Best Andrea Jones Rooy Podcasts (2025)

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Using Data to Make the World Better with Andrea Jones-Rooy 1:14:10

20d ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Dr. Dan interviews Andrea Jones-Rooy – data scientist, educator, podcast host, comedian, and circus performer – about how data informs our journeys to being our best selves. Based on her life of weaving in between the worlds of science and art, Andrea believes that it’s at the intersection of science and art that we can make the biggest, most life-…

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April Fools Papers with Wow If True 59:57

2d ago59:57

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Moiya tells fellow internet experts Amanda and Isabel about a nerdy corner of the web they've never seen before: prank astronomy papers! They do an elimination bracket to determine the best paper, and learn some fundamental truths about humor on the way. Guest Stars: Isabel J. Kim is a fiction writer, podcaster and real life attorney! Find her work…

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The science of self-medication in animals 46:55

5d ago46:55

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When we think about advances in medicine, most of us probably first picture lab coats and fancy equipment -- but as our guest, biologist Jaap de Roode, author of the extraordinary new book Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves shares, sometimes big discoveries (in medicine and beyond!) can come from looking for data i…

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Climbing the Walls: The Rise of ADHD in Women with Danielle Elliot 1:19:25

6d ago1:19:25

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On today’s episode, Dr. Dan interviews Danielle Elliot – a health and science journalist, documentarian, and host of Climbing the Walls, a new limited-series investigative podcast about ADHD in women. Danielle was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36. On this critical episode, Dr. Dan and Danielle discuss the rising tide of ADHD diagnoses in women,…

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A Day at NASA Goddard 1:02:44

9d ago1:02:44

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Moiya reminisces about a tour at NASA to see how they clean and test telescopes, where she got to sit down with a scientist who works behind the scenes on NASA missions. Guest Star: Eric Silver is a writer, podcaster, and renowned game master. Follow him online @el_silvero and see his work at ericsilver.work Dr. Knicole Colón is an Operations Proje…

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Ordinary Magic Unleashes Extraordinary Change with Dr. Greg Walton 1:08:48

13d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Dr. Dan and Dr. Greg Walton discuss Greg’s new book Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change with Small Acts. On today’s episode, Dr. Walton explains his vision of what is possible for our relationships, communities, institutions, and the world. The interview reveals that even when we feel trapped, we have vast opportunities for…

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S04E03 - AI-assisted journaling with reconfigured - with Richard Makara and Niko Korvenlaita 54:38

14d ago54:38

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In this episode, we spoke to Richard Makara and Niko Korvenlaita who are CEO and CTO of reconfigured. reconfigured is a journal app that makes it incredibly easy to capture and retrieve on-going notes, thoughts & insights. Richard is the CEO and he has led growth and built go-to-market data systems in high-growth scale-ups. Niko is a second time fo…

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Rerun: Carl Sagan in a Barn 54:34

16d ago54:34

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Moiya and Corinne honor the man who inspired the podcast's name: Carl Sagan! Corinne explains how Sagan spilled government secrets to get a job and Moiya reveals the mixed reactions to his science communication work. Messages Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Get your Pal…

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Mesoamerican Astronomy with Keenan Steiner 1:09:27

23d ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Moiya and Christina review the star-studded movie adapted from Douglas Adams' hit novel. Come for Moiya's thoughts on the infinite improbability drive, stay for Christina's fun facts about the worst poetry in the universe. Guest Star: Keenan Steiner is a standup comedian and host of Comedian Behavioral Therapy. Follow him online @keenanstandup or a…

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Preserving and Celebrating Pop Culture in a Changing World with Michele Y. Smith 1:05:36

27d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Dr. Dan interviews Michele Y. Smith, the passionate CEO of Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). Michele’s inspiring journey and people-centered leadership style drive her work at MOPOP and reflect her deep commitment to community-building, empathy, and mentorship. On today’s episode, Michele shares the personal and professional experiences that…

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Rerun: Kepler on Swan Lake 51:06

1M ago51:06

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Moiya gushes to Corinne about her favorite space mission: Kepler! Corinne has great budget instincts and brilliant ideas for exoplanetary presidential candidates. Messages Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch Listen to Join the Party every Tuesda…

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Holding Space for Good with Bonnie Jean Feldkamp 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Dr. Dan interviews award-winning syndicated columnist, TEDx speaker, and author Bonnie Jean Feldkamp about her popular Creators column “Holding Space For Good” and how her journalism shows us how to find the good in our communities and ourselves. On this deeply personal episode, Dr. Dan and Bonnie discuss her decision to leave a prestigious editori…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with Christina Kann 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Moiya and Christina review the star-studded movie adapted from Douglas Adams' hit novel. Come for Moiya's thoughts on the infinite improbability drive, stay for Christina's fun facts about the worst poetry in the universe. Guest Star: Christina Kann is a writer and podcaster. Listen to Burn Before Reading and read Indie Book Publishing From Start t…

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The Power of the Enneagram for Personal Transformation with Hayden Lee 1:14:06

1M ago1:14:06

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In this transformative episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Hayden Lee, a Master Certified Coach who holds the pinnacle of credentials in the coaching industry, to delve deep into the life-changing power of the Enneagram. This conversation is nothing short of mind-opening and mind-altering. The Enneagram, an ancient personality system rooted in spiritua…

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Searching for life in the Milky Way 43:41

1M ago43:41

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Is there life in our galaxy? How would we know if we spotted it? Dr. Moiya McTier, astrophysicist and folklorist, joins us to talk about her Ph.D. research on exactly that, plus the many surprising ways we get data about our universe (plus some existential pondering, of course)! Warning: we will be talking about the vastness of space and it's *no j…

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Data Science with Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy 1:08:59

1M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

What do space and politics have in common? Big data! Moiya asks Andrea how data science works and she answers with bittersweet examples of how America is less politically polarized than we think. Guest Star: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy is a professor of political science and data science, a comedian, and a circus performer. Check out her website jonesroo…

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Maybe: How One Word Can Change Everything In Your Life with Allison Carmen 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Dr. Dan speaks to Allison Carmen, a Maria Shriver "Architect of Change," Uncertainty Expert, and creator of The Maybe Mindset — a concept that is in Oprah’s New Dictionary of Enlightenment. Allison teaches us how embracing uncertainty can be our greatest ally. By living in Maybe, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities. This powerful minds…

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Fear and optimism in the age of AI 47:42

2M ago47:42

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Vasant Dhar has been working on AI since way before it was cool (and before most people thought it was possible). I've admired his work for a long time and since I started this show have wanted to have him on as a guest to talk about the strengths and limitations of LLMs. A few days ago, he published an article in The Hill about how DOGE is using A…

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Newton's Laws with Bijou Kabeya 59:53

2M ago59:53

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Moiya and Bijou cover the highs and lows of Sir Isaac Newton's career from his work on calculus to his descriptions of gravity and other forces, but the question remains: was he lonely? Guest Star: Bijou Kabeya is a New York-based comedian. Follow her on IG @bijoukabeya Messages Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Go supe…

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You are the Boss of You with Shauna Brittenham Reiter 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

In this powerful episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Shauna Brittenham Reiter, author of You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Own Terms and founder of Alaya Naturals, a holistic health wellness company. Shauna's journey is inspiring. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a teenager, congenital neutropenia in her twe…

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Birthcharts with Charmeé Taylor 54:28

2M ago54:28

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Charmeé breaks down some astrology concepts and walks us through Moiya's birthchart. It turns out Moiya's even more of a capricorn than she thought. Guest Star: Charmeé Taylor is an astrology enthusiast, writer, and podcaster. Her book is Confessions of a Bisexual. Follow her on IG @bi_astrology and on Tiktok @charmeeifyoudare. Messages Become a st…

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S04E02 - Programming with AI - with Simon Willison 50:01

2M ago50:01

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In this episode we talked to Simon Willison. Simon is the creator of Datasette, an open source tool for exploring and publishing data. He currently works full-time building open source tools for data journalism, built around Datasette and SQLite. Prior to becoming an independent open source developer, Simon was an engineering director at Eventbrite…

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Kindness and The Journey to Freedom with Leon Logothetis 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Dr. Dan speaks to “The Kindness Guy” Leon Logothetis, best-selling author, motivational speaker, global adventurer, TV personality, and host of the new documentary The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom (the sequel to The Kindness Diaries). Leon believes that kindness can change everything – and so will listeners after hearing today’s Make It a …

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The power of turning political attitudes into numbers 30:36

2M ago30:36

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We take it as a given that Americans are politically polarized, but how do we actually know if empirically this is the case? We talk with Prof. Patrick Egan (NYU) about how we can quantify something as abstract as a political attitude, why doing so helps us understand polarization, and how all of this helps reveal opportunities where we can make pr…

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Audience Q&A with Mayanna Berrin 1:27:50

2M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Moiya and Mayanna go through some questions from listeners and cover everything from earth's rotation to the loneliest galaxy in the universe. Guest Star: Mayanna Berrin is a writer, voice actor, and comedian based in LA. Follow her on IG @mayannaberrin. Hear her on StoryQuest and Tales Unrolled. And check out Dispatch, the video game Mayanna worke…

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Following Your Bliss: Murderinos, Dinosaurs, and Okapis with Steven Ray Morris 1:16:41

2M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

Dr. Dan interviews podcast legend STEVEN RAY MORRIS, the “Steven” millions of fans of the My Favorite Murder podcast yell loudly to when they see him IRL. Steven Ray Morris is a podcast producer, host, and audio engineer/editor. Steven shares his personal story and journey - from growing up in an over-achieving family to discovering dinosaurs, murd…

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Building a data warehouse to help find a cure for ALS 46:36

2M ago46:36

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ALS is a fatal motor neuron disease that has no cure and is estimated to affect hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Why is a cure, or even a meaningful treatment, so elusive? We talk with data engineer, scientist, and rare disease advocate Danielle Boyce at ALS TDI about her work helping us all better understand this terrible illness. While …

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Dark Energy with Chris Alan 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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Moiya and Chris talk about dark energy, the universe's biggest and fastest mystery. Chris asks great questions and reminds Moiya that she's spent too much time in the ivory tower. Guest Star: Chris Alan is a comedian in Charlottesville, VA. Follow him on IG @chrisalancomedy Messages Join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Get your Pale Blue Po…

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Divorce, Death, Addiction, and Blended Families, with Brittani Ard host of You Probably Think This Story's About You podcast 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Dr. Dan speaks to podcast phenomenon Brittani Ard, host of You Probably Think This Story's About You on this powerful episode. Raw, haunting, and achingly human, Brittani’s podcast isn’t your typical true crime story - it is her riveting story about relationships, life, love, family, survival, deception, secrets, pain, and ultimately overcoming cha…

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Spying on Elon Musk and Tesla from space 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Oceans of numbers come pouring out at us each day about the big tech companies -- whether it's spending on AI, iPhone sales, Tesla stocks ... or, lawsuits against SpaceX by Cards Against Humanity? -- senior tech correspondent Rani Molla is on the case. We talk with her about how to make sense of all the numbers coming our way, the power of zooming …

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TRAPPIST-1 Planets with Chris Cook 56:52

3M ago56:52

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Moiya, Chris, and Buzz Lightyear get together to talk about TRAPPIST-1, a nearby system of 7 exoplanets. Then they tag each planet as one of the 7 dwarves. FYI, this episode was recorded last year. Moiya is true, not new, to the game of hating Elon Musk. Guest Star: Chris Cook is a Chicago-based comedian. Find his work in his website christopherpau…

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The Rhythms of Life with Hayes Greenfield 59:33

3M ago59:33

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Dr. Dan interviews award-winning composer, jazz musician, and author Hayes Greenfield about self-acceptance and authenticity. In an interview that flows and grooves like jazz improvisation, their conversation is spontaneous, rhythmic, bright, and complex. Growing up with dyslexia in the 60s/70s when knowledge about the diagnosis was limited, Hayes …

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Just how much misinformation is out there? 51:31

3M ago51:31

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We all have ideas about how social media and misinformation are affecting us and our world. But, as our guest Prof. Joshua Tucker explains, received wisdom is not the same thing as scientific findings. Join us for a tour de force through how to break down "social media" and "misinformation" into researchable parts that can be theoretically and quan…

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S04E01 - Meaningful uses of AI - with Scott Hanselman 42:55

3M ago42:55

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Season 4, all about AI, has launched! In the first episode of the new season we talked to Scott Hanselman. Scott is a programmer, teacher, and speaker. He works out of his home office in Portland, Oregon for Microsoft as the Vice President of Developer Community. He works on .NET, Open Source, and the Azure Cloud Developer Experience, but he also b…

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Astronomy Acronyms with Alana Goldstein 50:58

3M ago50:58

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Moiya tells Alana about something that has bothered her for years: the way astronomers make acronyms! Get ready for poetic monsters, ancient weaponry, and magic spells... or the scientific projects named after them. Guest Star: Alana Goldstein is a New York-based comedian. Follow her on instagram at @goldiecomedy Messages Join the patreon at patreo…

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Celebrity, Fame, and Feminism with Gina Barreca 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

For Women’s History Month, Dr. Dan speaks to bestselling author, humorist, and feminist icon Gina Barreca about famous women in history and why these women’s voices and stories matter now more than ever. Their conversation is impactful and thought-provoking whether Dan and Gina are talking about Taylor Swift, Joan Rivers, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Fann…

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Season 2 trailer 0:58

3M ago0:58

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Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Data! We're going to explore brand new topics through the powerful lens of data, find common ground on some issues that are really dividing us, and even gaze into the night sky and the deep seas -- join us for an adventure, and then some, and walk away with a brand new way of looking at the world through the shared…

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