Best American Cosmonauts Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 13: The Assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone 1:14:45

3y ago1:14:45

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about the assassination of LGBT+ Icon Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. Milk and Moscone were both San Francisco politicians and civil rights leaders whose lives were cut short by their former colleague. Milk was a veteran, Wall Street statistician, and hippie who became one of the first openl…

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Episode 12: The Crazy Fan Murder of Selena 46:49

3+ y ago46:49

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about the crazy fan murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. **This episode includes sensitive content (CW: death, murder, sexual violence, suicide). Listener discretion is advised.** Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has gone by many titles: the Queen of Tejano music, the Queen of Latin Music, the Queen of Tex…

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Episode 11: The Perilous Fate of the American Space Pioneers 1:09:15

3+ y ago1:09:15

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about the Perilous Fate of the American Space Pioneers. Last episode covered the accidents and tragedies of the early Soviet space program, our rivals in the space race and partners in space exploration today. This episode is going to cover the disasters of the American Space program. What would h…

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Episode 10: The Terrible Fate of Vladimir Komarov and the Lost Cosmonauts 59:18

3+ y ago59:18

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about the fate of some of the early Soviet space pioneers, including the first death in any space program, Valentin Bondarenko, the failed mission of Soyuz 1, the amazing achievement of Yuri Gagarin, the chilling death of Vladimir Komarov, and the conspiracy theory about the lost cosmonauts. The s…

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10. All Fall Down 1:13:46

3+ y ago1:13:46

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All things come to an end, eventually. The seed that once blossomed and grew, will slowly shrivel, and decay into. But from that decay, new life may yet again grow. Cyclical is the word. Things here are cyclical. Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg Script Edited by Franke Serrano Narrator - Graham Rowat Margaret - Jordan Cobb Eddie - …

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9. Her Thorns Were My Only Delight 55:32

3+ y ago55:32

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The lady of the hour makes an appearance. Marital problems are resolved. A castle crumbles. Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg Script Edited by Franke Serrano Narrator - Graham Rowat Margaret - Jordan Cobb Ernie - Atticus Jackson Washington - Rissa M. Harris - Russel More Conway - Anver Mahmud Composer - Danny Sweet Sound Design - Pa…

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8. When a Door is not a Door 58:39

3+ y ago58:39

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Welcome to Conway's Mansion. It is a castle halfway up the hill, and full of monstrosities that put Tithers and Gnashers to shame. Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg Script Edited by Franke Serrano Narrator - Graham Rowat Margaret - Jordan Cobb Ernie - Atticus Jackson Eddie - Zach Libresco Washington - Rissa M. Harris - Russel More P…

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Episode 9: The Elite Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold 33:14

3+ y ago33:14

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Come gather around the campfire and hear about one of the most puzzling missing person's cases in U.S. history. It seemed to be a regular winter day when heiress Dorothy Arnold left home for a shopping trip. She was just going to buy a new dress. She was well-known, walking on packed New York City streets, wearing especially eye-catching clothing. …

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7. In The Hut of the Mountain King 52:07

3+ y ago52:07

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Once upon a time, the Mountain King lived in a grand castle atop the mountain he had made. Now, he lives in a decrepit shack, in a cave, near a lake, at the base of his mountain. And he is no longer the King of the Mount, but rather King of the Gate. And today, the King of the Gate, is trying to take a nap, this is of course is interrupted. Written…

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Episode 8 (Part 2): The Classified Code-Breakers of World War II 39:12

3+ y ago39:12

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you a story about some of the smartest military teams you've never heard of. Today we’re going to be talking about the code-breakers of World War II. Part 1 discussed Native American code-talkers. Part 2 will discuss Allied code-cracking teams including the stories of the Enigma, Alan Turing, Marian R…

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6. There and Back Again 1:06:37

3+ y ago1:06:37

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When people refer to a "path of snakes" they very rarely mean it literally. Unfortunately, Agents Washington and Harris must literally traverse the path of snakes. Serpents, spiders, and stone stacks await our heroes in today's tale. Won't you join them? Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg Script Edited by Franke Serrano Narrator - Gr…

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5. Trust The Process 52:37

3+ y ago52:37

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They say there is no rest for the wicked. While Agents Washington and Harris aren't what anyone would define as "wicked," they are without rest. Perhaps the monastery on the horizon might offer them reprieve from their journey? Of course, like everything else in this world, not all is as it seems... Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg…

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Episode 8 (Part 1): The Secret Code-Talkers of World War II 37:12

3+ y ago37:12

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you a story about the American heroes you may not have heard about. Today we’re going to be talking about the code-breakers and code-talkers of World War II. This episode actually turned out longer than I thought, so I’m going to be splitting it into two parts. Today, we'll discuss the Native American…

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4. Conscience of the Cosmonaut 59:30

3+ y ago59:30

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In a lighthouse that contains a bowling alley, alongside a cosmonaut that contains multitudes, Agents Harris and Washington finally learn the lore of the land. Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg Script Edited by Franke Serrano Narrator - Graham Rowat Margaret - Jordan Cobb Eddie - Zach Libresco Ernie - Atticus Jackson Washington - Ri…

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3. But My Mind is Caged 51:02

4y ago51:02

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This week, Agents Washington and Harris get a little more acquainted with Tithers, and Processing Camp I-7-Alpha. Meanwhile, Everton has an unexpected visitor of the "fucked up fleshy squid" kind. Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg Script Edited by Franke Serrano Narrator - Graham Rowat Margaret - Jordan Cobb Eddie - Zach Libresco Er…

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2. My Body Lies Across the Ocean 54:15

4y ago54:15

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Welcome to Shoresville. Agents Washington and Harris find themselves in a shanty sea-side motel . It's sandy, shady, and senescent. Written by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jonathan Goldberg Script Edited by Franke Serrano Narrator - Graham Rowat Margaret - Jordan Cobb Eddie - Zach Libresco Ernie - Atticus Jackson Washington - Rissa M. Harris - Russel More …

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Episode 7: The Mysterious Ghost Ships Flying Dutchman, Mary Celeste, and Carroll A. Deering 45:51

4y ago45:51

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about the great mystery of the high-seas: ghost ships. Hear about the history of the legend of these mysterious vessels, some legendary and some true stories that have puzzled sailors, scholars, and scientists for centuries. The Flying Dutchman is one of the most infamous ships that's ever been sa…

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1. Welcome To Everton 47:25

4y ago47:25

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Everton was suppose to be a suburban paradise! Shopping malls, modern homes, and more! Then, every man, woman and child vanished. Now, seventy years since the mass exodus, things are stirring beneath Everton. Dark, dangerous things. Join Agents Washington and Harris as they investigate what is left of this enigmatic town. Written by Pacific S. Obad…

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Episode 6: The Creepy Urban Legend of Poisoned Halloween Candy 33:02

4y ago33:02

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about the creepy urban legend that has held fast throughout history. Is there any truth to the idea of strangers slipping poison or sharp objects to unsuspecting trick-or-treaters? Where did this idea come from? Why did your parents make you dump out your pillowcases and sort your candy haul every…

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Episode 5: Two Incredible Stories of Sole Survivors Juliane Koepcke and Ada Blackjack Johnson 44:30

4y ago44:30

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about two incredible stories of survival. Juliane Koepcke and Ada Blackjack Johnson lived 50 years and 7,000 miles apart. One of them fell two miles into the Amazon rainforest after her plane was struck by lighting. The other survived multiple years in the remote icy tundra of an uninhabited Siber…

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Margaret's Garden - The Trailer 1:24

4y ago1:24

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In a time that is soon, but not now, this place will hold the tale of Everton, it's rise, fall, and transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bloody FM

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Episode 4: The Heroic Story of Nikolai Vavilov and the Saviors of the Seeds 30:47

4y ago30:47

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about a small group of Russian scientists who gave everything to protect the future of humanity's food supply during the brutal 900-day Siege of Leningrad. Hear about the life of their fearless leader, world-famous botanist and geneticist Nikolai Vavilov who established the first seed bank in hist…

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Episode 3: The Doomed Terra Nova Antarctic Expedition of Robert Falcon Scott 42:04

4y ago42:04

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Come gather around the campfire and hear about the freezing race to the South Pole. The Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration was in full swing, and British explorer Robert Falcon Scott led two voyages to the largely unexplored continent of Antarctica with the Royal Geographical Society. His first expedition was called the Discovery, but it was his seco…

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Episode 2: The Haunting Story of Rasputin and the Fall of the Romanovs 30:54

4y ago30:54

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Come gather around the campfire and let me take you to the tragic and brutal end of the Russian Empire. Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, and their children Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei had no idea that they would be the last royal family before the brutal civil war led by Lenin and the Bolshevik revolutionaries that wo…

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Episode 1: The Radioactive Story of Louis Slotin, Harry Daghlian, and the Demon Core of Los Alamos 25:02

4y ago25:02

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Come gather around the campfire and let me tell you about the radioactive secrets of Los Alamos and the town's shocking accidents. During and directly after World War II, scientists worked on secret nuclear projects across the United States as part of the Manhattan Project. Dr. Louis Slotin and Harry Daghlian were two such nuclear scientists workin…

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Part 1 – “The Space Race” – Nov. 1, 1968 13:41

8+ y ago13:41

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Breaking news! The United States has lost the Space Race to the Soviet Union. On October 31, 1968, Americans received transmissions from Cosmonauts on the Lunar surface. Jack Schechter, host of WNYX's news program The Friday Review brings on Natalia Gromyko, Soviet diplomat, to discuss what this means for geopolitics and the future of the Cold War.…

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Part 2 – “Cosmonauts at the White House” – Mar. 7, 1969 18:15

8+ y ago18:15

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The Cosmonauts who landed on the Moon finish their world tour with a White House dinner. On the other side of the Iron Curtain, a Soviet rocket scientist named Nikolai has been sending postcards to Jacob, an American working at NASA. He brings the postcards to Jack at The Friday Review to find out why Nikolai has disappeared. Presented by The West,…

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Part 3 – “The Land of Righteousness” – Mar. 14, 1969 13:07

8+ y ago13:07

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Jack seeks Natalia's help in locating Nikolai, but she has a word of warning to share with the idealistic journalist. Meanwhile, in the midst of the dismantling of NASA's Apollo Program, the Nixon administration doubles down on defense. Presented by The West, an LA-based multimedia storytelling collective. See more of our work on the stage and scre…

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Part 4 – “To Moscow” – Mar. 21, 1969 13:23

8+ y ago13:23

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Broadcast from the snowy streets of Moscow, Jack teams up with Igor, a Soviet journalist, to try and locate Nikolai. What they find instead is even more troubling: a ransacked home, Moscow police hot on their tail, and a deepening of Cold War paranoia. Presented by The West, an LA-based multimedia storytelling collective. See more of our work on th…

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Part 5 – “Diogenes Will Know” – Apr. 4, 1969 21:45

8+ y ago21:45

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"Diogenes will know." "Not enough." The cryptic notes Nikolai left in the margin of a top secret document take Jack from Moscow to the Cosmodrome itself, halfway across the continent, to investigate the Soviet Space Program from within. Presented by The West, an LA-based multimedia storytelling collective. See more of our work on the stage and scre…

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Part 6 – “Tribunal” – July 18, 1969 10:13

8+ y ago10:13

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Four months after the world learned the truth of the Soviet Moon landing, Jack returns to The Friday Review following his leave of absence to file one last report amid growing global conflict. Presented by The West, an LA-based multimedia storytelling collective. See more of our work on the stage and screen at thewest.la…

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Episode 2 42:56

9y ago42:56

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Eugene and Leo are introduced to the stations library, and it's collection of the worlds most dangerous works. Including one particular text bound in flesh and written in blood. That's right Charles Dickens "A Tale of Two Cities".Written by - John BivensStarringJohn Bivens as EugeneCasey Burke as LeoNadia White as The Computerand Matt Teff as an an…

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Episode 1 32:37

9y ago32:37

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The first episodes of American Cosmonauts is here! In this episode you'll meet the Cosmonauts and find out how Eugene and Leo spent their first few years in space! What will happen when a new presence, a hyper-intelligent AI, is sent to guard them? Listen and find out.Written by: John BivensStarring:John Bivens-EugeneCasey Burke-LeoNadia White-Comp…

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#19 The Heist 26:01

12+ y ago26:01

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[URGENT: Subscribe to our new feed: http://newamericanstorytellers.com ] Ready to steal ideas from your favorite filmmakers? You are gonna need to prepare yourself for the steal if you are gonna avoid getting caught. It is an art form, just like your favorite heist movies...

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#18: The Cosmonaut: The Post Mortem 16:13

13y ago16:13

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In the second half of of our Cosmonaut post mortem we are walking through the making of The Cosmonaut starting from the end of production, and ending with the release of the film.

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#17: The Cosmonaut: Unscripted 18:09

13y ago18:09

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This week we are walking through the making of The Cosmonaut starting with it's inception, and ending abruptly after production... tune in next week to hear how it all turns out!

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#16 Bad Ideas Are People Too 27:11

13y ago27:11

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Ever feel like brainstorming sessions are an idea killing field? This week we are breaking down brainstorming to help you make meetings more productive and to help you keep bad ideas from being killed before they can grow up to be good.

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Episode 15: The Dagobah System 24:06

13y ago24:06

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Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future... and that is why you need to find quidence from wiser artists and businesspersons. So find your Yoda. And find your inner Luke.

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