Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 703
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.4k followers
Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
bigpicturescience@seti.org
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Host
Seth Shostak - Astronomer and science communicator known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Molly Bentley - Science journalist and producer who covers scientific research and its implications for society and the natural world.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Jeff Goodell - Extreme Heat, Climate Change, And The Effects Of Rising Temperatures On People, Animals, And Crops.
Anna de Graaff - Astronomy And The Scientific Goals Of The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Recent Discoveries In Astronomy And Cosmology And The Broader Significance Of The Roman Space Telescope.
Jason Rhodes - The Roman Space Telescope's Science Goals And Research Into Dark Matter, Dark Energy, And Cosmic Evolution.
Julie McEnery - The Roman Space Telescope, Black Holes, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, And Exoplanets.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Earth's Misunderstood Molecule
November 02, 2026
Carbon dioxide is more than an industrial pollutant driving climate change. The gas also played a pivotal part in the dramatic story of the beginning of all life. Starting in the ocean depths, dissolved CO2 commingled in a turbulent mix of chemicals heated by hydrothermal vents may have kickstarted carbon-based life. As the planet’s thermostat, carbon dioxide has taken the Earth on wild temperature swings, from sweltering toxic hothouses that drove mass extinctions to the frigid Snowball Eart...
Particle Accelerators, from In Our Time
October 29, 2026
How did scientists learn to peer inside the atom? In this preview from the BBC's In Our Time, physicist Harry Cliff tells the story of the birth of the particle accelerator, from Ernest Rutherford's challenge to unlock the secrets of matter to the race to build the first machines capable of doing it. Featuring homemade high-voltage experiments, scientific rivalry, and one memorable encounter involving a dead rat and a lot of electricity, it's a fascinating glimpse into the early days of mode...
Scoping Out the Universe
October 26, 2026
Telescopes are like light buckets. The bigger the telescope, the more light collected for astronomers to observe. With recent advances in technology, amateur astronomers can join professionals for a chance to observe stellar nurseries and exoplanets many light-years away. But as our capabilities increase, so do the mysteries, including those around high-energy bursts coming from an otherwise unremarkable part of the universe. Understanding fast radio bursts could turn physics on its head. Fr...
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Frequently asked questions
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How many listeners does Big Picture Science have?
Podseeker estimates Big Picture Science reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Big Picture Science?
Big Picture Science typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established researchers, technical experts, science journalists, authors, and practitioners with recognized subject-matter expertise and the ability to explain complex science clearly to a general audience. Common among recent guests: Published books or prominent journalism; Leadership or specialist roles at respected research institutions; Research or professional expertise in astronomy, climate, ecology, health, or related sciences. Recent guests include Jeff Goodell, Anna de Graaff, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
How hard is it to get booked on Big Picture Science?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
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