Frank Drake
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Frank Drake has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on LEMMiNO. Co-creator of the Pioneer plaque (with Sagan) and the driving force behind the Arecibo Message; later involved in Voyager Golden Record planning discussions.
Frank Donald Drake was an American astrophysicist and astrobiologist.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on LEMMiNO |
| Role | Astronomer and astrophysicist |
| Affiliation | Cornell University (faculty); National Radio Astronomy Observatory (early career); Arecibo Observatory (leadership role at time of message) |
How do different shows talk about Frank Drake?
2 shows discussed Frank Drake in these episodes.
- LEMMiNO — 1 episode
With the help of his wife and artist Linda as well as fellow astronomer Frank Drake...
Shouting at Stars: A History of Interstellar Messages - Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
Who talks about Frank Drake on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Frank Drake; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Shouting at Stars: A History of Interstellar Messages on LEMMiNO (Oct 2025)
- Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026) — Josh Clark
What is Frank Drake mentioned alongside?
Frank Drake is most often mentioned alongside Linda Sagan, SETI and Project Osma.
Worked with: Linda Sagan
Influenced by: SETI
Affiliated with: Project Osma, Drake equation