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The Shape of Outer Space
Join host Paul Cuminale and a rotating panel of guests as they take you on a voyage through the cosmos! From distant galaxies and mysterious black holes to exoplanets and the latest discoveries in astronomy, each episode explores a different facet of space and outer-space! Whether you’re a amateur stargazer or a total space enthusiast, The Shape of Outer Space makes the universe accessible, fascinating, and just a little bit closer to home.
Episodes
- The Shape of Outer Space
The Antônio Villas Boas Abduction
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Tom Chew, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to examine one of the most bizarre and sexually charged encounters…
- The Shape of Outer Space
Brown Dwarfs
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Otis Bradshaw, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to explore the curious world of brown dwarfs: celestial objects…
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Bungee Jumping
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Tom Chew, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry for an examination of the history, science, and allure of bungee…
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Buzz Lightyear
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Tom Chew, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to boldly go to infinity and beyond as they discuss the legendary…
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Demented Vortexes
In an especially frightening installment, host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Tom Chew, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to confront one of the…
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The Kuiper Belt
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Tom Chew, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to journey beyond Neptune and explore the vast, frozen frontier…
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OOPARTS (Out Of Place Artifacts)
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by returning panel members Justin Pallini, Otis Bradshaw, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to investigate the mysterious world of…
The Shape of Outer SpaceQueries from the Cosmos II
In a special LIVE presentation of The Shape of Outer Space, host Paul Cuminale is joined for the first time ever by the entire panel: Justin Pallini, Tom Chew…
The Shape of Outer SpaceProfessor Dillard Gibson
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to examine the strange and controversial life of Professor Dillard Gibson. The…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Last Starfighter (1984)
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Thomas Chew, and resident "bad boy" Dan Perry to discuss and dissect the 1984 science fiction cult classic The…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Allagash Abductions
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and resident "bad boy" Dan Perry to examine the mysterious Allagash UFO Incident. Together, they chronicle the…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Cosmic Brownie
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by returning panel members Justin Pallini, Thomas Chew, and resident "bad boy" Dan Perry for another departure episode, this time…
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Time Crystals
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Thomas Chew to explore the fascinating phenomenon of time crystals. The panel discusses the pioneering work…
The Shape of Outer SpaceAncient Chinese Dark Magic
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by returning panel members Justin Pallini and Dan Perry for a new departure episode focusing on the mysterious world of Ancient…
The Shape of Outer SpaceTycho Brahe
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Otis Bradshaw, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to discuss the legendary and eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Zanfretta Case
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, Thomas Chew, and “bad boy” Dan Perry to examine the infamous Zanfretta UFO Incident from Genoa, Italy, in which…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Whale (2022)
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry to discuss The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The panel explores the…
The Shape of Outer SpaceNeptune
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini to visit the oft-forgotten planet Neptune. Together, they traverse its tumultuous winds in search of the secrets…
The Shape of Outer SpaceCrop Circles
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by returning contributors Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to examine the strange phenomenon of crop circles. The trio debates their…
The Shape of Outer SpaceWings (1990 - 1997)
In another true departure episode, host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini, resident “bad boy” Dan Perry, and newcomer Otis P. Bradshaw to discuss the…
The Shape of Outer SpaceLaika: The Space Dog
Host Paul Cuminale is joined for the first time by a three-person panel: Justin Pallini, Tom Chew, and resident “bad boy” Dan Perry, to discuss Laika, the…
The Shape of Outer SpaceEaster
In another special departure episode, host Paul Cuminale is joined by members of the ever-rotating panel, Justin Pallini and Dan Perry, to focus on Easter. The…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to examine the alleged alien abduction of Betty and Barney Hill, one of the most famous encounters…
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Queries from the Cosmos #1
In a special episode titled Queries of the Cosmos, host Paul Cuminale opens the mailbag to answer questions sent in by listeners. From curious inquiries about…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Many Anomalies of Mars
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by panel member Dan Perry to explore The Many Anomalies of Mars. Together, they examine the Red Planet’s most curious features…
The Shape of Outer SpaceE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by recurring panel member Justin Pallini and newcomer Thomas Chew to revisit the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The trio…
The Shape of Outer SpaceMen in Black
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini to dive into the Men in Black of UFO lore. Together, they examine the alleged origins, strange behaviors, and…
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Sputnik
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini to discuss Sputnik, the satellite that launched the Space Age and reshaped the Cold War. The two explore space’s…
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The Secret Boogoos of Nim'Juk
In another episode deviating from the show's usual format, host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to unravel the folkloric legend of The…
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Warp Speed & Hyperspace
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to explore the concepts of warp speed and hyperspace. Together, they break down the science behind…
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The Drake Equation
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry on this shocking and twisted episode to break down the Drake Equation, the famous formula used to…
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Black Holes
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to plunge into the mysterious world of black holes. Along the way, they examine the surprising…
The Shape of Outer SpaceFlat Earth
Host Paul Cuminale reunites with Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to take on the ever-persistent Flat Earth movement. Along the way, they dive into ancient…
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The Moon
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to discuss Earth’s oldest companion: the Moon. The trio explores its deep cultural ties to…
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The Quasi Moon
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry on the constantly rotating panel to discuss our newest celestial neighbor: the quasi moon. The…
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Ghosts
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to tackle the topic of ghosts (just in time for Halloween.) From ancient hauntings and historical…
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The Multiverse
Host Paul Cuminale is joined by Justin Pallini and Dan Perry to dive into the mind-bending concept of the multiverse. They explore pocket universes, parallel…
The Shape of Outer SpaceQuasi Modo
In a bold move to ensure the program’s longevity, host Paul Cuminale is joined by Dan Perry and Justin Pallini to tackle the legend of one of history’s ugliest…
The Shape of Outer SpaceThe Crab Nebula
Host Paul Cuminale is joined once again by Daniel Perry to explore the wonders of the Crab Nebula, a spectacular supernova remnant that continues to captivate…