The Supermassive Podcast
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<p>The UK's #1 space podcast.</p><br><p>Science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz through the universe to explore the latest research with leading experts, dive to history from the society’s archives and take on your weird and wonderful questions about all things space. Can we gravitationally hitch-hike out of the solar system? Do we live in a multiverse? What is time? Plus Dr Robert Massey is on hand with his top star-gazing tips.</p><br><p>Want to support the show? Join The Supermassive Club for exclusive content, star-gazing forums and ad-free listening... <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/67af2e8ef7ed8924107c6be3/shows/680921983744a61721b41689/supermassive.supportingcast.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">supermassive.supportingcast.fm</a></p><br><p>And keep adding to The Supermassive Mailbox with your pictures and questions for the team. Send them to podcast@ras.ac.uk or follow them on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/supermassivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@SupermassivePod</a>.</p><br><p>The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 21, 2026
More space vampires and tea in orbit
Dr. Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore cosmic mysteries like space vampires and tea in orbit, interviewing producer Richard Hollingham about dark matter and neutrinos.
September 3, 2026
The Kuiper Belt...Revisited
Dr. Becky and Izzie interview Dr. Meg Schwamb about the Kuiper Belt, New Horizons, and the search for Planet 9.
August 20, 2026
Colanders and is space a stew?
Izzie Clarke, Dr. Becky, and Richard Hollingham discuss eclipse experiences, the nature of space, and astronaut fitness in this interview.
170 total episodes available with 42 transcripts
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- What is The Supermassive Podcast?
<p>The UK's #1 space podcast.</p><br><p>Science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz through the universe to explore the latest research with leading experts, dive to history from the society’s archives and take on your weird and wonderful questions about all things space. Can we gravitationally hitch-hike out of the solar system? Do we live in a multiverse? What is time? Plus Dr Robert Massey is on hand with his top star-gazing tips.</p><br><p>Want to support the show? Join The Supermassive Club for exclusive content, star-gazing forums and ad-free listening... <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/67af2e8ef7ed8924107c6be3/shows/680921983744a61721b41689/supermassive.supportingcast.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">supermassive.supportingcast.fm</a></p><br><p>And keep adding to The Supermassive Mailbox with your pictures and questions for the team. Send them to podcast@ras.ac.uk or follow them on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/supermassivepod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@SupermassivePod</a>.</p><br><p>The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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