Open Orbit

Open Orbit #10: How Can Scientists Do Better? (feat. Dr. Steve Lamos)

Hunter sits down with Steve Lamos for the shortened version of our full episode on available on YouTube. In this episode, they discuss the importance and effects of journaling. Catch the full length episode to hear their conversation on the barriers between scienitfic researchers and the general public. Dr. Steve Lamos is an Associate Professor in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric at CU Boulder. He is also the author of Interests and Opportunities: Race, Racism, and University Writing Instruction in the Post-Civil Rights Era, which received a special commendation from the 2013 CCCC Outstanding Book Award selection committee, and a drummer for the indie/emo band American football, a group that has had its influence on the genre widely recognized by outlets such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NPR.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts, or stream the full-length episode with video on YouTube. Just search "Open Orbit".Hosted by Hunter Pratt, Open Orbit blends genuine astronomy and science conversations with humor, storytelling, and the personalities that make science feel human. Produced in collaboration with KVCU Radio 1190 at CU Boulder.

Open Orbit #9: Fact or Fiction: Cosmic Queries with Raven

In this chaotic episode of Open Orbit, Hunter Pratt and special guest Raven face off in a game of Fact or Fiction. One of us drops a space-related statement, some true, some absolute nonsense, and the other has to decide whether it’s real astronomy or a total fabrication.Expect unexpected science, questionable confidence, real facts, and plenty of laughing at ourselves.Hosted by Hunter Pratt, Open Orbit blends genuine astronomy and science conversations with humor, storytelling, and the personalities that make science feel human. Produced in collaboration with KVCU Radio 1190 at CU Boulder.

Open Orbit #8: Astronomers to Make A Kid Cry: Rude Scientists with Max Carlin

Hunter and returning guest Max Carlin face their most diabolical challenge yet: each must assemble a five-person team of astronomers capable of making a child cry. It’s a deep dive into the brilliant, the awful, and the astronomically unhinged.

Open Orbit # 7: Popcorn and Portals: A Casual Conversation on Sci-Fi with Sam Lippincott

Host and producer Hunter Pratt and LASP's Sam Lippincott explore how Science Fiction movies inspire real science and scientists. Host: Hunter Pratt Editors: Javeed Alimuradov & Isabella Schulte

Open Orbit #6: Hunting For New Worlds: Exoplanets w/ Dr. Zach Berta Thompson

Hunter looks at exoplanets, worlds orbiting stars other than our own Sun, with CU professor Dr. Zach Berta-Thompson.