Best Jonathan Weir Podcasts (2024)

1
Hunting Meteorites in Antarctica (with Scott VanBommel) 12:22

19h ago12:22

12:22

Dean chats with Scott VanBommel, meteorite hunter and senior research scientist at Washington University in St. Louis. Listen to learn what it takes to find a meteorite (you'll have to start looking down). Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, I…

1
221 - Planetarity Now! (with Jonathan Blake and Nils Gilman) 1:22:35

4d ago1:22:35

1:22:35

Dominic and Cymene are beaming to you this week from a European Cup-addled Berlin. They share a few reflections on their time in Cape Town and then ruminate on why it is it doesn’t seem possible to hate anyone from California. Is it the sunshine? As if to underscore this point about the essential good of Californians, we welcome to the podcast (15:…

1
Celebrating the Cosmos Every Day (With Robert Nemiroff) 12:08

15d ago12:08

12:08

Dean chats with Robert Nemiroff, one of the creators of the Astronomy Picture of the Day website. They discuss the site's legacy and various astrophotography techniques.Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok…

1
They Might Be Into Astronomy (With John Linnell) 18:20

1M ago18:20

18:20

Dean chats with John Linnell, one half of the iconic band They Might Giants. Listen in to hear about the vision for their 1992 album Apollo 18, John's backyard astronomy practice, and a mini-lesson from Dean on astronomy misconceptions!Homework Assignment: Write to Dean with your astronomy questions and he might answer them in a future episode! Use…

1
220 - Design Earth (with Rania Ghosn) 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Cymene and Dominic recap last week’s Petrocultures Los Angeles conference and discuss the new climate lawsuit filed in France seeking to press criminal charges against the CEO and directors of the French oil major TotalEnergies. Then (15:27) we welcome the brilliant and megatalented Rania Ghosn to the podcast. We start with the work of Design Earth…

1
Strength in Fathers Ep. 41 with Jonathan Lewis 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 41 Jonathan Lewis Today Erik sits down with Jonathan Lewis, founder of Fathers for Fathers, a Christian non-profit focused on empowering men to lead their families with strength, virtue, and spirit. When he isn’t running Eastport Financial Group, Jonathan hosts the Fathers for Fathers podcast and is…

1
What did they find on Asteroid Bennu? (with Dr. Nicole Lunning) 22:15

2M ago22:15

22:15

Dean chats with Dr. Nicole Lunning from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, who explains the challenges and successes of collecting samples from asteroid Bennu. Plus, a recap of the April 2024 solar eclipse! Find Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Episode transcript: …

1
The Masters Ep. 40 with John Daly 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 40 John Daly A day at the Masters in Augusta wouldn’t be complete if Erik Weir didn’t sit down with pro golf legend John Daly to talk life, golf, success, and business. Entrepreneur David Meltzer joins John and Erik for the conversation - this is one can’t-miss episode! Connect With John Daly ======…

1
The Hitmaker Ep. 39 with Josh Mirenda 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 39 Josh Mirenda Today Erik Weir is at Keystone Studios in Nashville, talking with award-winning singer-songwriter Josh Mirenda. This multi-platinum artist has written hits for Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley, and is now making his way as a touring artist promoting his new self-titled album. Connect …

1
What's a Sonic Thump? (with NASA Quesst's Jonathan Rathsam and Ed Haering) 18:20

2M ago18:20

18:20

Dean discusses NASA Quesst's X-59 aircraft with Senior Research Engineer at NASA Langley, Dr. Jonathan Rathsam and Aerospace Engineer at NASA Armstrong, Ed Haering. Will supersonic air travel make a comeback? Homework assignment: Would you go on a suborbital flight? Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #loo…

1
219 - Climate Storytelling (with CNN's Bill Weir) 1:05:34

3M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Dominic and Cymene react to the police violence sweeping across US university campuses. Then (15:11) we are thrilled to welcome CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent, Bill Weir, to the podcast. We begin with the big news of the day—the landmark legal ruling by the European court of human rights that Switzerland had violated the human rights of more tha…

1
Inside the Alien World of Scavenger's Reign (with Joe Bennett and Chris Prynoski) 24:07

3M ago24:07

24:07

Dean chats with Scavenger's Reign show creator, Joe Bennett, and executive producer Chris Prynoski, about what it takes to create an alien world from scratch. Homework Assignment: What are your thoughts on alien life? How will we make contact?Would we ever even recognize alien life if we saw it?Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post th…

1
Pale Blue Perspective (with Ann Druyan) 22:10

3M ago22:10

22:10

Dean chats with author, director and Cosmos producer Ann Druyan about her perspective on the universe. Listen in to hear about a "Noah's Ark of human culture," the biggest group picture ever taken, and a love story that transcends our solar system.Homework assignment: What would you select for your own Golden Record? Send us your chosen songs, soun…

1
Empowerment and Choices Ep. 27 with Gail Awan 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 27 Gail Awan ============================================================= Gail Wilson Awan is a prominent leader serving as the President and CEO of the Urban League of the Upstate, where she passionately advocates for economic equality in communities across the region. Recognized as one of the "50…

1
Catching Eclipse Fever (with Dante Centuori) 24:22

4M ago24:22

24:22

Looking Up is eclipse-ready! Dean chats with Dante Centuori, executive director of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, about the upcoming April 8th Solar Eclipse. The museum is situated on the eclipse's path of totality, making it the perfect destination for Eclipse day.Homework Assignment:Take a look at this eclipse map and find out if you are in …

1
The Proximity Principle Ep. 38 with Ken Coleman 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 38 Ken Coleman Today Erik Weir talks with Ken Coleman, Career Coach, Bestselling Author, and host of The Ken Coleman Show on The Ramsey Network. Connect With Ken Coleman ============================================================= https://www.instagram.com/kencoleman/ https://www.instagram.com/kenc…

1
Physical Therapy Ep. 25 with Kaipo Sotelo 41:18

4M ago41:18

41:18

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 25 Kaipo Sotelo ============================================================= In this episode Erik Weir talks with Dr. Samuel "Kaipo" Sotelo. Kaipo Sotelo is a physical therapist who is passionate about helping people's fundamental movement ability. Connect With Erik Weir ===========================…

1
218 - Solar Futures (with Siddharth Sareen) 1:09:02

4M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Cymene tries to convince Dominic to join the Freemasons on this episode of the Cultures of Energy podcast. Plus, a shallow dive into Buzkashi, the national sport of Tajikistan, the country that helped convince the UN to designate 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. Then (13:22) we are thrilled to welcome Siddharth Sareen from U S…

1
Taking Back Control Ep. 37 with Katie Mares 31:10

4M ago31:10

31:10

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 37 Katie Mares In today’s episode, Erik talks with Katie Mares, Chief Inspiration Officer at her namesake company. Katie is a leading customer experience expert, best-selling author, and sought-after international speaker, specializing in transformative training to enhance service excellence. Connec…

1
Leadership Ep. 24 with John Warren 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 24 John Warren ============================================================= In this episode Erik Weir talks with John Warren. John Warren is a successful entrepreneur, Marine, and political activist. He is CEO of GEM Mining, a privately held, institutional-grade Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Connect…

1
Problem Solving in Space (with Andy Weir) 21:30

4M ago21:30

21:30

Dean chats with science fiction novelist Andy Weir about what it takes to solve problems in the cosmos, or as a stay-at-home dad. The acclaimed author of The Martian (which itself became an acclaimed film) also updates listeners on the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of another of Andy's books: "Project Hail Mary."Homework Assignment:Read any g…

1
Building Reebok Ep. 26 with Joe Foster 36:24

4M ago36:24

36:24

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 36 Joe Foster Erik Weir sits down with Joe Foster, the founder of the sneaker and athletic gear empire, Reebok. Connect With Erik Weir ============================================================= https://erikweir.com https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/reels/ https://www.facebook.com/ErikWeirWCM htt…

1
The First Hour Ep. 35 with Mark Koch 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

Erik Weir talks with Mark Koch, Chairman of Prelude Pictures, known for the films Lost in Space, Black Dog, Judicial Consent, and Our Father. In his book, The First Hour, Mark gives men a simple pathway that will help them become true men of God in every area of their lives. Connect With Erik Weir ===================================================…

1
217 - A Song of Concrete and Ice (with Cristián Simonetti) 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Cymene accounts for her mysterious conversion from a coffee-drinker to a tea-drinker but [spoiler alert] it turns out she’s not a doppelganger after all. Then after some EV road trip talk (16:06) we are delighted to have Cristián Simonetti join us from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. We start with Cris’s research on concrete, one of t…

1
Education and Failure Ep. 23 with Dana Blackhurst 43:03

5M ago43:03

43:03

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 23 Dana Blackhurst ============================================================= In this episode Erik Weir talks with Dana Blackhurst, headmaster of Chandler School. In this episode we discuss modern education and how to deal with failure. Connect With Erik Weir =====================================…

1
The Cosmos on a Budget (with John Read) 20:17

5M ago20:17

20:17

Dean chats with John Read, an astronomer, YouTuber, and author of the popular, "50 Things to See With a Telescope" series. Listen in to learn how John got his start as an amateur stargazer and how you can get started studying the night skies today.HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTThink about something you're super passionate about—could be related to your job, c…

1
Sustaining Success Ep. 34 with James Maslow 26:00

5M ago26:00

26:00

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 34 James Maslow Erik Weir sits down with James Maslow, the American singer-songwriter, actor and speaker, first gained prominence as a member of the cherished Nickelodeon favourite and highly successful boy band Big Time Rush. He played a pivotal role in the reunion of the group in 2019, resulting i…

1
Filmmaking and Passion Ep. 22 with Bert Hess 43:01

5M ago43:01

43:01

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 22 Bert Hess ============================================================ In this episode Erik Weir talks with Bert Hess. Bert Hess is a filmmaker and professor at the Winthrop University Film School. Bert Hess started with horror films and moved on to documentaries. ================================…

1
Growing on Social Media Ep. 21 Cassidy Thompson 17:11

5M ago17:11

17:11

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 21 Cassidy Thompson ============================================================= In this episode Erik Weir talks with Cassidy Thompson, a fitness, dance, and skit content creator who rose to fame through her social media accounts. Her TikTok and YouTube channel features videos of her performing gym…

1
Astronomy for Everyone at Lowell Observatory (with Kevin Schindler) 15:54

5M ago15:54

15:54

Dean chats with historian Kevin Schindler about Lowell Observatory's exciting new facilities coming later in 2024 and the observatory's decades long history helping visitors to connect with the wonders of the universe firsthand.Find Us Online- X: @lookinguppod @deanregas-Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas-Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean-…

1
216 - Carbon Colonialism (with Laurie Parsons) 1:10:49

5M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Cymene arrives at the Covid party on this week’s episode and she’s got the sultry radio voice to prove it. We share a few words about a magnificent pug named Doug and Cymene discovers Russell Brand’s rightward "grift drift" to her horror. Then (18:58) we welcome Laurie Parsons to the podcast to talk about his excellent new book, Carbon Colonialism …

1
Taking Accountability Ep. 20 CJ Spiller 42:56

6M ago42:56

42:56

In this episode Erik Weir talks with CJ Spiller, a former professional American football player who played as a running back. He was known for his speed and versatility, both as a runner and a receiver. Spiller had a successful career primarily with the Buffalo Bills, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2012. Follow CJ Spiller: https://www.instagram.com/cjs…

1
Being Decisive Ep. 19 James Trapp 37:01

6M ago37:01

37:01

Stuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 19 James Trapp ============================================================= In this episode Erik Weir talks with James Trapp, the former American sprinter and American football player and current co-owner and Facility Coordinator for D1 Sports Training in Greenville, SC. James was drafted in the th…

1
Robotic Space Worms (with Dr. Riddhi Das) 18:30

6M ago18:30

18:30

Dean chats with Dr. Riddhi Das, a soft robotics researcher developing earthworm-inspired robots for planetary exploration. They discuss how these wriggly-yet-rigid innovations, with autonomous drive and locomotive capabilities, will navigate challenging terrains and their potential applications in space exploration.HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTWhich types of…

1
215 - No More Fossils (with Cara Daggett) 1:15:44

6M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

The Cultures of Energy podcast is back with the first of several new episodes for 2024. First, Cymene and Dominic share what they've learned from their very late arrival to watching the show Survivor and why Shadow, their 75% chihuahua, has never worked a day in her life and proudly so. Then (11:40) the main part of this week's episode is a convers…

1
The World's Largest Refracting Telescope (with Dr. Amanda Bauer) 24:57

6M ago24:57

24:57

Dean chats with Dr. Amanda Bauer, Head of Science and Education at the historic Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin. Listen in to learn about the largest refracting telescope in the world and Dean's tips for determining a telescope's "coolness factor." New episodes release every other Friday!

1
Half the Park Is After Dark (with Rader Lane) 22:43

7M ago22:43

22:43

Dean chats with Grand Canyon Park Ranger Rader Lane about the importance of preserving dark skies, and how you can protect the beauty of the night sky in your own community. New episodes release every other Friday!

1
The Mysteries Under Our Feet (With Dr. Sabine Stanley) 18:01

7M ago18:01

18:01

Dean explores the hidden wonders inside planets and across the solar system with guest Dr. Sabine Stanley, a planetary physicist and author of "What's Hidden Inside Planets." New episodes release every other Friday! Check WVXU.org for full transcripts of each episode.

1
Who was the Mother of Hubble? (with Jennifer Sommer) 21:15

8M ago21:15

21:15

Dean and children's book author Jennifer Sommer explores the fascinating story of Nancy Grace Roman, known as the "Mother of Hubble." Jennifer delves into her new kids' book, "Her Eyes Were on the Stars," and takes the listeners on a journey through Roman's pivotal role in the creation of the Hubble Space Telescope. New episodes release every other…

1
How Sci-Fi Mirrors the Human Condition (with Jaime Green) 22:27

8M ago22:27

22:27

Dean chats with author Jaime Green about the multifaceted relationship between science fiction, humanity's fascination with aliens, and the scientific quest for extraterrestrial life. Follow @917wvxu on Instagram and TikTok for bonus content from the show! Have a question for Dean? Email LookingUp@WVXU.org New episodes release every other Friday!…

1
Unraveling Cosmic Chemistry (with Justin Spilker) 16:55

9M ago16:55

16:55

Dean Regas chats with Justin Spilker, Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Texas A&M, about a recent discovery of complex organic molecules in a distant galaxy. Listen for an illuminating conversation about the James Webb Space Telescope, groundbreaking discoveries, and the incredible chemistry of the cosmos. New episodes of Looking Up release every…

1
Finding Light in the Dark (with Sarafina El-Badry Nance) 15:34

9M ago15:34

15:34

Dean chats with author and astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance about methods for coping with cosmological anxiety. Find Sarafina's new book, "Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark" as well as full transcriptions of our episodes on WVXU.org. New episodes of Looking Up release every other Friday!…

1
Maria Mitchell's Comet (with Maria Popova) 17:30

10M ago17:30

17:30

Dean chats with author Maria Popova about the first recognized female astronomer in the United States, Maria Mitchell. Listen to learn about her exciting comet discovery, and the best way to catch a comet sighting yourself! New episodes release every other Friday! Find full transcriptions of our episodes on WVXU.org…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Jonathan Weir Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide