Starry Time
Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving
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Starry Time is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters who share a passion for astronomy and mythology. Each episode they read and retell the stories associated with constellations and other features of the night sky. The show blends scientific facts with ancient myths to bring the stars to life for listeners.
Epizode
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Scutum: Cosmic Background 03.10.2026 18minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Scutum, the shield! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:36 Background02:15 First Impressions and Where to Find It03:56 Brightest Star06:25 Bayer's Variable Star10:59 Gold Star17:42 Outro Keywords: Scutum, Constellation, Astronomy, Johannes Hevelius, John III Sobieski, Alpha Scuti, Johann Bode, UY Scuti, Red Hypergiant, Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, Type II Supernova, Wild Duck Cluster, Messier 11, Open Cluster, Scutum-Centaurus Arm, Globular Cluster, Black Widow Pulsar, Pioneer 11, Milky Way Spiral Arms -
Creature Corner: Wolves+ 26.09.2026 21minJoin Jordan and Kit as enter creature corner to learn real facts about wolves and then discuss their favorite fictional wolves and werewolves. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcriptsWebsite: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepodSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:40 Creature Corner08:16 Fictional Wolves and Werewolves20:56 Outro Keywords: Wolves, Gray Wolf, Wolf Pack Behavior, Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction, Trophic Cascade, Wolf Domestication, Doctor Who, Bad Wolf, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Warren Zevon, Werewolves of London, 30 Rock, Werewolf Bar Mitzvah, TV on the Radio, Wolfsbane, X-Men, Game of Thrones, Dire Wolf, Minnesota Timberwolves, Tamora Pierce -
Lupus: Pop Culture Superstar 19.09.2026 16minJoin Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least favorite occurrences of Lupus, Lupi, and Lupin in pop culture, then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Lupus brand! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro01:21 Favorites04:10 Least Favorites08:45 Honorable Mentions11:20 Wish Upon a Star15:35 Outro Keywords: Lupus, Pop Culture, Canis Lupus, House M.D., True Blood, Wolverine, Marvel Comics, Romulus, Lupine Mutants, Lupus Disease, Autoimmune Illness, Lupus Foundation of America, Lupine Pet, Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, Werewolf Board Game -
Lupus: Myths and Recons(tellations) 12.09.2026 21minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore the myths and lore surrounding the constellation Lupus before waxing poetic and letting the Oracle take its best shot at a myth to capture your mind, heart, and soul! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:57 Background and History04:41 Myths and Lore about Wolves14:24 Wax Poetic / Retconstellation19:20 Oracle AI21:00 Outro Keywords: Lupus, Constellation Mythology, Babylonian Star Lore, Centaurus, Greco-Roman Mythology, Gilgamesh, Zeus, Romulus and Remus, Fenrir, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Werewolf, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Prometheus, Wolf Mythology -
Lupus: Cosmic Background 05.09.2026 16minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Lupus, the wolf! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:37 Background02:24 First Impressions and Where to Find It04:44 Brightest Star07:59 Bayer's Variable Star10:52 Gold Star16:00 Outro Keywords: Lupus, Constellation, Astronomy, Ptolemy, Almagest, Asterism, Centaurus, De Lacaille, Alpha Lupi, Uridim, Uridimmu, Beta Cephei Variable, Theta Lupi, OB Association, Scorpius Centaurus Association, Retina Nebula, Planetary Nebula, Wolf-Rayet Star, SN 1006, Supernova Remnant, Southern Hemisphere Constellations, Star Classification, Celestial Navigation -
Asterism: Snakes Creature Corner+ 29.08.2026 18minJoin Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner+ to learn all about real-world snakes before detouring into a discussion of notable fictional snakes Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepodSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:49 Creature Corner: Snakes09:04 Notable Fictional Snakes17:45 Outro Keywords: Snakes, Creature Corner, Gliding Snakes, Flying Snakes, Snake Detection Theory, Lynn Isbell, Ophidiophobia, Pulvinar, Primate Evolution, Jacobson's Organ, Snake Tongue, Titanoboa, Snake Evolution, Cretaceous Extinction, Sea Snakes, Venomous Snakes, Anaconda, Kaa, The Jungle Book, Scarlett Johansson, Onix, Pokémon, Jormungandr, Norse Mythology, Jafar, Aladdin, Gary De'Snake, Zootopia 2, Juju, Princess and the Frog, Sir Hiss, Fictional Snakes, humor, wildlife -
Serpens: Pop Culture Superstar 22.08.2026 17minoin Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Serpens, serpent, or Serpens, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Serpens brand. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:59 Favorites & Least Favorites13:41 Wish Upon a Star16:57 Outro Keywords: Serpens, Serpens Caput, Pop Culture, Stargate, Star Trek, Star Trek Enterprise, Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Memory Alpha, Psi Serpentis, Saurians, Parthenogenesis, Gloucester Sea Serpent, Loch Ness Monster, Champ Lake Champlain, New England Legends, Jeff Belanger, Serpent Instrument, Lord of the Rings, Serpent Steel Roller Coaster, Six Flags AstroWorld, Arrow Dynamics, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Hollywood Studios, Dueling Dragons, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Wes Craven, Bill Pullman, Independence Day, Serpents Coffee Table Book, Jacqueline Goy, Guido Mocafico, Serpent Squad, Serpent Society, Marvel, Anaconda, Black Mamba, Death Adder, Princess Python, Madam Hydra, Captain America, Ser-Pens, Serpens Womb, Echidna, Greek Mythology, RPG Video Games, Legendary Creatures, Roller Coasters, Horror Films, Comic Book Villains, humor, branding -
Serpens: Myths and Retcons(tellations) 15.08.2026 26minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore myths of the constellation Serpens and meet two Greco-Roman snake figures before waxing poetic and letting the Oracle take its best shot at a myth to capture your mind, heart, and soul! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcriptsWebsite: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepodSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:25 History and Other Cultures04:40 Ophion and Orphic Mysteries09:30 Echidna14:50 Waxing Poetic22:10 Oracle AI25:22 Outro Keywords: Serpens, Ophiuchus, Constellation Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Asclepius, Apollo, Chiron, Ophion, Eurynome, Cronus, Rhea, Orphic Mysteries, Orphic Cosmology, Nyx, Chronos, Phanes, Ananke, Cosmic Egg, Echidna, Typhon, Cerberus, Orthrus, Lernaean Hydra, Nemean Lion, Gorgon, Medusa, Scylla, Sphinx, Chimera, Prometheus, Hercules, Chinese Astronomy, Three Enclosures, Heavenly Market, Azure Dragon, Babylonian Star Lore, Bobbi Bobbi, Aboriginal Mythology, Nuwa, Chinese Mythology, Creation Myth, Retconstellation, Oracle AI, Feminist Mythology, Monster Mothers, Monsters -
Serpens: Cosmic Background 08.08.2026 20minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Serpens, the serpent! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:37 Background02:30 First Impressions and Where to Find It05:17 Brightest Star08:50 Bayer's Variable Star12:55 Gold Star20:14 Outro Keywords: Serpens, Serpens Caput, Serpens Cauda, Constellation, Astronomy, Ptolemy, Almagest, Ophiuchus, IAU Constellations, Unukalhai, Alpha Serpentis, Red Giant, Carbon Star, CN Star, Cyano Radical, Nancy G. Roman, Hubble Space Telescope, Eta Serpentis, Heavenly Market Enclosure, Gliese 710, Oort Cloud, Scholz's Star, Stellar Flyby, Hoag's Object, Ring Galaxy, Arthur Allen Hoag, Dark Sky Movement, Seyfert's Sextet, Eagle Nebula, Messier 16, Star Queen Nebula, Pillars of Creation, Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux, Olbers' Paradox, JWST, Star Formation, Northern Hemisphere Constellations, Celestial Navigation, Star Classification, Galactic Plane -
Asterism: The Muses in Astronomy and Mythology 01.08.2026 17minJoin Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about the Muses in astronomy and mythology! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcriptsWebsite: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepodSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps00:00 Intro00:47 Muses in Mythology13:19 Muses in Astronomy17:18 Outro Keywords: Muses, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Calliope, Clio, Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Terpsichore, Erato, Melpomene, Thalia, Urania, Mnemosyne, Zeus, Orpheus, Sirens, Pierides, Asteroid Belt, 22 Calliope, 600 Musa, Ceres, Giuseppe Piazzi, William Herschel, Gravitational Wave Detector, Main Asteroid Belt, Space Missions -
Microscopium: Pop Culture Superstar 25.07.2026 12minJoin Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Microscopium, microscope, and literal microscope, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Microscopium brand. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:05 Favorites 05:47 Least Favorites 09:16 Wish Upon a Star 11:37 Outro Keywords: Microscopium, Pop Culture, Microscope, Disneyland rides, Adventure Through Inner Space, Starry Wars, Jurassic Park, Contemporary Art, Microscope Gallery, Camp Cretaceous, Chaos Theory, Science Fiction, Starry Trek, Interactive Theme Space, Children's Museum, Micro Telescopium, Science Tools, humor, branding -
Microscopium: Myths and Retcons(tellations) 18.07.2026 16minJoin Jordan and Kit for an overview of the contentious history of the microscope and a brief description its greatest discoveries. The sisters then Wax Poetic to create myths for the mighty microscope before letting the Oracle take its best shot at creating a myth worthy of your mind, heart, and soul! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:20 Intro01:04 Constellation History02:49 Microscope History07:04 Waxing Poetic12:41 Oracle AI16:03 Outro Keywords: Microscopium, Constellations, Microscopes, Astronomy, Ancient Myths, Celestial Navigation, Greek Mythology, Robert Hooke, Scientific Discoveries, Historical Instruments, Ancient Cultures, Biology, Compound Microscope -
Microscopium: Cosmic Background 04.07.2026 14minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy of the constellation Microscopium: The Microscope! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:59 Background03:43 First Impressions and Where to Find It 05:29 Brightest Star07:03 Bayer’s Variable Star09:05 Gold Star13:37 Outro Keywords: Microscopium, Constellation, Astronomy, Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, Southern Hemisphere Constellations, Gamma Microscopi, Epsilon Microscopi, Zeta Microscopi, Cosmic Voids, Ngc 6925, Star Classification, Celestial Navigation, Star Myths, Historical Astronomers, Astronomy Education, Cosmic Structures, Star Observation, Celestial Phenomena, Telescope Survey -
Asterism: Caroline Herschel and Comets 27.06.2026 14minJoin Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about Caroline Herschel and Comets! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:56 A Brief History of Caroline Herschel 06:07 Comet Basics 13:40 Outro Keywords: Caroline Herschel, women in astronomy, comets, comet discovery, Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, asteroids, meteoroids, interstellar comets, Messier catalog, Flamsteed designation, Royal Astronomical Society, history of astronomy -
Leo Minor: Pop Culture Superstar 20.06.2026 12minJoin Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of lions in fiction and as mascots, and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Leo Minor brand. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:15 Favorites 04:56 Least Favorites 8:54 Wish Upon a Star 12:14 Outro Keywords: Leo Minor, Cowardly Lion, Lion King, Fictional Lions, Pop Culture, Mascots, Nala, Scar, Mayor Lionheart, Columbia University Mascot, Rory the Lion, DARE Lion, Loeki de Leeuw, Animation, Thundercats, Lion Of Judah, Emo Band, Tony The Tiger, Frosted Flakes, Pop Culture Wishes, Favorite Lions, Least Favorite Lions -
Leo Minor: Myths and Retcons(tellations) 13.06.2026 18minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore lion lore and wax poetic to create their own myth for the constellation Leo Minor. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod 00:00 Intro01:39 Favorite Lion Lore Mini Rounds10:50 Waxing Poetic15:52 Oracle AI18:20 Outro Keywords: Lion Mythology, Sekhmet, Ishtar, Manticore, Chimera, Aesop's Fables, Folklore, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Cultural Significance, Clawdia, Storytelling, Star Lore -
Leo Minor: Cosmic Background 06.06.2026 21minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore the amazing astronomy of the constellation Leo Minor. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:29 First Impressions and Where to Find It 06:32 Brightest Star 11:35 Bayer's Variable Star 16:00 Gold Star 20:58 Outro Keywords: Keywords: Leo Minor, Constellations, Astronomy, Johannes Hevelius, Richard A. Proctor, Stars, Citizen Science, Galaxy Zoo, Quasar, Night Sky, Folklore, Hanny's Voorwerp -
Creature Corner: Giraffes! 30.05.2026 17minJoin Jordan and Kit as they venture into Creature Corner to learn about giraffes! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:46 Creature Corner 16:56 Outro Keywords: Giraffes, Camelopardalis, Creature Corner, Animal Behavior, Conservation, Species, Anatomy, Wildlife, Education, Endangered Species -
Camelopardalis: Pop Culture Superstar 23.05.2026 15minJoin Jordan and Kit as they share their favorite and least-favorite pop culture (broadly-defined) appearances of Camelopardalis and then wish upon a star for what they wish existed using the Camelopardalis brand. Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/ Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:00 Favorites 06:21 Least Favorites 12:02 Wish Upon a Star 15:18 Outro Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Pop Culture, Giraffe Mania, History, Humor, Camel Toe, Manga, Saint Seiya, Toys R Us, Word Games, Imagination, Astronomy -
Camelopardalis: Myths and Retcons(tellations) 16.05.2026 13minJoin Jordan and Kit as they explore the history and folklore of the constellation Camelopardalis. Since this constellation doesn't have a Greco-Roman myth, they also Wax Poetic to try to create one! Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starrytimepod Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Historical Context 04:05 Giraffe Myths 09:30 Waxing Poetic 16:45 Oracle AI Segment 20:00 Outro Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Constellations, Folklore, Myths, Ancient Egypt, Greek Mythology, Waxing Poetic, Storytelling, Astronomy, Star Lore,
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