Totality Talks - The Solar Eclipse Podcast

Leticia Ferrer and Chris Alexander
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Join us as we delve into the captivating world of total solar eclipses, bringing you exclusive interviews with eclipse experts and enthusiasts.  We talk about the science, history, and cultural significance of these awe-inspiring celestial events. Tune in to unravel the wonders of the universe and discover the magic of these extraordinary phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious observer, this podcast is a gateway to understanding the beauty and importance of total solar eclipses.Gathered from the far sides of Earth, experiences about the joys of totality will be shared by Leticia and Chris.Clear Skies!

  1. 19 hr ago

    Ep#22 - Anne Buckle & Graham Jones - Time And Date

    Welcome back to TT! In this episode we have Anne Buckle and Graham Jones from Timeanddate.com They are the hosts of the eclipse livestreams on Time&Date.com and they join us from Norway.  Hope you enjoy are chat with Anna and Graham! Leticia and Chris interview Anne Buckle and Graham Jones of timeanddate.com about their eclipse resources, astronomy writing, and 10 years of eclipse live streaming. Graham describes a project revisiting the often-quoted “one total solar eclipse per location every 375 years” result by expanding Jean Meeus’s 1982 analysis from 600 to 15,000 years, using latitude bands and major computing power; they found 373 ± 7 years versus Meeus’s 375 ± 16, then extended work to partial eclipses and other patterns. They discuss building a stronger science team, past streams (2017 and 2023 Exmouth with Perth Observatory and government support), and plans for 2026 with teams near León and Mallorca plus partner feeds from Iceland, Greenwich, and Kassel. They cover cloud risks, eclipse “myths” (eclipses aren’t that rare), Earth-rotation delta‑T uncertainty shifting totality paths, solar cycle 25 trending down from max, and Perseids near the August eclipse under new moon. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 02:33 Timeanddate Tools Shoutout 03:03 Anna and Graham Backgrounds 03:56 Recalculating Eclipse Frequency 09:16 Building the Eclipse Team 10:51 First Livestream Memories 12:30 Plans for 2026 Spain 14:53 Partners for Europe Coverage 17:38 Anna First Totality Story 19:59 2024 Eclipse Split Teams 23:04 2023 Exmouth Livestream 27:15 Favorite Eclipse Moments 29:14 Moon Deadline Mindset 30:47 Math Meets Wonder 32:33 Saros Series Visualized 34:17 Eclipse Patterns Over Millennia 40:34 Sharing Sky Guides 42:44 Midnight Sun and Auroras 44:53 Solar Cycle 25 Update 46:25 Perseids After Totality 49:02 Eclipse Myths Debunked 50:09 Delta T Shifts Totality 56:29 Wrap Up and Thanks https://www.timeanddate.com/ https://www.timeanddate.com/company/by/anne-buckle https://www.timeanddate.com/company/by/graham-jones Saros 126 Animated Gif: https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEsarosanimate/126.gif Saros 126 (72 eclipses 1179CE - 2459CE): https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEsaros/SEsaros126.html Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    57 min

  2. 22 Jun

    Ep#21 - Eclipse España - Nacho Pérez and Tania Uhlig - Part 2

    In this episode, we are speaking with Nacho Perez, The Director of Galáctica (the Center for the Observation and Dissemination of Astronomy in Teruel, Spain).  He is an astronomer and science communicator, coming into Astronomy through Art.  Galaticia is nominated as the European Museum of the year, and hosts many public outreach astronomy events which I was fortunate to attend last year.   He shares what the Galáctica center is doing for the August 12 2026, Total Solar Eclipse, how he got into his role as the Director and other items about Spain and this year's Total Solar Eclipse.  Links: https://galactica.org.es/en/eclipse-experience/ Instagram: @nachopereztorrejon  Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    43 min

  3. 1 Jun

    Ep#20 - Eclipse España - Tania Uhlig - Part 1

    In this episode we have part 1 of a  2 parter focusing on Spain 2026.   Part one is our interview with Tania Uhlig from Comboi Spain travel. She joins from Spain to chat all things eclipse España!  Time is getting short before the next event... book your travel before things start getting strange! Part 2 is with Nacho Pérez of Galactica (Spain) with Tania as translator... publishing very soon! https://www.instagram.com/comboispain/ Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    53 min

  4. 3 Mar

    Ep#19 - Hello Darkness - Dr. Angela Speck

    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Angela Speck. Professor of astrophysics and the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University of Texas San Antonio.  She’s wanted to become an astronaut since she was 5 years old. While not scheduled to fly, she continues to vigorously study the untold secrets of the cosmos. The English-born professor has become a leading eclipse expert, having first helped prepare the U.S. public and media for the total solar eclipses that took place in 2017 and 2024.   We welcome Angela to the podcast! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Speck https://sciences.utsa.edu/spotlights/faculty/2019/angela-speck.html Video version! https://share.descript.com/view/yz8xMdoKyca Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    55 min

  5. 30/12/2025

    Ep.18 - The Eclipse Effect - Jamie Carter and Debra Ross

    Welcome back to Totality Talks! In this episode, we chat with the authors of the new book The Eclipse Effect:  How to seize extraordinary moments to build strong communities. We welcome back, from the UK Jamie Carter. He is the foremost solar eclipse journalist - regular contributor to Forbes.com,  space.com and editor of whenisthenexteclipse.com He co-authors the book with Debra Ross… from Rochester, NY, she is publisher and CEO of KidsOutAndAbout.com .  She has also served as co-chair of the American Astronomical Society’s Solar Eclipse Task Force. Debra is an entrepreneur, and advocate for community engagement, independent learning, and curiosity-driven exploration. We now have our podcast in video format and are working to get our show distributed across YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. https://share.descript.com/view/miN9djSdHVw Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    59 min

  6. 04/10/2025

    Ep#17 - Janine Frances - Eclipse Travel & Discussion Group

    In this episode we chat with FB Eclipse Travel and Discussion group founder and eclipse chasing traveler, Janine Frances from Pennsylvania. We chat about eclipses past and the annular eclipse over Easter Island in October of 2024... and of course, we chat about the coming total solar eclipses.  My audio file was corrupted for the last 3rd of the episode... I do believe the context works out after some creative editing. Regards, Chris Total Eclipses of the Sun by Mabel Loomis Todd (1894): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1165151987/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    1hr 18min

  7. 08/04/2025

    Ep#16 - Kenneth & Megan Keifer - Fan Show!

    Welcome back to Totality Talks… it has been exactly one year since the Great American Eclipse of April 8, 2024. We are officially off of our hiatus! Only 491 days to go until the next total solar eclipse. In this episode we are doing our first fan interview. Ken and Megan Keifer from Mooresville, Indiana reached out to us  last summer after Ken saw his 2nd and Megan saw her 1st!  Recently, Ken’s waterfall photography was featured on US postage stamps. They share their stories with us and we share ours with them.   Find Ken's work here: https://kennethkeifer.smugmug.com/ Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    58 min

  8. 18/09/2024

    Ep#15 - Mike Frost - Eclipse & Revelation

    Welcome back from our post eclipse hiatus!  In this episode we chat with British Astronomical Association's Mike Frost.... he shares  book, Eclipse and Revelation: Total Solar Eclipses In Science, History, Literature, and the Arts. We chat about eclipses past and future total solar eclipses. He also shares stories that include such shenanigans as breaking into a cemetery with Jay Passachoff to see the grave of Sir Edmond Halley. Meet Mike Frost: https://britastro.org/section_information_/historical-section-overview/meet-the-section-director Get the book!: https://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-Revelation-Eclipses-Science-Literature/dp/0192857991 Astro Trails UK: https://www.astro-trails.com/ Leticia Ferrer's site:  https://texassolareclipses.com/ Host Chris Chotas Alexander's Site https://www.chotachrome.com/ IG: @chotachrome Totality Talks is created by Leticia Ferrer and Chris Chotas Alexander.   Totality Talks is produced by Chris Chotas Alexander.

    1hr 16min
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Join us as we delve into the captivating world of total solar eclipses, bringing you exclusive interviews with eclipse experts and enthusiasts.  We talk about the science, history, and cultural significance of these awe-inspiring celestial events. Tune in to unravel the wonders of the universe and discover the magic of these extraordinary phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious observer, this podcast is a gateway to understanding the beauty and importance of total solar eclipses.Gathered from the far sides of Earth, experiences about the joys of totality will be shared by Leticia and Chris.Clear Skies!

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