Paramount Importance
Welcome to Paramount Importance — where science meets curiosity.
Hosted by marine scientist Kurt Krispyn, this podcast dives into the weird, wonderful, and wildly important questions about our world. Through open, honest, laid-back conversations with scientists, explorers, and big thinkers, we unpack the mysteries of nature, discovery, and human innovation.
If you're into the unknown, the unexplained, and the unbelievable, you're in the right place.
Paramount Importance
2025 Ep 9 - Galaxies, Black Holes and Cosmic Secrets with Astrophysicist Dr. Amanda Wilber
What if you could see the universe—not with your eyes—but with radio waves? In this episode, Kurt sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Amanda Wilber to explore the hidden side of the cosmos. From mysterious black holes and galaxy clusters to radio jets, cosmic rays, and the strange "blank space" that turns out to be full of invisible energy, this mind-expanding conversation breaks down some of the universe’s most incredible phenomena. They discuss how stars are born, what happens when galaxies collide, and whether life might exist beyond Earth. It's deep space made understandable, and somehow even more awe-inspiring. Whether you're a science nerd or just curious about what’s out there, this one will stretch your mind in the best way.
This episode was recorded in 2019 but the material is all still relevant and mind blowing.