
Pale Blue Pod
Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday.
Latest episodes

Dec 25, 2023 • 51min
Things that go Bump in the Universe with Dr. Renée James
Corinne and Moiya chat with Dr. Renée James about her new book, Things that go Bump in the Universe. Play for information about supernovae and gamma ray bursts, stay for the funny chapter titles and surprise ASMR. Guest Dr. Renée James is an a professor of astronomy and physics and author of the new book Things that go Bump in the Universe. Find her on twitter at @drcrj. Messages Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to Tell Me About It every other Thursday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 18, 2023 • 51min
Winter Sky in a cozy cabin
Corinne and Moiya tell you what to expect in the sky for the next few months including meteor showers, fabled star clusters, and a full moon with a new name from Corinne. They each reveal their holiday plans. Messages Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Join the Multicrew at multitude.productions/multicrew
Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 8min
Arrival review in a hot tub
Corinne and Moiya summarize and review the 2016 movie Arrival. Moiya makes a passionate witch accusation and Corinne identifies a new ick, then they rate the movie out of 15 heptapods. Messages Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to BIG GAME HUNGER every Monday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 4, 2023 • 49min
Chandra Observatory in a beachside cafe
Corinne and Moiya talk about NASA's premiere X-ray telescope: the Chandra Observatory! They also design their dream X-ray telescopes, and Corinne's plan is adorably wholesome. Messages Buy a quality jigsaw puzzle at Ravensburger.us
Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to EXOLORE every other Thursday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 27, 2023 • 54min
Astronaut training in a cave
Moiya and Corinne talk about how NASA astronauts are selected and trained. Both decide that, for them, it's really not worth the fuss. Messages Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to GAMES AND FEELINGS every Friday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 1min
Dr. Moiya's research in a school library
Moiya tells Corinne about the research projects she did in grad school. Messages Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to SPIRITS every Wednesday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 13, 2023 • 56min
UFO sightings in a cow field
Did the government announce aliens are real over the summer? Moiya and Corinne dig into the history of UFO sightings, talk all about the UFO congressional hearing, and laugh at the alien mummies from Peru. Messages Listen to NPR's Life Kit
Buy a quality jigsaw puzzle at Ravensburger.us
Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to JOIN THE PARTY every other Thursday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 6, 2023 • 46min
Mars in a cranberry bog
Moiya and Corinne cover the red planet to see if it's actually as angry as its reputation would suggest. Corinne shares a hilarious story involving the Olympics and Moiya related to the fact that Mars used to be engaged... to one of its moons. Messages Listen to NPR's Life Kit
Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Join the Multicrew at multicrew.club
Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 4min
Spooky space stuff in a Salem cemetery
Moiya and Corinne reveal what scares them about space and try to soothe each other's fears. Get ready for cold temperatures, lonely rovers, empty voids, and galaxy clusters full of screaming souls. Messages Listen to NPR's Life Kit
Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to TELL ME ABOUT IT every other Thursday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ask us anything in the Multitude studio
Moiya and Corinne answer your questions on everything from our favorite ice cream flavors to how we think the universe will end. And they respond with some questions of their own with a chill quiz. Sponsors Buy a quality jigsaw puzzle from Ravesburger Puzzles! Messages Listen to NPR's Life Kit
Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to Multitude's new show BIG GAME HUNGER every Monday Read Eli Grober's This Won't Help
Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com
Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod
Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod
Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod
Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com
Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com
About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.