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Epic space stories. From the first Moon landing, to Apollo 13, to the Space Shuttle. Told by the people who made them happen. NEW: Season 3: The Space Shuttle. A sci-fi dream that changed spaceflight forever. From the boldest test flight in history to one of Nasa’s darkest days – the Challenger disaster. Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells the awe-inspiring story of the programme that brought triumph and tragedy. Some scenes in this series use recreated sound effects. Season 2: Apollo ...
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Unexpected Elements

BBC World Service

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The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way.
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16 Sunsets

Antica & Telltale Studios

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"16 Sunsets" is a captivating 10-part podcast series that explores the dramatic history of NASA's Space Shuttle program, crafted by the award-winning team behind "13 Minutes to the Moon." Hosted by renowned space storyteller Kevin Fong and featuring music by Christian Lundberg from Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Composers' Collective, the series recounts the birth of the Shuttle era through the eyes of those who built and flew it. From the Shuttle's audacious first flight in 1981 with Comman ...
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Talking Space

Gene Mikulka ,Mark Ratterman, Dr. Kat Robison, Larry Herrin, Heather Smith, and Sawyer Rosenstein (emeritus),

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A Free and Open Exchange of Ideas and Opinions on All Things Space. If it's above the Kármán Line, it's on our radar. Now at https://talkingspaceonline.com!
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Space and Things

And Things Productions

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A weekly podcast devoted to the exploration of space, with updates on what is happening in the space flight world as well as looking back at some of the key moments and figures involved with the evolution of space flight. Presented by historian Emily Carney and space nerd Dave Giles. More info: https://www.spaceandthingspodcast.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spaceandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Houston We Have a Podcast

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible.
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All New Podcasts from USA’s Greatest Living Aviator!“Hoot Gibson’s Hangar”. The podcast will be a weekly visit with Robert "Hoot" Gibson, and his fascinating guests from across the entire aviation spectrum.Hear Hoot’s first-person accounts of his combat missions, his time at Miramar’s Top Gun School, his experiences at the Navy Patuxent River Test Pilot School, his classified Department of Defense Space Shuttle missions, his hair-raising flights as a Formula I and Unlimited Class Air Racer, ...
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NASACast Audio

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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NASACast combines the content of all the NASACast subject area podcasts into a single omnibus podcast. Here you'll find the latest news and features on NASA's missions as well as the popular "This Week @NASA" newsreel.
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Andy and Elton cover each episode of the 1998 HBO mini-series. Starting with the 1995 film Apollo 13 which acted as a springboard for the series to cover the Apollo era of spaceflight and beyond. There is a Facebook group which we encourage you to join and you can find more shows over at RogueTwoMedia.com
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Strange New Takes

Nach Karnik, Bill Woywod, Rudy Kasbekar, Emily Bowen-Marler, Adam Bowen, Reed Dressler

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Come talk Star Trek with us! Strange New Takes is a Trek podcast brought to you by seven Trekkies from the United States. Nominally covering Strange New Worlds, our podcast also reviews other new Trek like Lower Decks, Prodigy, Picard & Discovery and brings you retro reviews of older Star Trek shows and movies. We unapologetically love all Star Trek and hope you'll join us on our continuing mission to discover strange new takes. To seek out new views and new opinions. To boldly go wherever t ...
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Discussing Trek

Discussing Network

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Discussing Trek is the ultimate podcast for all things Star Trek! Whether you're a lifelong Trekkie or just beginning your journey into the final frontier, our passionate hosts explore the rich universe of Star Trek, diving deep into each series, dissecting iconic episodes, and analyzing beloved characters. Join our vibrant community of fellow fans as we embark on an unforgettable exploration of all things Trek! In addition, expect more tangential science-fiction related content. Stay tuned! ...
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Trust: Without it, you can’t build a relationship, a team, or a business. But what is it exactly, and how do you get trust back when you’ve lost it? Trustonomy examines moments in history when businesses and organizations suffered because they lost the trust of their customers, employees, and stakeholders. These stories will make you rethink your approach to privacy, consent, data, risk, and workplace culture. You’ll learn why trust matters, how to grow and guard it, and how to repair it if ...
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Trek Marry Kill

Trek Marry Kill

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There are 967 episodes of Star Trek. Some are good, some are great, and the rest we'll still watch from time to time because, why not? Star Trek is like pizza or sex: even when it's bad, it's still kinda good. It's a Star Trek podcast that seeks to establish the pecking order for its extensive canon. Which episodes are classic examples of Star Trek or simply good (TREK), which are all-timers (MARRY), and which are episodes that are okay to watch just once and then forget about (KILL)? Hosts ...
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CELEBRATING 1O YEARS! Trek Geeks: A Star Trek Podcast is your ultimate destination for celebrating the Star Trek universe in all its forms. Hosted by passionate fans Bill Smith and Dan Davidson, this weekly podcast dives into the adventures, themes, and cultural impact of Star Trek. From the iconic Original Series to the latest episodes of Strange New Worlds, Trek Geeks explores the heart of what makes Star Trek so beloved while sharing thoughtful commentary, fun discussions, and engaging st ...
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WE ARE STARFLEET is a podcast dedicated to Star Trek: Discovery, Strange New Worlds and soon Starfleet Academy, hosted by Mike Slamer, Ian Buckley, Craig McKenzie & Ashley Thomas with a host of Trekkie guests. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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The Great Fail

Debra Chen

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The Great Fail is a true crime inspired, business podcast that examines the greatest success stories of the most prominent and prolific companies, brands, and people and what led to their demise. If you love true crime and stories of massive failures, you've come to the right place! Here we take a forensic look at stories that will irk you, shock you, and have you picking your jaw up off the floor, all while learning the oftentimes avoidable, mistakes that have ended the lives of companies a ...
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Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series. A small Scottish island is shocked to find itself home to a brand new space program. When two tech entrepreneurs announce their plan to make one of the local kids the world’s first child astronaut, nothing is ever the same again. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – ta ...
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"The Wing Wag" is a podcast for all things general aviation. Are tailwheel or nosewheel airplanes better? What is it like to own an airplane? How do you pick the right flight school? All these and more will be answered on "The Wing Wag". Your pilot will be Jack Olinde, an aviator and owner of an aviation company and flight school in Central Florida. Each episode, Jack will navigate an aviation topic either flying solo or with a copilot. Join us as we take to the skies in each episode, and if ...
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Cosmic Crit is a weekly Actual Play podcast centered on the new Starfinder RPG from Paizo. Listen to the shenanigans as a seasoned GM, a couple of noobs, and some RPG veterans explore the galaxy and fight monsters on behalf of the Starfinder Society. It's a little roleplay, a lot of natural 20s (we hope), and plenty of fun.
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Crystal Blue

Bloody FM

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Crystal Blue is a sci-fi audio drama about fifteen military outcasts that evade dishonorable discharge and are instead sent to a remote grouping of planets known as the Theras. Thera II houses the base known as Crystal Blue, where each member is forced to work a specific job such as building air purifier towers, maintaining the base, or monitoring space travel. It's a boring job, but someone as to do it. But things get crazy when a mysterious shuttle crash lands on the planet, holding some s ...
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Author, Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot, & Veteran of 5 Space Shuttle Missions, Captain Robert "Hoot" Gibson discusses his books, as well as his fighter pilot experiences in the Vietnam War, & his Space Shuttle Missions...Including piloting the 1st untethered astronaut spacewalk mission STS-41B & his perilous top secret mission STS-27R…
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The Absalom Adventurers find themselves stuck in a multidimensional malfunctioning robot, so that means another long commute to their job. When they finally get the doors open though they’ve accessed the fabled Ghost Levels of the space station, and in seeking advice from a security robot promptly get attacked for their troubles, all that and more …
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Tears of joy, tears of sadness, tears of frustration or tears of pain - humans are thought to be the only animals that cry tears of emotion. CrowdScience listener Lizzy wants to know: why do we cry for emotional reasons? What is its evolutionary benefit? And why do some people cry more than others? It turns out that humans cry three types of tear: …
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The Miss Universe peageant final has us considering the science of beauty. How much of our perception of beauty is genetic, and how much is down to personal experiences? We also look at the science behind competitions and the audience effect. Why do we sometimes perform better when we’re watched? Also on the show, Oxford professor Marcus du Sautoy …
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The Space Shuttle Orbiter frequently landed far from its launch site. The orbiter could not fly on its own, so NASA developed the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to bring it back to the launch site at Kennedy Space Center. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is a heavily modified Boeing 747 that had mounts on its back to support the orbiter. Little did NASA know…
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We have a special guest! Seán Ferrick of Trek Culture joins John and Jesse to discuss what we are thankful for for Trek Year 2025! Send your voice hail to OPN Email your call to [email protected] Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpi…
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GET AWAY, CAMP! Bryan and Kristen stumble into Tom Paris's 1930s sci fi serial adventure and find it a threat to good taste just as a species of photonic beings perceive the characters in the holodeck to be. Voyager does a black and white episode, as was the style at the time, and Kate Mulgrew gets a chance to flex an acting muscle. Is it a TREK, M…
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Patrick is joined by most of the Cosmic Crit crew to play some Starfinder 2.0 Playtest with the beginning of “A Cosmic Birthday”. Can four weirdos come together after having a noxious nightmare about the end of a world and do the unthinkable: Find a job in this economy? Find out on the this week’s episode of Cosmic Crit 2.0!…
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Tsunamis destroy buildings, habitats and danger to everything in its path on land. But how do they affect life under the water? That's what CrowdScience listener Alvyn wants to know, and presenter Anand Jagatia is searching beneath the waves for answers. Anand meets Professor Syamsidik who is learning about how tsuanami waves are formed to help pro…
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A 150-year-old bottle of Arctic Ale is being uncapped, which got the team talking about all things related to yeast, beer, and opening things. First, we hear about a rare condition where the body brews its own alcohol. Next up, we find out that small amounts of alcohol make male fruit flies more attractive. We’re then joined in the studio by food h…
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Imagine that you're an airline pilot flying a standard red-eye route. You've done this route dozens of times before with very little variation, and this time looks to be no different. All of a sudden the primary flight display shows a flashing red alert and an automated voice saying "PULL UP, PULL UP, PULL UP" fills the cockpit. From experience you…
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton gaze into orbs while determining Trek's most uniquely bland characters. From Picard's oft-ignored Romulan protege, to Naomi Wildman's vanishing mom and two milquetoast Bajoran spiritual leaders, the duo weigh in. Plus, the hosts mourn the death of the Kelvin-verse. Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as…
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LICENSE TO BOND? Is this homage to James Bond our hosts' cuppa tea? Dr. Bashir becomes more interesting and a fair bit cooler putting on a tux, but it has the opposite effect on Garak, who becomes a total nag in this one. Meanwhile, a transporter accident creates a holosuite mishap that can only be solved with a Bondsian climax. The grades begin at…
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In your final moments, they say, you may walk down a tunnel of light. You might rise above your body, watching the scene below before passing into another world. Perhaps you’ll be met by glowing figures, see your life flash before your eyes, or feel a deep, unearthly calm. These are the stories of people who’ve reached the edge of death and returne…
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As rescue and relief efforts in the Caribbean are ongoing after Hurricane Melissa, Unexpected Elements looks at the science of storms. We explore how AI might help us better predict the weather patterns, and whether it could act as an early warning signal to help us prepare for natural disasters, and we look at what a sinkhole off the Coast of Beli…
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Once you get your pilots' license, it's easy to view flying as a chore, something that you must do every month to stay current. The real joy of flying comes from the adventures that having a pilots' license opens up to you. This week, I am joined by my Kiara to discuss some of the adventures that we have done together in the airplane, and the ones …
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Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham get up-close with a Moon lander taking shape at Astrobotic in Pittsburgh. The first woman to pilot and command the Space Shuttle, Eileen Collins, discusses a new film about her life: Space Woman. Plus, two new space quilts, complete with UFOs, at the Royal Astronomical Society... Like this podcast? Please help us b…
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Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham get up-close with a Moon lander taking shape at Astrobotic in Pittsburgh. The first woman to pilot and command the Space Shuttle, Eileen Collins, discusses a new film about her life: Space Woman. Plus, two new space quilts, complete with UFOs, at the Royal Astronomical Society... Like this podcast? Please help us b…
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Julian Brown of Strange New Pod joins John, Jesse, and Cam to look back at season 3 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds! Send your voice hail to OPN Email your call to [email protected] Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpike.bsky.social…
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ZOMBIES AND INSUBORDINATION. Pike and M'Benga go "off book" to find a flower to cure Captain Batel of her Gorn infection only to come across a research station now overrun by zombies. Complicating matters is the arrival of a Klingon woman on a question for vengeance. Meanwhile, Ortegas butts heads with Number One. Will Bryan & Kristen TREK, MARRY, …
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For some they’re the stuff of nightmares, but many of us can’t get enough of horror films. For Halloween, CrowdScience investigates the science of why we enjoy films that scare the living daylights out of us. CrowdScience listener Maria from Taiwan is one of those people who would rather avoid frightening films, yet her husband loves them and is al…
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EMMY AND ACADEMY AWARD WINNER This week, we're beyond thrilled to welcome a true legend of Star Trek and Hollywood craftsmanship — the one and only Doug Drexler! From his early days in the makeup department on Star Trek: The Next Generation to his groundbreaking work in visual effects on Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and Battlestar Galactica, Doug's…
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BITS AND BYTES. A couple of episodes jam-packed with comedy bits greets Bryan and Katie (Geekscape's Christian Cringe and Napping Through Happy Hour podcasts) in this month's animated spotlight on Lower Decks. Does Captain Freeman's IT work rise to the level of expert? Can Tendi overcome family traditions? Do Boimler & Rutherford realize they've lo…
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The daylight robbery of precious crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris has us stealing your attention to inspect heists and crime scenes in science. We explore how stealthy spiders use tricks and deceit to rob precious prey from one another, and we look at how seagulls and other birds have the advantage when it comes to stealing food from hu…
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Join us this week for a chilling Halloween tale! We will be reading "The Horror of the Heights" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, an early aviation horror story about the creatures that lurk beyond the clouds. Originally published in 1913, just 10 years after the Wright brothers' first flight, this story brings together aviation and science fiction terror…
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Join us to unpack the high-stakes Strange New Worlds Season 3 finale, "New Life and New Civilizations" — a potential series ending? We examine the tragic, redemptive fates of Captains Pike and Batel; Batel's destiny as the Beholder gives Pike an Inner Light-esque gift. We'll also break down the Vezda's ancient evil and explore the episode's finalit…
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It’s a Halloween variety show, Open Pike style! 🎃 First, the crew beams down to discuss Star Trek: The Original Series classic “Catspaw”—a spooky, campy delight filled with cobwebs, castles, and that darn cat. Not to mention one of the best puns in Star Trek history! Then, Strange New Worlds writers Alan B. McElroy (“Terrarium”) and Kathryn Lyn (“W…
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SCREAM QUEEN JOLENE? Bryan is joined by actor-producer Curtis Fortier, creator of the web series 12 Sided Die, to engage with Star Trek's first non-Borg zombie story involving Captain Archer, T'Pol, and a ship of zombified Vulcans. Is this side quest in the Hunt for the Xindi season of Enterprise a TREK, MARRY, or KILL? The grades begin at (32:50).…
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The galaxy is calling once again, and Thursday Night Geeks presented by FanSets is answering! This week, Bill and Dan take a deep dive into Season 3, Episode 4 of Strange New Worlds, "A Space Adventure Hour." With a title like that, you know fans are in for a ride that blends exploration, danger, and the kind of heartfelt storytelling the series ha…
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We all know insects are important, but one CrowdScience listener worries that they don’t seem to have equal billing when it comes to human love and attention. In Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, listener Ruth loves to sit and listen to the birds, the bees and the hoverflies as they go about their daily chores. And it’s got her wondering why bees and b…
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Europe has a new entry/exit system based on biometric data. But what exactly is the science behind biometric data, how can we ensure it’s used responsibly, and can it be cracked? We also look at how some animals use dung as biometric data with Dr. Adrian Shrader, how your walk can be used to ID you from Professor Mark Nixon, and why gold has its ow…
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Aviation was born with the balloon when, in 1783, the first manned hot air balloon rose off the French soil. But ever since the Wright brothers made their first flight out of Kitty Hawk in 1903, the balloon has been vastly overshadowed by the airplane. With the advent of space tourism, the balloon could rise again to the forefront of aviation! Join…
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Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton debate whether or not risk really is their business while citing their picks for the best five-minute sequence in Trek history. From Kirk's iconic Return to Tomorrow speech, to Sisko's lingering baseball and the destructive fate of the USS Kelvin, the duo break down why each of these legendary moments continue to end…
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STUPID SEXY KORBY. Spock and Dr. Korby must fight through a mass delusion foisted on the Enterprise crew by Trelane, who it turns out is a member of the Q Continuum. Bryan & Kristen discuss the worst weddings they've attended and argue about the possibility that this episode was based on the Lindsay Lohan movie "Irish Wish." The grades begin at (25…
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Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers join the OPN crew to look back at season 3. We discuss strikes, Gorn, Comics, and ....Who? Send your voice hail to OPN Email your call to [email protected] Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpike…
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How would you record a special moment? Maybe you could take a photograph, film a little video, or record some audio. We have lots of ways of recording what life LOOKS and SOUNDS like, but is the same true for the other senses? What if you wanted to record the smells that greet you on entering your favourite restaurant? Or record the way your loved …
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Record high gold prices have us looking at the science of inflation, why gold is leaking from volcanoes, and entomologist Katy Prudic explains why shiny gold can be a good color for camouflage. Plus the dark science going on in a gold mine, whether we can move at the speed of light, and the debate around golden rice. All that, plus more unexpected …
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Probably not, but maybe. Definitely don't do it without first checking to see if your plane has an auto gas STC. This episode is all about aviation gas (avgas). Why does it still contain lead when leaded auto gas was phased out 50 years ago? Why does avgas have 2 octane ratings instead of just 1? What makes ethanol so dangerous for airplanes? Join …
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NYCC brought us new Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy teasers! Enjoy our nuanced and thoughtful discussion... Send your voice hail to OPN Email your call to [email protected] Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpike.b…
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