Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Michael Marlin 5/18/2022- Restoring Darkness #43 (Full Episode) – Michael Marlin 1:03:15 Michael and Michael – or “Marlin” as he likes to be referred to – delve into the practical and spiritual aspects of restoring darkness. Practical, as in not running someone over because you can’t see them from the glare … Read more
Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Tim Brothers 4/20/2022- Restoring Darkness #41 (Part 2) – Tim Brothers 39:08 In part 2 of this podcast (find part 1 here), Michael and Tim continue their conversation. Tim gives his perspective on outdoor lighting and energy savings in Massachusetts while Michael does the same from his Ontario Canada perspective. Tim … Read more
Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Bettymaya Foott 9/29/2021- Starving for Darkness #24 (Full Version) – Bettymaya Foott 1:05:34 Bettymaya Foott works for the International Dark-Sky Association as Director of Engagement. Preserving dark skies is her life goal and she finds that astrophotography is the most poignant way to express a love for the night, as well … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone Technologies With Ashley Wilson 9/22/2021- Starving for Darkness #23 (Full Version) – Ashley Wilson 1:01:21 Ashley is the Director of Conservation for the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) where she collaborates with advocates and volunteers around the world to help them promote effective uses of outdoor lighting and protect pristine dark skies. Ashley … Read more
Sponsored By: EVLUMA With Samyukta Manikumar 9/9/2021- Starving for Darkness #21 (Full Version) – Samyukta Manikumar 58:43 Samyukta is an advocate with the International Dark Sky Association, and a member of their International Committee. She currently works in Slovenia, designing experiences to help people connect with darkness and the night sky. Have you ever heard … Read more
Sponsored By: RAB Lighting With Ruskin Hartley 3/10/2021- Starving for Darkness #2 (Full Version) – Ruskin Hartley 51:03 Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director of the International Dark Sky Association joins us to discuss his work and experiences in the association. Right now the IDA is working to grow beyond their roots in amateur astronomers in several … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Jacob Liberman 1/28/2021- Dark Sky Special Part Seven(Full Version) – Jacob Liberman 1:44:27 Optician and author, Doctor Jacob Liberman joins Jane and Michael to discuss his thoughts on darkness in his work. He shares how he keeps darkness in his regular routine, his thoughts on dreams and where he thinks they … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Nick Dunn 12/17/2020- Dark Sky Special Part Five(Full Version) – Nick Dunn 1:07:18 It’s time to bring the question of design into this series. Nick Dunn has been trying to balance the question of people’s need for light and natural darkness as an ecological concern since he spent one sleepless night … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Pete Strasser 12/3/2020- Dark Sky Special Part Three(Full Version) – Pete Strasser 1:01:30 The International Dark Sky Association’s Technical Director joined us to discuss the mechanics of dark sky-friendly projects. Start from tasks; most outdoor lighting is based on pathfinding, not offering reading lamps to the general public; while color temperature … Read more
Sponsored By: Keystone With Paul Bogard 11/26/2020- Dark Sky Special Part Two(Full Version) – Paul Bogard 54:44 In the second part of our special dark sky series we are joined by Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night and What if Night. Our discussion opened with our sense of safety – it’s easy to … Read more