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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.
220: Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse with Astronomer & Artist Tyler Nordgren
Are you ready for the April 8 solar eclipse? Don’t worry, Tyler Nordgren is THE perfect guide, and he’s here to walk us through what to expect on the upcoming solar eclipse
219: Dr. Maureen Gibbons
Maureen Gibbons, MD, (known on social media as Dr. Moe), is a practicing physician, sports nutritionist and life coach who also held athletic trainer and triathlon coach credentials for many years
218: Agricultural and Environmental Scientist and Former Space Settlement Skeptic Turned Space Inventor Daniel Tompkins
Daniel Tompkins is an expert in plant medicine and agriculture, with a unique doctorate from the University of Florida that combines practical problem-solving with a focus on agriculture.
217: A City on Mars with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Beth asks Kelly and Zach to spill the beans about everything they’ve learned and extensively researched regarding space settlements.
216: Engineer, Astronaut and Artist Karen Nyberg
In this episode of Casual Space, Beth and Karen delve into Karen's journey from learning how to sew by her mother, to creating art inspired by her space missions.
215: Space Solar Power with Author and Physicist John Mankins
On this episode of Casual Space, John explains how space solar power is not only doable, it’s affordable, and it can be a part of our not-so-distant future.
214: Space Bites with NASA Food Scientist Vickie Kloeris
We’re talking tacos on the shuttle. Pizza on the ISS. And we’re washing it down with a big glass (that’s not made of glass, but rather, a well-engineered pouch) of Tang on this episode of Casual Space with NASA food scientist Vickie Kloeris!
213: Jan Spacek - Searching for Life in the Universe
In this episode of Casual Space, Jan discusses his transition to astrobiology, his work on projects related to the search for life on Mars and Venus, and the potential for private space missions.
212: Snow, School and Stargazing with John Read
Today, John walks us through what to see in the night sky during these winter months, what happens when you get a UFO sighting call while working at the observatory, green lasers and more.
211: UFO Culture with Author Sarah Scoles
Returning guest and friend of the show Sarah Scoles is back to discuss her new book, “They Are Already Here.”
210: Virgin Galactic Astronaut and Space Educator Ron Rosano
In this episode, Ron takes Beth on a journey back to his childhood, sharing his profound fascination with space that started with simple stargazing.
209: Discussing Science and the Future with Isaac Arthur
On this episode, Isaac and Beth discuss: Exploring space using AI, the ideal propulsion systems, helping to make our world a better place and the best sci-fi and space exploration movies.
208: Two Generations in Flight with NASA Astronaut Dr. Jan Davis
Today on the show, we discuss Laura’s space career as well as her new book, Air Born, Two Generations in Flight.
207: Laura Crabtree from Epsilon3
Laura believes that no matter what your specialty, no matter where you attended school, and whatever your talents may be, there is a place for you in the space industry.
206: The Artemis Accords- A Discussion with Dale Skran
Dale Skran shares his perspective on the Artemis Accords with us on this episode of Casual Space.
205: Henk Rogers
Henk Rogers is the founder of 10 companies and non-profit organizations focused on renewable energy, space exploration, and ending the use of fossil fuels on Earth.
204: Space Race 2.0 with Author Brad Bergan
Brad Bergan is a writer and executive editor in New York and author of the book "Space Race 2.0, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, NASA and the Privatization of the Final Frontier.”
203: Adriana Blachowicz is Guarding the Galaxy
Adriana is a planetary protection scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she works to prevent microbial transfer between the Earth and other planets. So how can we protect as we explore?