The Space Between
The Space Between is a leading astronomy and science communication podcast hosted by Kolby Van Camp and Dawson Wagner. Each week, we dive into the wonders of the universe, exploring astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and more, through curiosity-driven conversations with scientists, thinkers, explorers, and communicators.
Our mission is simple: make complex ideas about space accessible, engaging, and human. From Nobel Prize-winning physicists to rising voices in the astronomy community, The Space Between bridges cutting-edge science with everyday curiosity.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#12: AI and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Kolby and Dawson break down recent developments with AI and machine learning, how that is and could impact the space industry, and whether we as a civilization have been looking for extraterrestrial …
#11: Bettymaya Foott, astrophotography, and the DarkSky Initiative
Kolby and Dawson sit down with prominent astrophotographer and light pollution reduction advocate, Bettymaya Foott. Bettymaya's photography has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and National Geo…
#10: Telescopes and time travel
Kolby and Dawson break down the power of telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Giant Magellan Telescope and their ability to "travel back in time" using simple physics to see …
#9: Lado Samushia and dark matter
Kolby and Dawson sit down with associate professor of physics at Kansas State University, Dr. Lado Samushia, to discuss his expertise in dark matter and dark energy and the research he is conducting …
#8: NASA, UAPs, and mummies
Kolby and Dawson break down the latest space news as NASA drops their much-anticipated findings on UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena), and two alleged "alien mummies" were displayed to the Mexic…
#7: Is life possible on Mars?
Kolby and Dawson break down the latest on news from Mars relating to the building blocks of life, India's mission to the moon, and let's be honest: did Pluto really deserve the demotion?
#6: Listening to the universe through sonifcation
Kolby and Dawson break down how scientists are experiencing the universe in a new way through a process called sonification, as well as discussing the new reflection nebula that Nico Carver (see epis…
#5: Is our universe inside a black hole?
Kolby and Dawson break down a fascinating theory from Nobel Prize winning physicist Sir Roger Penrose regarding the idea that our universe is constantly being reborn and could potentially be inside o…
#4: Has the space race already been won?
Kolby and Dawson break down the history of the Space Race, what does it mean today, should space exploration be privatized, and the implications of becoming a Type 1 Civilization.
#3: Quasars, blazars, and pulsars, oh my!
In today's episode, Kolby and Dawson break down the insane interstellar objects that are quasars, blazars, and pulsars. That, plus science news about a potential nearby supernova and the reality that…
#2: Nico Carver and astrophotography
Kolby sits down with prominent YouTuber and astrophotographer, Nico Carver, of the channel Nebula Photos to discuss astrophotography, the wonders of exploring the night sky, and successful YouTubing …
#1: David Kipping and the Cool Worlds Lab
Kolby sits down with Columbia University professor Dr. David Kipping to discuss some of David's fascinating ideas and papers on exomoons, turning the earth into a telescope, and whether or not life e…
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