
The Star River Podcast
Eric Loyd: The Astropotamus
The Star River: Astronomy, Culture, and the Cosmic Connection
We are all travelers on a single current - a River of Space and Time flowing from ancient suns into the distant future. On The Star River, we don’t just watch the universe pass by; we wade into the stream.
Hosted by Eric Loyd (the Astropotamus), this podcast bridges the gap between the technical and the transcendent. We explore our inextricable link to the Cosmos through the lenses of astrophotographers, the melodies of musicians, and the insights of world-class astrophysicists and celestial explorers.
The Ritual of the Glass
Every episode begins with a ritual: sharing a local drink to ground ourselves in the present before we navigate the infinite. From the physics of light to the silence of the high desert, we seek to understand the current that moves through us all.
What to Expect:
- Deep Space Science: Exploring the VLA, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the cutting edge of Black Holes and Active Galactic Nuclei.
- Astro-Culture: Interviews with educators, artists, and authors inspired by the night sky.
- The Human Element: Stories of wonder, heritage, and the "First Light" moments that change us forever.
You are already in the River. Join us as we navigate its bends, its shallows, and its sudden falls. Raise a glass, find your place in the flow, and let’s see where the current takes us.
Connect with the Current:
- Website: https://thestarriver.com
- Join the Conversation: Call 855-DEEP-SKY to ask guest questions or share your own "Star River" story. The Astropotamus listens to every message and you might just find him on the other end!
Keywords & Topics: Astronomy Interviews, Journey through Time, Space Exploration, Cosmic Connections, Radio Astronomy, Deep Space Imaging, Dark Sky Tourism, Astrophotography Tips, Backyard Astronomy, Citizen Science, Space & Philosophy, Human Heritage, Science and Art
- 23 episodes
- Avg 48 min
- English
S2 · E11Tuesday · 1 hr 1 min
S2 · E10September 1 · 1 hr 24 minSeeing the Entire Sky at Once in Radio Waves with Dr Jayce Dowell
S2 · E9August 18 · 1 hr 42 minHow to See the Surface of a Star: New Mexico’s Secret Super-Telescope with Professor Michelle Creech-Eakman
S2 · E8August 4 · 5 minTransitioning from the VLA to the Rest of New Mexico
S2 · E7July 28 · 1 hr 12 minCan a Star Make a Cookie? (And How We Search for Alien Tech) with Dr. Chenoa Tremblay
S2 · E6July 21 · 41 minFlecks of Matter on a Spinning Rock: Finding Joy in Smallness with Corrina Jaramillo-Feldman
S2 · E5July 14 · 52 minWhat's Dance Got to Do With It? Signe Mason, Part 2
S2 · E4July 7 · 54 minNot Today, Satan: Managing the VLA Telescope with Signe Mason, Part 1
S2 · E3June 23 · 30 minThe Parking Lot Conversation with Lorenzo and Richard
S2 · E2June 9 · 42 minBlue Collar Astronomy: Maintaining the VLA with Shane Baca
S2 · E2June 2 · 5 minEnchanted Frequencies: Shane Baca Trailer
- S2 · E1May 26 · 34 min
VLBA Space Exploration: From Books to Black Holes with Dr. Justin Linford
S2 · E1May 22 · 5 minIntroduction to Season Two: The Enchanted Frequency
S1 · E10April 25 · 4 minThe New Mexico Mission: Returning Home
- S1 · E9April 18 · 10 min
The New Mexico Mission: Standing in the Middle of Silence and the Darkness of the Skies
- S1 · E8April 14 · 1 hr 15 min
From Flashing the ISS to Building a Legacy: A Conversation with Robert Lozano

S1 · E7April 7 · 1 hr 7 minThe Dark Sky Defender: From Fighter Jets to the Space Shuttle Program with Mike Weasner
S1 · E6March 31 · 1 hr 1 minThe Human Firewall: Open Source Firmware and the Fight Against Digital Predators with Josh at WLTechBlog
S1 · E5March 24 · 1 hr 16 minThe Five Messengers: Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and Multi-Messenger Astronomy with Dr. Saavik Ford