Description (podcaster-provided):
The Space Between is a leading astronomy and science communication podcast hosted by Kolby Van Camp and Dawson Wagner. Each week, we dive into the wonders of the universe, exploring astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and more, through curiosity-driven conversations with scientists, thinkers, explorers, and communicators.
Our mission is simple: make complex ideas about space accessible, engaging, and human. From Nobel Prize-winning physicists to rising voices in the astronomy community, The Space Between bridges cutting-edge science with everyday curiosity.
Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Astronomy and astrophysics news • Cosmology debates (Hubble tension, universe age, dark matter/energy, cosmic web) • Telescopes/radio astronomy (JWST, VLA, EHT) • Moon/Mars exploration tech • Space computing/AI/quantum • Interstellar objects/UAPs • Astrophotography, storytelling, dark-sky advocacy
This podcast centers on curiosity-driven conversations about astronomy and space science, aiming to make complex ideas in astrophysics and cosmology more accessible through discussion with scientists, communicators, and creators. Across the episodes, the hosts move between big-picture questions about the universe—such as cosmic expansion, dark matter and dark energy, the large-scale structure of the cosmic web, black holes, and the interpretation of new telescope data—and closer-to-home topics in the solar system, including distant trans-Neptunian objects, interstellar visitors, comets, auroras, and ongoing debates like Planet Nine.
A recurring thread is how astronomy is done: the capabilities and limits of major observatories and instruments (including radio arrays and space telescopes), how data is modeled and interpreted, and how scientific uncertainty can be communicated without distortion. The show also explores the practical side of space exploration and infrastructure, discussing lunar and Mars technologies, astronaut and mission logistics, power solutions for surviving the lunar night, and forward-looking concepts such as orbital data centers and even lunar-based quantum computing—along with the technical, environmental, and legal constraints involved.
Interviews and creator-focused conversations highlight science storytelling, astrophotography, and dark-sky advocacy, showing how images, narrative, and public engagement shape people’s relationship with the night sky. The podcast sometimes addresses speculative or viral claims (including UAP-related news), emphasizing how to separate evidence-based reporting from sensational interpretations.
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Episodes:
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#36: Winding down 2025 with the Aurora Borealis
2025-Dec-11
54 minutes
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#35: Quantum computers on the moon (data centers in space, part 2)
2025-Nov-10
58 minutes
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UPDATE: We're still here! Dope content drops next week!
2025-Oct-27
3 minutes
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#34: Space and storytelling with Helena Cochrane
2025-Sep-29
69 minutes
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#33: Data centers in space (part 1)
2025-Sep-22
75 minutes
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#32: The Web-Halo Model with Dr. Samuel Brieden
2025-Sep-15
68 minutes
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#31: Is science wrong about the age of the universe?
2025-Sep-09
77 minutes
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#30: Bernie Michaels and the chaos behind black holes
2025-Sep-01
75 minutes
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#29: Surviving the lunar night with the thermoelectric solution
2025-Aug-25
59 minutes
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#28: What's lurking beyond the edge of the solar system?
2025-Aug-19
57 minutes
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#27: What's really happening with 3I/ATLAS?
2025-Aug-15
67 minutes
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#26: The Orion Nebula, Pleiades, and Hyades are... related?
2025-Jul-21
57 minutes
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#25: Dr. Patricia Henning - Very Large Array Series
2024-Aug-21
23 minutes
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#24: Summer Ash at the VLA - Very Large Array Series
2024-Aug-16
46 minutes
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#23: Lost in space, sort of
2024-Aug-10
56 minutes
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#22: Fungi, an unlikely space ally
2024-Aug-01
71 minutes
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#21: Caves on the moon and rockets to Mars
2024-Jul-25
53 minutes
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UPDATE: Getting back to the basics
2024-Jul-16
8 minutes
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#20: Recap of our Very Large Array trip
2024-Mar-22
39 minutes
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#19: To UAP or not to UAP, that is the question
2024-Mar-11
58 minutes
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#18: To the moon and beyond
2024-Feb-26
64 minutes
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#17: Planets, exoplanets, and more
2024-Feb-19
65 minutes
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#16: The power of radio telescopes
2024-Feb-14
63 minutes
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#15: Josh Dury, dark sky activism, and astrophotography
2024-Feb-02
63 minutes
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#14: Trevor Jones and AstroBackyard
2023-Dec-15
59 minutes
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#13: John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
2023-Dec-14
53 minutes
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#12: AI and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
2023-Nov-03
71 minutes
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#11: Bettymaya Foott, astrophotography, and the DarkSky Initiative
2023-Oct-21
40 minutes
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#10: Telescopes and time travel
2023-Oct-06
56 minutes
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#9: Lado Samushia and dark matter
2023-Sep-29
69 minutes
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#8: NASA, UAPs, and mummies
2023-Sep-15
58 minutes
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#7: Is life possible on Mars?
2023-Jul-12
68 minutes
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#6: Listening to the universe through sonifcation
2023-Jul-09
46 minutes
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#5: Is our universe inside a black hole?
2023-Jun-29
58 minutes
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#4: Has the space race already been won?
2023-Jun-25
49 minutes
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#3: Quasars, blazars, and pulsars, oh my!
2023-Jun-24
50 minutes
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#2: Nico Carver and astrophotography
2023-Mar-28
59 minutes
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#1: David Kipping and the Cool Worlds Lab
2023-Feb-23
47 minutes
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The Space Between (Trailer)
2023-Feb-22
less than a minute
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