The Jodcast

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October 2026: Darkened Skies and Nebulous Space

October 01, 2026

Darkened Skies and Nebulous Space. This month, we talk to experts about searching for transients, multiprobe cosmology and planetary nebulae. We also discuss what it’s like doing a PhD with some of our guests and talk about what we got up to over the summer.

July 2026: Teaching Machines the Cosmos

July 02, 2026

Teaching Machines the Cosmos. In this month's episode, we talk to Dr Seshardi Nadathur from the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth about his work in cosmology. Then, from the University of Nottingham we talk to Dr Maggie Lieu about her endeavours to use machine learning in her work on galaxy clusters. Also this month, Josh and Louis interview attendants of the Euclid-UK and LSST:UK Meetings.

June 2026: Reach to the Moon:

June 02, 2026

Reach to the Moon. In this month’s episode, we talk to Dr Harry Bevins from the University of Cambridge about the cosmology experiment REACH. Then, from the University of Exeter, we talk to Dr Claire Davies about her experiences as a queer person in academia. In the jodbite, we talk to JBCA’s own Dr. Soheb Mandhai about his simulation research and post-doc experience at the University of Manchester.

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What is the email for The Jodcast?

The publicly listed email for The Jodcast: jodcast-feedback@listserv.manchester.ac.uk.

How many listeners does The Jodcast have?

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Who is an ideal guest for The Jodcast?

The Jodcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic researchers (often PhD-level) and sector professionals at research institutions/space organisations; occasionally people who can speak to DEI experiences in academia. Common among recent guests: Published research in astrophysics/cosmology; Involvement with major astronomy experiments or collaborations; Affiliations with universities or space-sector organisations. Recent guests include Dr Maggie Lieu, Dr Seshardi Nadathur, and Dr Claire Davies.

How hard is it to get booked on The Jodcast?

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

What topics does The Jodcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Space, and Machine Learning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.