Best Apollo Program Podcasts (2025)

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Astrophotography and a snapshot of the space economy 28:00

5h ago28:00

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The Orlando Museum of Art and the Central Florida Astronomical Society are hoping to inspire people to see the connection between art and space. Plus, we take a look at how the space economy is fairing under the new presidential administration and its policy changes.By Marian Summerall, Brendan Byrne

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Celebrating 45 years of The Planetary Society at the Cosmic Shores Gala 59:56

6d ago59:56

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Join us aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary for a celebration of The Planetary Society’s 45th anniversary. In this special episode of Planetary Radio, we bring you highlights from our Cosmic Shores Gala, where members, scientists, space advocates, and special guests came together to honor the past and look boldly to the future. You’ll hear from CEO …

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Planets eaten by stars and one astronaut’s guide to infinite possibilities 28:00

7d ago28:00

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In our own galaxy, a planet’s orbit slowly got closer and closer to a star, resulting in the star gobbling up its own planet. Plus, one veteran astronaut is using his inspiration from his space career to inspire others to reach for the stars.By Brendan Byrne, Marian Summerall

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

7d 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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Passback budget breakdown: A 47% cut to NASA science 59:51

13d ago59:51

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NASA’s science programs are facing the largest proposed budget cut in more than 40 years. This staggering 47%reduction could cancel missions, waste billions in U.S. taxpayer investments, and unravel decades of discovery. In this episode of Planetary Radio, host Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Casey Dreier, The Planetary Society’s Chief of Space Policy,…

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

14d 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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A curious carbon finding on Mars and the prospect of space pirates 28:00

14d ago28:00

28:00

One of the rovers on Mars made a big discovery on the red planet: the largest organic carbon molecules to date. This discovery could lead scientists closer to answering the age-old question: could there have been life on Mars? Plus, just like pirates roam the seas, the idea of pirates or criminals in space could be more of a reality than science fi…

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Why is Mars red? A new clue to the history of habitability in Martian dust 54:56

21d ago54:56

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For decades, scientists hypothesized that Mars’ reddish color came from hematite, an iron oxide thought to have formed through dry oxidation after Mars lost its water. But new research suggests the story is more complex—and more watery—than we once imagined. In this episode, planetary scientist Adomas (Adam) Valantinas from Brown University joins h…

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Starliner’s remarkable journey and the human factors of NASA missions 28:00

21d ago28:00

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In an interview with Ars Technica’s Eric Berger, Starliner’s commander Butch Wilmore revealed that the spacecraft’s thruster issues led to one of the most harrowing journeys in his aerospace career. Plus, while we send robots to the moon, the success of a mission begins in the control room.By Marian Summerall, Brendan Byrne

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Space Policy Edition: Lies, Damned Lies, and Space Data 1:09:34

25d ago1:09:34

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The space sector is data-rich but insight-poor. Jack Kuhr, head of research at Payload Space, joins the show to unpack how business, budgeting, and performance data—not spacecraft science—can shape investments, drive growth, and influence policy. Is there a data crisis in the space industry? What gets measured, what gets missed, and how does that s…

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Live from Washington, D.C.: The future of space politics 1:13:53

28d ago1:13:53

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Join Sarah Al-Ahmed and Casey Dreier for a special live recording of Planetary Radio at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., immediately following The Planetary Society’s Day of Action. In this episode, we explore the complex geopolitical landscape NASA faces as it works toward returning humans to the Moon and explorin…

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The Scoop on 'Scopes 28:00

28d ago28:00

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The “Are We There Yet?” team hosted a live panel discussion featuring experts on telescopes at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences. For centuries, telescopes have played a crucial role in science and exploration.The way telescopes work is simple: They magnify distant objects by collecting and focusing light. But through this simplicity, t…

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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

30d ago6:09

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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 special content X.c…

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

1M 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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The Other Moonshot: The untold stories of Apollo’s Black engineers in Los Angeles 58:55

1M ago58:55

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The Apollo program put humans on the Moon, but behind that historic achievement were engineers whose stories have gone largely untold. In this episode, “LA Made: The Other Moonshot” host Joanne Higgins joins Planetary Radio to share the powerful history of Charlie Cheatham, Nate LeVert, and Shelby Jacobs, three Black engineers in Los Angeles who he…

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Moon landers and sipping cocktails in space 28:00

1M ago28:00

28:00

Lunar Trailblazer, a mission to explore water on the lunar surface, is having some issues along its mission. Plus, the book “Alcohol in Space” and documentary explores the idea that alcohol should be more available so people can relax and have an important part of Earth’s culture while away from our home planet.…

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

1M 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

1M 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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The Mars Innovation Workshop 59:39

1M ago59:39

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We take you inside the Mars Innovation Workshop, hosted at the SETI Institute’s headquarters and produced by Explore Mars. Planetary Society Senior Communications Advisor Mat Kaplan shares highlights from the event, exploring how cross-disciplinary collaboration is shaping the future of Mars exploration and creating solutions for challenges here on…

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Getting “swole” in space and a Voyager update 28:00

1M ago28:00

28:00

Exercise while in space is vital for the human body, but scientists are studying how important cardio workouts are for long duration missions. Plus, engineers and scientists have worked to keep Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 going for almost 50 years by turning off some of the systems.By Marian Summerall, Brendan Byrne

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

2M 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

2M 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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An extinction-level event for NASA science 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

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NASA's science missions have transformed our understanding of the Universe, from breathtaking images of deep space to robotic explorers on Mars. But now, a reported 50% cut to NASA's science budget threatens to shut down missions, halt discoveries, and devastate the future of space exploration. This week, Casey Dreier and Jack Kiraly from The Plane…

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Starship’s air traffic disruptions and uncertainty ahead for NASA science 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft broke apart during a test flight. The debris from the rapid unplanned disassembly prompted the ground stoppage of many airline flights from Florida, highlighting the relationship between air traffic and space traffic. Plus, NASA is closing several of its offices in an attempt to reduce its forces—a reaction from new pol…

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

2M 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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Space Policy Edition: Locke, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (in space) 1:17:34

2M ago1:17:34

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Philosopher Rebecca Lowe joins us to explore how the ideas of classical liberalism can provide fresh insight into humanity’s activities in space. Our conversation explores the philosophical tensions between individual freedom and societal good, the instrumental and intrinsic value of space activities, and the uniquely accessible nature of space sci…

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Breaking down Bennu: OSIRIS-REx finds life’s building blocks in asteroid sample 58:41

2M ago58:41

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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has returned pristine samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth, and the early results are remarkable. Sample analysts have confirmed the presence of abundant organic compounds, nitrogen-rich material, and evidence of past liquid water, all key ingredients that could help us understand the role asteroids played in delivering th…

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Impending doom from asteroids and storing Earthly data on the moon 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

NASA and other international partners are tracking an asteroid the size of a football field as it approaches Earth. Plus, one company sent a data center to the moon to preserve Earth's data and help advance the lunar economy.By Marian Summerall, Brendan Byrne

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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

2M 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

2M ago10:45

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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 the most underra…

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Genesis: The sample return mission that fell to Earth and still succeeded 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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Twenty years ago, NASA’s Genesis spacecraft returned to Earth carrying precious samples of the solar wind, only to crash-land in the Utah desert. But that wasn’t the end of the mission. Amy Jurewicz, Assistant Research Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University and former project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the Genesis tea…

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Untold stories from the Apollo program and a look ahead at upcoming NASA science missions 28:00

2M ago28:00

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The podcast “The Other Moonshot” explores the stories of three Black engineers and their contributions to the Apollo program. Plus, a look ahead at three missions that are launching this year that will help us understand and study our universe like never before.By Marian Summerall, Brendan Byrne

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Astronaut Hayley shares her brave adventure 59:24

2M ago59:24

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From IV drips to rocket ships, Hayley Arceneaux has been on a journey. She joins Planetary Radio to discuss her memoir “Wild Ride” and her newly released kid's book “Astronaut Hayley's Brave Adventure,” which tell the story of how her experiences with childhood cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital set the stage for her journey to space a…

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The latest news from the space beat, plus moon experiments go for a spin 28:00

2M ago28:00

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Boeing is a contractor for NASA’s SLS rocket that will take astronauts on the moon, but Boeing recently announced plans to lay off over 400 employees from its SLS team. Plus, one professor’s experiment went for a spin on Blue Origin’s recent launch of New Sheppard that mimicked lunar gravity.By Marian Summerall, Brendan Byrne

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Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4 and NASA under a new administration 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

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The internet is buzzing about Asteroid 2024 YR4, currently ranked as the highest-threat asteroid in our skies. But is it really cause for concern? Our Public Education Specialist, Kate Howells, breaks down the facts. Then, we shift from potential impacts to stunning space imagery as Finn Burridge from the Royal Observatory Greenwich shares how astr…

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