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How to Get Started in High Power Rocketry | Episode 101
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1:00:24Send us a text In this episode, it's Rocketry 101 for episode 101! We get asked all the time how to get started in the world of high power rocketry, so we figured we'd give some advice. We'd love for your input to be heard, so send us an email to [email protected] Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodca…
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Episode 100 EXTRAVAGANZA w/ Guests and Games! | Episode 100
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2:01:29Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, Shane, Matt, Taylor and Braden play a game of rocketry-themed Jeopardy and get a brief guest pop in from Joe Barnard, Bryce Chanes, and Samantha Kragel! Support the podcast and see BTS and ad-free releases https://patreon.com/aggpod Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send…
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Getting Started in High Performance Rocketry | Episode 99
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55:38Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Shane, and Taylor (later joined by Matt after his HOA meeting) discuss entering high-performance rocketry at each of the certification levels. Vacuum chamber for degassing epoxy: https://amzn.to/3GAuzdU Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and a…
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All Three Certs, One Rocket - $350 Challenge | Episode 98
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1:00:41Send us a text In this episode, Matt, Taylor, Shane (or as you may know him, Postart), and Braden tackle the challenging task of an all-inclusive rocket capable of all three levels of certification in theory. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the sh…
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Our New GIANT Rocket Project! | Episode 97
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1:01:31Send us a text In this episode, we chat about what rockets we're working on and our plans for future launches. We also announce the next Anti-Gravity Group giant rocket project, and it is guaranteed to be a fan favorite! Grab the new Estes Jayhawk with the discount code "ZWW10" to get 10% off! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an …
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$30,000 Rocket Challenge | BONUS Episode Number 96
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1:13:21Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Taylor, Shane, and Matt plot out what they would do for a high-altitude flight if they started with zero components and tools but had $30,000 to spend. Submit your L1/L2/L3 capable rocket here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/toughest-budget-132124027?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=p…
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Joe Hill, Aerotech Propellant Manufacturing Manager | Episode 95
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1:08:46Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by our friend and rocketry OG Joe Hill. He left North Carolina a couple of years ago to work for Aerotech / ISP / RCS and is the Propellant Manufacturing Manager. We talk about his history with high power rocketry and how he got to where he is as well as some cool projects he's worked on! Support the sho…
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Budget Extreme Performance Rocketry w/ Thomas Booska | Episode 94
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1:54:14Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Matt, Shane, and Taylor are joined by Thomas Booska to discuss building high-performance rockets to exceed Mach 3 and beyond with basic designs, low budgets, and different ways of thinking. Thomas has successfully flown rockets over Mach 3.5 that used very basic building materials that don't cost a whole lot,…
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LDRS & NSL West Recap! | Episode 93
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1:14:18Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, Braden, Taylor, Matt, and Shane (or as you may know him, Postart) talk about their experiences at LDRS 43 in Helm, California, and NSL West in Alamosa, Colorado. Be sure to subscribe to The AGG YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAntiGravityGroup Support the show at https://…
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How The Anti-Gravity Group Came to Be | Episode 1 (Re-Mastered)
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1:06:37Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we revisit where it all started in May 2023. The first episode of The AGG Pod lovingly remastered (as best Braden could) to update new listeners and those curious about our history in high-power rocketry and how we all came together. Note: This is before Postart's time in The AGG! Su…
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Brahm Soltes, ESRA Volunteer and Blue Origin Propulsion Engineer | Episode 92
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1:09:21Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, Shane, Braden, and Taylor are joined by Brahm Soltes, who is a former competitor and current volunteer of ESRA, the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association. He joins us to tell us about IREC and his past in high power and experimental rocketry. Want to volunteer or spectate at IREC?…
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IT'S TIME FOR SOME BIG LAUNCHES! | Episode 91
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59:58Send us a text In this episode, Taylor, Shane, and Braden talk about what they're flying at LDRS in California and NSL in Alamosa, Colorado. We also answer some rocket surgeon questions and some fan mail! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show F…
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New Zealand's 398,914ft Space Shot (w/ Dean Spittle) | Episode 90
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1:13:54Send us a text HEADS UP! There is a LOT of visual aspect to this episode. In this episode, Dean Spittle of the New Zealand Rocketry Association joins The Anti-Gravity Group to discuss the recent flight of Meraki II, a hand-built two-stage rocket that went nearly 400,000 feet out of Mt White Station in New Zealand. Support the show at https://patreo…
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Send us a text In this episode, The Anti-Gravity Group discusses Odd-Rocs. What qualifies as an odd-roc? Some classic odd-roc projects throughout rocketry history, and some kits that are currently available to get you right into an odd-roc ASAP! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing an…
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Crazy High Performance Rockets from History | Episode 88
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1:03:24Send us a text In this episode, The Anti-Gravity Group discusses historic high-performance and high-altitude high-power rocket flights through history. These discussions include OuR Project, rockets by Jim Jarvis, Derek DeVille's Qu8K Carmack Prize attempt, and more. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast…
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LIGHTNING ROUND Live Bonus Episode | Episode 87
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1:06:51Send us a text In this episode, we hit on a bunch of topics that folks requested us to talk about that don't really necessitate an entire episode. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https:…
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Historic Massive Rocket Projects! | Episode 86
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1:15:21Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Grou Podcast, Postart is missing because of technical issues, Matt gets bullied, and we discuss legendary big rocket projects from the 90s into the early 2010s. This includes projects by Gates Brothers Rocketry, Wedge Oldham, and projects like Downright Ignorant and Project 463. Support the show at…
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Space for Improvement w/ Joe Barnard and Braden Carlson
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15:20Send us a text Introducing Space for Improvement! A new podcast hosted by The Anti-Gravity Group's very own Braden Carlson and Joe Barnard of BPS.space. If you want to give it a listen, check it out on YouTube or wherever you find podcasts below! New episodes of Space for Improvement drop on Wednesdays. https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceforImprovement …
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Small Mistakes, Big Consequences | Episode 85
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1:11:47Send us a text In this episode, we discuss small mistakes in the world of high power rocketry that can lead to very expensive and destructive consequences. Make a checklist if you need to, because you won't want to miss these steps! Check out Spae for Improvement with Braden and Joe Barnard! https://youtu.be/nc-mYI9AxoU?si=D2SrrSw1vZL6qZr0 Support …
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the phenomenal two-stage flights at The Argonia Cup in Argonia, KS, and our personal flights at the same-time public launch known as Kloudburst. Or, as we call it, Kloudbust. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Su…
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What's the Best Epoxy? Our Epoxy Tier List (and yours, too)
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1:05:46Send us a text In this episode, we take a plunge off the deep end and rank a bunch of different epoxies. We build out our tier list in front of a live audience and then see where you all rank them as well! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show …
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High Power Rocketry Terms You Need to Know!
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1:06:33Send us a text What is a CATO? What about a shred? A Landshark? In this episode, The Anti-Gravity Group discusses all of the rocketry terms and phrases they can think of and get some help from you fine folks on Patreon! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Sup…
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These Things are Pointless in Rocketry...or Are They? | Episode 80
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1:19:34Send us a text In this episode, we talk about some run-of-the-mill building techniques, flying techniques, and more that seem to be accepted as the norm but are, in fact, pointless to some extent. Of course, it's an open-ended conversation full of opinions, and we'd love to hear yours, too! Drop us a line via email or the fan mail link! Support the…
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We Ruined Eachother's Dreams...and Yours Too! | BONUS LIVE Episode #81
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53:52Send us a text In this episode we play a game of "evil genie" where each of us brings a wish to the table and the others grant it with some special circumstances. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@ro…
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Fined for Failures in Rocketry? Guaranteed CATOs? Would You Rather Returns! | Episode 79
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1:24:55Send us a text In this episode, The Anti-Gravity Group is joined by Eric Beavers, a guest host and friend of the podcast! We play another awesome game of Would You Rather with the world of rocketry and take some questions from Patreon supporters! Make sure you're subscribed to the new AGG channel on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAntiGravityG…
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Estes Engineer Discusses the NEW Two-Stage Pro Series II Kit! | Episode 78
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56:15Send us a text In this episode, Adam Knippa from Estes discusses the new Vogel Pro Series II two-stage rocket kit. As the designer, Adam has some great insight for our questions and yours about this awesome all-new high-power capable Estes kit! Subscribe to the new AGG channel! https://youtube.com/@theantigravitygroup?si=Apd-Emf53FSBkjSu Use code "…
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Our Two-Stage 60,000-Foot Attempt | Episode 77
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56:50Send us a text In this episode, the whole AGG gets together to read some fan mail, and Braden and Taylor talk about their minimum diameter M to K two-stage attempt at FAR. Want to send us something? Here's the PO Box! Braden Carlson 16333 Green Tree Blvd PO Box 2933 Victorville, CA 92393 Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email …
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Building HUGE Rockets for LITTLE Money | Episode 76
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1:31:41Send us a text In this episode, Tripoli Board of Directors member Bryce Chanes joins us for a discussion on building giant rockets without spending a ton of money doing so. Though big rockets can get quite expensive, Bryce is a master of keeping costs down. Check out his TRF build thread for the iconic SaSQUATch project: https://www.rocketryforum.c…
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A New Rocketry Contest! | Episode 75
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1:16:36Send us a text In this episode, Shane, Taylor, and Braden talk about the new Skippy contest for LDRS 43, as well as what projects we're working on and Braden's recent Punisher destruction incident. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow B…
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The Argonia Cup: An Awesome College Rocket Competition (ft. Amy Howell and Cory Brennan) |
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1:06:50Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by Tripoli Board of Directors member Amy Howell and Kloudbusters Prefect Cory Brennan to discuss the Argonia Cup. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocket…
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The BEST Rocket Motors by Size | Episode 73
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1:16:48Send us a text In this episode, The Anti-Gravity Group discusses what they believe to be the best motors based on diameter. Additionally, we read input from users via Patreon on what they believe to be the best motors based on size! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising…
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How Long Do Rockets Last? | Episode 72
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1:16:11Send us a text In this episode, we talk about some of our oldest rockets as well as some of the oldest out there still flying from Patreon and friends of the show! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@r…
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Are These Rocket Flights Even Possible? | Episode 71
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1:02:00Send us a text In this episode, we turn to the Patreon comments and our own recommendations for what combination of rocket motors we should put in our 12-inch Wildman Punisher and our 9-inch Double Arcas high-power rockets. We discuss whether some of these are even remotely possible. Want to join the conversation? Join for FREE at: https://patreon.…
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Our 2025 Rocketry Resolutions! | Episode 70
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1:01:36Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the things we want to achieve in the year 2025! Want to join the conversation next time? Join for FREE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden He…
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OUR FINAL PODCAST EPISODE of 2024 | Episode 69
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1:26:45Send us a text Braden, Shane, Taylor, and Matt gather for the final time in 2024! We talk about the podcast's stats and cool flights we saw this year, and, of course, we put together a tier list of cookies, as good rocketeers do. Want to join the conversation? https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an em…
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Our Dumbest Mistakes to Date | Episode 68
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1:04:28Send us a text Shane, Braden, and Taylor discuss their dumbest mistakes to date while integrating stories from the listeners via Patreon. Want to join in on the conversation? Join for FREE at https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages…
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The Propellant Tier List | LIVE Bonus Episode 67
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1:07:32Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Shane, and Taylor rank all of the commercially available propellants. Want to join in the conversation? Sign up for FREE at: https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Br…
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Rocketry Gifts for The Holiday Season | Episode 66
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1:05:44Send us a text In this episode, we discuss some awesome holiday gifts from the rocketry world at price points of under $50, under $100, and under $200. We also took to integrating to the Patreon comments throughout the video to broaden the conversation a bit. Want to send Braden or Postart something? Use this address: Braden Carlson 16333 Green Tre…
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Send us a text In this episode, we reflect on our 2024 Rocket Resolutions that we stated at the beginning of the year and compare them to how we did. Did we achieve all our goals, or are we massive failures? Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the sho…
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AWESOME Rocket Motors Under $100 | Episode 63
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58:47Send us a text We've talked awesome rockets that are under $100, now we're talking awesome rocket motors under $100! For this episode, we mostly focused on high power stuff, since we recently did and episode on our favorite mid-power motors. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and ad…
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HOLIDAY SALES ARE COMING! What Are YOU Shopping For? | AGG LIVE Episode 62
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1:03:48Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the upcoming holiday sales for the world of High Power Rocketry! Get 10% off your Estes order with this link: https://estesrockets.com//discount/ZWW10 Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Br…
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We Flew the Giant Rocket Again! New Altitude Record! | Episode 61
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1:04:55Send us a text In this episode, the full gang discusses our trip to Midwest Power and the third flight of our 12" diameter high-power rocket. It achieved a new altitude record of nearly 16,000 feet. We also discuss plans for the next flight and other awesome stuff we saw at Midwest Power, as well as things we bought and won at the raffle! Support t…
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Coolest Cert Flights We've Seen? Live Q&A Bonus Episode! | Episode 60
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1:06:58Send us a text In this special live-recorded bonus episode, Taylor, Braden, Shane (or, as you may know him, Postart), and Macho Matt field some questions from our email and the live chat to get YOU the answers YOU deserve! Want to join in the conversation? Make a FREE Patreon account here! https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https:/…
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Send us a text Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: https://www.youtube.com/@the_rocketchannel F…
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss Midwest Power, what we all do for a living, what rocket stuff we're excited for that's coming out, and most importantly, what kind of candy Matt should be eating. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show …
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Awesome Rockets Under $100 | Episode 58
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1:01:41Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Shane, and Taylor discuss some awesome rocket kits for under $100. These span the range of low-power to high-power and come in all sorts of materials, from cardboard to fiberglass and canvas phenolic! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and adv…
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The Dreaded Build Pile | Episode 57
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1:11:55Send us a text In this episode, we discuss our vast collections of rocket kits and scratch projects that we have yet to build. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/…
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Ask an Estes Employee! Adam Knippa of Estes Industries | Episode 56
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1:03:06Send us a text In this episode, Adam Knippa, design engineer for Estes Industries, joins the show and answers questions about everyday life and what he does for Estes. We discuss kits that are on the horizon and fun things to come! If you have any further questions for Adam, shoot us a text message or comment on the YouTube version of this podcast …
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We Roast Your Rockets | BONUS Episode 55
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1:00:10Send us a text In this episode, we take turns roasting each other's rockets and then roast some of yours! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.…
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Affordable Fun! Our Favorite Mid-Power Rockets | Episode 54
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1:11:32Send us a text In this episode, we talk about our favorite mid-power rockets and motors. Use this link for 10% off your Estes order! https://estesrockets.com//discount/ZWW10 Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to [email protected] to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://yout…
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