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All Episodes
In case you missed an older episode or you would like to start from the beginning of The Casual Space Podcast journey, you will find every episode here.
256: Herb Baker
Herb’s stories bring NASA’s history to life in a way that feels personal, real, and so inspiring. If you’ve ever looked up at the stars and dreamed big, this one’s for you.
255: Hank Alewine: Crunching Numbers in the Cosmos
In this episode, Hank chats about his career journey, from studying biology to becoming a CPA, and eventually inventing a course that tackles the financial frontier of the space economy.
254: Ronak Dave, NASA Johnson Space Center Flight Director
Ronak Dave is a Flight Director at NASA’s Johnson Space Center who always knew he wanted to work in Human Spaceflight Operations
253: Dr. Eiman Jahangir’s Journey to Space with Blue Origin
Dr. Jahangir is driven by a love for science and space and his unwavering commitment to the dream of exploring beyond Earth.
252: Anna (Hanna Sav) Harutyunyan: Armenia's First Analog Astronaut and Founder of Rocket Space Academy
In this episode, Anna joins host Beth Mund on the Casual Space Podcast to share her experiences in analog space missions, her academic journey, and her upcoming projects.
251: Samantha Christensen: Opening the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell Observatory
Samantha discusses the community’s excitement, especially among educators, and highlights how this new center will serve not only Flagstaff but also underserved communities, including the nearby Navajo and Hopi reservations.
250: Corbett Hoenninger, General Manager of Argotec Inc.
Corbett talks about the recent NASA DART mission, (giving an asteroid a nudge), and how small satellites are changing the game in space.
249 Chris Quigg: Exploring Grace in All Simplicity
Chris shares insights from his new book and reveals the inspiration behind its intriguing title.
248: Scott Holcomb: From Space Camp to the Classroom
Through humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Scott discusses the impact Space Camp (the movie AND the experience) has had on his life and how he’s inspiring the next generation to dream big.
247: Defending Space Through Storytelling with Stuart Hardwick
In this episode, Stuart & Beth discuss the critical importance of space defense and how science fiction plays a role in educating the public about the future of space exploration.
246: From Space Camp to Space Force with Col. Heather Bogstie
Beth and Heather walk through her inspiring career path, her experiences as a missile operator, and her transition into the Space Force.
245: Marc Hartzman
Marc discusses how these events have shaped both public perception and government disclosure over the decades.
244: Unlocking the Secrets of Life in the Universe with Nathalie Cabrol
In this conversation, Beth and Natalie explore key questions like: Is life an inevitable result of the universe’s laws? And what can Earth teach us about finding life beyond our planet?
243: Through These Doors - Abigail Harrison
In this episode of Through These Doors, Chris Key, Josh Whitfield, and Beth Mund sit down with Abigail Harrison, better known as Astronaut Abby, the inspiring force behind The Mars Generation.
242: Through These Doors - Kelley Wolfe
In this podcast episode of Through These Doors, Beth Mund and Chris Key sit down with Kelly Wolfe, an elementary science specialist at Randolph School in Huntsville, Alabama.
241: Through These Doors - Danny Jaques
In this episode of Through These Doors, Chris Key, Josh Whitfield, and Beth Mund sit down with Danny Jaques, a Space Camp Hall of Fame inductee and passionate educator dedicated to inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts.
240: Through These Doors - Jennifer Heldmann
In this episode of Through These Doors, Chris Key, Josh Whitfield, and Beth Mund sit down with Dr. Jennifer Heldmann, a NASA planetary scientist whose passion for space began at Space Camp and led to a groundbreaking career at NASA.
239: Through These Doors - Diallo Wallace
In this episode of the Casual Space Podcast, Beth Mund chats with Diallo Wallace—a naval aviator turned high school teacher who’s all about inspiring the next generation of space lovers.