The Supermassive Podcast

97 episodes · 4 with AI analysis

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People · top 17

George R.R. Martin×3 Izzy Clark×2 Dr. Robert Matty Dr. Alfredo Carpinetti Dave Bautista Aaron Bolley Dr. Becky Smothers Dr. Becky Smethurst Richard Hollingham Don Pollacco Igor Novikov Kip Thorne Alexei Leonov Jason Momoa Dr. Robert Massey Dr. Emma Osborne Nigel Henbester

Companies · top 13

SpaceX×3 NASA×3 Blue Origin×2 European Space Agency×2 Royal Astronomical Society LIGO BBC Earth Hubble Marvel Cinematic Universe ESA (European Space Agency)China National Space Administration European Southern Observatory JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

Topics · top 10

Christmas gift recommendations for astronomy enthusiastsGravitational wave detection and human perception thresholdsCarrington event solar flare risks and satellite protectionGravity assist maneuvers and orbital mechanicsFermi Paradox and extraterrestrial communication methodsSolar cycle activity and space weather predictionTotal solar eclipse planning (2026 Iceland/Spain)Reference frames in physics educationLIGO gravitational wave detection capabilitiesDark sky site tourism and experiential travel

Analyzed Episodes

Dec 15, 2025

BONUS - Slingshots, Christmas Presents & Alien Communication

Christmas gift recommendations for astronomy enthusiastsGravitational wave detection and human perception thresholdsCarrington event solar flare risks and satellite protection

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Dec 23, 2025

How to Time Travel

Time Dilation and RelativityBlack Hole Physics and Event HorizonsWormhole Theory and Stability

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Jan 29, 2026

Q&A: Meteors, Artemis II, and Space Bathtubs

Exoplanet Ring Systems DetectionInternational Space Station Medical EmergenciesArtemis II Crewed Lunar Mission

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Feb 11, 2026

2026: The year in space... And at sea?!

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch and capabilitiesPLATO mission for exoplanet discoveryTotal solar eclipse August 12 2026 across Europe

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