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The Star River Podcast

Eric Loyd: The Astropotamus

The Star River: Astronomy, Culture, and the Cosmic ConnectionWe 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

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Beyond the Dome: Backyard Imaging & Workflow with...

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2026/03/17

Sometimes, the best way to travel through time is to sit still under the stars. I wade into the current today with fellow time traveler Greg Yancey for a deep dive into the backyard workflow. An award-winning backyard astrophotographer, he'll take us down the River and teach us about his transition from a permanent dome to a mobile APO setup. He shows us the unexpected ways astrophotography helps clear the mind, and we talk about what it means to truly connect with the night. In the world of

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The Sound of the Void with Thomas Loupe

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2026/03/10

On this episode of the Star River, I'm joined by Thomas Loupe, an artist who navigates the intersection of engineering, filmmaking, and music. Known for his atmospheric electronic project First Sun and his work on the the video game Natural Selection II (among others), Thomas has spent years "translating" the universe into sounds and visuals we can all understand.We discuss his Return Void project and the philosophy of making the cosmos accessible to everyone. As fellow travelers and

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The Astroholic with Alfredo Carpineti

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2026/03/03

Do our best ideas come from the pub? Dr. Alfredo Carpineti bridges the lab and the lounge to find the "invisible rainbows" that connect us to the cosmos.In this episode, we explore the "Astroholic" spirit: the belief that if the universe can forge spirits in cosmic clouds, we can certainly find its secrets over a shared glass. Sitting down with Alfredo - astrophysicist, writer for IFLScience, and chair of Pride in STEM - we discuss the evolution of stars and the vital importance of

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The Egg Hunter with Katja Lindblom

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2026/02/24

In this first journey down the Star River, I am joined by Swedish astronomer and artist Katja Lindblom. We don't just talk about data; we explore the currents of our own histories. We trace the flow from her days as an "Angry Astronomer" fighting astronomical misinformation to her true calling as an "Egg Hunter." Together, we look at how the River of Time is fed by the small tributaries of our past. How a father's books become inspiration for us to follow. How even a

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The Star River - Trailer

The Star River Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Welcome to the Star River.We are all travelers on a single current - a River of Space and Time flowing from the hearts of ancient suns into the distant future. The Star River is an exploration of that profound connection, bridging the gap between the technical and the transcendent experiences of the night sky.In this trailer, host Eric Loyd (the Astropotamus) introduces the mission of the show: to examine how we are inextricably linked to the cosmos through conversations with scientists, artists,

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