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Cosmos with Cosmos

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A fellowship of planetarians discussing all things spacey and sci-fi...with drinks. Hosted by Brandon Riddle, Liz Davison, and Mike George
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Episodes

Is the Milkyway Made of Milk?

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss if the Milky Way is made of milk, and if it’s not made of milk then what the hell is it?! Straw, a heavenly river, breast milk? Plus, we find out the future of the Milkyway and a special Major Photom update! Drinks this week: Galaxy Juice, Galactic Cannibalism, Hubble’s Constantly Drunk Tequila 2 Billion Sunrise *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Cosmoswithcosmos.com Follow Us!...

Apr 03, 20211 hr 9 min

Where is the Pot o' Gold at the End of a Rainbow?

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss why you can never find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow even with the luck of the Irish. Followed by the science of rainbows and how they work. Grab your favorite drink and join us because at the end of the day, dogs are the embodiment of rainbows and love is love. Drinks this week: Lucky Charms, Rainbows all the Way Down, Photon Gold *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Cos...

Mar 20, 202145 min

Great Gas Giants on Fire!... or Not

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss the question on the minds of all 7 year olds: Can we light the Gas Giants on fire?! Grab your favorite drink and learn some Chemistry that the Fellowship doesn’t really understand, but attempts to explain anyway. Keep sources of ignition at a distance, this episode is coming in hot! Drinks this week: Great Red Spot, Earth’s Great Protector, Great Balls of Fire, Drops of Jupiter *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify You...

Mar 06, 202142 min

Everything we Love about Space!

In this episode, the Fellowship sends a love letter to the Universe by discussing their most favorite space things! From the beauty of a dark night sky and stellar evolution to brain melting Black Holes and robots on Mars, we are specks of existence in a vast cosmic soup of physics and we love it all! Drinks this week: Orion Nebula, Black Heart Nebula, Kilonova Red Wine, White Dwarf *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts...

Feb 20, 202159 min

Why are we obsessed with Mars?!

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss why humanity is so obsessed with Mars! From a misinterpretation about man-made canals on Mars that spawned a whole genre of sci-fi to modern day explorations and the goal of one day sending humans to Mars, the red planet of war has seemed to always capture our wildest imaginations. One thing is clear: we all need macrophallic lawn gnomes. Drinks this week: The Canali, The Ogilvy, Mons Mule, and Blueberries *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to...

Feb 06, 202146 min

Space Scams!

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss space scams! There are many scams involving buying stars, one-way trips to Mars, and ALL of astrology. So, grab your favorite drink and find out how much of Taurus’ BS is out there in the universe! Drinks this week: The Aquarius, The Capricorn, The Aquarius, and The Scorpio Shot *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow Us! Twitter: @drinkingcosmos Instagram: @cosmoswithcosmos ...

Jan 23, 202153 min

What Happens When Worlds Collide?

In this episode, the Fellowship discusses hardcore science and boinking in space! From planets boinking with planets to stars boinking, and even, universes boinking; grab your favorite drink and listen to what can go bump in the dark...ness of space. Drinks this week: Ship in a Bottle, Theia, Powerman 5000, Vanguard 1 *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow Us! Twitter: @drinkingcosmos Instagram: @cosmoswithcosmos ...

Jan 09, 20211 hr

What is a Planetary Conjunction?

In this episode, the Fellowship explain Planetary Conjunctions to highlight the conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn on 12/21/2020 in which the planets will appear closer than they have been for 800 years! Followed by a few Greek constellation stories. In typical ancient Greek fashion… trigger warning on rape and genocide with a sidebar into space toilets. Drinks this week: Conjunction Function, Cosmic Perspective, F.A.N.B.O.Y.S *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor....

Dec 19, 202053 min

What is a Planet?

In this episode, the Fellowship debate what qualifications are required for planet hood and why Pluto is still not a planet. We love you Pluto! *Pluto is a large ice ball in space that has no feelings, thoughts, or opinions on the matter. No dwarf planets were harmed in the making of this episode. Drinks this week : Pluto is Not a Planet, PlanetClass Object, and Class M Planet *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follo...

Dec 12, 202041 min

What is the Future of Space Policy?

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss the future of space policy under the new Biden-Harris Administration! Say it to yourself… Biden-Harris... Ah, the sound of democracy! But, what does this mean for NASA? Big changes? No changes? Prioritizing Science again?! Take a listen and find out our thoughts. Also, more space skittles math! Drinks this week: The First 2nd Gentleman (followed by a 2nd First 2nd Gentleman), Taste the Rainbow, Get Your Ass to Mars, and Endless Frontier *Always Drink Respo...

Nov 28, 202053 min

Space Skittles!

In this episode, the Fellowship (minus Brandon who will return in the East on the 3rd Day), discuss what it would take for a skittle to destroy the Earth and how many skittles could fit inside 2 suns! Spoiler: So many skittles... Drinks this week: Get Your Ass to Mars and Taste the Rainbow *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow Us! Twitter: @drinkingcosmos Instagram: @cosmoswithcosmos Credits: Eric Skiff - Resisto...

Nov 14, 202030 min

Will a Supernova Kill Us... and Should We Let It?

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss the possibility of a Supernova killing life on the Earth... and it may be the only thing that WILL NOT kill us in 2020. Drinks this week: Cosmic Fireball, It's the End of the World as We Know It, and The Lenny Bruce is Not Okay *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow Us! Twitter: @drinkingcosmos Instagram: @cosmoswithcosmos Credits: Eric Skiff - Resistor Anthems http://EricSk...

Oct 31, 202045 min

Is there life on Venus?

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss the possibility of life on Venus after the recent discovery of Phosphine in the Venusian atmosphere, which devolves into a discussion about life in our Solar System and beyond. After all, according to Jurassic Park, "life finds a way". Drinks this week: CO2 Sour, Aerial Venereal Venusian, and Phosphine (never drink actual phosphine, people) *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Follow Us! Twitter...

Oct 18, 202051 min

When was the Golden Age of Physics?

In this episode, the Fellowship discuss their opinions on when the Golden Age of Physics occurred. Drinks this week: The Scientific Method, The Little H isn't Zero, and Astronaut Cookies Oatmeal Stout (aka Mongolian Beef Beer) *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anchor.fm Spotify YouTube Apple Podcasts Follow Us! Twitter: @drinkingcosmos Instagram: @cosmoswithcosmos www.cosmoswithcosmos.com Credits : Eric Skiff - Resistor Anthems http://EricSkiff.com/music...

Oct 03, 202050 min

High in the Sky: Weeks of 5/17/20-5/30/20

This week’s High in the Sky features naked black holes, strap-ons, camel-leopards, and the most beautiful head of hair in the stars, Coma Berenices! Welcome to Cosmos with Cosmos: High in the Sky! Join the Fellowship as they discuss what you can find in the evening and early morning sky. Plus, find out about the latest astronomy events and upcoming rocket launches. So, grab your favorite drink, go outside, take a listen, and look up. *Always Drink Responsibly* Listen and Subscribe to us on: Anch...

May 16, 20201 hr

Episode 19: 30 Years of Glimpsing into Infinity - The Hubble Space Telescope

In this episode, the Fellowship talks about the amazing contributions of the Hubble Space Telescope with one of the astrophysicists who worked on it: Dr. Jeff Hester! Dr. Hester is known for his iconic image of the Eagle Nebula’s Pillars of Creation and has done real science giving our own Phancy Physics Man a run for his money. Also, we get very distracted by corndogs. Grab your favorite drink and join us through the lens of Hubble celebrating its 30th Anniversary in space! Drinks this week: A ...

May 14, 20201 hr 44 min

High in the Sky: Weeks of 5/3/20-5/16/20

This week’s High in the Sky features a mini Starlink rant, another meteor shower, and the brotherly love of twins! Welcome to Cosmos with Cosmos: High in the Sky! Join the Fellowship as they discuss what you can find in the evening and early morning sky. Plus, find out about the latest astronomy events and upcoming rocket launches. So, grab your favorite drink, go outside, take a listen, and look up! *Always Drink Responsibly* Follow Us! Twitter : @drinkingcosmos Twitch : cosmoswithcosmos Instag...

May 02, 20201 hr 1 min

Episode 18: Star Trek!...To Boldly Podcast!

In this episode, the Fellowship beamed onboard Shannon Barnson from the Geekshow Podcast to explore the realm of Star Trek! Follow their voyage as they discuss how Star Trek has influenced and shaped culture with a showdown of favorite captains and episodes. Grab a Romulan Ale and set your phasers to drunk! Drinks this week: Kobayashi Maru, The Q, See You in Stovokor, Trek’s Terrifyingly Traditional Trouble with Tribbles Tonic Check out Geekshow Podcast: www.geekshowpodcast.com *Always Drink Res...

Apr 26, 20201 hr 41 min

CwC: High in the Sky 4/19/2020-5/2/2020

Welcome to Cosmos with Cosmos: High in the Sky! Join the Fellowship as they discuss discuss what you can find in the evening and early morning sky. Plus, find out about the latest astronomy events and upcoming rocket launches. So, grab your favorite drink, go outside, and look up! *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our website: www.cosmoswithcosmos.com

Apr 18, 20201 hr

Episode 17: A Successful Failure! Apollo 13’s 50th Anniversary!

In this episode, the Fellowship is joined with planetarian and Apollo expert, Anna, to relive the Apollo 13 mission from launch to splashdown. Filled with horrible acting and fun anecdotes, grab your favorite drink and relive the drama of NASA's most successful failure: Apollo 13. Drinks this week: Lithium Hydroxide, Drink of Aquarius, PC+2 Burn, Successful Failure, and O2 Stir Tank #2 *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our website: www.cosmoswithcosmos.com...

Apr 11, 20201 hr 56 min

CwC: High in the Sky 4/5/2020-4/18/2020

Welcome to Cosmos with Cosmos: High in the Sky! Join the Fellowship as they discuss discuss what you can find in the evening and early morning sky. Plus, find out about the latest astronomy events and upcoming rocket launches. So, grab your favorite drink, go outside, and look up! *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our website: www.cosmoswithcosmos.com

Apr 04, 202050 min

Episode 16: Supernovae – Big Space Bada Booms!

In this episode, the Fellowship along with special guest, Katie Davison, discuss big star explosions in space...aka...Supernovae! Grab a drink and join them on a wild ride from what a supernova is, the types, and the history of supernovae observations. Drinks this week: Death (of a) Star, Spherical Bastard, and Intrinsic Luminosity *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our website: www.cosmoswithcosmos.com

Mar 28, 20201 hr

CwC: High in the Sky 3/22/20-4/4/20

Welcome to Cosmos with Cosmos: High in the Sky! Join the Fellowship as they discuss discuss what you can find in the evening and early morning sky. Plus, find out about the latest astronomy events and upcoming rocket launches. So, grab your favorite drink, go outside, and look up! *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our website: www.cosmoswithcosmos.com

Mar 20, 202053 min

Episode 15: That’s no Moon, but these are Moooooons!

In this episode, the Fellowship explore some of the most interesting moons in our Solar System. From our own Moon out to the wacky and wild moons of the Gas Giants, grab a drink and discover the wonders these little worlds hold! Drinks this week: Blood Moon, Thea, 7 Moons Wine *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our website: www.cosmoswithcosmos.com

Mar 15, 20201 hr 34 min

CwC: High in the Sky 3/8/20-3/21/20

Welcome to Cosmos with Cosmos: High in the Sky! Join the Fellowship as they discuss discuss what you can find in the evening and early morning sky. Plus, find out about the latest astronomy events and upcoming rocket launches. So, grab your favorite drink, go outside, and look up! *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our website: www.cosmoswithcosmos.com

Mar 07, 202045 min

Episode 14: The FUTURE of Spaceflight!

In this episode, the Fellowship are joined by special guest, Brandon Burroughs, a legit rocket scientist to discuss the future of spaceflight. Where are we going? How do we get there? Why is space so damn expensive?! Also, most importantly, VOTE, so we can get out there! Grab your favorite rocket fuel and blast off to the future in this episode of CwC. Drinks this week: Beam Me Up Scotchy, Alexei Leonov, Galactica, and The Enterprise *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our w...

Feb 29, 20201 hr 40 min

CwC: High in the Sky 2/22/20-3/1/20

Welcome to a brand new segment of Cosmos with Cosmos: High in the Sky! Join the Fellowship as they discuss what you can find in the evening and early morning sky. Grab a drink and step outside and look for the bright constellations, planets, and all the universe has to offer that you can spot with your naked eyes! Plus, find out about the latest astronomy events. Drinks this week: *we forgot to name our drinks, so make up your own!* *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our we...

Feb 22, 202035 min

Episode 13: Mr. Sun, Mr. SUN!

In this episode, the Fellowship journey to the center of our Solar System to discuss the life giver to our planet: the Sun! Grab a cool drink and listen in as these space nerds travel from Ancient Greek observations of the Sun to today's modern scientific understanding of this (average-sized) mass of incandescent gas; our very own gigantic nuclear furnace! Drinks this week: Corona, Proton Proton Chain, Light Held Together by Moisture *Always Drink Responsibly* Music credits can be found on our w...

Feb 16, 20202 hr 2 min

Episode 12.1: CLASH….of the Titans!

In this segment of Episode 12, the Fellowship bring the Clash of the Titans story of lore back to life with an epic rendition not for the faint of heart. Grab a drink and embark on this epic journey to Ancient Greece where the legendary hero Perseus is tasked with saving the fair maiden Andromeda from the hideous sea monster Cetus (aka the Kraken)! *Always Drink Responsibly*

Feb 02, 202017 min

Episode 12: Drunk Constellation Stories!

In this episode, the Fellowship explore the history and stories of the constellations told throughout history and different cultures. Grab a drink and cuddle up to this epic starry story time with a legendary re-enactment of one of the most famous star stories: Clash of the Titans! Drinks this week: Alcoholus Majoris, Bubo, and The Gilgamesh *Always drink responsibly* Music sources found at cosmoswithcosmos.com

Feb 02, 20202 hr 9 min
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