Best Amateur Astronomers Podcasts (2025)

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#494 - Mid-summer Observing Reflections with Mike O’Brien 48:04

1d ago48:04

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Chris and Shane welcome Mike back to the show to talk about summertime observing.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Match.com / Tinder: Boy Boss Amateur Hour 1:26:39

4d ago1:26:39

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Why is it that no one wants to see a hot guy succeed?!!!? This is the story of the three best friends, lead by Bell Air Boy Boss Sean Rad. They created Tinder and became the coolest millenials in LA, hosting parties with Jason Derulo and Kristen Doute and preparing their bank accounts for an influx of cash after being acquired by Match.com. But it'…

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#493 - The Observer’s Calendar August 2025 19:55

8d ago19:55

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in August 2025. Show notes available at www.sasktel.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#492 - How to Get Over Your Fear of the Dark and General Astro Topics 43:48

15d ago43:48

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Chris and Shane discuss a bunch of Cloudynights forum topics.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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EMERGENCY EPISODE! The Astronomer CEO scandal and other messy executives 32:01

18d ago32:01

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The CEO of tech company Astronomer was caught at a Coldplay concert canoodling with the head of HR in a video that has since gone mega-viral. And SUDDENLY everyone is interested in what I thought was a niche topic - CEOs behaving badly!! In this emergency episode, I review the latest in the Astronomer scandal and recap my favorite executive cheatin…

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#491 - We Judge Your Observing 40:17

22d ago40:17

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Chris and Shane discuss multiple observing reports.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#490 - First Upgrades For Your Telescope 55:56

29d ago55:56

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Chris and Shane discuss upgrades that new telescope owners can consider.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#489 - Observer’s Calendar for July 2025 42:42

1M ago42:42

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Patreon Teaser: Hos long to die in Boeing Plane 15:53

1M ago15:53

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A sneak peak of this week's Patreon. Listen to the full episode here. Are you a listener that wants to advertise on the Corporate Gossip Podcast? Let us know here We are a community-supported podcast, with no big corporate advertisers or sponsors - thank you for listening, sharing, reviewing, or contributing financially! We couldn't do it without y…

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#488 - Telescope Store Tours 1:03:37

1M ago1:03:37

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Chris shares he recent astronomy adventures in Toronto.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#487 - Mini Solar Scope and Recent Observations 40:14

2M ago40:14

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Chris and Shane discuss using a mini Borg as a solar scope and share some observing reports.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#486 - Chiricahua Sky Village with Peter Monson 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

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Chris and Shane welcome Peter Monson to the show to talk about the Chiricahua Sky Village in Arizona.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#485 - Observer’s Calendar for June 2025 33:18

2M ago33:18

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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in June 2025. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#484 - Star Party Primer 56:36

2M ago56:36

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Chris and Shane talk about their experiences at star parties.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Ep. 240 Dr. Erika Hamden - Professor of Astrophysics and Director of the Arizona Space Institute

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Ep. 239 Understanding Diagonals

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Ep. 238 AL-EQ55i Introduction

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Ep. 237 2025 Astronomical Calendar

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Ep. 236 January Night Skies 2025

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Ep. 235 State of Sky-Watcher 2024

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Ep. 234 2024 Gift Guide

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Ep. 233 December Night Skies 2024

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#483 - Affordable Wide-Field with Brian Ventrudo 58:42

3M ago58:42

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Chris and Shane welcome Brian Ventrudo back to the show to talk about affordable wide-field observing options.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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State of the show: Summer break, Adam's brilliant idea, good news for birds, MBAs, Amphetamines and more! 38:39

3M ago38:39

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Checking in before our OFFICIAL Corporate Gossip Summer Research Break! We'll be back in July with regular episodes. Join us on Patreon Sign up for the Corporate Gossip Ad program here This Brain Had a Mouth: Lucy Gwin and the Voice of Disability Nation Audubon chapter rejects offer from The Hartford to reinstate coverage BTW - we forgot to mention…

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#482 - Organizing Astronomy Gear 41:33

3M ago41:33

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Chris and Shane talk about options to organize astronomy gear.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#481 - April Observing Sessions 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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Chris and Shane share their April observing reports.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Facebook Part 2: Mark Zuckerberg & The Curse Of The Baby Bangs 1:37:54

3M ago1:37:54

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For bonus content and discussions on each episode join us on Patreon We wrap up this absolute UNIT of a two part episode by examining the Facebook story by stepping into our proverbial blue sequined rompers and seeing the world behind Mark Zuckberg's baby bangs. BUCKLE UP as Becca and Adam try to figure out - did the accumulation of unchecked power…

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Patreon Teaser: Wealthy Men with No Friends Rule the World 20:35

3M ago20:35

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This is a sneak peak of our bonus episodes available exclusively on Patreon We are an indie podcast made possible by support from listeners like YOU! For as little as $3.50 a month you get: Twice monthly bonus episodes covering hot topics and fresh corporate scandals PLUS extra deep dives like a rundown on Metas recent legal issues On the ground re…

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#480 - The Observer’s Calendar for May 2025 28:07

3M ago28:07

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in May 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#479 - Comet C2025F2 SWAN and Listener Email 52:03

4M ago52:03

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Chris and Shane talk about an unexpected bright comet and also read some listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Facebook Part 1: Sheryl Sandberg & The Curse of the BOB 1:24:24

4M ago1:24:24

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For bonus content and discussions on each episode join us on Patreon If Sheryl Sandberg & Mark Zuckerberg never encountered one another at a Christmas party in Atherton in 2007 would the world have been a better place? Find out as we go ALLL the way back and trace the story of Sheryl Sandberg's Dr. Frankenstein and her Mark Zuckerberg monster. Was …

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#478 - Favourite Equipment by Elimination 55:08

4M ago55:08

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Chris and Shane each share their choices if they had to pick one telescope, three eyepieces, two accessories, and one star chart from their current collections.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Stations in the Sky: How We Build, Live, and Dream in Orbit 1:07

4M ago1:07

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Stations in the Sky: How We Build, Live and Dream in Orbit by Daniel Triana is a captivating exploration of humanity’s evolving presence in space, tracing the journey from early orbital outposts to today’s ambitious commercial space station ventures. Drawing on iconic past examples like Skylab, Mir, and the International Space Station, the book chr…

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#477 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2025 28:06

4M ago28:06

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in April 2025. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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#476 - Gear Talk and Listener Emails 50:27

4M ago50:27

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Chris and Shane discuss gear and listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Patreon Teaser: Charlie Javice Guilty, the Mark Zuckerberg / Tom Sandoval Conspiracy Theory, Boeing's Fraud Trial and More! 16:01

4M ago16:01

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For the full episode and so much more join us over on Patreon PLUS! 23&Me files for Bankruptcy and Anne Wojcicki's identity crisis, Zuckerberg Streisanding himself, an end to restaurant reservation scalping, and Becca's reflections on getting laid off. Links: 23andMe bankruptcy filing sparks privacy fears as DNA data of millions goes up for sale De…

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Bonus! Charlie Javice vs. PeePaw: The Final Chapter 38:49

4M ago38:49

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This was going to be a Patreon exclusive but I decided to make it free for everyone! If you want to support this indie podcast, consider joining the Patreon. You'll get bonus content twice a month, discussion posts with me and other members, and extra juciy content that didn't make the cut on regular episodes! The jury is now deliberating! What do …

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#475 - A History of Planetary Motion with Dave Chapman 1:02:31

4M ago1:02:31

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Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the show. Dave shares the history of how humans began to understand planetary motion.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Etsy: Hipster Bambi vs. VC Villains 1:21:17

5M ago1:21:17

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In 2007, the mecca of hipster paradise was the Etsy headquarters in Brooklyn. Etsy epitomized elder-millennial quirk with a sprinkle of digital delusion, and no one personified the vibes quite like their CEO and founder, Rob Kalin. But while Kalin and his friends were building a crafters utopia, a ruthless venture capitalist had another plan for th…

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AI Artistry: Friend or Foe to Human Creativity? 1:11

5M ago1:11

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AI Artistry: Friend or Foe to Human Creativity? by Daniel Triana Dive into the colorful and quirky world of "AI Artistry: Friend or Foe to Human Creativity?" where pixels meet paintbrushes and algorithms dance with imagination! This delightful exploration unravels the mystery behind AI-generated art, raising eyebrow-raising questions like: Is your …

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#474 - Skies Over the Southern Ocean with Michael Wright 1:04:48

5M ago1:04:48

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Chris and Shane welcome Michael Wright back to the show to hear about the observing he was able to do in the Southern Hemisphere.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Patreon Teaser: "Orange Jumpsuits", Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer, and Pee Paw's Identity Crisis 6:09

5M ago6:09

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Dispatches from the Charlie Javice Trial! You can find the full episode (along with my courtroom drawings) on Patreon. Corproate Gossip is supported by listeners like you. We have no advertisers or Corporate sponsors. You can be part of the CGP community discussion board, get two bonus episodes a month (sometimes more), and lots of other jucy extra…

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#473 - Sirius Observing in Canis Major 57:47

5M ago57:47

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Chris and Shane read a listener observing report that is an excellent guide to objects in Canis Major. Show notes available on www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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Charlie Javice & The Frank Fraud: Barely Legal 1:14:38

5M ago1:14:38

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Please share this podcast with a friend! Charlie Javice is another Forbes 30-under-30 uber-genius-startup-founder (see: SBF, Elizabeth Holmes, or Carlos Watson) who spent about 18 months in the warm center of the venture capital fake-it-till-you-make-it circle jerk before the sisal rug gets pulled out from under her. Once she was exposed as a total…

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A.I. Co-Authors: Revolutionizing Your Self-Publishing Journey 1:10

5M ago1:10

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“A.I. Co-Authors: Revolutionizing Your Self-Publishing Journey” provides essential insights for authors and publishers. This guide explores the rapidly evolving self-publishing landscape. It identifies emerging trends and offers actionable strategies to leverage them effectively. Authors will discover new tools that streamline the publishing proces…

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AI-Driven Creativity: Transforming Content Creation Forever 1:04

5M ago1:04

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Unlock the future of creativity with "AI-Driven Creativity: Transforming Content Creation Forever." This groundbreaking book delves into the revolutionary intersection of AI and the arts, offering an inspiring glimpse into how technology is reshaping the world of creatives. Discover how artificial intelligence is not just a tool but a catalyst that…

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#472 - The Observer’s Calendar for March 2025 51:45

5M ago51:45

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in March 2025. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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eBook "Asteroid Mining: The Space Gold Rush Revolution" 2:07

5M ago2:07

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Asteroid Mining: The Space Gold Rush Revolution Embark on an exhilarating journey beyond Earth's atmosphere with "Asteroid Mining: The Space Gold Rush Revolution,” by Daniel Triana. This groundbreaking book illuminates the dawn of a new era where visionaries and pioneers are setting their sights on the stars, driven by the promise of untold wealth.…

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#471 - Naked Eye Observing 1:00:41

5M ago1:00:41

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Chris and Shane talk about some ways to observe during the winter when it’s too cold to bring optics outside.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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eBay: Dorkfellas 1:10:37

5M ago1:10:37

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This is an episode for our true crime lovers! we're talking about a 2019 GANG STALKING SCANDAL that involves the executives at a fortune 500 company criminally stalking a sweet old couple. What made these executives so mad? The chief executives at Ebay so deeply butthurt about a comment the couple made on their niche ecommerce blog that they crashe…

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