Totality Talks - The Solar Eclipse Podcast
Join us as we delve into the captivating world of total solar eclipses, bringing you exclusive interviews with eclipse experts and enthusiasts. We talk about the science, history, and cultural significance of these awe-inspiring celestial events. Tune in to unravel the wonders of the universe and discover the magic of these extraordinary phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious observer, this podcast is a gateway to understanding the beauty and importance of total solar eclipses.
Gathered from the far sides of Earth, experiences about the joys of totality will be shared by Leticia and Chris.
Clear Skies!
Episodes
16 episodes
Ep#16 - Kenneth & Megan Keifer - Fan Show!
Welcome back to Totality Talks… it has been exactly one year since the Great American Eclipse of April 8, 2024. We are officially off of our hiatus! Only 491 days to go until the next total solar eclipse. In this episode we are doing our first ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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57:34
Ep#15 - Mike Frost - Eclipse & Revelation
Welcome back from our post eclipse hiatus! In this episode we chat with British Astronomical Association's Mike Frost.... he shares book, Eclipse and Revelation: Total Solar Eclipses In Science, History, Literature, and the Arts. We...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:16:19
Ep#14 - Afterglow 2024! Pt.2 - Dr. Heather Appleby
Welcome back to Totality Talks! In this episode, we continue to bask in the afterglow of the 2024 total eclipse. We have an interesting virgin no more this time around as we chat with an astrophysicist that saw her first total sola...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:19
Ep#13 - Afterglow 2024! Pt.1 - Janet Brenner, Laura Ivey, Daniel Brookshier
YES! So, did you see it? Sounds like lucky holes were found …almost everywhere! Apologies for the delay.... eclipse elation and subsequent eclipse blues are real. We’ve been truckin along to April 8 and hope YOU got t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:07:25
Ep#12 - The Shady Ladies - Observation Tips
Eclipse chasers from around the world are arriving in the path of totality! In this BONUS episode, we chat about last minute eclipse prep and have a couple of surprise eclipse chaser guests joining us in the fun. we chat with 2 of The Sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:48
Ep#11 - Dr. Tyler Nordgren - Stars Above, Earth Below
In this episode, we switch gears and talk about eclipse poster art! Commissioned by the national parks service to create "See America" posters and promote the dark skies of our national parks, we have the eclipse event poster art master, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:12:24
Ep#10 - Jay Anderson - Climatology Turns To Weather
This episode we chat with the premier eclipse climate and weather expert, Jay Anderson. He is the ultimate ‘clear skies guy’ as creator of eclipseophile.com, which is THE standard for eclipse trip planning. He has observed 34 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:16:16
Ep#9 - Dr. Rick Fienberg - From Viking To Ikigai
In this episode we chat with Dr. Richard Tresch Fienberg, astronomer and science communicator. He talks about his journey from JPL, to Sky and Telescope, and on to the American Astronomical Society. Of course, we chat about the total solar ecli...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:25:32
Ep#8 - Dr. Gordon Telepun - Solar Eclipse Timer And More
In this episode, we chat with creator of the essential solar eclipse timer app and author of the book Ecilpse Day 2024 And More. Expert eclipse enthusiast, eclipse photographer, and plastic surgeon… Dr. Gordon “Telepun”. Great...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:20:11
Ep#7 - Jamie Carter - Eclipse Journalist
In this episode we chat remotely with the world's only true eclipse journalist, Jamie Carter. He is based in the UK and writes articles daily that appear in Forbes.com, Space.com, Sky&Telescope, and more. He is also the creator of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:13:35
Ep#6 - David Baron - American Eclipse
In this episode we chat with science writer, author, and eclipse evangelist David Baron. We have a fascinating conversation about the total solar eclipse experience, world travels, and the total solar eclipse of 1878 across ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:17:02
Ep#5 - Dr. Kate Russo - Ineffable (Part 2)
In part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Dr. Kate Russo, we continue on about the ineffable. We also chat about community planning and eclipse chasing in general. Kate is a native of Queensland, Australia and has...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:03:20
Ep#4 - Dr. Kate Russo - Ineffable (Part 1)
In this episode, we get to chat with clinical psychologist, eclipse chaser, and community planner extraordinaire, Dr. Kate Russo. She is a native of Queensland, Australia and has authored pioneering books on the psychology of total solar eclips...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:55
Ep#3 - Allan Aldworth - Aussie First Timer
This episode we catch up with a new friend we met in Exmouth, Western Australia just after the total solar eclipse of 2023. Allan Aldworth is a co-host of then morning radio show Hit Breakfast (WA) and observed his first TSE this last Apr...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:00
Ep#2 - Fred Espenak - Mr. Eclipse
This episode we have the honor of chatting with retired NASA Goddard Space Flight Center astrophysicist Fred Espenak. Known as “Mr. Eclipse”, Fred has authored over 20 books related to eclipse prediction, eclipse observation, and eclipse photog...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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56:13