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Starry Time

by Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving · English · Tech & Science

Starry Time is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters who bring their love of astronomy and mythology to reading and retelling the stories of the night sky.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 17 min
Latest: 10 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026 · 16 min

Scutum: Myths and Retconstellations

Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the history of the constellation Scutum and the real-life king it was named after, 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 Intro00:36 History and What Other Cultures Saw05:37 Waxing Poetic10:18 Oracle AI13:00 Outro Keywords: Scutum, Constellation Mythology,…

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S3 · E39 · 3 Oct 2026 · 18 min
Scutum: Cosmic Background
Join 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…
S3 · E38 · 26 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Creature Corner: Wolves+
Join 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…
S3 · E37 · 19 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Lupus: Pop Culture Superstar
Join 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,…
E54 · 12 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Lupus: Myths and Recons(tellations)
Join 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…
S3 · E35 · 5 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Lupus: Cosmic Background
Join 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,…
S3 · E34 · 29 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Asterism: Snakes Creature Corner+
Join 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,…
S3 · E33 · 22 Aug 2026 · 17 min
Serpens: Pop Culture Superstar
oin 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…
E53 · 15 Aug 2026 · 26 min
Serpens: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join 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:…
E52 · 8 Aug 2026 · 21 min
Serpens: Cosmic Background
Join 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…
S3 · E30 · 1 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Asterism: The Muses in Astronomy and Mythology
Join 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…
E51 · 25 Jul 2026 · 12 min
Microscopium: Pop Culture Superstar
Join 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,…
S3 · E27 · 18 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Microscopium: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join 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…
S3 · E26 · 4 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Microscopium: Cosmic Background
Join 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…
E50 · 27 Jun 2026 · 14 min
Asterism: Caroline Herschel and Comets
Join 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…
E49 · 20 Jun 2026 · 13 min
Leo Minor: Pop Culture Superstar
Join 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…
S3 · E23 · 13 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Leo Minor: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join 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,…
E48 · 6 Jun 2026 · 22 min
Leo Minor: Cosmic Background
Join 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…
S2 · E21 · 30 May 2026 · 17 min
Creature Corner: Giraffes!
Join 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
E47 · 23 May 2026 · 16 min
Camelopardalis: Pop Culture Superstar
Join 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,…
S3 · E19 · 16 May 2026 · 13 min
Camelopardalis: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join 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,…
E46 · 9 May 2026 · 14 min
Camelopardalis: Cosmic Background
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the fascinating astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Camelopardalis--the Giraffe. 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 Introduction00:32 Background 02:52 First Impressions & Where to Find the Constellation04:52 Brightest Star06:56 Bayer's Variable Star09:16 Gold Star13:15 Outro Keywords: Camelopardalis, Giraffe, Astronomy, Petrus Plancius,…
S3 · E17 · 2 May 2026 · 11 min
Asterism: Maria Mitchell and Sunspots
Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they learn about America's First Woman Astronomer--Maria Mitchell-- and the science behind sunspots! Links 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 00:58 A Brief History about Maria Mitchell 05:52 Science of Sunspots 10:02 Outro Keywords/topics: Maria Mitchell, Comets, Sunspots, Astronomy, Women in Science, Solar Activity, Space…
S3 · E16 · 25 Apr 2026 · 12 min
Sagitta: Pop Culture Superstar
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore favorite and least favorite pop culture (broadly defined) appearances of Sagitta. They'll also Wish Upon a Star for something they wished existed using the Sagitta 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 00:49 Favorites 04:23 Least Favorites 09:33 Wish Upon a Star 11:54 Outro Keywords/Topics: Sagitta, Pop Culture, Galapagos, Cute Animals, Geometry,…
S2 · E15 · 18 Apr 2026 · 18 min
Sagitta: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greek mythology of the constellation Sagitta! Links: 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 Intro00:27 Background02:45 Myth Retellings08:31 Myth Analysis11:19 Retconstellations14:06 AI Oracle17:14 Outro Keywords: Sagitta, Babylonian Star Lore, Greco-Roman Mythology, Apollo, Hercules, Cyclops, Stymphalian Birds, Arrow Symbolism, Myth Reimagining,…
S3 · E14 · 11 Apr 2026 · 16 min
Sagitta: Cosmic Background
Join Jordan and Kit as they explore the astronomy and cosmic background of the constellation Sagitta, the Arrow (not to be confused with the more famous Sagittarius constellation of the Zodiac, which was covered in season 1--the back catalog is calling!) Links 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 00:31 Background 02:01 First Impressions 05:12 Brightest Star 07:21 Bayer's Variable Star…
S3 · E13 · 4 Apr 2026 · 20 min
Asterism: The Moons of Jupiter
Join Jordan and Kit in this Asterisms Edition of Starry Time where they summarize the myths of the Galilean moons and share their favorite astronomical facts about these ice satellites! 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 00:35 Background & History 04:51 Callisto 07:58 Io 10:34 Europa 15:16 Ganymede 18:41 Outro Keywords/Topics: Jupiter, Galilean Moons, Callisto, Io, Europa, Ganymede,…
S3 · 1 Apr 2026 · 4 min
Starry Time Returns Trailer
At long last, Jordan & Kit announce the return of Season 3: Into the Woods! Weekly content on the astronomy, mythology, pop culture, and assorted asterisms of the constellations in the night sky is returning soon. 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
S3 · E12 · 24 Mar 2025 · 13 min
Centaurus: Pop Culture Superstar!
Join Jordan and Kit as they discuss where Centaurus shows up in Pop Culture (broadly, so, so broadly defined)! 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 Intro01:10 Favorites05:15 Least Favorites06:55 Other Mentions08:30 Wish Upon a Star12:20 Outro Keywords/Topics: Chiron, Centaurus, Pop Culture, Centaurs, Parks and Recreation, Parks and Rec, Jerry's Painting, Crisis on Centaurus, Star Trek, TOS,…
S2 · E11 · 16 Mar 2025 · 25 min
Centaurus: Myths and Retcons(tellations)
Join Jordan and Kit as they retell and ret-con the Greco-Roman mythology of the constellation Centaurus!

About Starry Time

Starry Time is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters who bring their love of astronomy and mythology to reading and retelling the stories of the night sky.

Starry Time is a English tech & science podcast from Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Jordan Tierney & Kit Irving
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 17 min
Latest episode: 10 Oct 2026
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