Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine isn’t just something you read—it’s something you can listen to and experience. The Dispatch audio editions bring the print magazine to life in narrated form, so you can follow America’s military story on your commute, in the workshop, at the gym, or whenever you want history in your ears. Every episode is built from the same research-driven articles you’ll find on Trackpads.com, but voiced and paced for audio, so the details of a battle, a biography, ...
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The award-winning space science podcast about all things space! Hosted by Alex G. Orphanos, science communicator, maker, and aerospace engineer. Our mission: to spread love and spread science!
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A podcast about heroes, princesses, scoundrels, hokey religions, ancient weapons, and all things Star Wars, hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian, and William Ryan Key.
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Satisfy your curiosity and learn how some of our country’s smartest engineers and scientists are solving many of the toughest challenges facing the nation and the Warfighter. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is comprised of seven research laboratories across four states, and one of its greatest strengths is its ability to combine the expertise from multiple laboratories into powerful, cross-disciplinary projects. Each month, we dive into one of these complex prob ...
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#34: Underwater ROV: Making aquatic infrastructure inspection safer, cost-effective
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31:19The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages hundreds of locks and dams, which are critical components of a complex navigation system that is central to our nation’s economy and security.Inspecting this aging aquatic infrastructure often requires costly and dangerous processes, such as deploying divers or dewatering structures, halting the flow…
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NASA & Interstellar 3I-ATLAS | Recap w/ My Thoughts & Press Q&A
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1:03:56We went live for the NASA broadcast of the release of images of the Interplanetary "comet" 3I-Atlas, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. As the cultural curiosity surrounding 3I-ATLAS went viral during the poorly timed government shutdown, it was a unique opportunity for NASA to do what it does best. Share data and spend a little more…
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Welcome to Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine
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1:53Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine is your daily return to America’s battlefields, flight decks, foxholes, and flight lines—now brought to life in audio. This trailer introduces the magazine and its mission: to tell the story of the U.S. military with respect, detail, and energy, one focused feature at a time. From frontline grit to high-leve…
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Elite Units: The Making of a U.S. Special Forces Operative (Legacy Episode)
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21:25Dive into the world of U.S. Special Forces in this episode, exploring what makes these elite operatives some of the world's most skilled and versatile warriors. From their storied history and grueling selection process to their specialized training and high-stakes missions, learn how units like the Navy SEALs, Green Berets, and Delta Force consiste…
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BEST Moments from Blue Origin New Glenn Launch & Landing | NASA ESCAPADE Mission to Mars
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32:58We were LIVE hanging out for the 2nd launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn - this episode is a compilation of the best moments from launch, including the audio and sounds of launch, landing, and pure success from Team Blue. Make sure to follow us online and hang out in the chat in the future! Come hang, Ask questions, and let's all learn more and have …
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#33 PODS and RAIL: Versatile ramp system aids expedient deployment of military equipment
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31:18ERDC and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) collaborated in 2016 to develop a transportable ramp system that could be used to rapidly restore a damaged pier.The components from the Pier Over-Decking System (PODS) were later redeveloped into the Rapidly Available Interface for trans-Loading (RA…
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#294 - Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles w/ Author Brandon Wainerdi
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1:04:10Author Brandon Wainerdi joins us to talk about his new book, Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles! Follow Brandon Wainerdi Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media: thankthemakerpod.com Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans…
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#293 - Star Wars Visions Vol. 3 REVIEW Pt. 1
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58:59Let's jump in to the first four episodes of the latest volume of Star Wars Visions - featuring The Duel: Payback, The Song of Four Wings, The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope, and The Bounty Hunters. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com! Follow TTM on social media: thankthemakerpod.com…
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3D Printing & Making Parts for Space Applications! Xometry's Mike Cavalieri & Greg Paulsen
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57:13We are joined by experts from Xometry, a company that many engineer's have grabbed instant quotes & custom parts on demand with CNC machining, 3D printing, and more. This week, we are joined by Mike Cavalieri and Greg Paulsen - both leaders at Xometry. Our guests are experts in rapid prototyping to full production and have helped big Space Companie…
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#292 - Disney vs Lucasfilm: The Star Wars that Could Have Been
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1:12:35The Hunt for Ben Solo,, The Mandalorian Season 4, Boba Fett, Darth Bane, the first Knight of Ren, and so much more, shut down by Bob Iger. The Ensh*ttification of Everything with Cory Doctorow: Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Find the fines…
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#291 - Does Disney Know What to do with Star Wars?
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39:59Adam Driver recently revealed that Disney shot down a Ben Solo film that he had developed with Steven Soderbergh. Ryan Key returns to the pod to rant about it with us. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakerme…
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SpaceX Starship Flight 11 Launch & Reentry | Launch Hangout - Best Moments
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45:33Catch the latest on SpaceX's Starship Development with Flight 11! This video is a compilation of the launch and reentry of both the Super Heavy Booster and Starship S38. If you are looking for a fun launch hangout for Starship Flight 11 - here's the best of from our live stream during the launch. We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go t…
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#290 - Star Wars Announcements from New York Comic Con 2025
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59:02NYCC 2025 brought some exciting Star Wars news and announcements, including an Ahmed Best-written Jar Jar Binks comic, a Star Wars Visions manga, a new novel about Rey's training with Leia, and more!! Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merc…
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Star Wars content might be a little thin right now, but there are so many projects on the horizon to be excited about. Let's talk about it with a little help from our Patrons. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemake…
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#288 - Found Family in the Star Wars Community (ft. Logan Foy)
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58:58We learn how rediscovering a passion for Star Wars can change your path in life. The first in our series featuring members of Thank The Maker's vibrant and supportive Patreon community. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankth…
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Space Armor, Solar Wings, and Hypersonics with Composites | Atomic-6 Founder Trevor Smith
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1:00:35Trevor Smith, Founder and CEO of Atomic-6, shares his origin story and journey from a commercial real estate broker to leading a company specializing in near-theoretical high-performance composites. Some of Atomic-6's innovations include: - A composite debris shield for the International Space Station, which outperformed traditional aluminum shield…
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#287 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Official Trailer Breakdown
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57:31The stoke is high! Mike and Jason break down the first trailer for the first theatrical Star Wars film in nearly 7 years! Easter Eggs abound in this short peek at "The Mandalorian and Grogu," and we'll do our best to catch them all. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get …
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We would like to announce some exciting changes that are coming soon to the Power of ERDC podcast.Beginning in October, we will relaunch the Power of ERDC podcast as a combined video and audio product that will be available each week. Episodes will continue to feature in-depth interviews with ERDC researchers about the many ways they are solving th…
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Talking Space, Storytelling, and Humanity | A Conversation w/ 'The Complete Book of Spacecraft' Creators
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1:07:53On this episode of Today In Space, we are honored to have the creators of "The Complete Book of Spacecraft" 2nd Edition on the podcast to discuss deeply about space, storytelling, and humanity in the 3rd Age of Spaceflight! We begin learning about each creator's origin story, Michael H. Gorn, Giuseppe De Chiara, Davide Sivolella - all who are activ…
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#286 - TTM Presents: Armor Party with Brendan Wayne
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1:56:05Armor Party talks with Brendan Wayne, character performer of the helmeted Din Djarin of the Mandalorian. For 2 seasons of the Mandalorian and with appearances in The Book of Boba Fett, Brendan walks us through how his skills and training as a gunslinger inspired the costume and persona of the badass beneath the Beskar. Hear about his humble journey…
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#285 - Clues About the NEXT STAR WARS PROJECT
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29:32We discuss how an interview Tony Gilroy gave might hold clues to future Star Wars content. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at RSVLTS Follow a…
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Starship Flight 10 SUCCESS Recap from LIVE SpaceX Broadcast Hangout
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1:08:51SpaceX Starship Flight 10 was AMAZING to watch live, and challenging, since it took three attempts! But SpaceX delivered. Big Time, with Flight 10. We went through, cleaned up the audio, and got the live launch hangout from liftoff to landings! Relive Flight 10 with us! And make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next live launch hangout! Apol…
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#284 - Bringing Positivity to the Star Wars Fandom (ft. Jake Holland AKA @pizzabeardparty)
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47:50Sharing the stoke as a Star Wars influencer. How being yourself leads to brand partnerships in an authentic way. Follow Jake Holland Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Find the finest garments and accessories in the …
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The Start of a New Era: 3D Printing, AI, and Lessons Learned in the Space Conundrum
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21:00I can't believe August is almost over! It's been a wild month, and I'm catching you up on all of it. From lay-offs, to new opportunities, and the lessons learned from the last "era" of my career, we're diving in! The Space Conundrum is in full effect - and like many I am feeling the times as I enter unemployment. I chat about my last 8 years in the…
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#283 - Do Kids Even Watch Star Wars? (ft. Justin Sonfield) PLUS - Star Wars STARFIGHTER Casting
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1:01:33From KPop Demon Hunters, to Wednesday on Netflix, to the endless scroll of social media and YouTube, there's more content than ever for kids to watch. Where (if anywhere) does Star Wars fit into the media landscape for Gen Z and Gen Alpha? Plus! The cast for the upcoming film Star Wars STARFIGHTER has been announced, starring Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth…
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#282 - Rebel Scum Con's Founders Interview
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58:54What does it take to plan your own Star Wars convention from scratch? Follow Rebel Scum Con Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at RSVLTS Follow TTM on social medi…
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#281 - The Light & Magic of Star Wars (ft. Kayte Sabicer)
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1:05:53Kayte Sabicer (Tippett Studio, TESTED) joins us to talk Star Wars VFX & Special effects, and Light & Magic Season 2! Follow Kayte Sabicer Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at…
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Spaceman Adventures, A Stranded Vehicle, and Dark Skies in Maine
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17:42Alex shares his experience at the National Sports Card Convention in Chicago, highlighting the amazing VeeFriends community and the diverse collectibles he found, including a $12,000 signed Princess Leia card. He discusses his car troubles en route to Maine, and draws parallels to totalled spacecraft contingencies and what space AAA might look like…
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#280 - Star Wars at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 (ft. Ramey Chanadet)
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1:08:47Ramey Chanadet of The Dad Batch joins us to talk everything San Diego Comic-Con 2025, including a Star Wars Family Feud! Follow Ramey Chanadet Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the show in your stories and tag us…
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#279 - Lucas Museum of Narrative Art - SDCC 2025 Panel
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38:35George Lucas's first-ever Comic-Con appearance set records and captivated fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2025! Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your fi…
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#278 - What Can Star Wars Learn from Superman?
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27:15We loved the new Superman film. Could Star Wars learn a lesson about taking "grimdark" storytelling back to its original narrative of hope? Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a uniqu…
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Building My Own AI & Getting Space Internet | Investing in Myself
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15:35In this episode, Alex discusses his transition from aerospace engineering to 3D printing with the next adventure being AI development. Also, we're getting Space Internet with Starlink! Lot's of updates from Behind The Scenes at Today In Space - between a deep dive of what Space Internet is like, to AI Tool development, and stories about new adventu…
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#277 - High-End Star Wars Collecting with Gabe Estrada (@gabesempire)
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1:17:38Gabe Estrada joins us to talk about his massive collection of officially licensed Star Wars collectibles, The Comic-Con Museum, and the auction benefitting The Saga Museum! of Star Wars Memorabilia. Follow Gabe Estrada Check out the 'Echoes From The Galaxy' Auction Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon…
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#276 - Can We Convince Each Other To Watch These Non-Star Wars Shows and Movies?
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1:08:16We love Star Wars, but do we like all sci-fi and fantasy? Maybe... Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme. Get Thank the Maker merch: thank…
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Climate, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship | Josh Dorfman Co-Founder, CEO, & Host of SuperCool | People of Earth
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59:57Josh Dorfman, CEO, Co-Founder and host of Super Cool, joins us this week to share his origin story and entrepreneurial journey in climate technology, influenced by his parents' business and his international experiences. From sustainable furniture to founding Planted (a company that produces carbon-negative building materials), to now Co-Founder, C…
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The Search for Mental Freedom in the Space Conundrum | Thoughts on the Space Industry & Humanity
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14:02On Independence Day 2025, Alex discusses the current state of the U.S. space program and the world, searching for ways to navigate the chaos. We make historical parallels with the 1970s, during the end of the first space race and the post-Apollo era tumble (i.e. the end of the 1st Space Conundrum). Alex emphasizes the importance of mental freedom a…
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#275 - Scum & Villainy Cantina's JC Reifenberg
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1:22:55Beyond Disneyland, Disney World, and Universal theme parks, a handful of enthusiasts have been building immersive pop culture experiences for fandoms. Scum and Villainy Cantina founder JC Reifenberg is one of them. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and ac…
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#274 - Discovering Star Wars as an Adult (ft. Rose Hawk @roromuffins)
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54:01Have you ever thought about what it would be like to watch Star Wars for the first time as an adult? Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount cod…
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NASA's Human Landing System, Core Values, and 'The Unconditionals' | Andy Crocker | People of Space
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1:06:24Welcome to Today In Space podcast - and another People of Space segment! This week we get an aerospace engineer's perspective. We learn about what it takes to develop a Human Landing System for NASA, and go head to head with the like's of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in the Space Industry. But more importantly, we learn about values and how they can he…
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Ask us anything. That's what AMA means. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTS Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? …
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#272 - Star Wars Has Always Been Political (ft. Alex Damon of Star Wars Explained)
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56:36From Tony Gilroy's Andor, all the way back to George Lucas's 1977 original film, Star Wars has always been political. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Subscribe to Star Wars Explained on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the sho…
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iSpace M2 Landing | What Happened? Why is the Moon so difficult?
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35:38On this episode, we discuss the second attempt by the Japanese company iSpace to land their Hakuto-R rover on the moon. The lander was lost on descent and no communication followed. What happened? What was the root cause of the failure? Why is the moon so hard to land on? This week we touch on the broader spectrum of space exploration, including th…
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#271 - Who is Tales of the Underworld Made For?
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48:45Who are Tales of the Underworld and the other animated Tales series made for? Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTubeSupport Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase…
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What did Star Wars Celebration Japan reveal about what's next? Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTS …
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Space Health, Astronauts, and the Near-Space Future with Dr. Saralyn Mark, CEO & President of SolaMed Solutions, LLC.
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49:11Welcome to Today In Space podcast - and another People of Space segment. This week we have an expert in space medicine & health. As we enter an age where more and more humans go into space, to the moon, mars, and beyond - and even just in zero g - a better understanding about the wide spectrum of humans in space environments is needed. And that's w…
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How has Tony Gilroy's Andor series changed the past and future of Star Wars? Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme. Get Thank the Maker me…
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"After all of this. What a bitter ending." - Kleya Marki Let's wrap up the emotional series finale of Andor season 2 with Nick and Mike! Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars F…
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Using Practical Tech | AI - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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20:25This week, Alex shares his thoughts on practical uses of technology. As an engineer, it's hard not to focus on how technology could be useful. On today's episode, we're talking about AI and the good that can come from practical daily use of it. But, we're also talking about the bad and the ugly that comes with using it, and how most of Alex's persp…
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#267 - Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9 BREAKDOWN
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1:31:55"The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil" - Mon Mothma Let's dive in to the incredible third chapter of Andor season 2 with returning podcast co-founder, William Ryan Key Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlt…
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#266 - Andor Season 2 Episodes 4-6 BREAKDOWN
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1:14:03It's Star Wars. Calibrate your enthusiasm. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTube Support Thank the Maker on Patreon: patreon.com/thankthemakerpod Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"! Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme. Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.com Thank …
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