PBS Space Time
PBS Space Time is a PBS Digital Studios science series hosted by astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd, exploring black holes, quantum mechanics, relativity, and the universe’s biggest questions.
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- Started
- February 11, 2015
- Created by
- Andrew Kornhaber and Eric Brown
- Host and writer
- Matt O’Dowd
- Network
- PBS Digital Studios
- YouTube community
- More than 3 million subscribers
Mini bio
How it started.
PBS Space Time began on February 11, 2015 with Gabe Perez-Giz hosting “What Planet Is Super Mario World?” Its first question used Mario’s jumps to explore gravity. Producers Andrew Kornhaber and Eric Brown created the series for PBS Digital Studios.
A new guide to the universe.
Matt O’Dowd arrived as host on September 23, 2015 with “Does Dark Matter Break Physics?” An astrophysicist who researches black holes and quasars, he became the show’s host and writer.
A community built around big questions.
The series grew into a YouTube community of more than 3 million subscribers. Its investigations connect astrophysics with quantum mechanics, from the nature of time to black hole horizons. Matt describes his aim as sharing the best modern account of how the universe works, while making difficult ideas approachable without a physics degree.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2025Black Holes. Explained. For 1.5 Hours.PBS Space Time special
- 2020Do the Past and Future Exist?PBS Space Time episode
- 2015Does Dark Matter Break Physics?First episode with host Matt O’Dowd
- 2015What Planet Is Super Mario World?Series premiere with host Gabe Perez-Giz
Quotes
I firmly believe that the universe is fundamentally gettableMatt O’Dowd, personal website
The host explains the thinking behind PBS Space Time’s approach to science communication.
Trivia
- The first episode used a Super Nintendo game to investigate gravity.
- Episodes are filmed against a green screen in New York City, with post-production in Brazil and Europe.
- The show’s FAQ credits animator Leonardo Wille with leading its visuals.
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