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Made of Stars

Wes Carroll

Booking Overview

This is a weekly space-exploration interview show that also includes host-led coverage of spaceflight, astronomy, and discoveries, with external guests typically drawn from NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory programs. PR agencies could credibly pitch NASA/JPL mission specialists, aerospace engineers, astronomers, planetary scientists, and leaders involved in active space missions; booking difficulty is high because recent guests hold specialized roles at prominent space organizations.

Metrics

Episodes: 301

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@wescarrollbroadcasting.com

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Host

Wes Carroll - Space enthusiast and creator of a Georgia Association of Broadcasters award-winning podcast series focused on space exploration.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
NASA or JPL mission specialists, aerospace professionals, astronomers, planetary scientists, and other experts with direct experience in space missions or space-science research.
Required Achievements:  
Contributing to major NASA or JPL missions, Holding specialized technical or scientific roles in space exploration, Working on high-profile spacecraft, instruments, or planetary-science programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Kim Steadman - Her Work At Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, SHERLOC, And The Dragonfly Mission.

Trina Ray - Her Career At Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory And Work On Voyager, Cassini, And Europa Clipper.

Recent Topics

Space Exploration, Astronomy, Planetary Science, Aerospace, Astrophysics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Gabby Award for Best Podcast Series Winner? Who Us?

October 08, 2026

We spike the football a few times this week after winning the Gabby Award for Best Podcast Series at the Georgia Association of Broadcasters' Gabby Awards. NASA's SpaceX Crew 12 is safely back on Earth. SpaceX successfully launched its Starship Flight 14. Two CMEs are heading our way. NASA is moving ahead with 3 new science investigations for a base on the Moon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Episode 300! Frank, They're Not Here for You. Weird Al Yankovic Is on the Plane

October 01, 2026

On our 300th epiosde, a startup company is preparing to launch the first ever fully autonomous space mission to mine an asteroid. Forecasting weather on alien worlds outside out solar system is now a thing. An asteroid has now officially been named after Weird Al. Astronomers may have discovered the first moon outside our solar system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Auroras and Equinoxes Are Pretty Much BFFs

September 24, 2026

The autumnal equinox means the beginning of aurora season. Research shows that the Sun may have swallowed a planet. SpaceX launch moved to next week. Plus new data from JWST and Hubble has driven reseach and shows how massive star clusters drive galaxy evolution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Made of Stars?

Made of Stars is hosted by Wes Carroll. Its publicly listed email is info@wescarrollbroadcasting.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Made of Stars?

The publicly listed email for Made of Stars: info@wescarrollbroadcasting.com.

How many listeners does Made of Stars have?

Podseeker estimates Made of Stars reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Made of Stars?

Made of Stars typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: NASA or JPL mission specialists, aerospace professionals, astronomers, planetary scientists, and other experts with direct experience in space missions or space-science research. Common among recent guests: Contributing to major NASA or JPL missions; Holding specialized technical or scientific roles in space exploration; Working on high-profile spacecraft, instruments, or planetary-science programs. Recent guests include Kim Steadman and Trina Ray.

How hard is it to get booked on Made of Stars?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Made of Stars cover?

Recent episodes cover Space Exploration, Astronomy, Planetary Science, Aerospace, and Astrophysics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@wescarrollbroadcasting.com

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