Starry Time

Lupus: Myths and Recons(tellations)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths and lore surrounding the constellation Lupus before waxing poetic and letting the Oracle take its best shot at a myth to capture your mind, heart, and soul!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:57 Background and History
04:41 Myths and Lore about Wolves
14:24 Wax Poetic / Retconstellation
19:20 Oracle AI
21:00 Outro

Keywords: Lupus, Constellation Mythology, Babylonian Star Lore, Centaurus, Greco-Roman Mythology, Gilgamesh, Zeus, Romulus and Remus, Fenrir, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Werewolf, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Prometheus, Wolf Mythology

Lupus: Cosmic Background

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Lupus, the wolf!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:37 Background
02:24 First Impressions and Where to Find It
04:44 Brightest Star
07:59 Bayer's Variable Star
10:52 Gold Star
16:00 Outro

Keywords: Lupus, Constellation, Astronomy, Ptolemy, Almagest, Asterism, Centaurus, De Lacaille, Alpha Lupi, Uridim, Uridimmu, Beta Cephei Variable, Theta Lupi, OB Association, Scorpius Centaurus Association, Retina Nebula, Planetary Nebula, Wolf-Rayet Star, SN 1006, Supernova Remnant, Southern Hemisphere Constellations, Star Classification, Celestial Navigation

Asterism: Snakes Creature Corner+

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner+ to learn all about real-world snakes before detouring into a discussion of notable fictional snakes

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:49 Creature Corner: Snakes
09:04 Notable Fictional Snakes
17:45 Outro

Keywords: Snakes, Creature Corner, Gliding Snakes, Flying Snakes, Snake Detection Theory, Lynn Isbell, Ophidiophobia, Pulvinar, Primate Evolution, Jacobson's Organ, Snake Tongue, Titanoboa, Snake Evolution, Cretaceous Extinction, Sea Snakes, Venomous Snakes, Anaconda, Kaa, The Jungle Book, Scarlett Johansson, Onix, Pokémon, Jormungandr, Norse Mythology, Jafar, Aladdin, Gary De'Snake, Zootopia 2, Juju, Princess and the Frog, Sir Hiss, Fictional Snakes, humor, wildlife

Serpens: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

oin Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Serpens, serpent, or Serpens, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Serpens brand.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:59 Favorites & Least Favorites
13:41 Wish Upon a Star
16:57 Outro

Keywords: Serpens, Serpens Caput, Pop Culture, Stargate, Star Trek, Star Trek Enterprise, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Memory Alpha, Psi Serpentis, Saurians, Parthenogenesis, Gloucester Sea Serpent, Loch Ness Monster, Champ Lake Champlain, New England Legends, Jeff Belanger, Serpent Instrument, Lord of the Rings, Serpent Steel Roller Coaster, Six Flags AstroWorld, Arrow Dynamics, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Hollywood Studios, Dueling Dragons, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Wes Craven, Bill Pullman, Independence Day, Serpents Coffee Table Book, Jacqueline Goy, Guido Mocafico, Serpent Squad, Serpent Society, Marvel, Anaconda, Black Mamba, Death Adder, Princess Python, Madam Hydra, Captain America, Ser-Pens, Serpens Womb, Echidna, Greek Mythology, RPG Video Games, Legendary Creatures, Roller Coasters, Horror Films, Comic Book Villains, humor, branding

Serpens: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore myths of the constellation Serpens and meet two Greco-Roman snake figures before waxing poetic and letting the Oracle take its best shot at a myth to capture your mind, heart, and soul!

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:25 History and Other Cultures
04:40 Ophion and Orphic Mysteries
09:30 Echidna
14:50 Waxing Poetic
22:10 Oracle AI
25:22 Outro

Keywords: Serpens, Ophiuchus, Constellation Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Asclepius, Apollo, Chiron, Ophion, Eurynome, Cronus, Rhea, Orphic Mysteries, Orphic Cosmology, Nyx, Chronos, Phanes, Ananke, Cosmic Egg, Echidna, Typhon, Cerberus, Orthrus, Lernaean Hydra, Nemean Lion, Gorgon, Medusa, Scylla, Sphinx, Chimera, Prometheus, Hercules, Chinese Astronomy, Three Enclosures, Heavenly Market, Azure Dragon, Babylonian Star Lore, Bobbi Bobbi, Aboriginal Mythology, Nuwa, Chinese Mythology, Creation Myth, Retconstellation, Oracle AI, Feminist Mythology, Monster Mothers, Monsters

Serpens: Cosmic Background

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Serpens, the serpent!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:37 Background
02:30 First Impressions and Where to Find It
05:17 Brightest Star
08:50 Bayer's Variable Star
12:55 Gold Star
20:14 Outro

Keywords: Serpens, Serpens Caput, Serpens Cauda, Constellation, Astronomy, Ptolemy, Almagest, Ophiuchus, IAU Constellations, Unukalhai, Alpha Serpentis, Red Giant, Carbon Star, CN Star, Cyano Radical, Nancy G. Roman, Hubble Space Telescope, Eta Serpentis, Heavenly Market Enclosure, Gliese 710, Oort Cloud, Scholz's Star, Stellar Flyby, Hoag's Object, Ring Galaxy, Arthur Allen Hoag, Dark Sky Movement, Seyfert's Sextet, Eagle Nebula, Messier 16, Star Queen Nebula, Pillars of Creation, Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux, Olbers' Paradox, JWST, Star Formation, Northern Hemisphere Constellations, Celestial Navigation, Star Classification, Galactic Plane

Asterism: The Muses in Astronomy and Mythology

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about the Muses in astronomy and mythology!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Muses in Mythology
13:19 Muses in Astronomy
17:18 Outro

Keywords: Muses, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Calliope, Clio, Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Terpsichore, Erato, Melpomene, Thalia, Urania, Mnemosyne, Zeus, Orpheus, Sirens, Pierides, Asteroid Belt, 22 Calliope, 600 Musa, Ceres, Giuseppe Piazzi, William Herschel, Gravitational Wave Detector, Main Asteroid Belt, Space Missions

Microscopium: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:32:24 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Microscopium, microscope, and literal microscope, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Microscopium 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

01:05 Favorites

05:47 Least Favorites

09:16 Wish Upon a Star

11:37 Outro

Keywords: Microscopium, Pop Culture, Microscope, Disneyland rides, Adventure Through Inner Space, Starry Wars, Jurassic Park, Contemporary Art, Microscope Gallery, Camp Cretaceous, Chaos Theory, Science Fiction, Starry Trek, Interactive Theme Space, Children's Museum, Micro Telescopium, Science Tools, humor, branding

Microscopium: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit for an overview of the contentious history of the microscope and a brief description its greatest discoveries. The sisters then Wax Poetic to create myths for the mighty microscope before letting the Oracle take its best shot at creating a myth worthy of your mind, heart, and soul!

Timestamps
00:20 Intro
01:04 Constellation History
02:49 Microscope History
07:04 Waxing Poetic
12:41 Oracle AI
16:03 Outro

Keywords: Microscopium, Constellations, Microscopes, Astronomy, Ancient Myths, Celestial Navigation, Greek Mythology, Robert Hooke, Scientific Discoveries, Historical Instruments, Ancient Cultures, Biology, Compound Microscope

Microscopium: Cosmic Background

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:10:10 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy of the constellation Microscopium: The Microscope!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:59 Background
03:43 First Impressions and Where to Find It
05:29 Brightest Star
07:03 Bayer’s Variable Star
09:05 Gold Star
13:37 Outro

Keywords: Microscopium, Constellation, Astronomy, Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, Southern Hemisphere Constellations, Gamma Microscopi, Epsilon Microscopi, Zeta Microscopi, Cosmic Voids, Ngc 6925, Star Classification, Celestial Navigation, Star Myths, Historical Astronomers, Astronomy Education, Cosmic Structures, Star Observation, Celestial Phenomena, Telescope Survey

Asterism: Caroline Herschel and Comets

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about Caroline Herschel and Comets!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:56 A Brief History of Caroline Herschel

06:07 Comet Basics

13:40 Outro

Keywords: Caroline Herschel, women in astronomy, comets, comet discovery, Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, asteroids, meteoroids, interstellar comets, Messier catalog, Flamsteed designation, Royal Astronomical Society, history of astronomy

Leo Minor: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of lions in fiction and as mascots, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Leo Minor 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

01:15 Favorites

04:56 Least Favorites

8:54 Wish Upon a Star

12:14 Outro

Keywords: Leo Minor, Cowardly Lion, Lion King, Fictional Lions, Pop Culture, Mascots, Nala, Scar, Mayor Lionheart, Columbia University Mascot, Rory the Lion, DARE Lion, Loeki de Leeuw, Animation, Thundercats, Lion Of Judah, Emo Band, Tony The Tiger, Frosted Flakes, Pop Culture Wishes, Favorite Lions, Least Favorite Lions

Leo Minor: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore lion lore and wax poetic to create their own myth for the constellation Leo Minor.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
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00:00 Intro
01:39 Favorite Lion Lore Mini Rounds
10:50 Waxing Poetic
15:52 Oracle AI
18:20 Outro

Keywords: Lion Mythology, Sekhmet, Ishtar, Manticore, Chimera, Aesop's Fables, Folklore, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Cultural Significance, Clawdia, Storytelling, Star Lore

Leo Minor: Cosmic Background

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:19:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Leo Minor.

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

04:29 First Impressions and Where to Find It

06:32 Brightest Star

11:35 Bayer's Variable Star

16:00 Gold Star

20:58 Outro

Keywords: Keywords: Leo Minor, Constellations, Astronomy, Johannes Hevelius, Richard A. Proctor, Stars, Citizen Science, Galaxy Zoo, Quasar, Night Sky, Folklore, Hanny's Voorwerp

Creature Corner: Giraffes!

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn about giraffes!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:46 Creature Corner

16:56 Outro

Keywords: Giraffes, Camelopardalis, Creature Corner, Animal Behavior, Conservation, Species, Anatomy, Wildlife, Education, Endangered Species

Camelopardalis: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Camelopardalis and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Camelopardalis 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

01:00 Favorites

06:21 Least Favorites

12:02 Wish Upon a Star

15:18 Outro

Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Pop Culture, Giraffe Mania, History, Humor, Camel Toe, Manga, Saint Seiya, Toys R Us, Word Games, Imagination, Astronomy

Camelopardalis: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the history and folklore of the constellation Camelopardalis. Since this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth, they also Wax Poetic to try to create one!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com

Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Historical Context

04:05 Giraffe Myths

09:30 Waxing Poetic

16:45 Oracle AI Segment

20:00 Outro

Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Constellations, Folklore, Myths, Ancient Egypt, Greek Mythology, Waxing Poetic, Storytelling, Astronomy, Star Lore,

Camelopardalis: Cosmic Background

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the fascinating astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Camelopardalis--the Giraffe.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Background
02:52 First Impressions & Where to Find the Constellation
04:52 Brightest Star
06:56 Bayer's Variable Star
09:16 Gold Star
13:15 Outro

Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Astronomy, Petrus Plancius, Constellations, Beta Camelopardalis, NGC 1501, Planetary Nebula, Starburst Galaxies, Astrophotography

Asterism: Maria Mitchell and Sunspots

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:58 A Brief History about Maria Mitchell

05:52 Science of Sunspots

10:02 Outro

Keywords/topics: Maria Mitchell, Comets, Sunspots, Astronomy, Women in Science, Solar Activity, Space Weather, Education, History of Astronomy

Sagitta: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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 a Star

11:54 Outro

Keywords/Topics: Sagitta, Pop Culture, Galapagos, Cute Animals, Geometry, Arrow Worm, Sagitta Potato, Archery, Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters,

Sagitta: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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/

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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, Greco-Roman Mythology, Apollo, Hercules, Cyclops, Stymphalian Birds, Arrow Symbolism, Myth Reimagining, Oracle AI, Myth Analysis, Story Telling

Sagitta: Cosmic Background

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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 Introduction

00:31 Background

02:01 First Impressions

05:12 Brightest Star

07:21 Bayer's Variable Star

10:15 Gold Star

14:53 Outro

Keywords: Sagitta, Arrow, Astronomy, Constellations, Gamma Sagitta, WR124, Necklace Nebula, Webb, James Webb Space Telescope, Astrophotography, Space, Science, Ptolemy, Variable Stars, Night Sky

Asterism: The Moons of Jupiter

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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 Ganymede

18:41 Outro

Keywords/Topics: Jupiter, Galilean Moons, Callisto, Io, Europa, Ganymede, Astronomy, Greek Mythology, Galileo Galilei, Tidal Heating, Magnetic Fields, Potential For Life, Icy Moons, Space Exploration, Celestial Bodies, Solar System, Planetary Science, Astrobiology, Moon Geology, Cosmic Stories

Starry Time Returns Trailer

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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

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Centaurus: Pop Culture Superstar!

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:10:23 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)!

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, Centaurs, Parks and Recreation, Parks and Rec, Jerry's Painting, Crisis on Centaurus, Star Trek, TOS, Novel-verse, Fantasia, Hercules the Animated Movie, Nessus, centaurus beetle, Cen-tourism, Centaurus Rule, Centaurus First Aid Kit, Centauri, COVID-19, Omicron Variant Centaurus, opinions

Centaurus: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:30:28 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greco-Roman mythology of the constellation Centaurus!

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, Chiron, Centaurs, Roman Mythology, Greco-Roman Mythology, Star Lore, Mythology, Greek Mythology, Babylonian Astronomy, Mentorship, Heroes, Healing, Tragedy, Cultural Interpretations, Astronomy, Myths, Sacrifice.

Centaurus: Cosmic Background

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:28:27 -0500

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Centaurus -- the centaur!

Topics Covered/Keywords: Alpha Centauri, Proxima Centauri, Ptolemy, Johann Bayer, Closest Star, Exoplanets, Super-earth, Planet B, Orbits, Habitable Zone, Parker Solar Probe, Gamma Centauri, NGC-4650A, Polar Ring Lenticular Galaxy, Lenticular galaxy, NGC 4622, Backward Galaxy, Galaxy mergers, Omega Centauri, globular cluster, Gold Star, Astronomy Constellations, Centaurus, Space, Science

Lynx: Creature Corner

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:37 Creature Corner: Lynx
12:44 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Lynx, Bobcat, Wildlife, Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Sounds, Habitat, Ecology, Creature Corner, Hybrid Animals, Nature, Zoology, Biology, Blynx, Iberian Lynx, Canadian Lynx, Lynxes

Lynx: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Lynx shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly) defined!

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, Sports Teams, Basketball, Lynx Mountain, Lynx Body Spray, Axe Body Spray, Branding, Creative Ideas, Fantasy, Jewelry, Eyeliner, VR Headset.

Lynx: Myth and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:07 Background
03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore
06:44 Waxing Poetic
13:11 Oracle AI

Keywords/Topics Constellation, Lynx, Greek Mythology, Folklore, Johannes Hevelius, Ancient Astronomy, Lynx Animal, Norse Mythology, Ovid, Metamorphoses, Indigenous Stories, Waxing Poetic, Star Lore, Night Sky, Ursa Major, Auriga, Cultural History, Myths And Legends, Storytelling

Lynx: Cosmic Background

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:28:19 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48!

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 Star
09:05 Gold Star
12:20 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Astronomy, Constellation, Lynx, Jordanus, Johannes Hevelius, Johann Bayer, Bayer Designation, NGC 2419, Supernova, Intergalactic Wanderer, IAU Constellations, NGC 2770

Asterism: Bear Creature Corner Plus

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they head to Creature Corner to explore the fascinating world of bears and to share their favorite fictional bears!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Creature Corner
05:47 Favorite Fictional Bears
10:53 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Bears, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Fictional Bears, Creature Corner, Bear Facts, Bear Species, Wildlife Education, Animal Behavior, Bear Conservation, Winnie The Pooh, Paddington Bear, Baloo, Fozzie Bear, Grolar Bear, Pizzly Bear, Bear Diet, Panda Bear, Duffy Bear, Teddy Bear, Disney Duffy Bear,

Ursae: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Constellations, Pop Culture, Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh, Doctor Who, X-Men, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ursa Major Mutant, Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey Park, After Earth, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Orb Weaver Spiders, Alaska State Flag, Third Eye Blind, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Wish Upon A Star

Ursae: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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 Mythology, Cosmic Hunt, Ancient Astronomy, Callisto Myth, Zeus Mythology, Artemis And Callisto, Indigenous Star Lore, Babylonian Astronomy, Chinese Astronomy, Polaris North Star, Myth Retelling, Starry Time Podcast, Circumpolar Constellations, Orion's Belt, Comparative Mythology, Greek Gods, Mythological Retcons

Ursa Major: Cosmic Background

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500

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, Astronomy, Ptolemy, Johann Bayer, Bayer designation, Fritz Zwicky, I Zwicky 18, Chemically Peculiar Stars, Hubble Deep Field, Hubble Space Telescope

Ursa Minor: Cosmic Background

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

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 Minor, Little Dipper, Polaris, North Star, Astronomy, Ptolemy, Navigation, Circumpolar Constellations, Bayer Designation, Dark Matter, Dark Spheroidal Galaxy, Radio Galaxy, Seyfert Galaxy, Cataclysmic Variable Star, Satellite Galaxy, Ursa Minor Dwarf

Asterisms: Auroras

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:56:14 -0400

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 Lights, Solar Wind, Magnetosphere, Coronal Mass Ejection, Solar Flare, Space Weather, Norse Mythology, Valkyries, Bifrost Bridge, Arctic Fox, Finnish Mythology, Viking Legends, Magnetic Poles, Solar Storms, Space Weather Prediction, Aurora Myths

Corona Borealis: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:29:03 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where "Borealis" shows up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do with the Corona Borealis brand!

Episode transcript: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Visual Companion Post: https://www.tumblr.com/starrytimepod/755992772116414464/corona-borealis-in-pop-culture?source=share

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:51 Favorites and Honorable Mentions

05:42 Least Favorites

11:05 Wished For

14:29 Outro

Corona Borealis: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Corona Borealis (Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur)!

Episode Transcript: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Cosmic Background: Corona Borealis

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:52:21 -0400

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the awesome astronomy and other cosmic background of the constellation Corona Borealis!

Episode Transcript: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Asterism: Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV Show

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they review and reflect on the first episode in Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV show!

Episode Transcript: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Perseus: Pop Culture Superstar

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Perseus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do with the Perseus brand!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Perseus: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Perseus.

00:00 Intro

00:34 Background and History

01:58 Myth Retelling

13:56 Myth Analysis

18:02 Retconstellations

26:16 Oracle AI

30:22 Outro

Perseus: Cosmic Background

Sun, 26 May 2024 21:41:49 -0400

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy and other cosmic background of the constellation Perseus!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:25 Initial Impressions and How to Find this Constellation

00:05:53 Brightest Star

00:09:36 Bayer's Variable Star

00:15:09 Gold Star

00:21:09 Outro

Asterism: The Maenads in Mythology

Sat, 18 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they re-tell and ret-constellation the myths of the Maenads!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Timestamps:

00:16 Intro

02:07 Myth Retelling

11:09 Myth Analysis

14:17 Retconstellations

20:33 Outro

Lyra: Pop Culture Superstar

Sun, 12 May 2024 09:05:58 -0400

Join Kit for this solo report on the cursed episode that is Lyra: Pop Culture Superstar!

Episode transcript: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Visual Companion Post: https://www.tumblr.com/starrytimepod/750276457704652800/lyra-pop-culture-superstar?source=share

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:04 Favorites

04:07 Honorable Mentions

08:38 Least Favorites

11:23 Wished For

14:26 Outro

Lyra: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 09:38:18 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Lyra!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:32 History and Background

02:50 Myth retelling

09:20 Myth Analysis

13:19 Retconstellations

18:29 Oracle AI

22:30 Outro

Lyra: Cosmic Background

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the awesome astronomy and other Cosmic Background of the constellation Lyra: The Lyre.

Episode transcript: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:34 Background

01:47 What it Looks Like and Where to Find It

03:44 Brightest Star

08:52 Bayer's Variable Star

11:52 Gold Star

17:21 Outro

Asterism: Swan Creature Corner

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 10:31:36 -0400

Join Jordan & Kit as they take a detour into Creature Corner to learn more about Swans!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Website: http://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Creature Corner: Swans

11:14 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Swans, Ornithology, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Black Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Swan Myths, Swan Maiden, Royal Swans, Black Swan Discovery, Swan Courtship, Swan Bonding, Same-Sex Swan Couples

Cygnus: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Cygnus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do with the Cygnus brand!

Transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:46 Favorites

08:45 Least Favorites

10:18 Wished For

13:56: Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Cygnus, Pop Culture, Spacecraft, International Space Station, USS Cygnus, The Black Hole, Disney, Cygnus X-1, Rush, Exercise Cygnus, Seaplane, Dating App, Roller Coaster, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, Space Mountain, Cosmic Rewind, Tron Coaster, Imagineering, Rebranding

Cygnus: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:45:59 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Cygnus!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Website: http://www.starrytimepodcast.com

Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

00:33 Background and History

02:28 Greco-Roman Myth Retelling

12:35 Myth Analysis

14:43 Retconstellations

24:26 Oracle AI

29:50 Outro

Topics Covered: Cygnus, Swan, Babylonian Star Lore, Anzu Bird, Chinese Astronomy, Greco-Roman Mythology, Phaethon, Helios, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Zeus, Leda, Gemini, Poplar Trees, Amber

Cygnus: Cosmic Background

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the exciting astronomy of the constellation Cygnus: The Swan.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Website: http://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:36 Background

01:41 First Impressions & Where to Find Cygnus

03:52 Brightest Star

07:08 Bayer's Variable Star

08:10 Gold Star

16:03 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Cygnus, Deneb, Northern Cross, Summer Triangle, Ptolemy's Almagest, Right Ascension, Declination, Milky Way, Cepheus, Northern Hemisphere, Johann Bayer, Blue White Supergiant, Apparent Magnitude, Light Years, Luminosity, NML Cygni, Kepler Space Telescope, Exoplanets, Cygnus X-1, Black Hole, X-ray Emissions, Kip Thorne, Stephen Hawking, Scientific Discovery

Asterism: Goat Creature Corner (Plus)

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit in a unique Creature Corner episode that features the myths Capella, the Goat Star, and fun facts about... goats!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Website: http://www.starrytimepodcast.com/

Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:55 Goat Star Myths

08:01 Creature Corner

16:26 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Auriga, Capella, Goat Star Myths, Zeus, Cronus, Greek Mythology, Amalthea, Titanomachy, Goat Domestication, Judas Goat, Goat Towers, Goat Throwing Festival, Rectangle Pupils, Abraham Lincoln Goats, Goat History

Auriga: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Auriga shows up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do with the Auriga brand!

Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Favorites
04:47 Least Favorites
07:24 Honorable Mentions
11:00 Wished For
14:27 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Auriga Constellation, Alien Resurrection, USM Auriga, Stargate Glyphs, Auriga of Delphi, Endless Legend, Pop Culture, Constellation Mythology, Self-Driving Cars, Chariot Racing, Science Fiction, Fantasy Games

Auriga: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Auriga!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html
Website: http://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Socials: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 Background
03:05 Myth Retelling
16:21 Myth Analysis
19:24 Retconstellations
27:39 Oracle AI
31:27 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Auriga Constellation, Greek Mythology, Charioteer Myths, Capella Star, Erichthonius Of Athens, Myrtilus Myth, Hippolytus Tragedy, Ancient Astronomy, Babylonian Star Lore, Chinese Asterisms, Star Lore, Constellation Myths, Quadriga Chariot, Hephaestus And Athena, Historical Constellations, Retelling Myths, Oracle Ai, Retconstellation Segment

Auriga: Cosmic Background

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Auriga: The Charioteer.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:34 Background
01:14 First Impressions and Where to Find It
03:26 Brightest Star
06:24 Bayer’s Variable Star
08:22 Gold Star
12:34 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Auriga, Charioteer, Ptolemy, IAU, Orion, Taurus, Winter Hexagon, Capella, Bayer Designation, Alpha Aurigae, Binary Stars, Yellow Giants, Red Dwarfs, X-rays, Lambda Aurigae, Asterism, Chinese Astronomy, Flaming Star Nebula, Emission Nebula, Reflection Nebula, Runaway Star, Trapezium Cluster, Orion Nebula, Planetary Nebula, Astronomy, Constellations

Asterism: The Pleiades in Astronomy and Mythology

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and mythology of the Pleiades!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts.html
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:43 Astronomy of the Pleiades
05:00 Mythology of the Pleiades
10:20 Retconstellations
14:37 Oracle AI
18:06 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Pleiades, Seven Sisters, Messier 45, Asterism, Taurus Constellation, Open Star Cluster, Reflection Nebulae, Greek Mythology, Orion, Atlas, Oceanids, Folklore, Retconstellations, AI Oracle, Astronomy, Mythology.

Orion: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Orion shows up in Pop Culture (broadly defined), and what they'd do with the Orion brand!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:43 Favorites
04:02 Honorable Mentions
08:32 Least Favorites
13:51 Wish Upon a Star
19:11 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Orion Constellation, Pop Culture, Master of Orion, Star Trek, Orion Roller Coaster, Orion Breweries, Orion Pictures, Brawlhalla, Orion the Hunter, Goyang Orion Orions, Orion Spacecraft, Orion's Belts, Shaquille O'Neal, O'Reilly's Auto Parts Jingle, TV Show Ideas

Orion: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Orion!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Background
03:02 Myth Retelling
12:15 Myth Analysis
15:08 Retconstellations
19:08 AI Oracle
24:37 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Orion Constellation, Greco-Roman Mythology, Babylonian Astronomy, Sumerian Star Lore, Hungarian Star Myths, Gilgamesh And Scorpion Men, Nimrod The Giant, Orion's Belt, Lakota Star Stories, Scandinavian Mythology, Frigg's Distaff, Artemis And Orion, Greek Hero Myths, Orion’s Birth Myths, Orion And Merope, Pleiades Myth, Orion's Death Myths, Hubris In Greek Mythology, Retelling Ancient Myths

Orion: Cosmic Background

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and other cosmic background of the constellation Orion: The Hunter.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Space Gym Tumblr Part 1: https://www.tumblr.com/starrytimepod/705821030963363840/a-space-themed-gym-part-1

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:33 Background
01:37 First Impressions and Where to Find Orion
03:53 Brightest Star
07:41 Bayer’s Variable Star
10:39 Gold Star
16:08 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Orion Constellation, Ptolemy, IAU Constellations, Rigel, Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, Orion Nebula, Messier 42, M42 Stellar Winds, Supernova, Deep Sky Objects, Trapezium Cluster, Astronomy, Stargazing, Winter Constellations

Asterism: Hercules the Animated Series

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they re-enter the universe of their favorite Hercules ret-con and discuss the pilot episode of Disney's Hercules: The Animated Series.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:29 Show Background
02:13 Pilot Recap
10:13 Reactions
14:09 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Hercules, DisneyPlus, Animated Series, Greek Mythology, Muses, Icarus, Cassandra, Zeus, Hades, Apollo, Teen Hercules, Disney, Animated Nostalgia, Greek Myths Retold, Animated Spin-offs, DisneyPlus TV Shows

Hercules: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Hercules shows up in Pop Culture (and film), and what they'd do with the Hercules brand!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:01 Trailer Power Ranking: Hercules Films
07:12 Favorites
09:55 Least Favorites
13:03 Honorable Mentions
16:00 Wishing Upon a Star
17:47 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Hercules Constellation, Pop Culture, Hercules Films, Trailers, Dwayne Johnson, Lou Ferrigno, Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Legend Of Hercules, Disney Hercules, Hercules The Bear, Hercules Parrot, Hercules Roller Coaster, Hercules Liger, Hercules Gay Bar, Herculesaurus, Hercules Hot Sauce, Greek Mythology, Starry Time Podcast, Mythical Stories

Hercules: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Hercules!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:48 Background
03:56 Myth Retelling
19:53 Myth Analysis
23:19 Retconstellations
35:34 Oracle AI
42:24 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Hercules, Heracles, Greco-Roman Mythology, Babylonian Star Lore, Chinese Astronomy, Gilgamesh, Twelve Labors of Hercules, Mythology, Greek Mythology, AI, Retellings, Myth Themes, Disney’s Hercules, Retcons, Retconstellations

Hercules: Cosmic Background

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the intriguing astronomy of constellation Hercules (just Hercules).

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:38 Background
02:36 First Impressions and Where to Find It
04:44 Brightest Star
07:27 Bayer's Variable Star
10:19 Gold Star
16:21 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Hercules, Constellation, Roman Mythology, Greek Mythology, Ptolemy, Almagest, Vega, Arcturus, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, Corona Borealis, Lyra, Draco, Corneforeis, Rutilicus, Bayer Designation, Iota Hercules, Galaxy Filament, Gamma Ray Bursts, Observable Universe, Astronomy, Space Exploration.

Asterism: Andromeda the TV Show

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan & Kit as they review and reflect upon the pilot episode of the TV show Andromeda (2000-2005).

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:50 Background
01:22 Recap
15:42 Character Recap
17:02 Review
19:51 Favorite/Least Favorite
23:28 Retcons
27:22 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Andromeda, Gene Roddenberry, Kevin Sorbo, Space Opera, Pilot Episode, Sci-Fi Television, Commonwealth High Guard, Time Dilation, Nietzscheans, Rogue Black Hole, Rev Bem, Captain Dylan Hunt, Becca Valentine, Seamus Harper, Trance Gemini

Andromeda: Pop Culture Superstar!

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Andromeda shows up in Pop Culture, and what they'd do with the Andromeda brand!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Favorites
05:34 Least Favorites
11:18 Wish Upon a Star
13:48 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Andromeda, Constellation, Pop Culture, A For Andromeda, Fred Hoyle, The Big Bang, Cyborg, Shadow Of Perseus, Claire Heywood, Professional Wrestling, Cassandro, Andromeda Strain, Andromeda TV Show, Gene Roddenberry, Space Opera, Rembrandt, Mythology, Alice In Chains

Andromeda: Myths and Retcon(stellations)

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Andromeda!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:42 Background
02:53 Myth Retelling
09:43 Myth Analysis
13:03 Retconstellations
18:33 Oracle AI
23:55 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Andromeda, Cetus, Greek Mythology, Constellation Myths, Perseus, Ancient Astronomy, Chinese Asterisms, Cultural Astronomy, Feminist Myth Analysis, Andromeda Chains Book, Hero Archetypes, Oracle AI, Retelling Myths, Gender Roles In Myths, Ancient Constellations, Mythical Creatures, Andromeda Retcon, Cultural Interpretations Of Stars

Andromeda: Cosmic Background

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the wondrous astronomy of constellation Andromeda: The Chained Maiden.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:38 Background
01:56 First Impressions and Where to Find Andromeda
04:41 Gold Star
10:52 Bayer’s Variable Star
11:59 Gold Star
19:28 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Andromeda, Andromeda Galaxy, Alpha Andromedae, Alpheratz , Johann Bayer, Chained Maiden, Astronomy, IAU, Pegasus, Milkomeda, Milkdromeda, Milky Way Andromeda Merger, Andromeda Way

Asterism: Creature Corner - COWS!

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan & Kit as they take a detour into Creature Corner to learn more about Cows!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:55 Creature Corner: Cows
11:02 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Cows, Bovines, Dairy, Aurochs, Domestication, Bovine Genome, Big Bertha, Cattle Breeds, Cow Gestation, Cow Lifespan, Creature Corner, Cow Stomachs, Cow Evolution, Cow Best Friends, Cow History

Cepheus: Pop Culture Superstar!

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Cepheus shows up in Pop Culture, and what they'd do with the Cepheus brand!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:03 Favorites
06:40 Least Favorites
12:08 Wish Upon A Star
16:17 Outro

Keywords/Topics covered: Cepheus, Constellation, Greek Mythology, Pop Culture, Odyssey, Polyphemus, Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Hercules, Medusa, Soul Calibur, Butterfly, Poker Bot, Cepheus Protocol, Impact Crater, Moon, Cepheus Couch, Luxury Doghouse, Greek Architecture

Cepheus: Myths and Retcon(stellations)

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they tell and retcon the myths of the constellation Cepheus (but, really, Cepheus doesn't have much main character energy, so we take a detour to discuss the myth of Cepheus's ancestor: Io)

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps

00:41 Background
04:20 Myth Retelling
11:51 Myth Analysis
15:25 Retconstellation
24:15 AI Oracle
29:06 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation Cepheus, Greco Roman Mythology, Traditional Chinese Astronomy, Purple Forbidden Enclosure, Black Tortoise Of The North, Ancient Babylonian Star Lore, Panther Constellation, Storm Demon, Milky Way Mythology, Andromeda Constellation, Cassiopeia Myths, Zeus And Io Myth, Hera, Greek Mythology Retelling, Transformation Myths, Constellation Storytelling, Ret-Constellation, Mythological Counseling, Ai Oracle Storytelling

Cepheus: Cosmic Background

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Cepheus!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:44 Background
01:41 First Impressions and Where to Find It
03:01 Brightest Star
06:05 Bayer’s Variable Star
08:10 Gold Star
16:10 Outro

Topics Covered/Keywords: Cepheus The King, Constellation, Ptolemy, Cassiopeia, Alpha Cephii, Astronomy, Bayer's Variable Star, Cepheid Variable Star, Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Delta Cephii, Hertzsprung, Quadrant Star System, Blazar, Fireworks Galaxy, North Starry, Circumpolar Constellation, Perseus Family, Red Giant, Subgiant Star, Kruger 60

Asterism: The Nereids in Astronomy and Mythology

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the mythology and astronomy of the Nereids along with fun facts about Neptune (Neptoots?!)

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:41 Nereids in Mythology
07:21 Nereids in Astronomy
12:28 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Nereids, Greek Mythology, Cassiopeia, Nereus, Doris, Gaia, Oceanids, Poseidon, Sea Nymphs, Neptune, Triton, Moons Of Neptune, Astronomy, Greek Mythology Family Tree, Voyager 2, Methane Atmosphere, Greek Gods, Planetary Moons, Celestial Bodies, Neptoots

Cassiopeia: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss (and debate) their favorite and least favorite pop culture appearances of Cassiopeia. Then, they'll wish upon a star for how they wish someone would use the Cassiopeia brand.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:04 Favorites
04:52 Least Favorites
07:20 Wish Upon A Star
13:28 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Cassiopeia, Constellation, Pop Culture, Joanna Newsom, CGI Animation, Mythology, Cassiopeia Board Game, Pokemon Scarlet And Violet, Cassiopeia Recliner, Personal Digital Assistant, Cassiopeia Boastrometer, Cassiopeia Vanity Reducer, Cassiopeia Vanity, Jetsons

Cassiopeia: Myths and RetCons(tellations)

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Cassiopeia!

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
02:37 Myth Retelling
06:10 Myth Analysis
07:17 Retconstellation
12:29 AI Oracle
16:19 Outro

Topics Covered/Keywords: Cassiopeia, Greek Mythology, Constellations, Chinese Astronomy, Babylonian Star Lore, Norse Mythology, Trickster Squirrel, Queen Of Aethiopia, Nereids, Poseidon, Cepheus, Andromeda, Vanity And Hubris, Star Stories, Retelling Myths, Story Archetypes, Mythological Retcons, AI Oracle

Cassiopeia: Cosmic Background

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy of the constellation Cassiopeia, the seated queen!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:41 Background
01:56 First Impressions and Where to Find It
04:09 Brightest Star
06:06 Bayer’s Variable Star
09:46 Gold Star
17:41 Outro

Topics Covered/Keywords: Cassiopeia, Constellation, Astronomy, Mythology, Ptolemy, Circumpolar, Northern Hemisphere, Red Giant, Bayer Designation, Supernova, Tycho Brahe, Pulsating Stars, Celestial Pole, Heart Nebula, Soul Nebula, Chandra Observatory

Asterism: Annie Jump Cannon & Spectral Types

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Jordan and Kit discuss spectral types and the vital contributions of Annie Jump Cannon to this area of research.

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:52 Spectral Types
04:55 Annie Jump Cannon
08:17 Extended Spectral Types
11:01 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Spectral Types, Annie Jump Cannon, Harvard Classification Scheme, Star Luminosity, Apparent Magnitude, Star Cataloging, OBAFGKM Classification, Red And Brown Dwarfs, Carbon Stars, Wolf-Rayet Stars, White Dwarfs, Astronomy History, Stellar Temperature, Wellesley College, Edward C. Pickering, Henry Draper, Women In Astronomy, Star Color, Stellar Classification

Corona Australis: Pop Culture Superstar

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss (and debate) their favorite and least favorite pop culture appearances of the constellation Corona Australis. Then, they'll wish upon a star for how they wish someone would use the Corona Australis brand.

Corona Australis: Myth and Retcon(stellations)

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the mythology of the constellation Corona Australis!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:04 Background
04:14 Myth Retelling
09:02 Myth Analysis
12:08 Retconstellation
21:03 AI Oracle
25:26 Outro

Keywords/Topics Covered: Corona Australis, Southern Crown, Constellation Mythology, Ptolemy, Bayer, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Babylonian Astronomy, Sagittarius, Cargo Boat, Dionysus, Semele, Smelly, Hera, Zeus, Retcons, Greco-Roman Myths, Amazonian Warriors, Gender Norms, Hubris, Myth Oracle, Power Dynamics

Corona Australis: Cosmic Background

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit for the first episode of Season 2: Quests and Curses. In this episode, they explore the awesome astronomy of the constellation Corona Australis, the Southern Crown!

Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:55 Background
02:49 First Impressions and Where to Find It
04:03 Brightest Star
05:45 Bayer’s Variable Star
07:42 Gold Star
10:09 Outro

Topics Covered/Keywords: Corona Australis, Southern Crown, Constellation, Astronomy, Star Formation, Ptolemy, Alpha Corona Australis, Eclipsing Binary, Contact Binary, Molecular Cloud, Coronet Cluster, Globular Clusters, Reflection Nebulae, Dark Nebulae, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Gold Star, Protoplanetary Disks

Ophiuchus: The Serpent Bearer

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Join sisters Jordan & Kit for the Season 1 Finale where they explore the astronomy and mythology of the 13th Zodiac constellation: Ophiuchus!

Sagittarius: The Archer

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the mythology and astronomy of the archer of the night sky: Sagittarius!

Scorpius: The Scorpion

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:27:01 -0500

Join sisters Jordan & Kit as the explore the astronomy and mythology of the constellation Scorpius! This month also features a Creature Corner segment all about scorpions.

Libra: The Scales

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:20:30 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and mythology of the only inanimate object in the Zodiac constellations - Libra, the Scales!

Virgo: The Maiden

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:32:33 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as we discuss the astronomy and mythology Virgo, the Maiden of the night sky! This month features zombie planets orbiting a neutron star, a series of tragic (and confusing) myths, and Virgo rebrands you didn't know you needed.

Leo: The Lion

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:00:40 -0400

Join sisters Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and mythology of the constellation Leo!

Cancer: The Crab

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:29:53 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and mythology of Cancer - the Crab of the night sky! This month features not so bright stars, binary supermassive blackholes, crab fun facts, Hera and Zeus being themselves, and ret-constellations aplenty!

Gemini: The Twins

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:10:17 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the mythology and astronomy of Gemini, the twins of the night sky!

Taurus: The Bull

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:24:42 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and mythology of the Zodiac constellation Taurus!

Aries: The Ram

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:30:55 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the stars and stories of the Zodiac constellation Aries, the Golden Ram!

Pisces: The Fish

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:08:25 -0400

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and stories of the constellation Pisces!

Aquarius: The Water Bearer

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:23:15 -0500

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and mythologies of the Zodiac constellation Aquarius!

Capricornus: The Sea Goat

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:19:13 -0500

In our first episode, we explore the astronomy and mythologies of the Zodiac constellation Capricornus!