Best MECO Podcasts (2024)

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T+278: Firefly Alpha’s New Launch Sites, ISS News Blitz (Deorbit Vehicle, Collins Spacesuits, and Starliner) 35:33

3d ago35:33

35:33

Firefly added launch sites in Virginia and Sweden for its Alpha vehicle. NASA has selected SpaceX to build the ISS US Deorbit Vehicle, closed out their task orders to Collins for ISS spacesuits, and decided to keep Starliner at the ISS for a few more weeks. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Joel, The As…

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T+277: SabreSat, VLEO, and DARPA’s Otter Program (with Spence Wise, SVP of Missions and Platforms at Redwire) 40:50

17d ago40:50

40:50

Redwire announced today that it has been awarded a contract from DARPA to serve as the prime mission integrator for its Otter program. For the program, and for the industry beyond that, they’ll be developing SabreSat, an air-breathing spacecraft flying in VLEO. Spence Wise, Senior Vice President of Missions and Platforms at Redwire, joins me to dis…

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T+276: Mars Sample Return Studies, NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 Selections 19:28

20d ago19:28

19:28

NASA selected the organizations who will be carrying out mission design studies for the Mars Sample Return rethink, and the US Space Force selected the first 3 bidders for the National Security Space Launch Program Phase 3 Lane 1. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Lee, Kris, Joel, Ryan, Russell, Steve, …

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T+275: Starliner’s First Crew, Starship’s Fourth Flight 22:47

27d ago22:47

22:47

Starliner flew its first crew, Starship flew its fourth flight, Chang’e-6 collected its first samples, and Agnikul Cosmos flew its first mission. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Warren, Bob, Stealth Julian, Will and Lars from Agile Space, Harrison, Jan, Josh from Impulse Space, Russell, Lee, Donald, R…

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T+274: The Vulcan and Artemis Roadmaps 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan debut went smoothly, but sluggish hardware integration raises doubts about meeting commitments, while Orion faces heat shield issues, potentially shaking up the Artemis manifest. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Lee Ryan, SmallSpark Space Systems, Benjamin, Pat, Lee, Fre…

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REISSUE: Leonard Nimoy Presents Mr. Spock's Music From Outer Space 17:04

2M ago17:04

17:04

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.

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REISSUE: George Martin - In My Life 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

This is a rebroadcast of an episode originally aired in 2019.

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REISSUE: Wilford Brimley - I'm Old Fashioned 16:09

2M ago16:09

16:09

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2022.

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Introducing: The Way We Haunt Now 2:05

2M ago2:05

2:05

The Way We Haunt Now is a lighthearted horror audio drama about female friendships, found family, and fighting the narratives that try to define us – even in the afterlife. Oh, and ghosts. Did we mention ghosts? It follows dual protagonists, Eulalie Reed and Frankie Summerson, on their crash course toward self-fulfillment and friendship as they str…

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REISSUE: The Archies 14:19

2M ago14:19

14:19

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.

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T+273: Mars Sample Return 24:10

3M ago24:10

24:10

NASA is heading back to the drawing board for a Mars Sample Return architecture, and is accepting proposals for mission studies by May. I talk about a few takeaways from the communication of that plan, and ponder whether or not SpaceX is going to do the damn thing. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Lee,…

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REISSUE: Having Fun With Elvis On Stage 17:24

3M ago17:24

17:24

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.

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T+272: Moon Rovers, Space Stations, and Starships 30:04

3M ago30:04

30:04

NASA selected 3 teams to work on unpressurized rovers for Artemis, while Japan signed on officially to provide a pressurized rover in exchange for seats on Artemis landers. Elsewhere, Mitsubishi took a stake in Starlab, and I still needed to catch up on Starship’s 3rd flight and the ensuing update from SpaceX. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is…

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REISSUE: John Travolta 16:42

3M ago16:42

16:42

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2020.

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REISSUE: Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band - Hulk Rules 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode that originally aired in 2021.

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REISSUE - Pat Boone - In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy 18:12

3M ago18:12

18:12

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode, originally posted in 2021.

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T+271: Checking in on the Chinese Space Industry (with Andrew Jones) 44:28

4M ago44:28

44:28

Andrew Jones returns to the show to catch up on the Chinese space industry—Tiangong, reusable launchers, constellations, and the Moon. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 35 executive producers—Tyler, Jan, Will and Lars from Agile Space, Benjamin, Warren, Pat, Russell, Craig from SpaceHappyHour.com, Theo and Violet, SmallSpark …

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T+270: K2 Space (with Neel Kunjur, Co-Founder and CTO) 37:43

4M ago37:43

37:43

Neel Kunjur, Co-Founder and CTO of K2 Space, joins me to talk about their vision for the future of satellites and the wider space industry, what they’ve been up to lately, and what their roadmap to the launch pad looks like from here. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 35 executive producers—David, Pat from KC, Joonas, Josh fr…

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T+269: IM-1 and Beyond (with Tim Crain, Co-Founder and CTO of Intuitive Machines) 1:03:59

4M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Tim Crain, Co-Founder and CTO of Intuitive Machines, joins me to talk about their recent IM-1 mission to land Odysseus on the Moon as part of NASA’s CLPS program. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 36 executive producers—Russell, Chris, Josh from Impulse Space, Will and Lars from Agile Space, Warren, Ryan, Matt, Harrison, Lee …

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T+268: IM-1, CLPS, NASA Budget (with Eric Berger) 43:45

4M ago43:45

43:45

Eric Berger of Ars Technica joins me to talk about Intuitive Machine’s successful landing despite so many issues on the mission, the future of CLPS, and the tough questions facing NASA and its budget. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 36 executive producers—Tyler, Lee Hopkins, Better Every Day Studios, Joel, Jan, Will and Lar…

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REISSUE - Paris Hilton - Paris 20:52

4M ago20:52

20:52

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2020.

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REISSUE: Meco - Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk 15:37

5M ago15:37

15:37

This is a rebroadcast of one of Tony's favorite Bizarre Albums episodes from 2019. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums

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Carl Lewis & Electric Storm - Idaten 17:35

5M ago17:35

17:35

A record breaking American Olympic athlete makes history, but much of America isn't fond of the way he acts...so he takes his "talents" to Japan. This is the story of Carl Lewis & Electric Storm's Idaten, from 1985. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram:…

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All Sports Band 16:19

5M ago16:19

16:19

Inspired by the Village People, a group is assembled of musicians who dress as athletes. This is the story of All Sports Band’s self titled album, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonythaxton

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SINGLES: Hervé Villechaize – Why 9:09

5M ago9:09

9:09

Due to unforeseen circumstances, a new episode could not be recorded this week. Please enjoy this episode of Bizarre Singles originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums in 2021.

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T+267: Vulcan, New Glenn, Peregrine, Artemis 36:23

5M ago36:23

36:23

I catch up with a round up of stories from January: ULA’s first Vulcan launch, Blue Origin’s success with its BE-4 engines and what it means for their year, Astrobotic’s Peregrine mission, JAXA’s SLIM mission, and NASA’s announcement of Artemis delays. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 36 executive producers—Tyler, Lee Hopkin…

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