Spacepod
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 242
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
cnugent@olin.edu
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Host
Carrie Nugent - Planetary scientist, author, and astronomer whose work focuses on asteroids and the exploration of the solar system.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Andrés Plazas Malagón - The Expansion Of The Universe And Cosmology.
Federica Spoto - Asteroid Impacts And Why Some Asteroids Are Exceptionally Large.
Matthew Kenworthy - Whether Rainbows Can Occur On Planets Beyond Earth.
Miho Janvier - Why The Sun Is Hot And How Solar-observing Missions Study It.
Kim McLeod - Estimating The Number Of Stars In Space And The Effects Of Light Pollution.
Recent Topics
Episodes
239: What will happen when the sun explodes?
October 01, 2026
A question from Laura, age 12. Professor Catherine Neish answers. For more on Prof. Neish, listen to episode 192. Also check out her podcast with John Moores, Popcorn Science.
238: When will the universe stop expanding?
September 01, 2026
A question from Jacob, age 7. Dr. Andrés Plazas Malagón answers. For more on Dr. Malagón's work, see episode 208 or listen to his podcast, Visión Cósmica.
237: Why does an asteroid hit the Earth? And why so big?
August 01, 2026
A question from Lyla, age 5. Dr. Federica Spoto answers. For more on Dr. Spoto's work, see episode 190.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Spacepod?
Spacepod is hosted by Carrie Nugent. Its publicly listed email is cnugent@olin.edu. 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 Spacepod?
The publicly listed email for Spacepod: cnugent@olin.edu.
How many listeners does Spacepod have?
Podseeker estimates Spacepod reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Spacepod?
Spacepod typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional researchers, university astronomers, astrophysicists, planetary scientists, solar physicists, and experts connected with observatories or space missions. Common among recent guests: Published or conducted research in astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science; Held a university, observatory, or research-institution role; Contributed to space missions, astronomical surveys, or public science education. Recent guests include Andrés Plazas Malagón, Federica Spoto, and Matthew Kenworthy.
How hard is it to get booked on Spacepod?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Spacepod cover?
Recent episodes cover Science, Astronomy, Space Exploration, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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