Best Eric Extreme Podcasts (2025)

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Hotel Mars presents Rick Fish on Chinese space safety concerns due to stranded Taikonauts on a recent Chinese Space Station mission. 10:35

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The John Batchelor Hotel Mars program featuring co-host Dr. David Livingston and guest Rick Fisher discussed the space safety issues in that China’s Space Station lacked an emergency lifeboat when their space craft sustained a crack in the window in space. Evidently a high-velocity space debris cracked a porthole on the Chinese space station, forci…

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The Space Show presents a "fireside" detailed space chat with DR. CASEY HANDMER. 1:50:07

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The Space Show Presents Dr. Casey Handmer, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 Short Summary: The meeting focused on discussing the Artemis program’s challenges and complexities, with particular emphasis on comparing NASA’s current architecture with SpaceX’s Starship capabilities for lunar missions. The group explored various technical and political consideratio…

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Whispers from the Deep: Ocean Spirits and Lost Souls 26:47

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Recording from Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas, Eric Extreme peels back the salt-streaked veil between life and the ocean. As he and his wife cut across the Caribbean, stories unfurl, Polynesian navigators whose ancestors ride the swells, Japanese Funayūrei rising from misty shores, West African sea judges, and Caribbean duppies tugging at the…

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The Space Show Presents Kathryn Bolish of the WEX Foundation on mathematics for space, amazing K-12 STEM programming for lunar habits and more. 1:18:01

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The Space Show Presents KATHRYN BOLISH, WEX Foundation, Friday, 11-21-25 Brief Summary: The program focused on discussing the WEX Foundation’s educational programs, particularly their space STEM initiatives for K-12 students through their LCATS program, which provides free education and mentorship in space-related topics. The discussion covered the…

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Echoes of the Gallows: Uncovering the Witch Trials’ True Legacy 39:12

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The air is full of whispers, courtrooms grow silent, trial ledgers crackle with ink-stained confessions, and a voice named Eric Extreme steps into the ruins to listen. In this episode, we trace the shadowy currents that turned rumor into verdict, following the fragile threads of evidence buried in archives and the haunted hush that clings to old st…

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Hotel Mars with Eric Berger on New Glenn and a new NASA Administrator. 19:30

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Hotel Mars with Eric Berger, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 John Batchelor and I introduced Eric Berger of Ars Technica as our guest to discuss the recent very successful launch and flight of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket. Eric Berger described the successful second launch and booster landing of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket as thrilling. We noted th…

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The Space Show Welcomes Leonard David opening up on space like never before! 2:04:43

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The Space Show Presents Leonard David for Tuesday, 11-18-25 Brief Summary The program focused on discussing various aspects of the space industry, including current challenges with space safety standards, rescue capabilities, and NASA’s progress on lunar exploration programs. The participants explored potential solutions for space rescue missions, …

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The Space Show presents Dr. Doug Plata on his version of what might make Elon Musk tick! Don't miss Doug at his very best on this program. 2:03:42

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The Space Show Presents Dr. Doug Plata on Elon Musk, Sunday, 11-16-25 Brief Summary: The program began with technical discussions and introductions for a space show featuring Dr. Doug Plata as the guest, followed by coverage of Blue Origin’s successful New Glenn launch and their future plans including a NASA moon mission. The conversation then delv…

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Good Night Sweet Prince (of Darkness)- The Life, Times, and Music of John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne 1:17:56

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Wherein Eric and John pay tribute to our beloved, dearly departed Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode: Listening Break #1: Earth "Blue Suede Shoes" (by Carl Perkins) early demo (1969)- ⁠https://youtu.be/IYxkYHqOjLY?si=YNkxQ-5fIrOehY31&t=576 Listening Break #2: "You Sai…

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The Space Show welcomes Dr. Daniel Whiteson on his great new book, "Do Aliens Speak Physics? Don't miss this one! 1:33:05

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The Space Show Presents Dr. Daniel Whiteson on his new book, “Do Aliens Speak Physics” Friday, 11-14-25 Brief Summary: Our program began with introductions and discussions about alternative physics theories, including hyperdimensional physics, and the challenges of accepting unconventional ideas in the scientific community. The group explored vario…

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Hotel Mars features Dr. Matthew Graham on "an extremely luminous flare recorded from a supermassive blackhole only 10 Billion light years from Earth ! 19:30

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John Batchelor and I welcomed Cal Tech Professor Matthew Graham to Hotel Mars to discusses the most powerful black hole flare ever recorded, equal in brightness to about 10 trillion suns known and referred to as an Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN). It is believed and our guest explained that material falling into the supermassive black hole forms an a…

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Veil of Fire: The Ancient Origins of Halloween 32:17

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Step into a night where hilltop fires smoke and stubble fields whisper. Eric Extreme guides you through the birth of Halloween, from the fragile veil of Samhain to the carved lanterns of Stingy Jack and the masks that once warded the living from the dead. We trace the journey of customs across oceans and centuries: immigrant hands carving pumpkins,…

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Beyond Belief: Considering the World's Religious "Nones" - Jonathan Evans 48:28

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The religiously unaffiliated, often called "nones", represent one of the fastest-growing segments of populations across North America, Europe, and beyond. Jonathan Evans, Senior Researcher at Pew Research Center and lead author of a groundbreaking 22-country study, joins us to discuss surprising findings about what "nones" believe, how they practic…

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The Space Show welcome Bob Zimmerman on space policy, news and more. A must listen to progam. 2:05:53

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Brief Summary Our main program focus was on space exploration, where participants discussed various aspects including NASA’s role, commercial space initiatives, and the future of human spaceflight, with particular emphasis on SpaceX’s development timeline and capabilities. The conversation concluded with discussions about space markets, orbital dat…

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The Space Show Multi-Topic Open Lines Discussion featuring The Space Wisdom Team 2:06:28

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The Space Show Presents Open Lines Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 Brief Summary: The program began with discussions about the delayed New Glenn rocket launch due to weather concerns, followed by conversations about space policy, regulations, and the future of the International Space Station. The group explored various space exploration programs and technolog…

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Dr. Roger Launius, former NASA Historian & author returns as our guest for his new book, "NACA TO NASA TO NOW" plus a look at NASA, space & the players since the beginning of our space program. 1:35:24

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Brief Summary: The program focused on a discussion with Roger Launius, a retired NASA historian, about his book covering NASA’s history from its origins as NACA to the present day. The conversation explored NASA’s relationship with commercial space industry, historical organizational changes, and the challenges of accessing NASA’s historical record…

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Hotel Mars presents Dr. Ajay Kothari explaining the new Russian nuclear powered cruise missile, Burevestnik. 10:19

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Hotel Mars, Weds, Nov. 5, 2025 Guest Dr. Ajay Kothari Summary: John and I welcomed back to Hotel Mars Dr. AJ Kothari for one segment to discuss Russia’s successful test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile which Russia claims flew 14,000 km for 15 hours. The missile does this by capturing and compresses air, heating it over a nuclear r…

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From Twilight Zone to Ghost Hunters: How Paranormal TV Learned to Speak to the Unknown 23:58

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When the lights go low and a meter flickers, a story begins. Eric Extreme guides listeners from the moody anthologies of the 1950s through reenactments, live-framed scares, and the reality-TV boom, tracing how television learned to shape mystery into a show. We follow the crews, the gadgets, and the ethical choices that turned private fear into pub…

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David Barnhart, CEO of Arkisys, Inc., talks about their projects including ASTROBEE, an inside the ISS free flyer, The Port and more. A must see & hear for amazing technology! 1:24:14

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The Space Show Presents Arkisys CEO DAVE BARNHART Sunday, 11-2-25 David Barnhart (Dave), CEO of Arkisys and research professor at USC, discussed the company’s progress in space operations and their unique business platform called “The Port” in Los Alamitos, Ca, including their work with NASA’s Astrobee facility and development of a free-flying spac…

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Hotel Mars feature Doug Messier on the challenges of beating China to the Moon, stress in NASA, human lunar lander delays with SpaceX and much more. Doug breaks it all down for us. 10:31

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Doug Messier was our Hotel Mars guest to discuss the challenges and the struggles concerning NASA getting back to the Moon before China even gets to the Moon. and the Moon Race Douglas Messier both responded to questions by John and David and he discussed a power struggle over NASA, including acting administrator Shawn Duffy’s interest in folding N…

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Looking Inside Mark Carney’s ‘Extremely Orwellian’ Austerity Budget 17:04

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Mark Carney is billing his first budget as an "investment budget," but with plans to eliminate 40,000 jobs in the federal public service and cut $60 billion in program spending, is this really an "investment budget" or is it an austerity budget? The 2025 federal budget gives Canadians a first look at the details behind Carney's plans to have federa…

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Level Up Your Paranormal Fix: Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files - Resurrected 3:34

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Get ready for a plot twist. The Mount Washington Valley Spirit Podcast is rebranding as Paranormal Declassified: The Spirit Files with host Eric Extreme. It's the same show with a bolder vibe, and deeper investigations. Expect myth-busting of TV-style ghost hunts, real investigation skills, intense case studies, paranormal history dissections, and …

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The Science of Spooky Coincidences: When Coincidence Feels Like a Sign From a Spirit 19:46

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In this episode of the Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT's Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files, host Eric Extreme explores synchronicity, where the experience of meaningful coincidences is often interpreted as paranormal signs, and gives examples such as sudden cold spots, recurring numbers, and items appearing unexpectedly. The episode explains…

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Bill Gowan takes The Space Show audience to an advocacy effort with Congress! Don't miss it! 1:04:59

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Bill Gowan, Tuesday, 10-28-25 Quick Summary: The main focus of the discussion was Bill’s experience participating in The Planetary Society’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, where he and other volunteers met with congressional representatives to advocate for increased funding for NASA’s science programs, which faces a proposed 47% budget cut in 20…

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Dr. Arun Sharma, Cedars Sinai cardiac researcher with ISS & space research for cardiac tissue and more. 59:52

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Dr. Arun Sharma Monday 10-27-25 Space Show Quick Summary: Our program focused on the establishment and operations of Cedars-Sinai’s new Space Medicine Research Center, including its research programs, educational components, and institutional support. Arun discussed their stem cell research initiatives, particularly the creation of 3D heart tissue …

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The Space Show Open Lines Discussion 1:57:19

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Open Line Discussion – 4451 10-26-25 Quick Summary: The meeting began with technical discussions about audio issues and upcoming show scheduling, including a fundraising campaign for The Space Show. The group then engaged in extensive discussions about space exploration, focusing on SpaceX’s Starship program, NASA’s lunar lander projects, and the g…

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Phil Swan talks about how going to Mars hinges on the economics of imparting kinetic energy. Don't miss his analysis. 1:47:21

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The Space Show presents Phil Swan, Friday, 10-24-25 Quick recap The program focused on economic and technological aspects of space exploration, particularly Mars voyages, with Phil Swan presenting his analysis of kinetic energy costs and the need for long-term strategic planning. The discussion covered various propulsion technologies, cost consider…

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Hotel Mars Presents Rick Fisher on the new U.S. vs. China Moon Race! 19:27

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Hotel Mars, #4449 with Rick Fisher as guest, Wednesday, Oct. 22,2025: Brief program summary: The Hotel Mars team discussed the US Acceleration of the Moon Race Against China. Guest Rick Fisher, John and David discussed how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump’s demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using…

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Bias in the Dark: How Our Minds Shape Paranormal Investigations 32:48

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Join Eric Extreme on Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT's podcast Paranormal Declassified: The SPIRIT Files as he explores the critical topic of cognitive bias in paranormal investigations. This episode dives into how our minds can skew perceptions, leading to misinterpreted data and inaccurate conclusions. Eric distinguishes between ghost hunting and …

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Dr. Mike Gruntman, USC Astronautics, talks about his new book, "Neil Armstrong at USC and on the Moon" plus rocket development engineering methodologies, returning to the Moon, Artemis and much more. 1:41:54

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Quick recap: The program began with a focus on Neil Armstrong’s academic background and connections to USC, including his completed coursework and potential master’s degree, as well as his compensation as a NASA civil servant. The discussion concluded with an examination of space engineering education and industry practices, including the balance b…

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John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Anatoly Zak, RussianSpaceWeb for up to date Russian space news & a possible new Russian space station. 19:21

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Brief Summary: John Batchelor and I welcomed our guest, Anatoly Zak of the RussianSpaceWeb.com. Anatoly updated us regarding the continued Russian debates about orbits and costs for a new space station after the ISS is deorbited. Anatoly Zak went into detail about Roscosmos facing challenging questions over the orbit of its new space station, consi…

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Ostriches and deer and viruses, oh my! 38:44

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An ostrich farm in rural British Columbia keeps making national and international headlines. It's the subject of a federal cull order, after 69 birds were found dead from an H5N1 or avian flu outbreak — routine procedure to stamp out further spread. But that's not entirely why they've caught the attention of U.S. politicians. On this episode of Sou…

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Sam Ximenes of Astroport Space Technology and the WEX Foundation on lunar development & impressive STEM Middle School Education! 1:17:34

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Quick Summary: The program focused on discussing space architecture developments over the past 18 years, including the impact of reduced launch costs and the current state of lunar mission initiatives. The conversation covered technical details of lunar construction projects, including power requirements, reactor deployment, and the development of …

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True Crime and Heavy Metal: Jack the Ripper…. 58:42

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Wherein the Heavy Metal 101 podcast dresses up for Halloween as a true crime podcast, and Eric and guest host author Josh Putnam explore the fascinating history of Jack the Ripper, his horrifying crimes, and the heavy metal music they would eventually inspire. Josh Putnam's wonderful book A Heavy Metal History Lesson is available for purchase here:…

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Sleepless Spirits: The Haunting Reality of Sleep Deprivation 26:51

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Host Eric Extreme examines how chronic sleep loss distorts perception and can mimic paranormal activity. He presents a science-based pre-investigation intake that screens for sleep issues and other natural causes across sound, sight, touch, and smell, with clear red flags and when to refer to professionals. The focus is on evidence, ethics, and cli…

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Dr. Haym Benaroya talks lunar development, habitats & living on the Moon inside a lava tube! 1:29:23

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Please note that due to our 501C3 status with One Giant Leap Foundation, all donation, subscriptions and gifts must go through PayPal, Zelle or by check to The Space Show in Las Vegas. See the large PayPal button on our website home page, www.thespaceshow.com for details these supporting ways to help The Space Show. We are working to be an approved…

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Joe Carroll talks spin and artificial gravity. Joe made a special presentation to this program that you will want to see. 1:48:49

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Please note that due to our 501C3 status with One Giant Leap Foundation, all donation, subcriptions and gifts must go through PayPal, Zelle or by check to The Space Show in Las Vegas. See the large PayPal button on our website home page, www.thespaceshow.com for details these supporting ways to help The Space Show. We are working to be an approved …

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Breaking Records and Building Bridges: A Tale of Religious Diversity - Vicki Garlock 51:51

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In September 2025, Vicki Garlock set a Guinness World Record by visiting 185 places of worship in Chicago in just one month. But this wasn't just about breaking a record—it was about experiencing the extraordinary religious diversity of one American city and promoting religious literacy. Join us as we explore what she learned, the communities she e…

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Jack Kingdon explains how Starship can do a 3 month trip to Mars. Don't miss it! 1:29:04

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Quick Summary & Overview: Our program began with a detailed technical discussion about the Starship spacecraft and its potential for Mars missions. The group explored various technical challenges and possibilities for Starship’s capabilities, including engine operations, payload considerations, and transit times, while also discussing nuclear propu…

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Mark Whittington, journalist is back on Hotel Mars about our return to the Moon program and effort. 19:21

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John, David and Mark discussed America’s renewed interest in returning to the moon through the Artemis program, comparing it to the 1960s space race and exploring its historical context and potential future goals. They examined the program’s current status, including upcoming missions and challenges, while also discussing the possibility of human m…

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Andrew Chanin on ETFs, space investment trends, and much more. 1:05:41

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We started the program with discussions about SPACs and space-focused investments, where Andrew shared his expertise on SPAC performance and the UFO ETF’s methodology. The discussion explored various aspects of space industry investment trends, including index criteria, the evolution of space technology, and the intersection of nuclear and space te…

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John Hunt talks nuclear weapons development, transitioning to space plus additional technologies. 1:37:43

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John Hunt presents to The Space Show are ready! Sunday, 10-5-25 For the quick summary, we started our program with John Hunt as the guest talking about nuclear weapons development and space exploration technologies. The Space Show participants in the Zoom meeting explored various aspects of nuclear weapons history, including bomb designs, testing, …

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John Batchelor Hotel Mars Show with Dr. Joel Leja on the brand new "Black Hole Star" theory of the early universe formation. 19:20

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Hotel Mars, Weds, Oct. 1, 2025 with Joel on Little Red Dots and JWST Our guest for this Hotel Mars program was Dr. Joel Leja, a cosmologist at Penn State University. Dr. Leja discussed the discovery of mysterious red dots observed in the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. These dots, initially thought to be tiny galaxies or massive s…

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A Space Show OPEN LINES Discussion covering multiple timely topics. 1:55:09

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Open Lines Discussion are ready! The program began with introductions and discussions about space settlement, including challenges and opportunities in the trillion-dollar market. The group explored various space-related topics including NASA’s stance on space settlement, recent UAP hearings in Congress, and updates on the Artemis missions, while a…

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John Batchelor Hotel Mars features Ben Roberts on microgravity medical research, medical products, private sector investment and the ISS National Lab 19:21

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Hotel Mars with Ben Roberts for Sept. 24, 2025 Summary by Zoom. Edited. This Hotel Mars program featured a discussion microgravity investor Ben Roberts about the applications and investments in microgravity technology, including its impact on medical treatments, drug formulations, and material sciences. We explored the progress and challenges of co…

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Dr. Ajay Kothari presents his art at The Antique Den in Fairfax, VA gallery showing, including space exploration connections. 1:24:03

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The Space Show presents Dr. Kothari and his art show! Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 Summary by Zoom. Edited. Our program for today consisted of a virtual gallery tour of Dr. Ajay Kothari’s art exhibit at the Antique Den gallery in Fairfax, Va. Gallery owner Kei, along with Dr. Kothari, introduced the exhibit featuring approximately 40 paintings. They dis…

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Lynn Harper talks microgravity medicine, commercial space & the ISS National Lab 1:31:55

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The Space Show presents Lynn Harper discussing microgravity medicine with commercial space operators are ready! Sunday, 9-21-25 This summary was provided by Zoom and edited. We started our program by introducing our guest of honor, Lynn Harper, Strategic Integration Advisor to ISS National Lab and InSPA. Space show program participants were also in…

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Dean Cheng talks China, Asia, space programs, national security, US status and more! 1:36:09

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Summary for The Space Show presents Dean Cheng Friday, 9-19-25 Summary by Zoom, edited. AN IMPORTANT NOTE: The Space Show website, www.thespaceshow.com, is undergoing a denial of service attack. Our hosting company and website manager are working to stop it but I suspect it might continue for a few more days until it can be controlled through vario…

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John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Dr. Nestor Espinoza on the Trappist system and possible signs of life. 19:22

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Summary provided by Zoom David and John Batchelor discussed a mission to explore the red dwarf star TRAPPIST and its exoplanets, with a focus on TRAPPIST-1e, which has been identified as a promising candidate in the habitable zone by guest Dr. Nesta Espinoza. During this brief interview, Nestor provided insights into the discovery and ongoing obser…

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Rick Fisher addresses China and national security space, the recent Chinese military parade and more. 1:12:45

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Guest Rick Fisher started out by discussing the current state of space programs, focusing on China's progress and Russia's economic and political situation. Rick explained that Russia's space program is facing financial difficulties, but they are still seeking cooperation with the U.S. on lunar missions. David expressed concerns about China's growi…

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