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Star Stuff

Kevin Schindler

Booking Overview

An astronomy and space-science interview show featuring external guests such as astronauts, scientists, mission leaders, and artists whose work connects with science or space. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished space professionals, planetary-defense experts, and science communicators or artists with a strong astronomy connection; notable career achievements are typically needed, making booking moderately difficult.

Metrics

Episodes: 89

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 28.9k subscribers

Instagram: 39.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

celizabeth@lowell.edu

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Host

Kevin Schindler - Historian at Lowell Observatory.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished astronauts, space scientists, or mission leaders with substantial professional experience; artists may be featured when their work has a clear connection to science or public engagement.
Required Achievements:  
NASA spaceflight or significant space-mission experience, Leadership or founding roles in space or planetary-defense organizations, Recognized work connecting science with public audiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Ed Lu - The Sentinel Mission And Finding Hazardous Near-earth Asteroids.

Nicole Stott - Earth, Art In Orbit, And Nasa's Artemis Missions.

Rusty Schweickart - Planetary Defense And International Cooperation Against Asteroid Threats.

Nanibah Chacon - The Intersection Of Indigenous Culture, Science, And Public Art.

Recent Topics

Science, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Exploration, Planetary Defense

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Saving the World with Dr. Ed Lu

October 19, 2026

Astronaut Dr. Ed Lu has flown the space shuttle, lived on the International Space Station and helped build Google Maps. Now he and his team at B612’s Asteroid Institute are working to create a mapping of the solar system. In this episode of Star Stuff, Ed joins Lowell astronomer Dr. Nick Moskovitz and historian Kevin Schindler to discuss how a small engineering team is developing tools to turn vast amounts of data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory into precise asteroid orbits. They also exp...

Crew Members of Spaceship Earth with Nicole Stott

September 01, 2026

Astronaut Nicole Stott has spent 104 days in space, orbited Earth over 1,600 times, and even painted with watercolors aboard the International Space Station. In this episode of Star Stuff, Stott reflects on why she believes we’re all crew members of Spaceship Earth, how art became part of her work in orbit, and what she’s watching for as NASA’s Artemis missions push us back toward the Moon.

Planetary Defense with Rusty Schweickart

August 18, 2026

In this episode of Star Stuff, retired NASA astronaut and B612 Foundation co-founder Rusty Schweickart joins Lowell Mission Scientist Dr. Melodie Kao and Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler to explore a question with no borders: how do you unite a divided world against a threat that could strike anyone, anywhere?

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Frequently asked questions

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Star Stuff
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How do I get in touch with Star Stuff?

Star Stuff is hosted by Kevin Schindler. Its publicly listed email is celizabeth@lowell.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 Star Stuff?

The publicly listed email for Star Stuff: celizabeth@lowell.edu.

How many listeners does Star Stuff have?

Podseeker estimates Star Stuff reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Star Stuff?

Star Stuff typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished astronauts, space scientists, or mission leaders with substantial professional experience; artists may be featured when their work has a clear connection to science or public engagement. Common among recent guests: NASA spaceflight or significant space-mission experience; Leadership or founding roles in space or planetary-defense organizations; Recognized work connecting science with public audiences. Recent guests include Dr. Ed Lu, Nicole Stott, and Rusty Schweickart.

How hard is it to get booked on Star Stuff?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Star Stuff cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

celizabeth@lowell.edu

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