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The Star River Podcast

by Eric Loyd: The Astropotamus

The Star River: Astronomy, Culture, and the Cosmic Connection We are all travelers on a single current - a River of Space and Time flowing from ancient suns into the distant future. On The Star River, we don’t just watch the universe pass by; we wade into the stream. Hosted by Eric Loyd (the Astropotamus), this podcast bridges the gap between the technical and the transcendent. We explore our inextricable link to the Cosmos through the lenses of astrophotographers, the melodies of musicians, and the insights of world-class astrophysicists and celestial explorers. The Ritual of the Glass Every episode begins with a ritual: sharing a local drink to ground ourselves in the present before we navigate the infinite. From the physics of light to the silence of the high desert, we seek to understand the current that moves through us all. What to Expect: Deep Space Science: Exploring the VLA, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the cutting edge of Black Holes and Active Galactic Nuclei.Astro-Culture: Interviews with educators, artists, and authors inspired by the night sky.The Human Element: Stories of wonder, heritage, and the "First Light" moments that change us forever. You are already in the River. Join us as we navigate its bends, its shallows, and its sudden falls. Raise a glass, find your place in the flow, and let’s see where the current takes us. Connect with the Current: Website: https://thestarriver.comJoin the Conversation: Call 855-DEEP-SKY to ask guest questions or share your own "Star River" story. The Astropotamus listens to every message and you might just find him on the other end! Keywords & Topics: Astronomy Interviews, Journey through Time, Space Exploration, Cosmic Connections, Radio Astronomy, Deep Space Imaging, Dark Sky Tourism, Astrophotography Tips, Backyard Astronomy, Citizen Science, Space & Philosophy, Human Heritage, Science and Art

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#21
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28
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Latest episodes

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Seeing the Entire Sky at Once in Radio Waves with Dr Jayce Dowell

What does it mean to look at the the entire sky all at once in radio waves? Charting the Course This episode dives into the world of radio astronomy with Dr. Jayce Dowel

Sep 1
1 h 24 min

How to See the Surface of a Star: New Mexico’s Secret Super-Telescope with Professor Michelle Creech-Eakman

What does it take to see the surface features of distant stars or track satellites in deep space? In this episode we sit down with Professor Michelle Creech-Ekman, Profes

Aug 18
1 h 42 min

Transitioning from the VLA to the Rest of New Mexico

As we pull up stakes on the Plains of San Augustin and wrap up our time with the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array, let's take a quick pit stop to reflect on our journey so

Aug 4
5 min

Can a Star Make a Cookie? (And How We Search for Alien Tech) with Dr. Chenoa Tremblay

Can a star make a cookie and searching for techno- and bio-signatures to find signs of extraterrestrial life. What do cosmic cookies, giant space spectrometers, and arti

Jul 28
1 h 12 min

Flecks of Matter on a Spinning Rock: Finding Joy in Smallness with Corrina Jaramillo-Feldman

What happens when you leave the high-stakes, "level-10 emergencies" of political campaign management to find your center among the stars? In this episode, I sit down with

Jul 21
41 min

What's Dance Got to Do With It? Signe Mason, Part 2

Gather around the campfire, fellow Star River navigators! In this episode, we sit down with Signe Mason, an Operations Specialist at the world-renowned Very Large Array (

Jul 14
52 min

Not Today, Satan: Managing the VLA Telescope with Signe Mason, Part 1

Gather around the campfire, fellow Star River navigators! In this episode, we sit down with Signe Mason, an Operations Specialist at the world-renowned Very Large Array (

Jul 7
54 min

The Parking Lot Conversation with Lorenzo and Richard

What happens when two VLA workers get interviewed without warning in the parking lot of the VLA? Let's find out. This was in the parking lot of the U.S. National Science

Jun 23
30 min

Blue Collar Astronomy: Maintaining the VLA with Shane Baca

You heard about Shane Baca in the previous episode, and now it's time to hear from Shane himself. "When they cross the cattle guard out here on the way in, they gotta ta

Jun 9
42 min

Enchanted Frequencies: Shane Baca Trailer

Hello, fellow Navigators! Pull up a chair next to the campfire for a quick mid-stream check-in. My day job has been an absolute mountain of work this week, so I am lettin

Jun 2
5 min

VLBA Space Exploration: From Books to Black Holes with Dr. Justin Linford

You don't need an elite academic pedigree to have a meaningful relationship with the universe; you just have to be curious, dedicated, and a little bit crazy. Dr. Justin

May 26
34 min

Introduction to Season Two: The Enchanted Frequency

Gather 'round the campfire, Navigators. Welcome back to the banks of the Star River! After a six-week winter thaw, the current is officially moving again. In this specia

May 22
5 min

The New Mexico Mission: Returning Home

In this final "transition" episode, Eric (The Astropotamus) packs his bags and heads home from the Land of Enchantment. Returning with dozens of hours of audio from the d

Apr 25
4 min

The New Mexico Mission: Standing in the Middle of Silence and the Darkness of the Skies

In this special "transition" episode, Eric (The Astropotamus) packs his bags and heads for the Land of Enchantment. Before diving into interviews with the scientists of t

Apr 18
10 min

From Flashing the ISS to Building a Legacy: A Conversation with Robert Lozano

Ever wondered how a karaoke machine can help you communicate with the International Space Station? Listen to this amazing story and find out! In this expansive interview

Apr 14
1 h 15 min

The New Mexico Mission: Exploring the Silence of the Cosmos and the Darkness of the Skies

The Astropotamus is heading to the Land of Enchantment. By the time you hear this, I'll already be in the current - traveling from the vineyards of New York to the high d

Apr 11
2 min

The Dark Sky Defender: From Fighter Jets to the Space Shuttle Program with Mike Weasner

What does it feel like to fly a jet fighter at Mach 1 and realize your wingman is silhouetted against the brilliant, unpolluted glow of the Milky Way? In this episode, I

Apr 7
1 h 07 min

The Human Firewall: Open Source Firmware and the Fight Against Digital Predators with Josh at WLTechBlog

Is our technology a bridge to the stars, or a back door into our private lives? On this journey down the Star River, the current has led me to Josh at WLTechBlog - a dig

Mar 31
1 h 01 min

The Five Messengers: Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and Multi-Messenger Astronomy with Dr. Saavik Ford

How do we listen to the five - and only five - messengers of the universe? Join astrophysicist Dr. Saavik Ford as we explore the high-energy heart of Active Galactic Nucl

Mar 24
1 h 16 min

Pro Astrophotography Results from Your Backyard: The Greg Yancey Method

Sometimes, the best way to travel through time is to sit still under the stars. In this episode, I wade into the current with fellow traveler Greg Yancey for a masterclas

Mar 17
1 h 07 min

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