Best Hamden Podcasts (2025)

Welcome back to the office for another week of exciting conversations! Today Dr Erika Hamden and Ira talk about dust in space, interstellar travel, telescopes, and so much more! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out the Substack! www.iramcintosh.substack.com You can follow Dr. Hamden on: TikTok - @erikahamden Instagram - @erika.hamd…

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3. Cooperation Makes It Happen with Dr. Angelina Wagner 1:29:04

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We're back in the office again today with another incredible researcher! Dr. Angelina Wagner specializes in Cooperative Businesses and non-traditional business practices. This is such an encouraging episode, so buckle in and get ready to talk about breaking generational trauma and how the government can make things better for new businesses! For th…

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Space News with Amanda McLoughlin 22:12

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Moiya tells Amanda about some recent astronomy stories, from showboating comets to the future of rocket launches, it's all in honor of the people's princess, Moo Deng. Guest Star: Amanda McLoughlin is the CEO of Multitude Productions, where she cohosts several podcasts and proves that media companies don't have to suck. Her IG is @shessomickey Mess…

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More Than Words w/ Maryellen MacDonald 1:05:45

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by psycholinguist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin−Madison, Dr. Maryellen MacDonald. They discuss her book, More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World. Follow Maryellen: @maryellenmacdonald…

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A Pure Heart In a Polluted World 32:56

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A Sunday afternoon message given by Bro. Danny Nieves titled "A Pure Heart in a Polluted World" Sunday July 13, 2025. Thank you for tuning in to Haven of Hope.

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A Declaration of Freedom 21:20

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A Sunday afternoon message given by Pastor Chris Gilbert titled "A Declaration of Freedom" Sunday July 6, 2025. Thank you for tuning in to Haven of Hope.

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Dominique Baez Candidate for Mayor of Hamden 52:43

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Rooted in the Catskills: Tree Advice from the CFA 27:32

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Is leaving the woods alone really the best way to preserve them? According to forester Ryan Trapani of the Catskill Forest Association, “doing nothing” comes with hidden costs—and a whole lot of shade-loving trees. In this immersive forest consultation, Ryan pays a visit to host Brett Barry's property to explore hands-on stewardship, the limits of …

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WYBC "Beat The Odds" Scholarship 2025 Winner: AJ Johnson 4:32

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We’re celebrating and honoring AJ Johnson, our WYBC “Beat The Odds” Scholarship Winner 2025! Thanks to Derwin Griffith State Farm, The Walter Luckett Foundation, Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Ocean State Job Lot, and Yale Broadcasting Company for making this scholarship possible.By 94.3 WYBC Audio

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Painting the Cosmos with Dr. Nia Imara 40:01

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Moiya asks Nia about her new book exploring the intersection of art and science. They talk about artistic inspiration, shifting perspectives, Black culture, and so much more. Guest Star: Dr. Nia Imara is a painter, astronomer, and author of Painting the Cosmos. Follow Nia on IG @drniaimara Messages Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/…

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Forever Chemicals w/ Rachel Frazin 49:27

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Energy and Environment Reporter for The Hill, Rachel Frazin. They talk about her book, “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America” Follow Rachel: @RachelFrazinBy Cara Santa Maria

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History of Photography w/ Anika Burgess 1:08:27

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by photo editor and writer Anika Burgess to discuss her new book, “Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History.” Follow Anika: @aburgessphotoBy Cara Santa Maria

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Cosmic Microwave Background with Ann Bartow 1:02:01

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Moiya tells Ann about the oldest light in the universe and how it's used to study the Big Bang. Ann tells Moiya about the value of scientific exploration. From pigeon poop to post-it notes, the CMB shines above us all. Guest Star: Ann Bartow is a comedian, formerly a lawyer. Find her on Bluesky at annbartow.bsky.social Messages Become a star and jo…

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1. Blackgirl Autoethnography with Dr. Taylor Cummings 1:06:03

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Welcome to the very first episode of Hypothesis! We are so glad you're here! Join us today as we talk to Dr. Taylor Cummings about using your own lived experiences as academic methodology, the value of stories to academia, and a whole lot more! For the articles discussed in this episode, check out the Substack! www.iramcintosh.substack.com You can …

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The Power of Your Worship 30:17

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A Sunday afternoon message given by Pastor Chris Gilbert titled "The Power of Your Worship" Sunday June 29, 2025.

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Rebekah Fraser, Trash to Fashion 49:53

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Hypothesis Trailer! 1:17

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Hello, Scholars! I bet you think that the academic world is full of musty books, boring windowless rooms, and dull people speaking in hushed tones. I’m here to prove otherwise! My name is Ira McIntosh and my new podcast, Hypothesis, aims to demystify academia, encourage curiosity, and highlight researchers who are pursuing knowledge that will uplif…

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Walking the Long Path: From Manhattan to the Catskills 30:50

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Sure, you can drive from NYC to the Catskills in just under 3 hours. But as "Doobby," the taxi driver in Planes, Trains and Automobiles says, "You don't see nothing on the interstate but interstate." In this episode, host Brett Barry walks with ⁠Casey Kelbaugh⁠ on a stretch of the "Long Path," a 358-mile trail from the George Washington Bridge in N…

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Space Law with AJ Link 49:03

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Moiya asks AJ to explain how law works in space. Like, who owns it? Who can send things there? Can you get away with draining your wife's bank account if you're above the atmosphere? Listen here for hot tips to plan your next space heist! Guest Star: AJ Link is a space lawyer and professor of space law at Howard University. He says to google him ha…

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Meltdown w/ Sarah Boon 43:15

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by environmental scientist turned freelance writer and editor, Sarah Boon. They discuss her new book, “Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist” Follow Sarah: @snowhydro.bsky.socialBy Cara Santa Maria

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WYBC Live Like A VIP Grand Prize Winner 3:39

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Congratulations to Shantae McFadden, our WYBC "Live Like A VIP" Grand Prize Winner!By 94.3 WYBC Audio

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Jameka Jefferies Candidate for Mayor of Hamden 50:19

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Weird Universe with Dr. Erika Hamden 51:42

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Moiya and Erika talk about the weirdest things in the universe and what it's like to explain them in a book. They cover secret book deals, pasta inside stars, and Erika's hopes for the future of humanity. Guest Star: Dr. Erika Hamden is an astrophysicist and author of Weird Universe. Follow her and watch her science videos at erika.hamden Messages …

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Weird Universe w/ Erika Hamden 1:04:47

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by astrophysicist, University of Arizona Associate Professor, and Director of the Arizona Space Institute, Erika Hamden. We discuss her new book, “Weird Universe: Everything We Don’t Know About Space (and Why It’s Important).” Follow Erika: @erika.hamdenBy Cara Santa Maria

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You Don't Know What You Ask For 30:41

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A Sunday afternoon sermon given by Pastor Chris Gilbert titled "You Don't Know What You Ask For" Sunday June 15, 2025.

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Dana Cudmore Digs into the History of Howe Caverns and Cave Country 25:05

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Exploring Howes Cave: History, Tragedy, and Tourism Historian and author Dana Cudmore, a former tour guide and current chronicler of Howes Cave, Howe Caverns, and Schoharie County's "Cave Country," gives us a lay of the land and recalls the oft-repeated question, " Anybody ever die down here?" Cudmore recounts in his 2024 book, The Cave Electrician…

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Moonraker Review with Dr. Claire Aubin 1:06:52

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Moiya and Claire watched the old bond film Moonraker and now they need to rate it. Tune in to hear their thoughts on villain character arcs, space laser fights, and runaway funiculars. Guest Star: Dr. Claire Aubin is a historian and host of This Guy Sucked. Follow her online at ceaubin Messages Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/pale…

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Silly Science w/ Carly Anne York 54:00

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science communicator, author and associate professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Dr. Carly Anne York. They discuss her new book, “ The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog: And Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science.” Follow Carly: @CarlyAnneYorkBy Cara Santa Maria

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Juneteenth 2025 33:27

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Send us a text To mark this Juneteenth, Mike spoke with Hamden Black History Committee members Deborah Moxam and Evans Simmons about what the Committee does for the community as well as the library’s upcoming Juneteenth Read-In. Mike also talked to author Jill Marie Snyder about her research into the lives of Black Americans, both pre- and post-Civ…

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Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett 51:36

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Tiny Space Matters with Dr. Sam Jones 55:20

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Moiya and Sam talk about the smallest things in space, from the littlest planet to wee comet pieces to the tiny atoms that make up the whole universe. Guest Star: Dr. Sam Jones, biomedical scientist, is a writer, producer, and cohost of Tiny Matters, a general science podcast from the American Chemical Society Messages Become a star and join the pa…

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Reefs of Time w/ Lisa S. Gardiner 1:01:27

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer, author, and geoscientist, Dr. Lisa S. Gardiner. They discuss her newly released book, Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival . Follow Lisa: @LisasgardinerBy Cara Santa Maria

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Pride 2025 1:08:19

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Send us a text In honor of Pride month, our new podcast team member, Eliza, recorded a couple of great interviews with two members of the LGBTQ+ community, Tony Ferraiolo and Jillian Celentano. Tony and Jillian are both very engaging, dynamic speakers, and I hope that you get as much out of listening to them as I did. TW: Suicide, gender dysphoria…

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The Salt Problem 19:35

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A Sunday message given by Assistant Pastor John Banores titled "The Salt Problem" Sunday June 8, 2025.

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Peter Cyr, Democratic Mayoral Candidate in Hamden CT 43:37

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Peter Cyr, a Democrat who ran for Hamden mayorBy WNHH-LP 103.5 FM NEW HAVEN

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Hobart Book Village and Don Dales' Novel Approach to Rural Revival 24:45

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This episode of Kaatscast features an interview with Don Dales, a key figure in transforming Hobart, New York, into Hobart Book Village. The journey began with a single bookstore in a declining village and expanded into a book lovers' destination with seven bookstores, the Book Village Inn & Bar, and annual events, attracting visitors from far and …

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Animal Illness w/ Liz Kalaugher 54:22

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist and author, Liz Kalaugher. They discuss Liz’s newly released book, “The Elephant in the Room: How to Stop Making Ourselves and Other Animals Sick.” Follow Liz: @LizKalaugherBy Cara Santa Maria

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Space x Visual Art with J Wright 1:03:19

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Moiya and J talk about art pieces inspired by space and the methods astronomers use to turn their data into stunning visualizations. Guest Star: J Wright is an artist. Follow them on bluesky @JWX Messages Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch List…

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Art’s Keyword Grand Prize Winner: Jennifer from Hamden 3:17

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Jennifer from Hamden is our WYBC Art’s Keyword Grand Prize Winner of a brand-new gas grill courtesy of Art’s Television & Appliance, 92 State Street in North Haven! Congratulations, Jennifer!By 94.3 WYBC Audio

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April Fools Papers with Wow If True 59:57

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Moiya tells fellow internet experts Amanda and Isabel about a nerdy corner of the web they've never seen before: prank astronomy papers! They do an elimination bracket to determine the best paper, and learn some fundamental truths about humor on the way. Guest Stars: Isabel J. Kim is a fiction writer, podcaster and real life attorney! Find her work…

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Proteins & SciComm w/ Maggie Fink 56:30

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by microbiologist, science communicator, Adjunct Professor at Indiana University South Bend and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Maggie M. Fink. They discuss her newest co-authored book, “The Color of North: The Molecular Language of Proteins and the Future of Life.” Follow M…