Nocturne

02/06/2025

New episode just released! "Shared Space"
https://www.nocturnepodcast.org/shared-space/
Scientists have dubbed this time period the Lunar Anthropocene, a new geological epoch in which human’s have become the dominant force shaping the moon’s environment. As humans race forward into deeper exploration and utilization of the moon and beyond, astronomer, Dr. Aparna Venkatesan, urges us to consider the shared nature of the cosmos.

Scientists have dubbed this time period the Lunar Anthropocene, a new geological epoch in which human's have become the dominant force shaping the moon's environment. As humans race forward into deeper exploration and utilization of the moon and beyond, astronomer, Dr. Aparna Venkatesan, urges us to...

19/03/2025

New episode just released - The Night Self.
Many of us have struggled with insomnia at various times in our lives. Annabel Abbs' journey through insomnia led her to discoveries that completely changed her life.

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Many of us have struggled with insomnia at various times in our lives. Annabel Abbs' journey through insomnia led her to discoveries that completely changed her life.

28/11/2024

New episode of Nocturne out now - “Henry 1”. Henry 1 is the Sonoma Country Sheriff's Office helicopter rescue unit. They're available 24/7, and are one of the busiest programs of their kind in the country. They're the only one in the country that does long line rescues at night. They're super badass.

"Henry 1" is the Sonoma Country Sheriff's Office helicopter rescue unit. They're available 24/7, and are one of the busiest programs of their kind in the country. They're the only one in the country that does long line rescues at night. They're super badass.

26/09/2024

We're turning 10 years old!!! The new episode is a revisiting of an early listener favorite - with a twist.

Nocturne is turning 10 YEARS OLD next month! In honor of this huge milestone, we are revisiting an early listener favorite, with a twist. It turns out, the night, with it's hidden, pulse quickening, mystery, may not be something to triumph over, it might be something to savor.

02/08/2024

New episode! “Tom and Savannah”
An early tragedy led Tom Turcich to examine what he wanted out of life. Over the course of seven years, Tom and Savannah walked around the globe. Tom is the 10th man to walk around the world, and Savannah is the first dog.

An early tragedy led Tom Turcich to examine what he wanted out of life. Over the course of seven years, Tom and Savannah walked around the globe. Tom is the 10th man to walk around the world, and Savannah is the first dog.

02/07/2024

Listen to the latest episode, Noctalgia, in the SF Bay Area on today at 11am!

In this episode, we hear how doing laundry can mean more than just having clean clothes. We head to the Tenderlion neighborhood to wash a load at San Francisco’s Ministry of Laundry. Then, how some people in Point Reyes are fighting to keep their night sky dark. It's a special segment from the Noc...

04/06/2024

The stars are disappearing - have you noticed? Some folks in Point Reyes Station, in Northern California, did - and they're doing something about it. Listen to the new episode - "Noctalgia", wherever you find podcasts. https://www.nocturnepodcast.org/noctalgia/

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As the world changes around us, how do we balance grief and gratitude? How do we stay connected enough to what we love, to be able to mobilize the energy and spirit to fight for it? Some people in Point Reyes Station, in northern California, are acutely aware of what they have, what they could lose,...

05/04/2024

New episode just released!

As winter fades into memory in the northern hemisphere, many breathe sighs of relief, looking forward to longer days and the warmth of the sun inviting time spent outside. But some are not so excited, hanging on to the wisps of winter with its long cold nights.

03/03/2024

New episode is up! "Merlin Tuttle" - Bats are amazing and wonderful, and so is Merlin Tuttle, "the Indiana Jones of bat conservation", who has devoted the last 65 years of his life to learning about and protecting bats. Listen wherever you find podcasts.

Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation

19/01/2024

Check out the latest episode, Nocturnalia AND the new book of the same name!

There's a lot to be sad, stressed and upset about in the world right now. It's important to give those things our focus and attention and action, but we also need to take the time to appreciate the world around us - the precious, beautiful, strange planet we call home. There are gifts to be discover...

18/01/2024

New episode - Nocturnalia.

It's a tender, difficult time AND there are gifts to be discovered in the darkness. Make time, if you can, to experience whatever beauty is available!

There's a lot to be sad, stressed and upset about in the world right now. It's important to give those things our focus and attention and action, but we also need to take the time to appreciate the world around us - the precious, beautiful, strange planet we call home. There are gifts to be discover...

18/01/2024

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