EPISODE 24: Heavenly Palaces
Shortly after the first US Moon landing, the Soviet Union placed the first space station in low Earth orbit. While the United States respond...
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Universe University
Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertain...
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EPISODE 23: THE AXIS OF EVIL
In the latter half of the 20th century, the "steady state theory" was proposed as an alternative to the controversial big bang theory until...
EPISODE 22: THE PRIMEVAL ATOM
In the 1920s, the work of the brilliant astronomer Edwin Hubble revealed the universe was expanding. But it was a Belgian preist named Georg...
AFTER TALK FOR EPISODE 21 w/David Paull
Ameteur documentary filmmaker David Paull joins the program for a chat about his short film 'The Trent Saucer', which covers the famous Oreg...
Episode 21: The Great UFO Debate
Are UFOs a worthy subject for scientific study? Is it really possible - or likely - that the Earth is currently being visited by extraterres...
EPISODE 20: PLANETARY QUARANTINE
'Planetary protection' is a term that refers to efforts to prevent Earth microbes from spreading to other planets - and to prevent any hypot...
After Talk for Episode 19 w/Dr. Brent Ziarnick
Dr. Brent D. Ziarnick serves as an assistant professor at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base. He is also author of...
Episode 19: The High Ground: Part 2
When the formation of the U.S. "Space Force" was announced, the new military branch was the butt of many jokes but what role will it serve i...
Episode 18: The High Ground: Part 1
Outer space is the ultimate strategic high ground for the world's great powers. This is true for both spy satellites and ballistic missiles....
Episode 17: The Twelfth Man
50 years ago today, the three Apollo 17 astronauts departed the Moon to return to Earth. It was the first time in human history that a scien...
After Talk for Episode 16 w/Andrew Chaikin (pt 2 of 2)
The renowned and deeply insightful Andrew Chaikin joins the After Talk to share his views on space exploration along with his experiences in...
After Talk for Episode 16 w/Andrew Chaikin (pt 1 of 2)
The renowned and deeply insightful Andrew Chaikin joins the After Talk to share his views on space exploration along with his experiences in...
Episode 16: On the Shoulders of Giants
Nearly half a century before the space age began in earnest, a few brilliant visionaries had the courage to look beyond their own time and s...
Bonus After Talk: Reflections on Mars (part 2 of 2)
Host and producer discuss the future of space travel and manned missions to Mars. If you would like to make a contribution to the program, c...
Bonus After Talk: Reflections on Mars (part 1 of 2)
Host and producer discuss the future of space travel and manned missions to Mars. If you would like to make a contribution to the program, c...
After Talk for Episode 15 w/Robert Zubrin PhD
Dr. Robert Zubrin joins the after talk for an in depth discussion on space exploration. He starts by telling us the story of his Mars Direct...
Episode 15: Life on Mars
Mars has captivated the human imagination for generations. Yet the question remains: is there organic life on the Red Planet? If so, how can...
After Talk for Episode 14 w/Nick Conant
Nick Conant, a science communicator and Theater Manager of the Fiske Planetarium, sits down for an After Talk about: Native American astrono...
Episode 14: Harbingers of Cataclysm
Centuries ago, the work of Edmond Halley demonstrated to the world that comets were not evil omens as many superstitious Europeans believed...
Year-End-Review
Host and producer recap a year of podcasting in a holiday after talk.