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Jul 7, 2025 1 hr 2 min

Cosmic Microwave Background with Ann Bartow

from Pale Blue Pod

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 join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Get your Pale Blue Pod Merch Listen to Attach Your Resume Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

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