Jodrell Bank Podcast

Jodrell Bank, a radio observatory near Manchester in the UK, hosts a number of radio telescopes. The observatory was established in 1945 by Bernard Lovell (later to become Sir), a radio astronomer who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his work on radar during the Second World War. Jodrell Bank Observatory is also the base of the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network (MERLIN). The BBC’s annual Stargazing Live astronomy series is broadcast from the Discovery Centre at the observatory. The observatory also produces podcasts for astronomy enthusiasts every fortnight.

July 2026: Teaching Machines the Cosmos

2026-07-02 11:00

The Jodcast

Teaching Machines the Cosmos. In this month's episode, we talk to Dr Seshardi Nadathur from the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth about his work in cosmology. Then, from the University...

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June 2026: Reach to the Moon:

2026-06-02 11:00

The Jodcast

Reach to the Moon. In this month’s episode, we talk to Dr Harry Bevins from the University of Cambridge about the cosmology experiment REACH. Then, from the University of Exeter, we talk to Dr Claire...

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May 2026: Astronomy in the North

2026-05-01 11:00

The Jodcast

Astronomy in the North. In this month’s episode, we talk to Jane Hurley from RAL Space about how the space sector shapes daily life. Then, from our live event at the Chester Astronomy Society in...

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April 2026: Dawn of the Very Luminous Dinosaurs

2026-04-01 11:00

The Jodcast

Dawn of the Very Luminous Dinosaurs. In this month’s episode, we talk to John Weaver about EUCLID, galaxies, and black holes. Then, from our live event at the Chester Astronomy Society in March, we listen...

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March 2026: Into the Cosmic Void

2026-03-02 11:00

The Jodcast

Into the Cosmic Void. This month, we have a double cosmology interview special where Sohini and Jamie chat with Marika Asgari about her work on cosmic shear with KiDS and the future of KiDS, and...

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February 2026: Blue Skies Ahead!

2026-02-02 11:00

The Jodcast

Blue Skies Ahead! This month, we have an interview with Professor Jonathan Tennyson where he chats to Louisa and Lily about his founding of the satellite launching company Blue Skies Space, and in our Jodbite,...

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January 2026: Same Planet, New Year

2026-01-01 11:00

The Jodcast

Same Planet, New Year. This month, we are kicking off the new year with a special interview with Science communicator and climate advocate, Dr Simon Clark. He talks to Jessy and Louisa about why climate...

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December 2025: Feeling the Cosmic Pulse

2025-12-01 11:00

The Jodcast

Feeling the Cosmic Pulse. In this month's episode, Jessy and Barbara had the opportunity to speak to Dr Kai Schmitz of the University of Munster about the first results from the Pulsar Timing Array and...

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November 2025: Reaching the Stars

2025-11-03 14:00

The Jodcast

Reaching the Stars. In this month’s episode, we’ve got lots of exciting interviews. This year, the UK Space Conference was held in Manchester so we had the opportunity to interview the CEO of the UK...

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October 2025: Simons Observatory Special

2025-10-01 11:00

The Jodcast

Simons Observatory Special.With Manchester playing a key role within the Simon Observatory’s development, we’ve recorded a special episode during their face-to-face meeting here. We talk to SO:UK Principal Investigator Prof Michael Brown about what makes...

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