Moiya tells Ann about the oldest light in the universe and how it's used to study the Big Bang. Ann tells Moiya about the value of scientific exploration. From pigeon poop to post-it notes, the CMB shines above us all.

Guest Star:

• Ann Bartow is a comedian, formerly a lawyer. Find her on Bluesky at annbartow.bsky.social

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• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com
• Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com
• Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com
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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.

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Moiya asks AJ to explain how law works in space. Like, who owns it? Who can send things there? Can you get away with draining your wife's bank account if you're above the atmosphere? Listen here for hot tips to plan your next space heist!

Guest Star:

• AJ Link is a space lawyer and professor of space law at Howard University. He says to google him haha!

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Credits

• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.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.

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Moiya and Erika talk about the weirdest things in the universe and what it's like to explain them in a book. They cover secret book deals, pasta inside stars, and Erika's hopes for the future of humanity.

Guest Star:

• Dr. Erika Hamden is an astrophysicist and author of Weird Universe. Follow her and watch her science videos at erika.hamden

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Credits

• Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.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.