Best Steve Rubin Podcasts (2025)

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NASA's SLS Anomaly, Daytime Fireball Mysteries, and the Astronaut Imposter Saga 22:06

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Highlights: - NASA's Space Launch System Test Anomaly: During a recent firing test, observers noted unusual exhaust emissions and debris, prompting a thorough investigation into the booster’s performance and future applications for the Artemis missions. - Rare Daytime Fireball Event: A large meteor created a stunning daytime fireball over Georgia, …

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Ep. 1,483 - Supreme Court rulings 42:21

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Private Spaceflight Setbacks, Mars Reconnaissance Innovations, and Nova V462 Lupi's Dazzling Display 20:15

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Highlights: - Private Spaceflight Anomaly: In this episode, we discuss a recent incident involving the Nyx capsule during the SpaceX Transporter 14 mission. Despite a communication loss and a failed parachute deployment leading to a tragic outcome, the Exploration Company views the mission as a partial success, highlighting the technical milestones…

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Steve Inskeep on NPR cuts, Iran, and radio’s place in the podcast era 43:22

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Steve Inskeep has one of the most recognizable names and voices in the country, greeting millions of Americans every morning since the 2000s. This week, Ben and Max bring on the Morning Edition host to talk about NPR’s battle with the Trump administration, the role of public radio in an overcrowded media landscape, and why local journalism matters …

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Ep. 1,482 - Hegseth press conference 40:39

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Webb's Exoplanet Breakthrough, Private Astronauts Make History, and Surprising FRB Origins 17:28

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Highlights: - James Webb Space Telescope's First Exoplanet Discovery: In this episode, we celebrate a monumental achievement by the James Webb Space Telescope as it successfully images its first exoplanet, TWA 7B. This discovery, detailed in the journal Nature, showcases Webb's advanced capabilities in probing the atmospheres of alien worlds, revea…

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Advice Line with Eric Ryan of Method 46:45

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Method co-founder and serial entrepreneur Eric Ryan joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Eric shares his strategies for entering new market categories, and gives an update on his latest venture, Tandy, a functional candy company. First, Aubrey in Tennessee asks how to find a mentor to help her and …

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BTB Authors Tell All: Countess Luann 34:47

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While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love. And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean &…

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Ep. 1,481 - Trump on NATO 41:33

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Who Will Be the Next James Bond? 45:11

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Steve is joined by 007 Magazine founder and editor Graham Rye as they debate the choices for the next cinema 007.By Steve Rubin

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Lunar Lander Mishaps, Milky Way Mysteries, and Venus's Hidden Asteroids 15:57

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Highlights: - ISPACE's Lunar Landers Challenges: In this episode, we delve into the challenges faced by ISPACE as their second lunar lander mission, Resilience, reportedly crashed due to a malfunctioning laser rangefinder. We discuss the implications of this hardware failure during descent and the steps the company is taking to prevent future issue…

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This One's for Me 18:55

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I think this is a perfectly neat, tidy, compact, fun little bouncy piece of music, with a nicely constructed, easy to remember lyric. The problem is, this one has always felt to me like Tom could crank out something like this on the way to the grocery store in about 5 minutes, on any given day of the week. It’s pretty much the only song on this alb…

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Ep. 1,480 - Ceasefire? 40:43

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Dean & Kristen Look Back: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus 13:56

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*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book. Today, they give behind-the-scenes stories and updates on Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, by John Gray, PhD. To hear the full episode, get biweekly episodes of Dean & Kristen Look Back, listen to our complete Patreon-o…

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Deep Space Exploration Breakthroughs: Vera Rubin's 3.2 Billion Pixel Camera, Asteroid Close Calls & AXE4 Mission Updates 18:45

5d ago18:45

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Highlights: - Vera Rubin Observatory's First Images: In this episode, we celebrate the release of the first breathtaking images from the Vera Rubin Observatory, a monumental achievement in deep space exploration. This powerful telescope is set to transform our understanding of the universe over the next decade, capturing comprehensive views of the …

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Eddie Muller, The King of Noir, Talks Classic Crime Cinema and Hollywood’s Dark Side 1:02:58

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In this thrilling episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the guys are joined by none other than Eddie Muller, acclaimed film historian, author, and Turner Classic Movies host, known as The King of Noir. Eddie dives deep into the world of classic film noir, the timeless allure of shadowy streets and moral ambiguity, and how these stories still shape H…

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Ep. 1,479 - Iran strikes back 40:45

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Psyche's Journey Resumes, Starship's Kaboom, and Lunar Calibration Breakthroughs 17:47

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(00:00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily (00:01:18) Psyche mission update (00:02:45) Abell 2255 galaxy cluster (00:06:28) Arcstone mission (00:11:28) June's Bootid meteor shower (00:12:56) SpaceX Starship incident (00:16:26) And that's a wrap! Highlights: - Psyche Mission Update: In this episode, we explore the latest developments from NASA's Psyche m…

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UNTUCKit: Chris Riccobono 1:13:47

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On a trip to Las Vegas, Chris Riccobono found himself wearing the same J.Crew shirt over and over; it was the only dress shirt he had that looked good untucked. All of his other button-downs were too long and looked sloppy. His buddies all said they had the same problem, so Chris decided to seize the opportunity and launch UNTUCKit with a friend. K…

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Turbulent Times for SpaceX, a Monstrous Comet in the Oort Cloud, and Europe's Space Revival 13:16

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Highlights: - SpaceX Starship Explosion: In this episode, we delve into the latest developments from SpaceX as their Starship spacecraft experienced an explosion during a static fire test at the Starbase site. Initial analyses suggest a failure of a composite overwrapped pressure vessel, but thankfully, no injuries were reported. We discuss the imp…

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Ep. 1,478 - How Trump's inner circle feels about the Israel-Iran war 40:46

5d ago40:46

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Space Missions on Hold, Evolving Galaxies, and Searching for Extraterrestrial Life 21:29

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Highlights: - Axiom Mission 4 Update: In this episode, we provide the latest on Axiom Mission 4, which has faced delays as NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX review new launch opportunities following recent repairs on the ISS. The crew remains in quarantine, eagerly waiting for the green light to launch. - SpaceX Starship Setback: We discuss a significa…

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Is journalism bad for The New York Times’ business? with CEO Meredith Kopit Levien 43:53

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The New York Times has weathered incredible changes in the media industry throughout its 174 years – and it’s managed to stay on top through the recent shift to digital, topping podcast charts and becoming a daily app for games and cooking. This week, live from the Cannes Lions festival, Ben and Max are joined by CEO Meredith Kopit Levien to talk a…

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Ep. 1,477 - Juneteenth 41:19

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Stunning Sculptor Galaxy Images, Black Hole Breakthroughs, and Moths Navigating by Stars 17:48

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Highlights: - Stunning Sculptor Galaxy Images: In this episode, we unveil breathtaking new images of the Sculptor Galaxy, captured using the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) at the Very Large Telescope in Chile. These intricate visuals reveal the galaxy's complex systems and have already led to the discovery of 500 new planetary nebulae, sh…

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Advice Line with Marcia Kilgore of Beauty Pie 39:52

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Serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore — founder of brands like Beauty Pie and Soap & Glory — joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders managing uncertainty and risk. Today, we meet Victor in Fort Worth, the co-founder of a Mexican-style sweets and treats venture who wonders if he should focus on expandin…

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BTB Authors Tell All: Florence Williams 33:52

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While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love. And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean &…

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Ep. 1,476 - What is the endgame in Iran? 40:54

8d ago40:54

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Honda's Rocket Revolution, European Aerospace Alliances, and Celebrating Sally Ride's Legacy 7:17

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Highlights: - Honda's Rocket Ventures: In this episode, we explore Honda's surprising foray into the world of space technology, as they successfully launched and landed an experimental reusable rocket. The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) reached nearly 900 feet during its test flight in Japan, showcasing Honda's ambition to enter the satellite launch…

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I Don't Wanna Fight 23:01

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It’s interesting that Mike has never dusted this one off with the Dirty Knobs and I think this goes back to him talking about how difficult a period this was and given the circumstances around its conception you can see why it might be ground he wouldn’t want to revisit. The song was a mainstay on the Echo tour however and in "Spotlight on a Heartb…

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Ep. 1,475 - Jonathan Medved from Israel 41:04

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Mapping Missing Matter, Black Hole Big Bang Theories, and Artificial Solar Eclipses 8:53

12d ago8:53

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Highlights: - Locating the Universe's Missing Matter: In this episode, we unveil a groundbreaking discovery where astronomers have successfully mapped the universe's missing ordinary matter using fast radio bursts. These cosmic flashlights have revealed that a significant portion of matter is lurking in the vast spaces between galaxies, forming an …

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Desi Arnaz: TV Titan 42:08

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Steve interviews author and former journalist Todd S. Purdum all about his concise and fascinating biography Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television.By Steve Rubin

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Paul Saltzman on The Beatles in India, the Segregated South, and His Journey Through History 1:12:36

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In this unforgettable episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the guys sit down with acclaimed producer and director Paul Saltzman. Paul shares powerful stories from his time in the segregated Deep South during the civil rights era and reflects on his transformative journey to India, where he famously met the Beatles at the Maharishi’s ashram. A conve…

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Ep. 1,474 - Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect taken into custody / Michael Oren on the Israel-Iran war 40:53

10d ago40:53

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This is an abbreviated version of The Michael Medved Show. To get the full program, plus premium content, become a subscriber at MedvedMedhead.com or go to MichaelMedved.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Michael Medved

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Earthquake-Tracking Satellites, Space Tourism Updates, and Unveiling the Cosmic Dawn 14:34

13d ago14:34

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Highlights: - New Earthquake-Detecting Satellite: In this episode, we discuss the successful launch of China's CSES-2 satellite, designed to detect electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters like earthquakes. This satellite, launched on June 14, 2025, builds on its predecessor, CSES-1, with enhanced capabilities to monitor global electromagnet…