Discover the Universe with The Jodcast!

23 Jan 2025

Tune in to The Jodcast, the UK’s oldest monthly astronomy podcast from Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of the cosmos? Do you want to hear the latest discoveries in astronomy directly from experts? Then tune in to The Jodcast, the UK’s oldest astronomy podcast from PhD students & Postdocs at Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (JBCA)!   

You can listen to The Jodcast on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or from https://www.jodcast.net/.

Tune in during your commute, a study break, or a quiet evening, and let The Jodcast take you on a journey through the cosmos – one episode at a time. Follow @officialjodcast on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and more astronomy content! Episodes include:

1. Research Highlights: Dive into discussions on groundbreaking astronomy research published in leading peer-reviewed international journals.   
2. Interviews with Experts: Listen to in-depth conversations with astrophysicists, working at the forefront of their fields. Some famous interviewees from past Jodcast episodes include Brian Cox, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, and Buzz Aldrin.  
3. Jodbites: This segment puts the spotlight on JBCA PhD students and Postdocs, discussing the cutting-edge research that they are part of. We also highlight what life is like as an early career researcher, challenging the stereotypes of who can be a STEM scientist.  
4. Ask an Astronomer: Have a burning question about the universe? In this popular segment, JBCA and Jodrell Bank Observatory (JBO) astronomers tackle questions from listeners.  

Whether you're working in astrophysics, an amateur astronomer or just someone with a love for the cosmos, The Jodcast makes complex topics accessible and enjoyable.