Below is a select list of podcast and vodcast programs discussing astronomy.
Canadian Podcasts
| Podcast | Summary | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| The Actual Astronomy Podcast (audio) | Join RASC members / amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky. | Mondays and Thursdays |
| The Star Spot (audio) | Astronomy and space exploration podcast, hosted by Justin Trottier. | Every other Sunday |
| Canadian Space Agency (video) | Three series, some hosted by Canadian astronauts, following Canadian space exploration and how to train your body for space. | Completed |
| Universe Today (video) | Fraser Cain answers a wide variety of space questions through Q&As and short topic-specific videos. Weekly Space Hangout is also livestreamed. | Mondays and Thursdays, with live broadcasts on Fridays |
| Quirks and Quarks (audio) | CBC's award-winning national science program, hosted by Bob MacDonald. Note that this is not astronomy specific, but occasionally covers astronomy content. | Fridays |
| SpaceQ (audio) | What's going on in the space sector? Who's working in it, and what are they working on? Current updates in Canadian space news. | Weekly |
International Podcasts
| Podcast | Summary | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomy Cast (video and audio) | Weekly discussions about a variety of topics from planets to cosmology, hosted by Fraser Cain and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific's Dr Pamela Gay. | Usually Fridays |
| Vintage Space (video and audio) | Videos about spaceflight history and many other astronomy topics presented by Amy Sheira Teitel, spaceflight historian, author, and self-proclaimed nerd. | Usually weekly |
| 365 Days of Astronomy (video and audio) | Daily astronomy content brought to you by a variety of hosts (including some already listed here). A great daily fix of science. | Every day |
| NASA (video and audio) | NASA produces at least 15 podcasts about many different topics. You'll be sure to find something you like here. | Usually weekly |
| Space Boffins (audio) | Award-winning monthly space podcast hosted by Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham. | The 10th of every month |
| Planetary Radio (audio) | Mat Kaplan interviews guests of many backgrounds to bring to you unique perspectives on the exploration of our solar system and beyond. | Weekly |
| StarTalk Radio (audio) | Science, pop culture and comedy collide as Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews scientists, guest celebrities and comics. | Fridays |
| The Jodcast (audio) | The latest news about astronomy, what you can see in the night sky, interviews with astronomers, and more. | Monthly |