Podcasts about night skies

Eric Miller never had a job on a film set he didn't like. Production manager, production assistant, transportation coordinator, screenwriter, author, Director and guy who brings coffee and donuts. The Grim and Bloody gang checks in with man who brought us the sci-fi favorite movies Shadow Men and Night Skies to talk up his latest literary chiller Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? and a life lived behind the camera.

This month on Minnesota Night Skies, September means cooler temps and no mosquitos - great stargazing weather!  We've got tips for watching the lunar eclipse (the one that's not visible in North America)  September 7  via a livestream. There's a double - or triple - conjunction September 19 this month (if you want to sing the song, here's the link).  Venus, Regulus, and that ol' crescent moon will be, as Bob says, "stacked like a Viennese torte." Plus, it sounds like something out of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Bob says the idea of a Blood Moon is "particularly heinous." Autumn begins at 1:19pm September 20, and look for something called "zodiacal light." And next month, the Orionids from Halley's comet and no lunar interference! All the details of October, next month on Minnesota Night Skies! Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. You can look for Starwalk and Stellarium Mobile wherever you get your apps. They're available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.

Welcome back to The Dread Broadcast—our monthly after-hours horror pub, where creators, collectors, and fans gather (virtually) for drinks, laughs, and screams. Think of it as the late-night haunt after everyone's finished their own shows: a candlelit roundtable for sharing what's new, what's hidden, and what's worth digging out of the crypt. This month we close out summer with Episode 4: August After Dark – Horror's Last Summer Screams, featuring horror headlines, hidden gems, physical media treasures, and a very special guest… ⸻

This month is crammed with cool observations but first, let's start with a stargazing riddle! When is a planet not a planet? And looking to the skies, our nearest neighbour in space, the Moon, has a treat in store on the 7th! That evening, there's a total lunar eclipse and the Moon will rise in Earth's shadow as seen from the Petersphere. Listen to this month's Sky Watch and discover the wonders of our dark skies in the Petersphere. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month on Minnesota Night Skies, August is the month of the full Sturgeon Moon! We've got tips for watching the Perseids mid-month, either from your very own lounging chair in the backyard, or via a livestream. Jupiter and Venus are in conjunction this month (if you want to sing the song, here's the link). Look to the northeast August 12, between 4:00-5:00am  to see what Bob calls “a potentially life-changing” event. Mercury returns, and Bob assures us that it's ok if we really didn't notice Mercury was missing in the first place. Plus Bob's got a link to check out wildfire smoke and its movement, for all your stargazing needs. And next month, no meteor showers, no bright stars, no eclipses available in our hemisphere, but Saturn and Neptune get cozy. All the details of September, next month on Minnesota Night Skies! Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. You can look for Starwalk and Stellarium Mobile wherever you get your apps. They're available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.  

August is a great month for stargazing in the ‘Petersphere’! We’re still in Summer, yet the nights have drawn out enough to allow properly dark skies between twilights. Temperatures are comfy overnight, unlike the chill of Winter, and we have a superb shooting star display coming up! And this month we ponder an often-asked question as to whether there’s a philosophical or even spiritual element to observing the universe. Listen to this month's Sky Watch to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month on Minnesota Night Skies, it's occultations galore! The International Space Station gives you the best chance to see it in sunlight.  You can find out more at the Heavens Above website, or NASA's Spot the Station app or the Spot the Station website. Meanwhile, the moon occults Fang (!), you can track lunar occultations of bright stars online at Bright Star Occultation, the waning crescent moon upstages the Pleiades, and the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower is a great preface to the Perseids coming next month.   Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. Also look for  Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.  

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey go deep into the surprising history behind Harry and the Hendersons—including how a scrapped alien horror film called Night Skies ultimately led to E.T. and Bigfoot comedy gold. From Oscars to animatronic controversies, this episode reveals the untold story behind one of Spielberg's most fascinating creative pivots. How Night Skies went from alien horror to E.T. Rick Baker's original designs for a much scarier alien crew Why the Bigfoot suit in Harry and the Hendersons almost wasn't eligible for an Oscar John Lithgow's role in reshaping the script (and the heart) of the film The connection between Predator, Harry, and Universal Studios Hollywood Why the movie's emotional ending still holds up after 38 years Also in this episode: a new Wicked trailer drop, Hagrid's joins Express Pass, Rip Ride Rockit gets a closing date, and Halloween Horror Nights adds Fallout and Five Nights at Freddy's to the mix. Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Book Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this West Virginia Morning, cicadas annoy some, but have profound meaning to others. And a new radio and television series highlights some of the brightest, clearest skies in the nation. The post Brood 14 Cicadas Emerge And New Series Explores State’s Clear Night Skies, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This month on Minnesota Night Skies, the strawberry moon is ripe for picking starting June 10. Plan your summer solstice party for June 20 at 9:42pm. There's a triple conjunction June 29 you can see with a map and binoculars. The summertime Milky Way lets you, in Bob's words, “drink a little starlight.” Plus Regulus in Leo, and noctilucent clouds, this month on Minnesota Night Skies.   Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. Also look for Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.  

Summer officially arrives this month and June is famous for the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year when the 'Petersphere' receives over 16 hours of daylight! This June however, Sky Watch is focussing on the Moon rather than the Sun. Listen to this month's Sky Watch to discover more. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies. Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield’s night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This month on Minnesota Night Skies, the Milky Way in May! Mars in the Beehive cluster: best band name ever or astronomical event? Find out May3 and 4th The Eta Aquariid meteor shower early in the mornings of May 6 and 7  Galaxies in Virgo: you'll need a telescope, but even a gently used one can open up a world of delights.  You can't see these galaxies with your eyes, but with a telescope and a map, you can galaxy hop across Virgo! Corvus the crow has lots of galaxies in it,too, but it can be a little tricky to find. Follow arc of the Big Dipper's handle, the second bright star is Spica, and Corvus is just a little to the right of that. The International Space Station returns at dusk - download NASA's Spot the Station app or go to the Spot the Station website Plus, Bob just won the 2025 Regional Award for contributions to public and amateur astronomy from the North Central Region of the Astronomical League!   Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. Also look for  Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.

By May the 'Petersphere' skies don't get dark until mid-evening. The darkest part of the sky is overhead and is ideal for observations as we head into Summer. Along with what to observe this month, Sky Watch also brings more essential tips to make the most of your observations! Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a micromoon appearing this weekend.

This month on Minnesota Night Skies, it's a quiet month as we wait for spring to finally arrive, but there are a few things to look out for. Aurora season continues over most of Minnesota! Mars aligns with Gemini's bright start Castor and Pollux on April 10. Look for the smallest full moon of the year, the so-called micro-moon on April 12.  Don't believe it?  Bob has tips to assemble photographic proof. Also April 12, there's a close conjunction with Spica in Virgo. Look for the peak of the annual Lyrid meteor shower April 22. Venus has flipped over to the morning sky after it passed between the Earth and sun. We'll have a nice conjunction of Venus, Saturn and the crescent moon on April 25 very low at dawn.   And watch Jupiter and Mars move to the east at a good clip this month as they orbit the sun.   Plus, for the first time ever, Bob reads poetry!   Next month on Minnesota Night Skies, another meteor shower to look forward to, plus more pleasant weather (we hope) to encourage folks to spend the night out under the stars.   Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. Also look for  Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones.

It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a three parter anyways. 2007 was a damn fine year for horror movies. Unfortunately though, there is no iron clad masterpiece amongst them. Just a ton of really decent films. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 2007? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 4+ hour running time split over 3 episodes. This is 2007, A Year In Horror.It's a pretty long journey this one, part 2 of 3 in fact. I am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes.0.34 - Also Rans (Part 2)8.43 - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street13.59 - Zodiac (w/ Alexander Heff)1.00.19 - [REC]1.05.26 - Also Rans (Part 3)1.14.55 - Inside You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.comDon't bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Twitter.Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.

The 'Petersphere' is part of an International Dark Sky Reserve inside a National Park, so our location couldn't be much better for stargazing! The question is, how do you make the most of your observations? Listen to this month's Sky Watch to find out how. You'll also discover how the stars help decide when Easter falls. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies. Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half of the world's population cannot enjoy the night sky due to light pollution. Fortunately, South Africa has a significant geographic advantage, allowing us to experience our stunning night skies. The country aims to leverage this with its substantial investment in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a multi-billion-dollar initiative to construct the world's largest telescope. In an interview with Biznews, Shamilla Chettiar, the Deputy Director-General of the South African Department of Tourism, said that R352 million will be allocated to the project in the Northern Cape to stimulate economic growth and combat unemployment. Dr. Chettiar said that Sutherland, home to the largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, has seen a surge in tourism, generating R50 million annually for the region. A Science Exploratorium will be established in Carnarvon, where the SKA is located, and the astro-tourism strategy will include the indigenous storytelling traditions of the San people

This month on Minnesota Night Skies, Bob King returns from his trip to Norway, having seen the Northern Lights like he's never seen them before. That ol' busybody moon is hanging with Mars in March, plus there's a total lunar eclipse to look forward to on March 14. Venus transforms from a night owl to a morning person (planet) this month, and spring arrives at 4:01 a.m. March 20. You can see photos from Bob's aurora-watching trip here at Sky & Telescope magazine. Next month on Minnesota Night Skies,  Venus is a relentlessly perky "morning star" in the eastern sky at dawn and the Lyrid meteor shower is coming up on the morning of April 21. Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. Also look for  Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones.  

Sky Watch has been airing monthly on Shine Radio for two years already, and this is our 25th episode! We might be focussed on the wonders of space, yet we can't ignore the passage of time. Speaking of which, how do you fancy a spot of time travel? Find out how and discover the celestial wonder, about 600 light years distant, of the lovely Beehive Cluster. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies. Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City's Planning Commission is considering a rezoning plan that would allow for the building of 4,500 new homes in Brooklyn. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James says health care providers that refuse gender-affirming care to trans patients could be in violation of the state's anti-discrimination laws. Also, dozens of teens in Lodi, New Jersey, share a passion for surfing. And finally, WNYC's David Furst and Rosemary Misdary discuss a parade of planets in New York City's night skies this month.

Chasing Night Skies with David Behrens Join David Behrens and Nicholas Albert as they discuss the joy of astrophotography, and the many ways that opportunities present themselves in the Great Lakes. From the Northern Lights to the Milky Way, and star filled skies above the landscape. These are the experiences and magic of night skies in Michigan! Please don't forget to rate and subscribe!

"Oh, be a fine girl, kiss me!", or, if you prefer, "Oh, be a fine guy, kiss me!" That may sound like a Valentine's message, but for us stargazers it's a handy mnemonic. Find out why in February's Sky Watch and take a tour of the 'Winter Hexagon' asterism. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies. Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield’s night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Bob is back with a new podcast!  Join Astro Bob King and host Lisa Johnson for a look at what to see in the night skies this month all across Minnesota. In our debut episode,  Bob talks about the planets (they'll all be visible at different times this month), a conjunction right away February 1st, and how to see the "Heavenly Palace."     Bob King is an author, photographer and amateur astronomer and he writes about astronomy (and offers photography tips) for a variety of publications, including his column for Forum Communications and Sky & Telescope magazine.  For more information about the guides Bob talked about, you can check out Skymaps.com and/or look for Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones. For information about satellites, visit Heavens Above for satellite and other data customized to your location. Information about the Seestar Smart Telescope is available here. If you want to sing the "Conjunction Junction" song from Schoolhouse Rock, you can find it here.  To learn more about the Chinese space station, Tiangong, click here.  To learn more about Road Scholar trips, click here.

Howard Parkin (MBE!) talks to Christy DeHaven, giving us a heads up on what we can expect to see in the Island's Night Skies in 2025. From eclipses to occultations, aurora to meteor showers, there's plenty to keep us occupied as we look up over the next 12 months.

Hello, Happy New Year, and welcome to 'Sky Watch' for January! We're accustomed to embarking on a new voyage around our local star every January, but it hasn't always been that way. Based on ecclesiastical tradition, the ‘Petersphere' year began on the 25th of March for centuries, right up until 1752, before finally changing to the 1st of January! The Winter night sky offers some of the best observations of the year. Listen to this month's Sky Watch to discover why. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Agee (Peacemaker, The Sarah Silverman Program, Superstore) joins the Spiel boys to talk about the very festive, very zany, and incredibly dark family film Gremlins, produced by Steven Spielberg, directed by Joe Dante, and starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates. The trio discuss the film's reception upon release, why it still holds up today, how it helped usher in the PG-13 rating, how devastatingly gorgeous Phoebe Cates is, and how Gremlins grew out of the famous unmade Spielberg evil aliens movie titled Night Skies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Madison high school is home to a state-of-the-art planetarium, where you can see a visual performance of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. The post Madison School District's Planetarium Displays Night Skies, Brig... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Send us a textLocal astronomer Frank Sanders will be hosting a talk at the Gilpin County Public Library on Tuesday, December 3! For more details, listen to today's segment and enjoy the host's reading of Sanders's most recent monthly Night Skies column for The Mountain-Ear! Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear podcast featuring the news and culture from peak to peak. If you would like to be featured in the podcast, contact the host at media@themountainear.com!SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the COUPON CODE PODCAST FOR A 10% Discount for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS https://www.themtnear.com/subscribe/ You can find us online by visiting https://www.themtnear.com/Find us on Facebook @mtnearShare this podcast around wherever you've found it or by sharing the link https://themtnearpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or https://www.themtnear.comYou can contact our editor at info@themountainear.com.Thank you for listening.

With another orbit of the Sun nearly complete, we reach the Winter Solstice on the 21st of the month. The shortest day, the longest night, yet with the promise that Spring and Summer are on their way. Meanwhile, when we get some high pressure at this time of year, the skies can be crystal clear if a little chilly. So, keep a weather eye out and, whenever we get one of those glorious transparent Winter nights, wrap up warm, have a hot drink handy and head outside! Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a rare comet is brightening the night skies this month. AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a rare comet is brightening the night skies this month.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the northern light could make an appearance in several new England skies, including Massachusetts. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

In the seventh episode of the all-new Arizona Highways podcast, host Steve Goldstein and Arizona Highways editor Robert Stieve talk with photographer Sean Parker about the rewards and the challenges that come with making images after dark.

Ruskin Hartley champions equitable access to dark skies and quality lighting for all through DarkSky's award-winning programs. He works closely with volunteer leaders and donors to secure increased support for our priorities around the world. Ruskin believes that experiencing a dark sky, and appreciating quality lighting, are essential to DarkSky's mission. Before this position, Ruskin directed […] Read full article: Episode 127: How Rewilding The Night Skies Can Provide Major Benefits To Migratory Birds And Other Species

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In 1962, sociologist Dr. Everett Rogers, first published his book on the 'Diffusion of Innovations'. This theory describes the mechanism by which societies accept new technologies, ideas, styles, terminologies, attitudes and behaviors. This is important to know as marketing experts, government agencies, and political analysts still utilize this theory to manipulate the public. Political and social activists need to understand the theory so they can more successfully persuade people. Then, Professor J. Scott Miller (Maysville Community and Technical College, KY) fills us in to the constellations and planets we can see in the night sky during the month of June. Here is Derek Sivers' video 'First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ. Here is his website: https://sive.rs/ ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science' is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal

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In Green Dreamer's episode 413, we welcome Dr. Hilding Neilson, who shares with us his knowledge of the night skies and expertise as an astronomer traced by his Mi'kmaw lineage. Trained in the Western-scientific sphere of astrophysics and shaped by Mi'kmaq methodologies, Dr. Neilson aims to disrupt the Euro-centric claim on the night sky as codified through historical and modern Astro-colonial pursuits of objectivity, discovery, nomenclature. In demanding that Indigenous stories and systems of knowledge not only be heard but given a leading role on the stage of public policy making, Hilding invites us to reflect upon the value of night sky knowledge and ponder how it reflects and shapes life on earth, as well as how we choose to ethically engage with this knowledge moving forward.

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They're here...Some of the '80s most influential and popular films wouldn't exist without Steven Spielberg, and Poltergeist is one of them.But its origins aren't from ghost stories, but in UFO sightings, and it would be Spielberg's hesitance to do a sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind that would lead him down the path of creating a pseudo sci-fi horror sequel called Night Skies, itself based on the Kelly-Hopkinsville encounter of 1955.Night Skies, a dark story of malevolent aliens terrorizing a rural family, would never materialise, but it would create the basis for two cinematic classics - one rooted in sci-fi, and the other in horror. The former would become E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and the latter, would become Poltergeist... But the story of Poltergeist doesn't end there. Its legacy is one of miscredits, alleged stolen work, game-changing visual effects, the MPAA PG rating, the absolute industry clout of Spielberg, and its own ghoulish curse, culminating in the tragic deaths of its talented young stars.This house is cleanI would love to hear your thoughts on Poltergeist (1982) !CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip | Buy Merch ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon E, Sade, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Vern, Cat, Andy, Mike, Griff, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Will, Jack, Dave, Chris, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete, Heather, Danny, Aly, Tyler, Stu, Brett, Philip and Michele

Matthew Jackson is an astrophotographer who recently opened an art gallery in Livingston, Montana. His gallery, called Montana Dark Sky Photography, features astrophotography exclusively. I chat with Matt in-person at his gallery to find out how he got started, about his pandemic road trip, and his dark sky advocacy. I also share some amazing places you should visit when you go to Livingston or Paradise Valley. See the link to all the mentioned locations in the links below. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/76 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Montana Dark Sky Photography: https://www.mtdarkstarphotography.com  Matthew Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtdarkstar/  Matthew Jackson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtdarkstarphotography/  Explore Livingston: https://www.explorelivingstonmt.com  Livingston Depot Center: https://www.livingstondepot.org  Murray Bar & Hotel: https://www.murrayblock.com  Sage Lodge: https://sagelodge.com  Pine Creek Lodge: https://pinecreeklodgemontana.com  Episode 1- Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/1-2/  Episode 50- Lynn Powers, Southwest Montana Astronomical Society: https://nightskytourist.com/50/  Episode 75- Dori Gorczyca, Glacier National Park: https://nightskytourist.com/75/  SkyView Lite stargazing app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US&gl=US  Rate Night Sky Tourist with 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THANK YOU! FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas has some of the most well-preserved dark skies in the country. I chat with Jason Gablaski, the lead dark sky ranger at the park, about the best time of year for stargazing events, cultural astronomy of the indigenous people of the region, and things you can do during the day when you visit. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/70 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Big Bend National Park: ⁠https://www.nps.gov/bibe/⁠  Big Bend on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BigBendNPS⁠  Big Bend on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/BigBendNPS/⁠  Smithsonian's “Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky” exhibit: ⁠https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out⁠  “Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger”- Night Sky Tourist article: ⁠https://nightskytourist.com/wobble/⁠  FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/⁠  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

Dr. Caroline Driscoll-Braden (University of Louisville) discusses the evolution of empathy in animals. Do rats of one strain care about rats of a different strain? Then, Dr. Dave Robinson (Bellarmine University) provides an update on Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). Is Mpox resurging in Chicago? And Professor Scott Miller tells us about the planets, stars, meteor showers, and constellations we can see in the night sky during the month of July. In what part of the sky is our galaxy's black hole? ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science' is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal

If you live in a city, you've likely noticed that it's kind of difficult to see the stars at night through the glow of artificial lighting. That urban lighting bubble is getting brighter every year. So what can we do about it? KQED Science reporter Sarah Mohamad shines the light on light pollution, and where you can still go connect with the cosmos. Additional Reading: In Search of Bright Stars: Can the Bay Area Reduce its Worsening Light Pollution? Read a transcript of this episode here Get tickets to our Bay Curious book launch variety show! Sign up for our newsletter Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly trivia contest This episode was reported by Sarah Mohamad. Bay Curious is made at member-supported KQED by Olivia Allen-Price, Amanda Font, and Christopher Beale. Special thanks to Paul Lancour and Kevin Stark. Additional support from Carly Severn, Cesar Saldaña, Jen Chien, Jenny Pritchett and Holly Kernan.

This week on The Tinsel Factory, the story behind the development of Steven Spielberg's Night Skies and ET 2. Movie Reviews: Paint & Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves  Support This Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinselfactorypod  Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/the-tinsel-factory/all Venmo: @tinselfactorypod Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/tinselpod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tinselfactory/ Sources: ET 2 Treatment: https://genius.com/Steven-spielberg-et-ii-nocturnal-fears-annotated  https://www.thebeardedtrio.com/2012/06/read-leaked-et-sequel-script-here-et-ii.html http://www.warpedfactor.com/2020/08/abandoned-sequels-close-encounters-of.html youtube.com/watch?v=LQzgIkqt5u4 The Films of Steven Spielberg (1987) by Sinyard, Neil Music: youtube.com/watch?v=T0CeNCfWIH0&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkLrHqanmCrOs28G-WDHgZzN&index=1  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinselfactorypod/support

In this episode of Where Two Deserts Meet, we chat with Physical Science Technicians Stacey Manson & Megan Richie. Together, we examine what makes the night sky so special, what we can do to better protect it for future generations, and how to best take it in while visiting Joshua Tree National Park.

Mapping out all the space objects and understanding their orbits is the key to avoiding problems in orbit. What are the technical challenges and what's the current state of affairs? We're discussing it with Dr. Moriba Jah.

Scientists accidentally created super aggressive mutant hamsters. Meanwhile other scientists have devised a method for pulling drinking water out of thin air with a super affordable thin gel. Different strokes for different folks. And tonight's possible meteor storm, which could produce thousands of shooting stars an hour. Or not. It could be nothing. Why that is and how to watch just in case.Sponsor:Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at shopify.com/coolLinks:CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing approach can alter the social behavior of animals (ScienceDaily)CRISPR Editing Accidentally Turns Hamsters Into Angry Bullies, The Opposite Of Researcher's Intentions (IFL Science)Super-Absorbent Gel Pulls Fresh Water Out of Thin Air (Gizmodo)Cheap gel film pulls buckets of drinking water per day from thin air (New Atlas)Episode about SOURCE Global's hydropanels from July 2020 (Cool Stuff Ride Home)Tau Herculids meteor shower could unleash 1,000 shooting stars per hour (Washington Post)You May See a New Meteor Shower in Night Skies, or Nothing at All (NY Times)Meteor shower outburst from new tau Herculids possible May 30 (Space.com)Tau Herculid meteor shower livestream (Virtual Telescope Project)'Merch!' Documentary Looks to Examine Music Merchandising from Elvis Presley to the Grateful Dead and Beyond (Collider) Jackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many of us, seeing stars in the night sky is challenging because of light pollution. But there are some communities that are trying to change that. Today on the show, we visit cultural astronomer Danielle Adams in the world's first international dark sky city. Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein also joins us to explain why access to dark night skies is so important.