to discuss the Astronomer in Residence program at the Grand Canyon with the Astronomer in […]
00:50:31  |   Tue 16 May 2023
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