Starry Time

14:28

Camelopardalis: Cosmic Background

Starry Time ·

2026/05/09

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the fascinating astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Camelopardalis--the Giraffe.Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Background 02:52 First Impressions & Where to Find the Constellation 04:52 Brightest Star 06:56 Bayer's

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10:34

Asterism: Maria Mitchell and Sunspots

Starry Time ·

2026/05/02

Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they learn about America's First Woman Astronomer--Maria Mitchell-- and the science behind sunspots! Links Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:58 A Brief History about Maria Mitchell 05:52 Science of Sunspots 10:02

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12:23

Sagitta: Pop Culture Superstar

Starry Time ·

2026/04/25

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore favorite and least favorite pop culture (broadly defined) appearances of Sagitta. They'll also Wish Upon a Star for something they wished existed using the Sagitta brand.Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:49 Favorites 04:23 Least Favorites 09:33 Wish Upon

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18:01

Sagitta: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Starry Time ·

2026/04/18

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greek mythology of the constellation Sagitta!Links: Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Background 02:45 Myth Retellings 08:31 Myth Analysis 11:19 Retconstellations 14:06 AI Oracle 17:14 Outro Keywords: Sagitta, Babylonian Star Lore,

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15:39

Sagitta: Cosmic Background

Starry Time ·

2026/04/11

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Sagitta, the Arrow (not to be confused with the more famous Sagittarius constellation of the Zodiac, which was covered in season 1--the back catalog is calling!)Links Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00

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19:47

Asterism: The Moons of Jupiter

Starry Time ·

2026/04/04

Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they summarize the myths of the Galilean moons and share their favorite astronomical facts about these ice satellites!Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:35 Background & History 04:51 Callisto 07:58 Io 10:34 Europa 15:16

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3:45

Starry Time Returns Trailer

Starry Time ·

2026/04/01

At long last, Jordan & Kit announce the return of Season 3: Into the Woods! Weekly content on the astronomy, mythology, pop culture, and assorted asterisms of the constellations in the night sky is returning soon. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod

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12:55

Centaurus: Pop Culture Superstar!

Starry Time ·

2025/03/24

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)!Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:10 Favorites 05:15 Least Favorites 06:55 Other Mentions 08:30 Wish Upon a Star 12:20 Outro Keywords/Topics: Chiron, Centaurus, Pop Culture,

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25:29

Centaurus: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Starry Time ·

2025/03/16

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greco-Roman mythology of the constellation Centaurus! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:32 Background 02:25 Myth Retelling 10:58 Myth Analysis 13:02 Retconstellations 20:57 AI Oracle 24:45 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Centaurus,

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17:21

Centaurus: Cosmic Background

Starry Time ·

2025/03/01

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Centaurus -- the centaur! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Topics Covered/Keywords: Alpha Centauri, Proxima Centauri, Ptolemy, Johann Bayer, Closest Star, Exoplanets, Super-earth, Planet B, Orbits, Habitable Zone, Parker Solar

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13:19

Lynx: Creature Corner

Starry Time ·

2025/02/22

Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn more about the real-world animals that the constellation Lynx was named after! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:37 Creature Corner: Lynx 12:44 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Lynx, Bobcat, Wildlife, Conservation,

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10:02

Lynx: Pop Culture Superstar

Starry Time ·

2025/02/15

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Lynx shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly) defined!Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Favorites 03:45 Least Favorites 07:17 Wish Upon a Star 09:34 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation, Lynx, Pop Culture, Minnesota Lynx,

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16:04

Lynx: Myth and Retcons(tellations)

Starry Time ·

2025/02/08

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths, legends, and folklore of Lynx. Because this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth attached, Jordan and Kit 'Wax Poetic' and create their own myths! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:07 Background 03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore 06:44

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13:35

Cosmic Background: Lynx

Starry Time ·

2025/02/02

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:30 Background 03:40 First Impressions and Where to Find It 05:29 Brightest Star 07:15 Bayer’s Variable

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11:23

Asterism: Bear Creature Corner Plus

Starry Time ·

2025/01/25

Join Jordan and Kit as they head to Creature Corner to explore the fascinating world of bears and to share their favorite fictional bears!Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:45 Creature Corner 05:47 Favorite Fictional Bears 10:53 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Bears, Black Bears, Grizzly

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16:04

Ursae: Pop Culture Superstar

Starry Time ·

2025/01/18

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where "Ursa" and the Dipper asterisms show up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do if they had control of the Ursa brand. Buckle in, because this one gets chaotic! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:14 Favorites 06:38 Least Favorites 09:28 Other Mentions 12:01 Wish Upon A Star 15:37

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20:57

Ursae: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Starry Time ·

2025/01/11

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greek mythology of the constellation Ursa Major and Ursa Minor!Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:36 Background 05:33 Myth Retelling 10:50 Myth Analysis 13:14 Retconstellation 17:31 AI Oracle 20:17 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Constellation Myths, Greco-Roman

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18:48

Ursa Major: Cosmic Background

Starry Time ·

2025/01/04

Join Jordan and Kit as they enter Into the Wild and discuss the astronomy of the constellation Ursa Major!Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:02 Background 01:53 First Impression and Where to Find Ursa Major 04:49 Brightest Star 08:23 Bayer's Variable Star 12:20 Gold Star 18:03 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa Major, Big Dipper,

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15:23

Ursa Minor: Cosmic Background

Starry Time ·

2025/01/04

Season 3 is afoot! Join Jordan and Kit as they venture Into the Wild and explore the astronomy of the constellation Ursa Minor. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:16 Background 02:32 First Impression and Where to Find Ursa Minor 03:55 Brightest Star 07:44 Bayer's Variable Star 10:30 Gold Star 14:42 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa

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14:48

Asterisms: Auroras

Starry Time ·

2024/07/28

Join Jordan and Kit for the final episode of season 2 where they explore the science and mythology of auroras (Borealis and Australis)! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html Website: http://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:44 The Science of Auroras 09:22 Myths and Folklore of Auroras 13:46 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Aurora Borealis, Aurora Australis, Northern Lights, Southern

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