The Star River Podcast

By Eric Loyd: The Astropotamus

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Episodes: 24

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The Star River: Astronomy, Culture, and the Cosmic Connection

We are all travelers on a single current - a River of Space and Time flowing from ancient suns into the distant future. On The Star River, we don’t just watch the universe pass by; we wade into the stream.

Hosted by Eric Loyd (the Astropotamus), this podcast bridges the gap between the technical and the transcendent. We explore our inextricable link to the Cosmos through the lenses of astrophotographers, the melodies of musicians, and the insights of world-class astrophysicists and celestial explorers.

The Ritual of the Glass

Every episode begins with a ritual: sharing a local drink to ground ourselves in the present before we navigate the infinite. From the physics of light to the silence of the high desert, we seek to understand the current that moves through us all.

What to Expect:

  • Deep Space Science: Exploring the VLA, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the cutting edge of Black Holes and Active Galactic Nuclei.
  • Astro-Culture: Interviews with educators, artists, and authors inspired by the night sky.
  • The Human Element: Stories of wonder, heritage, and the "First Light" moments that change us forever.


You are already in the River. Join us as we navigate its bends, its shallows, and its sudden falls. Raise a glass, find your place in the flow, and let’s see where the current takes us.

Connect with the Current:

  • Website: https://thestarriver.com
  • Join the Conversation: Call 855-DEEP-SKY to ask guest questions or share your own "Star River" story. The Astropotamus listens to every message and you might just find him on the other end!


Keywords & Topics: Astronomy Interviews, Journey through Time, Space Exploration, Cosmic Connections, Radio Astronomy, Deep Space Imaging, Dark Sky Tourism, Astrophotography Tips, Backyard Astronomy, Citizen Science, Space & Philosophy, Human Heritage, Science and Art


Episode Date
Seeing the Entire Sky at Once in Radio Waves with Dr Jayce Dowell
Sep 01, 2026
How to See the Surface of a Star: New Mexico’s Secret Super-Telescope with Professor Michelle Creech-Eakman
Aug 18, 2026
Transitioning from the VLA to the Rest of New Mexico
Aug 04, 2026
Can a Star Make a Cookie? (And How We Search for Alien Tech) with Dr. Chenoa Tremblay
Jul 28, 2026
Flecks of Matter on a Spinning Rock: Finding Joy in Smallness with Corrina Jaramillo-Feldman
Jul 21, 2026
What's Dance Got to Do With It? Signe Mason, Part 2
Jul 14, 2026
Not Today, Satan: Managing the VLA Telescope with Signe Mason, Part 1
Jul 07, 2026
The Parking Lot Conversation with Lorenzo and Richard
Jun 23, 2026
Blue Collar Astronomy: Maintaining the VLA with Shane Baca
Jun 09, 2026
Enchanted Frequencies: Shane Baca Trailer
Jun 02, 2026
VLBA Space Exploration: From Books to Black Holes with Dr. Justin Linford
May 26, 2026
Introduction to Season Two: The Enchanted Frequency
May 22, 2026
The New Mexico Mission: Returning Home
Apr 25, 2026
The New Mexico Mission: Standing in the Middle of Silence and the Darkness of the Skies
Apr 18, 2026
From Flashing the ISS to Building a Legacy: A Conversation with Robert Lozano
Apr 14, 2026
The New Mexico Mission: Exploring the Silence of the Cosmos and the Darkness of the Skies
Apr 11, 2026
The Dark Sky Defender: From Fighter Jets to the Space Shuttle Program with Mike Weasner
Apr 07, 2026
The Human Firewall: Open Source Firmware and the Fight Against Digital Predators with Josh at WLTechBlog
Mar 31, 2026
The Five Messengers: Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and Multi-Messenger Astronomy with Dr. Saavik Ford
Mar 24, 2026
Pro Astrophotography Results from Your Backyard: The Greg Yancey Method
Mar 17, 2026
The Sound of the Void: Synthesizers and Sonification of the Cosmos with Thomas Loupe
Mar 10, 2026
The Astroholic: Invisible Rainbows & Queer Visibility in STEM with Dr. Alfredo Carpineti
Mar 03, 2026
The Egg Hunter: Artemis Missions & Fighting Science Misinformation with Katja Lindblom
Feb 24, 2026
The Star River - Trailer
Feb 18, 2026