Starry Time

Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving
  • 4.8 (6)
  • ASTRONOMY
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Starry Time is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters who bring their love of astronomy and mythology to reading and retelling the stories of the night sky.

  1. MAR 24

    Centaurus: Pop Culture Superstar!

    Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod   Timestamps  00:00 Intro 01:10 Favorites 05:15 Least Favorites 06:55 Other Mentions 08:30 Wish Upon a Star 12:20 Outro Keywords/Topics: Chiron, Centaurus, Pop Culture, Centaurs, Parks and Recreation, Parks and Rec, Jerry's Painting, Crisis on Centaurus, Star Trek, TOS, Novel-verse, Fantasia, Hercules the Animated Movie, Nessus, centaurus beetle, Cen-tourism, Centaurus Rule, Centaurus First Aid Kit, Centauri, COVID-19, Omicron Variant Centaurus, opinions

    13 min

  2. MAR 16

    Centaurus: Myths and Retcons(tellations)

    Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greco-Roman mythology of the constellation Centaurus!  Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:32 Background 02:25 Myth Retelling 10:58 Myth Analysis 13:02 Retconstellations 20:57 AI Oracle 24:45 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Centaurus, Chiron, Centaurs, Roman Mythology, Greco-Roman Mythology, Star Lore, Mythology, Greek Mythology, Babylonian Astronomy, Mentorship, Heroes, Healing, Tragedy, Cultural Interpretations, Astronomy, Myths, Sacrifice.

    25 min

  3. MAR 1

    Centaurus: Cosmic Background

    Join Jordan & Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Centaurus -- the centaur!  Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod     Topics Covered/Keywords: Alpha Centauri, Proxima Centauri, Ptolemy, Johann Bayer, Closest Star, Exoplanets, Super-earth, Planet B, Orbits, Habitable Zone, Parker Solar Probe, Gamma Centauri,  NGC-4650A, Polar Ring Lenticular Galaxy, Lenticular galaxy, NGC 4622, Backward Galaxy, Galaxy mergers, Omega Centauri, globular cluster, Gold Star, Astronomy Constellations, Centaurus, Space, Science

    17 min

  4. FEB 22

    Lynx: Creature Corner

    Join Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn more about the real-world animals that the constellation Lynx was named after!  Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:37 Creature Corner: Lynx 12:44 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Lynx, Bobcat, Wildlife, Conservation, Endangered Species, Animal Sounds, Habitat, Ecology, Creature Corner, Hybrid Animals, Nature, Zoology, Biology, Blynx, Iberian Lynx, Canadian Lynx, Lynxes

    13 min

  5. FEB 15

    Lynx: Pop Culture Superstar

    Join Jordan and Kit as they explore where Lynx shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly) defined! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Favorites 03:45 Least Favorites 07:17 Wish Upon a Star 09:34 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Constellation, Lynx, Pop Culture, Minnesota Lynx, Sports Teams, Basketball, Lynx Mountain, Lynx Body Spray, Axe Body Spray, Branding, Creative Ideas, Fantasy, Jewelry, Eyeliner, VR Headset.

    10 min

  6. FEB 8

    Lynx: Myth and Retcons(tellations)

    Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths, legends, and folklore of Lynx. Because this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth attached, Jordan and Kit 'Wax Poetic' and create their own myths!  Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:07 Background 03:00 Myths, Legends, and Lore 06:44 Waxing Poetic 13:11 Oracle AI Keywords/Topics Constellation, Lynx, Greek Mythology, Folklore, Johannes Hevelius, Ancient Astronomy, Lynx Animal, Norse Mythology, Ovid, Metamorphoses, Indigenous Stories, Waxing Poetic, Star Lore, Night Sky, Ursa Major, Auriga, Cultural History, Myths And Legends, Storytelling

    16 min

  7. FEB 2

    Lynx: Cosmic Background

    Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss the astronomy and other cosmic background of Lynx -- a constellation not included in Ptolemy's great 48!  Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:30 Background 03:40 First Impressions and Where to Find It  05:29 Brightest Star 07:15 Bayer’s Variable Star 09:05 Gold Star 12:20 Outro   Keywords/Topics Covered: Astronomy, Constellation, Lynx, Jordanus, Johannes Hevelius, Johann Bayer, Bayer Designation, NGC 2419, Supernova, Intergalactic Wanderer, IAU Constellations, NGC 2770

    14 min

  8. JAN 25

    Asterism: Bear Creature Corner Plus

    Join Jordan and Kit as they head to Creature Corner to explore the fascinating world of bears and to share their favorite fictional bears! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts   Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/   Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod  Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod   Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:45 Creature Corner 05:47 Favorite Fictional Bears 10:53 Outro Keywords/Topics Covered: Bears, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Fictional Bears, Creature Corner, Bear Facts, Bear Species, Wildlife Education, Animal Behavior, Bear Conservation, Winnie The Pooh, Paddington Bear, Baloo, Fozzie Bear, Grolar Bear, Pizzly Bear, Bear Diet, Panda Bear, Duffy Bear, Teddy Bear, Disney Duffy Bear,

    11 min
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Starry Time is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters who bring their love of astronomy and mythology to reading and retelling the stories of the night sky.

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  • Creator
    Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Starry Time