Best Apollo Program Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 101 - My Interview with AADYA Geo Talks 33:38

19h ago33:38

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A few months ago, I had the honor of appearing on AADYA Geo Talks, the podcast series launched by Bharti Sharma and the organization she founded – AADYA, whose name means “origin” in Hindi. As a geologist and world-traveller, Sharma launched this organization to promote knowledge about planetary and geoscience and create opportunities for collabora…

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#79 Launched in 1972 for Venus, Kosmos 482 failed to escape Earth orbit — and finally returned in May 2025, after 53 years in space 11:30

3d ago11:30

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Send us a text Kosmos 482, was a Soviet spacecraft launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, but a technical glitch meant it never made it past Earth orbit. Designed to withstand the hellish surface of Venus, its lander remained in space for over 50 years, but this relic of Cold War space exploration has finally returned, re-entering Earth’s atmosphe…

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NASA's Budget for 2026: Tough Times Ahead 17:33

12d ago17:33

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The White House recently released its budget for FY 2026, which has led to significant concerns at NASA as it recommends significant cuts to international programs, education, and research. In addition, many of these cuts call for the cancellation of key elements of NASA's Artemis Program and its plans for sending crewed missions to Mars. This incl…

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Bridging Creators, Content, and Conversions with Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks 36:50

15d ago36:50

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In the agency world, your ability to drive success for a brand is make or break. The best in the business have sifted through various options to land on the perfect formula for a winning brand strategy. One of those pros is Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks. In this episode, Todd Crawford is on a mission to learn how Amanda doe…

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The Kerbal Space Program and Mission Design (feat. Dr. Rodrigo Schmitt) 44:09

20d ago44:09

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The Kerbal Space Program is currently used as an educational tool to teach about spacecraft and mission design. But as Dr. Schmitt tells us, it should be used as a method for designing whole mission architectures. For years, Schmitt has relied on KSP and its realism mods to design and simulate missions, including those that will take astronauts bac…

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The Growing Problem of Space Junk 23:45

26d ago23:45

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In Earth's orbit, there are millions of debris objects that pose a collision risk for satellites and space stations. If left unchecked, the situation could lead to a cascading effect known as Kessler Syndrome. While space agencies worldwide track and monitor objects in orbit to prevent collisions, strategies for active debris removal are needed and…

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Episode 20: Navigating the Voices of The Camp and MidCity with Social Media Manager Amanda Welch 18:27

26d ago18:27

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, Amanda Welch, the social media manager and content creator behind The Camp and MidCity District, shares her journey from local supporter to becoming the voice of one of Huntsville’s most exciting destinations. She breaks down how she balances the playful, community-driven energy of The Camp with the evolvin…

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Inside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ 52:03

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Pack your bags, we’re heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing …

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#78 The Andromeda Galaxy is a cosmic neighbour that’s going to collide with our Milky Way Galaxy. Should we panic? 8:55

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Send us a text No need to panic. Yet! We’ll be fine for the next 4 or 5 billion years, but Andromeda is heading our way. The Andromeda Galaxy was the first object to be identified as being outside our own galaxy, and it introduced us to extragalactic astronomy. And that’s not all. It can teach us more about dark matter and it could be home to billi…

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Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

1M ago55:53

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When it comes to trust, it can take years to build and seconds to break. While this might feel like common sense when it comes to consumer-brand relationships, it's possible to overlook how crucial trust is in the brand-creator relationship. With a passion for this topic backed by a deep understanding, Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, joins Dave t…

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Episode 19: Behind the Music: RCP’s Adam Dean on Talent, Timing, and MidCity’s Music Strategy 26:11

2M ago26:11

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, hosts Clark Dunn and Nadia Niakossary sit down with Adam Dean, Talent Buyer and Production Manager for MidCity District and The Camp. Adam shares his journey from Auburn University to curating live music experiences in Huntsville, and how The Camp has become a launching pad for up-and-coming artists—some of…

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#77 The stranded astronauts are finally home after 9 months in space. Let’s see how Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore got home 6:09

2M ago6:09

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Send us a text Their planned 8 day visit to the International Space Station was turned on its head when NASA announced their Boeing Starliner capsule was unsafe to use. What did Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore do for those 9 months? And we check out the plan that was put together to get them home safely. Follow Cosmic Coffee Time on X for some spec…

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Episode 18: MidCity Launches Nonprofit: Apollo Coalition’s Joanna White on Cultivating Creativity and Making an Impact 30:49

2M ago30:49

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity Podcast, we sit down with Joanna White, the new Managing Director of the Apollo Coalition. With deep roots in Huntsville’s nonprofit, arts, and small business communities, Joanna shares how her journey has led her to spearhead an initiative that’s shaping the soft layers of MidCity and beyond. The Apollo Coa…

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Celestial Steward | A Conversation with Moriba Jah | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 35:28

2M ago35:28

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Guest | Dr. Moriba Jah, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin [@UTAustin] On Twitter | https://x.com/moribajah On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahniverse/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/moribajah Website | https://www.moriba.com/ Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio…

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How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

2M ago38:06

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Need to transform your performance partnerships channel, or more dauntingly, build it from the ground up? A certainly big task, but one Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint knows incredibly well. In this episode, Todd sits down with Natasha, to explore how the brand has evolved its influencer marketing stra…

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Episode 17: Stabilizing the First Residential Community in MidCity with Briana Goodloe, SBM of Willow Bridge 15:51

3M ago15:51

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In a competitive multifamily market, what does it take to lease up a property before it’s even complete? Briana Goodloe, Senior Business Manager for Willow Bridge, joins us to share how Metronome at MidCity reached an impressive 96% pre-leased and 93% occupied status. From a coffee at The Camp to a thriving residential community, Briana discusses h…

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What Discoveries has the James Webb Space Telescope Made So Far? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 24:15

3M ago24:15

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes The James Webb …

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Diversifying Your Partnership Strategy for Scale with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric 34:34

3M ago34:34

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A one-dimensional partnership program won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, Todd sits down with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric, to explore how brands can build a stronger, more diverse partnership strategy by integrating affiliates, creators, and customer advocates. They discuss the opportunities of converging creators with affiliates, th…

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WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing (Part II) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 39:53

3M ago39:53

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Guest | Keith Cowing, Creator / Editor, NASA Watch and Astrobiology.com On Twitter | https://x.com/keithcowing On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-cowing-9b94076/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/keith.cowing Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams __…

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#76 The Apollo program was the high point of the space age. From test flights, to lunar landings and the moon buggies 10:45

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Send us a text After everything learned through Mercury and Gemini culminated in the seventeen Apollo missions. The first ten were all testing and rehearsals, but the whole program, and a whole era was characterised by Apollo 11, the first time humans set foot on the moon. Along with the triumph, there was tragedy and a very near miss, and one of t…

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How Getty Images Builds Seamless B2B Partnerships with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships at Getty Images 44:56

3M ago44:56

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Seamlessly integrating a service into the customer journey is the ultimate goal for most businesses, but finding the right way to do it is key. The best way to reach your audience might be through a partner already in their path, creating a win-win for both brands and the customer. In this episode, Dave sits down with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of S…

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WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 29:49

3M ago29:49

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Guest | Keith Cowing, Editor, NASA Watch On Twitter | https://x.com/keithcowing On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-cowing-9b94076/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/keith.cowing Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episo…

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Episode 16: Accelerate Your Business: Free Programs in Huntsville with Sierra Pena of gener8tor 20:50

3M ago20:50

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Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we sit down with Sierra Peña, Director of gBETA Huntsville (@gener8tor), to talk about the power of community and how the right connections can make all the difference for founders. Since 2018, RCP Companies and gener8tor have been working together to create a thrivi…

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Pluto and the Great Planet Debate | A Conversation with Dr. Will Grundy | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 28:24

4M ago28:24

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Guest | Dr. Will Grundy, Astronomer, Lowell Observatory Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-netw…

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Season 6 Exclusive Kick-Off: Dave & Todd’s Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead 44:14

4M ago44:14

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It’s time to kick off Season 6! In this episode, Dave and Todd sit down together for the first time ever to rewind and reflect on the standout themes from Season 5, after speaking with nine highly accomplished industry titans. Get ready to hear their biggest takeaways from Season 5 and dive into all the essential learnings from an action-packed sea…

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The History and Future of Space Stations | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 38:38

4M ago38:38

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes Stations in spa…

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#75 NASA's Project Gemini was a spectacular program that bridged the gap from Project Mercury to Apollo. Gemini developed the incredible technology and techniques needed for the lunar program 10:59

4M ago10:59

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Send us a text Nasa had accomplished spaceflight with Project Mercury but the gap to Apollo was still huge. How do you dock two spacecraft in flight and how do crews live in a tiny spacecraft for lunar length flights. These are just a couple of the questions that NASA needed to answer. Gemini was just the project to resolve all of these issues. It …

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Episode 15: Reimagining Real Estate Through a Hospitality Lens: Anthony Rossi on Property Management for Districts 23:01

4M ago23:01

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Great spaces aren’t just built—they’re experienced. In this episode, Anthony Rossi, Director of Property Management for RCP Companies, shares how a hospitality mindset is shaping the future of real estate development. From revitalizing old malls into vibrant, walkable communities to ensuring every space feels like it has always belonged, Anthony di…

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Are Wormholes Possible? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 26:12

5M ago26:12

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes Wormholes, port…

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Episode 14: Investing in the Vision: Restaurateur Yunus Hasan on the HX Brands expansion across MidCity 32:14

5M ago32:14

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In this episode, we sit down with Yunus Hasan, Co-Founder of HX Brands, to explore the remarkable partnership between his company and the visionary team behind MidCity. Yunus shares the journey of bringing Tous Les Jours, a beloved Korean bakery, to Huntsville, making it the first franchise in Alabama, and how the MidCity District played a pivotal …

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Are Red Dwarf Star Systems Habitable? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 34:15

5M ago34:15

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes Red dwarf stars…

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#74 At the beginning of the space race, Project Mercury was NASA’s first human crewed spaceflight program, and it was a significant step on the road to the moon. Let’s dive into the vault and check it ... 11:28

5M ago11:28

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Send us a text Back in the late 1950s, NASA was formed. Its first job was to put together a human crewed spaceflight program and put an astronaut into orbit - safely. This was Project Mercury. There were some uncrewed developmental flights and then six crewed flights between 1961 and 1963, this was an enormously significant step toward the Apollo m…

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Episode 13: 2024 MidCity Year in Review 34:18

5M ago34:18

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From iconic moments like Billy Strings joining Leftover Salmon on stage at WhistleStop to the thrill of back-to-back events across the district, 2024 was unforgettable. This year wasn’t just about the events—it was about progress. With new buildings going up, exciting restaurants opening their doors, and multi-family living spaces coming to life, M…

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Going Interstellar: Will Humanity Ever Reach for the Stars? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 37:01

6M ago37:01

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes The dream of in…

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The Coming Age of Astrobiology with Kenneth Goodis-Gordon | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 33:48

6M ago33:48

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Guest | Kenneth Goodis-Gordon, Ph.D candidate and Graduate Research Assistant, University of Central Florida On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-goodis-gordon-05217a130/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kenny.gordon.18 Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s…

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#73 NASA’s Project Mercury Monument has turned 60! It’s a tribute to America's first attempt at human space flight. The monument has a time capsule that is scheduled to stay sealed for 500 years! Let’s ... 6:02

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Send us a text Project Mercury was NASA’s first attempt at human crewed space flight. It sent Alan Shepard into space, and John Glenn into orbit, among four other landmark flights over 5 years. By 1963 it was done, and NASA was ready to launch Gemini, its next project. But being such a groundbreaking project, in 1964 NASA paid tribute to Mercury wi…

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The Space Race - Part II | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 23:01

6M ago23:01

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes In 1966, NASA a…

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The Space Race: the American and Soviet Space Programs | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 23:27

7M ago23:27

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes The American an…

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Episode 12: The Apartment Boom in Huntsville: Insights from Mike Gross of RCP 18:06

7M ago18:06

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In this latest episode of The Makers of MidCity, Mike Gross, Multifamily Asset Manager at RCP Companies, delves into Huntsville's apartment boom since 2020, attributing it to the city's surge in job growth and the resulting demand for housing to accommodate new residents. With many newcomers opting to rent initially to get a feel for their new comm…

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#72 The space pioneers from Earth weren’t humans, what? That’s right, long before humans launched into space, there were a whole team of dogs, monkeys, chimps, insects and more, who rode rockets to space ... 9:21

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Send us a text When Yuri Gagarin blasted into orbit in 1961 to become the first human in space, he was already 14 years behind the first animals from Earth. The fruit flies that were flew to space in 1947 were just the first of many different animals in the decade and a half before Gagarin’s orbital flight that were used to test equipment and livin…

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India's Space Program | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 26:13

7M ago26:13

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes From its incept…

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Islamic and Hindu Astronomers of the Middle Ages | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 18:47

8M ago18:47

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes During the Midd…

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Episode 11: Importance of the Farmers: Inside Henry Family Farms’ Market Success at MidCity 27:44

8M ago27:44

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity Podcast, we chat with Henry Family Farms about growing up surrounded by food, family, and the art of cooking. Discover how a passion for farm-to-table experiences has influenced their journey and shaped their role in our community and as a regular vendor at the Market at MidCity. https://www.henrysfamilyfarm…

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China's Space Program | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 28:58

8M ago28:58

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes Since the turn …

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Demystifying B2B Partnerships with Adam Glazer, President of Partner Commerce 31:43

8M ago31:43

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In this episode, Adam Glazer, President of Partner Commerce—a leading affiliate and partner marketing agency specializing in B2B brands—joins host Todd Crawford to discuss the key differences between B2C and B2B affiliate marketing. They dive into the unique challenges of tracking the impact of B2B affiliate marketing and explore strategies to over…

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#71 Earth has a new moon! For about the next 8 weeks... Asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by Earth's gravity before returning to its normal solar orbit. 6:21

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Send us a text Earth has a new moon! well, for about 8 weeks anyway. Asteroid 2024 PT5 has been captured by Earth’s gravity and will be in orbit until late November 2024. This is really unusual and there have only been a few confirmed mini moons in the past. Our new temporary neighbour is only about 11 metres across and won’t be visible to anyone w…

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Where is Everybody? The SETI Paradox | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 21:51

8M ago21:51

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes What if the rea…

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Episode 10: Building a Creative Future: Asé Selah on Art, Education, and Community 41:26

8M ago41:26

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Local artist Asé Selah, featured as our next guest on The Makers of MidCity Podcast, shares his vision for the future of MidCity: more galleries and deeper connections with North Huntsville and the Downtown districts. As MidCity continues to grow, Ase's artistic contributions are shaping the community's creative landscape. His impact is already und…

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Rising Stars: Rocket Lab | A Conversation with Sir Peter Beck | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 42:47

9M ago42:47

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Guest | Sir Peter Beck, Founder & CEO, Rocket Lab [@RocketLab] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-beck-ab7b63b/ On Twitter | https://x.com/Peter_J_Beck Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you intereste…

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Indigenous Astronomy: The Legacy of the Aztecs | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 42:47

9M ago42:47

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes The Aztec Empir…

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