The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts

Brandon Burroughs: Real-Life Rocket Scientist!

In this episode of The Curious Cosmos, join Derrick Pitts for an interview with real-life aerospace engineer Brandon Burroughs! Get the inside scoop on the building of th

Steve Russo and Sam Storch: Planetarium Magic

Join Derrick Pitts and his long time friends and colleagues, Sam Storch and Steve Russo, as they bring you behind the scenes of the planetarium! Learn all about the histo

Carter Emmart: Visualizing the Universe

Join Derrick Pitts for a conversation with Carter Emmert, head of astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History, to learn all about how data visualization

John Blackwell: High School Astronomy

Join Derrick Pitts for a conversation with John Blackwell, high school astronomy teacher and director of the Grainger Observatory at Philips Exeter Academy. Listen in as

Mary Roach: Packing for Mars

For years, the possibility of a manned mission to Mars has filled our newsfeeds and imaginations, but what actually needs to be done to make that dream a reality? In this

Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi: A Quantum Life

In this episode of The Curious Cosmos, Derrick is joined by astophysist, inventor, and media personality Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, to discuss everything from cutting edge physi

Ashley Walker: Black In Astro

Join The Franklin Institute's Derrick Pitts for a conversation with astrochemist and founder of advocacy org Black in Astro, Ashely Walker. Listen as they discuss resourc

Leslie Kean: UFOs, UAPs, and Scientific Inquiry

In this episode of The Curios Cosmos, Derrick Pitts sits down with Leslie Kean, an investigative journalist who's work led to the US government acknowledging the existenc

Vivian White: Astronomy for All!

Join Derrick Pitts for a conversation with astronomy educator Vivian White, who's curiosity and unique career has led her everywhere from partnerships with NASA to teachi

Christopher Ferguson: The Astronaut Experience

In the inaugural episode of Curious Cosmos, join Derrick for a conversation with real-life astronaut Christopher Ferguson! Listen and discover what it's like to be a To

The Curious Cosmos Trailer

Welcome to Derrick Pitts' brand new podcast, The Curious Cosmos! Join The Franklin Institute's beloved Chief Astronomer and Planetarium Director for a peek behind the c