Crash Course Pods: The Universe
Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet.
AI overview.Crash Course Pods, part of Complexly, is known for its educational content that makes complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. They focus on creating en…
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Audience Interest
- theoretical astrophysics
- history of the universe
Podcast Focus
- universe's history exploration
- conversations with John Green
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for two years
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- specific platforms not listed
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Back-catalog monthly reach
Based on 1 signal · back-catalog reach only (show is inactive).
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · AstronomyHOME#7168K to 887K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Astronomy#712K to 62K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Astronomy#69.0K to 47K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Astronomy#115.9K to 31K
- 🇳🇱Netherlands · Astronomy#35.9K to 31K
- Per-Episode Audience
No new episodes in 90+ days
—🎙 Sporadic cadence·12 episodes·Long inactive - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
261K to 1.4M🇺🇸64%🇬🇧5%🇨🇦3%+17 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
52K to 276K
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| 9/11/24 | Ep. 11: How It All Ends | In our last episode, Dr. Katie Mack and John Green discuss what the ultimate fate of the universe might look like. Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/28/24 | Ep. 10: The Future | In this episode, Dr. Katie Mack gives John Green an idea of what to expect for the future of our universe. Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/14/24 | Ep. 9: The Cosmos and Us | In our journey through the history of the entire universe, we have finally reached the present. Before we continue moving forward in our timeline, John has some questions for Katie that he's been holding back. Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/31/24 | Ep. 8: Life In Our Universe | In this episode, Katie Mack and John Green discuss why life was able to happen. Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/17/24 | Ep. 7: What’s Keeping the Stars Apart | In this episode, Katie Mack and John Green discuss the wonder keeping the stars apart... dark energy.Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/3/24 | Ep. 6: The Story of Dark Matter | "How do we know that dark matter is there?" In this episode, Dr. Katie Mack and John Green unpack the full story of dark matter.Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/24 | Ep. 5: Black Holes | In this episode, John and Katie take a break from talking through the universe's timeline to focus on a mystery of our cosmos: black holes.Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/24 | Ep. 4: When The Stars Turned On | "Is free will still in the equation?"In this episode, the universe begins to become visible to itself. Dr. Katie Mack teaches John Green about the moment the stars turned on, while John seeks to answer one question... do humans matter to the universe? Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/24 | Ep. 3: The Dark Ages of the Cosmos | "The only thing that could have happened, happened" In this episode, the universe as we know it starts to come into focus. Dr. Katie Mack teaches John Green about the cosmic dark ages, the possibility of a multiverse, and the connection between the hot, dense early universe and today.Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/24 | Ep. 2: Why We Can Exist | "That’s why we’re here. Something broke."Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. In episode 2 of their journey through the history of the universe, Dr. Katie Mack and John Green discuss the fundamental forces of nature, the tiny ovens we know as particle colliders, and how we all can exist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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| 4/24/24 | Ep. 1: The First Fraction of a Second | "Part of me was there?" Dr. Katie Mack teaches John Green about the beginning of the Universe - including that we are not just made of stardust; we are also made of Big Bang stuff, with pieces of us directly born in the vast, first cacophony.Head to https://policygenius.com/crashcourse to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.This show is a production of Complexly. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/10/24 |  Trailer: The Universe with John Green and Dr. Katie Mack | Join Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green as they walk through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet. The Universe debuts on April 24th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Crash Course Pods, part of Complexly, is known for its educational content that makes complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. They focus on creating engaging and informative materials that cater to curious minds, particularly in science and education. The podcast "Crash Course Pods: The Universe," hosted by theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack and bestselling author John Green, uniquely combines deep scientific insights with storytelling. It explores the history of the universe, discussing both established knowledge and speculative future developments, in a format that balances rigor with relatability. Listeners of this show are typically science enthusiasts and learners seeking to understand the cosmos. They value the blend of expert knowledge and approachable dialogue, which not only educates but also inspires curiosity about the universe's vast mysteries.
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Key insights
What the show covers
- universe's history exploration
- conversations with John Green
- scientific concepts explained
- future of astrophysics discussions
Audience interests
- theoretical astrophysics
- history of the universe
- cosmology
- science education
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- specific platforms not listed
- potential for broad audience
- engagement through multiple channels
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for two years
- consistent content delivery
- 12 episodes total
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Crash Course Pods: The Universe, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Crash Course Pods: The Universe, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are primarily young to middle-aged adults interested in science and astronomy. They enjoy educational content that explores complex topics in an accessible way.
- theoretical astrophysics
- cosmology
- science education
- history of the universe
- space exploration
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for Crash Course Pods: The Universe
Peaked at #1 in SG, top 10 in 25 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in SG.
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| Netherlands | — | #3 | #3 | — |
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| Sweden | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PT | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| AE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| TH | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Canada | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Japan | — | #6 | #6 | — |
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| United States | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Ireland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| IS | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| NG | — | #7 | #7 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 47 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 47 markets.